Phoenix/Scottsdale trip advice

[ray1970]

Probably going to take the wife for a little getaway to the Phoenix area. She mentioned wanting to stay in Scottsdale.

Anyone been there enough to have a recommendation for a nice place to stay?

Thanks.

[Rooskibar03]

Was just up there yesterday. It is a nice area, albeit to warm for my liking.

A few months back some CO buddies rented an awesome place on AirBnB in Scottsdale. If that's your thing there are tons of options.

I haven't personally stayed, but I know lots of Tucson folks will head up to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa or JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback for weekend trips.

[ray1970]

Thanks. I am with you about the heat. We?re actually going in November. I believe the average highs when we are going are around 80 so should be pretty tolerable.

I?ll do a little research on the places you mentioned.

[Mtneer]

Scottsdale is still a fairly large city with lots of traffic. Consider heading a little further north to Cave Creek, which is a lot smaller with good restaurants but still close enough to S'dlale and Phoenix. Taliesin West and the Desert Botanic Gardens are worth a visit.

[stodg73]

Go to Dillon Precision...

[Scanker19]

Medieval times!!!

[colorider]

When it comes to staying in Scottsdale and Phoenix, budget plays a big part in where you will want to stay. There are some really nice hotel/resorts and the prices reflect that. A lot also depends on how close you want to be to the town centers. Walking distance or driving distance ? Also what you want to do while you are there will help decide where to stay.

[ray1970]

Well, we are getting away and celebrating our 20th anniversary so budget isn?t really in question so long as she?s happy. We won?t be staying at the holiday inn but probably not going to be spending three grand for four or five nights either.

We will have a rental car so driving a bit to entertain ourselves isn?t an issue.

I guess a nice resort takes priority over the location of said resort.

[Great-Kazoo]

Well, we are getting away and celebrating our 20th anniversary so budget isn?t really in question so long as she?s happy. We won?t be staying at the holiday inn but probably not going to be spending three grand for four or five nights either.

We will have a rental car so driving a bit to entertain ourselves isn?t an issue.

I guess a nice resort takes priority over the location of said resort.


Give me a date and we cam meet somewhere for lunch. A 1/2 way point between the valley and here is Black Canyon. Depending where you stay, there's some good food places.

Rock Springs Cafe https://rocksprings.cafe/

[ray1970]

I?ll keep your offer in mind.

Our agenda isn?t set in stone just yet.

[TEAMRICO]

Tombstone Tactical…..uh, it’s not a hotel.��

[JohnnyEgo]

We rented a suite at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa for a week this July. We did it because my son was fixated on the pool complex. I was not excited about it, but ended up liking the place a lot more than I'd have thought.

[O2HeN2]

Go to Dillon Precision...

Exactly what I was going to say...

O2

[Hoser]

For sure eat at the Blue Adobe Grille in Tempe. I travel the globe eating. The Blue Adobe is a top 5 meal.

And tell the gang at Dillon that I said hi.

[ray1970]

We rented a suite at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa for a week this July. We did it because my son was fixated on the pool complex. I was not excited about it, but ended up liking the place a lot more than I'd have thought.

My wife loves pools. She isn?t a child though. Do you think a grownup would like it?

[Great-Kazoo]

My wife loves pools. She isn?t a child though. Do you think a grownup would like it?

it's across the street from the strip club. Win-win

[whitewalrus]

it's across the street from the strip club. Win-win

He may have more luggage than her then. Suitcase full of singles. :)


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[Great-Kazoo]

For sure eat at the Blue Adobe Grille in Tempe. I travel the globe eating. The Blue Adobe is a top 5 meal.

And tell the gang at Dillon that I said hi.


Well, if you're going to stop by dillon. Or really want to wine & dine the wife. This place is just west of dillon, it's worth every penny. The servings don't look big, till you're 1/2 way thru one of their steaks.

https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home

You will get major bonus points for taking her here. Just a heads up dress is a little less casual, so dress accordingly. The desserts are killer, along with the service from the wait staff.

[XJ]

What are your interests?



Because of work, I have spent many weeks in Scottsdale during every season.

[TEAMRICO]

Don’t forget Mel’s Diner……





I watch to much Alice…..

[JohnnyEgo]

My wife loves pools. She isn?t a child though. Do you think a grownup would like it?

There were plenty of child free adults. And a bar. I suspect she'd fit in fine!

[ray1970]

What are your interests?



Because of work, I have spent many weeks in Scottsdale during every season.

Mostly looking for recommendations for places to stay right now. After twenty years together we have always managed to entertain ourselves and have fun together. We actually sort of gave up on any of those ?thing to do? suggestions because 99% of them don?t apply to us. We aren?t museum people or art gallery people, she has some physical limitations that rule out a lot of hiking or physical stuff, and neither of us enjoys being on any sort of tour where we?re on someone else?s schedule. Rest, relaxation, hotel sex, and decent food and beverage will fill a portion of our day and the rest of the time we?ll manage to keep ourselves entertained.

[BladesNBarrels]

My sister lives in Cave Creek and I've gone out there for Thanksgiving a number of times.
My wife, daughter, and I rent through VRBO and have stayed in a lot of locations between Scottsdale and Carefree.
My best advice for a place to stay is to look at the listings on their website and see what appeals to you.
A restaurant in Care Free that we try to go to during our stays is El Encanto, Mexican food with a great pond.
It is a tradition and we have been going for over 20 years.
There are short walks available all through the area, numerous sight seeing opportunities, and touristy type shops you won't see at other towns.
Relax, and enjoy. Happy anniversary!

[electronman1729]

Winslow/Motorola Crater is not too far away.

[wctriumph]

Hyatt.com
I have stayed at the one that has bungalows, super nice place to stay.