SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, A Destination Hotel, will embark on a massive renovation July 1 that will transform the independent resort and revitalize its amenities—and will also announce a new moniker.
The resort is the newest property in the Destination Hotels portfolio; in September, it will be unveiled as The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel, and will have an updated look to accompany its new name. The first phase of the renovation will inject $9 million into the property, introducing a new restaurant and bar, upgrading the main pool, adding significant outdoor meeting and event space, and enhancing guest rooms, all while trying to creating a more open, welcoming feel throughout the resort.
The property is owned by Cornerstone Advisors, which also features Motif Seattle, A Destination Hotel in its resort portfolio.
Accompanying the physical changes to the property, The Scottsdale Resort will experience a brand overhaul including new names and logos for the resort, restaurants and spa. The property’s new logo contains three suns, representing sunrise, high noon and sunset.
The sunrise awakens the renovated areas on the east side of the resort while the sun at high noon blankets the entire property in its glow. As the sun sets on the west, guests soak in the vibrant colors of an Arizona sunset while socializing and enjoying the fresh culinary offerings in the newly enhanced outdoor spaces.
During the summer, the Sangria’s Lounge restaurant will be completely remodeled and boast communal dining, an open-air kitchen, and updated furnishings. The new restaurant will feature a new culinary concept and menu influenced by the Western United States for lunch and dinner.
The resort’s Executive Chef Rick Dupere will oversee the new culinary outlet.
In the middle of the current lobby, The Scottsdale Resort will debut a new lobby bar serving as an extension of the restaurant. The bar will serve local coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and light breakfast options and snacks in the morning and afternoon. Guests will enjoy craft beers and wines on tap with live entertainment during the afternoon and evenings along with tasty bites from the restaurant. New bar seating at the lobby windows overlooking McCormick Ranch Golf Club will provide appealing views of the fairways.
Palm Court Restaurant is a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant that boasts second-story views of Camelback Mountain and the golf course. After the renovation, Palm Court will offer breakfast, Sunday brunch and host special events, such as holiday brunches. Meeting attendees and groups will enjoy this restaurant for conference dining and events.
The renovation will expand and upgrade the outdoor event facilities and aim to further establish the property as a premier meetings and events destination.
The property’s four tennis courts will be removed to create two event lawns and one sport court, used for volleyball and basketball, for both groups and leisure travelers. The larger main lawn will offer more than 10,000 square feet of event space to accommodate up to 1,200 people for weddings, receptions, events, and team-building exercises with views of the McDowell Mountains in the backdrop.
The new community lawn near the resort entrance will host a variety of public events open to resort guests and locals along with private events for groups and meetings. With more than 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, the resort features 50 meeting rooms accommodating groups of 10 to 1,000.
The Scottsdale Resort features 326 spacious guest rooms, casitas and suites. The 54 king rooms currently on-site will be completely renovated, and 76 of the double-queen rooms will be converted to king rooms. All 130 new king guestrooms will receive new artwork and bedding, a headboard, two chairs, a window table, and desks. Private patios will be added to 20 first-floor rooms providing guests with private access to the main pool. Guestroom corridor carpeting also will be replaced.
The main pool area will be completely remodeled and include a new full-service restaurant and bar. It will feature 16 new cabanas available for private rental, a shaded trellis in the water and a gorgeous bridge-like water feature dividing the new pool, which will be 2.5 times larger than the existing one. The pool area will be modernized with fire pits and water features.
The Amansala Spa will be enhanced to include an intimate lobby and a new entrance for the fitness center, streamlining the arrival and departure process.
