When it comes to sourcing a summer break, Arizona has to be one on your list, with its rolling scenery and famed grand canyon, it promises the trip of a lifetime…
And if you are looking for a hotel to stay, Mountain Shadows (as mystical and luxurious and its name suggests) is the perfect choice.
Located in Paradise Valley, Mountain Shadows rests between Camelback and Mummy Mountains and has 183 rooms, a lounge, rest restaurant, 5,000 square-feet, high-tech fitness centre (with an accompanying juice bar) and 37,500 square feet of meeting space. Golf fans will also be able to enjoy a fully redesigned upscale 18-hole, all-par-3 golf course.
The Hotel was originally built in 1959 as a Marriott Mount Shadows, setting high the bar for Southwest luxury and attracing a number of high profile guests such as Bob Hope, Liz Taylor, John Wayne and Sammy Davis Jr. It’s recent renovation sees the old mingled with the new and original artefacts such as sunscreen blocks, postcards and vintage photos are seamlessly woven into a contemporary style that features floor-to ceiling glass and neutral colours complementing the surrounding natural backdrop.
And if you are foodie type, rejoice for their new dining experience is one you won’t forget. Hearth ’61, is an ingredient-driven, seasonal menu concept with renowned Chef Charles Wiley at the helm. Charles Wiley was named one of America’s “10 Best New Chefs” by Food & Wine Magazine for his innovative interpretation of Southwest cuisine where he masterfully blends American and indigenous flavours with French cooking techniques. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant will offer an inventive cocktail collection to be enjoyed alongside some of the best views in the Valley.
Built from the ground up by Woodbine Development in partnership with Westroc Hospitality, which manages two other famed Scottsdale resorts – Hotel Valley Ho and Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain – Mountain Shadows is set to be the benchmark for desert luxury and distinctive design
Rates for April begin from $299. In summer, this lowers to $149. Find out more information here
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