Weekend at the Phoenician Resort

Posted on May 07, 2009 under Uncategorized | No Comment
the Phoenician

the Phoenician

I recently spent a weekend at the beautiful Phoenician resort.  Known for its lavish décor, this 250-acre resort on the south side of Camelback Mountain has nine pools, a 165-foot waterslide, 12 tennis courts, six restaurants and a $25 million fine art collection.  The 574 rooms and 73 suites are decorated in muted earth tones and feature oversized marble bathrooms, rich leather accents and original artwork.

Phoenician suite

Phoenician suite

The pampering 22,000 square foot Center for Well Being Spa offers traditional treatments as well as the two-part Golf Power program, offering players a digital golf analysis and training session with an exercise therapist, golf yoga classes and a special golfers massage for pre-game conditioning and post-game soreness.  I got a relaxing Maharani Chocolate Decadence facial before heading out to the golf range for a lesson with pro Michael Lamanna.

Golf Club

Golf Club

Regarded as one of the most scenic courses in the area, the Phoenician’s 27-hole USGA championship facility is made up of three challenging nines named for the surrounding landscape – Canyon (6,068 yards), Desert (6,310 yards) and Oasis (6, 258 yards).  The entire 27 holes cover 150 acres of palm trees, colorful flowers, waterfalls, ponds and spectacular mountain views.

Desert Course, hole 9

Desert Course, hole 9

That evening, Willie (my good friend and husband of my Vegas travel buddy Sheila) sampled some great food at the resort’s J & G steakhouse.  Here are some of the dishes we ate:

Crab cake

Crab cake

I ordered the crab cake, large, flakey and delicious.  Willie got the ravioli, below.

Ravioli

Ravioli

We both shared the Caesar salad.  Big, crisp and good.

Caesar salad

Caesar salad

We both ordered steaks, which came with many sauces.

filet mignon

filet mignon

steak sauces

steak sauces

We also received this huge plate of onion rings, along with potatoes and some spinach.

massive onion rings

massive onion rings

Next came a few plates for dessert, a nice cheesecake and a yummy carrot cake which we both liked.

cheesecake

cheesecake

Carrot cake

Carrot cake

It was great to see my friend Willie and share all of the great food.

Willie and me

Willie and me

The Phoenician is a great resort for couples and families – even if you don’t end up staying for a weekend if you are in the Scottsdale area it is definitely worth a trip to have dinner at their steakhouse.  Located at 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, for reservations call 480/941-8200.

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