Weekend at the Phoenician Resort
Posted on May 07, 2009 under Uncategorized | No CommentI 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.
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.
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.
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:
I ordered the crab cake, large, flakey and delicious. Willie got the ravioli, below.
We both shared the Caesar salad. Big, crisp and good.
We both ordered steaks, which came with many sauces.
We also received this huge plate of onion rings, along with potatoes and some spinach.
Next came a few plates for dessert, a nice cheesecake and a yummy carrot cake which we both liked.
It was great to see my friend Willie and share all of the great food.
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.