One of the most iconic properties in Scottsdale, Arizona is the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort (formerly known as the HyATt Regency Scottsdale resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch). A new era The resort is ready for a new age after finishing ’24 million renovations at the end of 2024′ fresh off.
TPG recently got to take a peek inside this reimagined, rebranded Hyatt. Here’s what it’s like.
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What is the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort?
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 20 minutes north of Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, which can be reached easily from state Route 101 and Scottsdale Road.
A full renovation The resort has emerged from a complete refurbishment of the McDowell Mountains with 496 rooms featuring modern amenities and scenic views. The re-launched concept was now featuring six new restaurant ideas from top to bottom “Top Chef Richard Blais (winner of ” Top Chef All-Stars” and judge on “Next Level Chef”), award winning Spa Aviana in an impressive space designed by architect Vernon Swaback, Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice. The latter also has 19 treatment rooms and a private pool, as well as facilities like the .
Here’s what it’s like staying at Arizona’s first Grand Hyatt.
Mountain views meet meticulous design in the guest rooms
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I stayed at this place in the room of king mountain view, where modern design is combined with a soothing palette of gray-green tones accented with leather and marble.
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The shrewdest details were in abundance, from the built-in storage bench (which doubled as a luggage rack) under the large flat-screen TV to ‘an entire coffee and tea bar and minifridge unit with marble countertop and brass hardware’.
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The large closet was full of plush bathrobes, slippers and travel essentials (not a clothes steamer but I could easily request one from housekeeping) while the bathroom had ‘walk-in shower with crisp white tiling and vanity lighting; Balmain Paris bath amenities’.
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A settling in easy-to-use room was made possible by practical touches such as ample charging outlets throughout the room. This oversized armless chair, which was designed for one to three guests and became a comfortable twin bed with its doubled as stylish seating around the marble table – perfect in between an informal predinner snack or glass of wine.
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An east-facing patio with a table and chairs was furnished with an elevator, which opened to’slid glass door’ into. The location was a prime place for waking up early, or watching the sun rise with smug of coffee in hand overlooking at the McDowell Mountains and Gainey Ranch Golf Course.
Restaurants offer delicious menus in design-forward settings
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The resort’s dining scene is anchored by six new ideas from celebrity chef Richard Blais, which includes guests with club access or World of Hyatt Globalist status who can enjoy morning breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres. But while I wish we had time to try them all, the highlights of our stay were an elegant Italian dinner at La Zozzona (and later a leisure breakfast at Mesa Centrale) outside on its patio with one cozy fire pit on brisk morning).
La Zozzona
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A notable exception is the Italian restaurant La Zozzona by Richard Blais that draws resort guests and locals for an effortless warm, polished dining experience. A little aperitivi and Italian soda mix of home made spritz ($18) will make you enjoy your own vibrant sprink (and then shareable starters such as ‘little gem salad,$17) and crispy mozzarella with Calabrian chili honey ($19), both of which impressed us.
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It was the epitome of Italian comfort food that made up its main entree choices the braised lamb shank with creamy polenta ($64) and the linguine withclams in scampi butter ($29) were both deeply satisfying. Throughout the meal, service was attentive and seamless. The magic words were “It’s just two!” When it was time for dessert, our server said ‘The tableside tiramisu ($14) and the Sicilian cannoli with citrus ricotta and pistachio gelato ($13) were an end to a wonderful dinner.
Mesa Centrale
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It was a fun, satisfying start to the day for breakfast at Mesa Centrale with . All-day The all-night restaurant serves brunch and breakfast to lunch and dinner, with kids also available.
In addition to strong coffee and lattes, standout morning dishes such as blue corn pancakes ($24) and huevos rancheros ($26), indoor and outdoor seating with mountain views and fire pits, of course – made it an attractive place to hang out.
Spa Aviana is a tranquil retreat for relaxation
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The spa has a soothing tone from the moment you’re welcomed and go down the staircase. The tranquility of the room includes 19 treatment rooms and men’s, women’ & ladies locker rooms as well as relaxing lounge facilities (a full salon with Peloton bikes and 24-hour fitness center with plenty of strength equipment) and a 24- hour fitness centre.
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Leaving the Himalayan salt room or outdoors to relax, you’ll find a quiet spa pool with softly flowing fountains, lounge seating and fireplace surround; this is cosy setting for hanging out in the lap of lingering bath. pool side cocktails and light bites, if you’re .
Booking tip : The 60-minute signature massage ($215) blends Swedish techniques with aromatherapy for deeply relaxing results.
Things to do at the resort and around Scottsdale
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Featuring 10 pools throughout the estate, The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale balances family fun with adults relaxing and everything from an beach-like sandy kids pool to a 30-foot waterslide and’volleyball pool’ into.
Other activities to enjoy on the property and nearby include:
During 1956 by Italian architect Paolo Soleri (who was also briefly an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright) * Borrow bikes (including the resort fee) from the front entrance and bike down Doubletree Ranch Road to Cosanti, the copper bell foundry and workshop created by Copper Bell in 1956. Homemade Soleri bell wind chime For an unusual gift or reminder of your trip to Arizona, bring home a handmade Solersi Bell wind Chimes.
For example, visit Old Town Scottsdale to see local shops, enjoy the western heritage or participate in the art exhibits at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art or the Western Spirit Museum. There’s always something in Old Town, from art installations to events such as the annual “Parada del Sol Parade.”
- Meet Navajo (Diné) artist Sheilah Nalwood in the hotel lobby shop, where she and her husband create unique and authentic sterling silver and turquoise jewelry/art.
- Hotel guests have access to the Gainey Ranch private club and golf course with 27 holes of championship golf.
The Museum of Musical Instruments is the largest collection of musical instruments in the world, with * just a few minutes north of the hotel’s headquarters. Cultures around the world have music and instruments of cultures, which are represented in interactive galleries. It’s a hands-on “Experience” gallery for everyone, and allows guests to play instruments.
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Accessibility
It is a resort that conforms to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides pool chair lifts, wide doors and broad pathways. Main building has a ramp to the front entrance, and most guest rooms are inside the main building with elevators. The suites and casitas with visual, auditory and mobility accessibility options are both accessible via the open-access suite (and casir) and.
As always, TPG suggests contacting the resort directly with any specific questions or concerns.
Insider tips for staying at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
- Valet parking costs about $20 per night, while close-by self-parking is $10 per night.
- Definitely snag a dinner reservation for La Zozzona before your stay, as it’s popular with locals.
It’s a great day of happy hour from 3 to 5 p at * The Grand Vista Lounge. m,. live songs and from 6 p. m,. most nights.
How to book the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
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The peak season (January through May) is a time for mountain view rooms, which ranges from $529 per night to $349 per nights in the summer. Bookable The Category 6 luxury resort starts at 21,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
When booking a Hyatt hotel, you’ll want to use if you have gotten an extra credit card that earns more points for HyATt stays, and one that may also be automatic World of Hyatet elite status (for value-added benefits). They also include.
- World of Hyatt Credit Card
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rates and fees
The ‘Hyatt hotel and resorts pay 4 points per dollar for their automatic Discoverist status, five elite night credits per year toward an upper-level tier (advanced by the average person) of 5 percent.
- World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
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rates and fees
) 4 points per dollar spent at Hyatt hotels and resorts, automatic Discoverist status and five tier-qualifying nights for every $10,000 spent each calendar year on a higher.
The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale also participates in the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program and Chase TravelSM, which both programs offer perks and benefits including early check-in, daily breakfast for two, late checkout and room upgrades (subject to availability) as well as other amenities such as hotel upgrade.
Bottom line
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Since Hyatt hotels are so affordable, I’m now my go-to place for award stays. From 21,000 points per night to the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, a beautiful property with great service and lots of amenities that has been awarded award redemptions for its grandhorr-style properties — an absence from mind-blowing stay here. It’s a price that really doesn’t go down with you for this experience, especially .
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