Review

Overview

The Phoenician is an expansive resort situated on 250 acres at the base of Camelback Mountain and featuring nine pools, 27 holes of golf, 653 rooms, many fountains, much marble and a great tennis program. Although the hotel's ambiance is more Italian formal than laid-back southwest, the property is a great choice for families. Along with a year-round activities program for kids, the resort offers much for families to do.

The Phoenician, actually two resorts in one, consists of a 583-room main property plus a 60-unit boutique hotel, the Canyon suites. Both rate AAA Five Diamonds. The $70 million, two-year renovation completed in fall 2010 has the property looking superb and offering some new restaurants, including the not-to-be-missed, adult and kid-friendly Relish Burger Bistro.

Written by Candyce H. Stapen