Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

This suite has a garden view, a quiet backdrop of the resort's sculpted desert grounds. The Phoenician sits on 250 acres of Sonoran Desert at the base of Camelback Mountain, so the setting is a calm, green one. The suite is reached by exterior corridors.

The bedroom is centred on 1 King Bed dressed in Frette Italian sheets and a down comforter, with hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu. The suite sleeps up to 5 guests across its 1,150 sq. ft. Children 17 and under stay free in the same room as a parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

The suite has a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. It is stocked with bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, shampoo, soap, towels and a hair dryer. The shower has a height-adjustable showerhead.

Yes. The suite has accessible features including a wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (27 inches high), a raised toilet seat (18 inches high), a low-height counter and sink (34 inches high), lever door handles, a low-height door lock and view port, a visual fire alarm and closed captioned TV. The resort also offers accessible on-site parking, and service animals are welcome without a fee or documentation.

It suits both. At 1,150 sq. ft. with a kitchenette and private living areas, it gives you more room than a standard guest room, and it sleeps up to 5. The Phoenician welcomes children of all ages. Its family features include a children's splash pad, a 197-foot water slide, a playground treehouse and a game room. Couples will find the separate bedroom and the resort's adults-only pool a good contrast.

A daily resort fee of $55 covers a craft beer tasting for two, two-hour bike rentals for two, an outdoor morning yoga class at the spa, one hour of tennis court time with racquets for two, and enhanced hi-speed internet. You also get in-room Wi-Fi and 24-hour access to the Phoenician Athletic Club fitness center.

The resort has a multi-tiered pool setting, including the Mother of Pearl Pool and an adults-only pool (18+). Dining includes J&G Steakhouse, Mowry & Cotton (breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Phoenician Tavern, the Thirsty Camel cocktail bar, The Marketplace for coffee and gelato, and Afternoon Tea in the lobby Thursday to Sunday. The Phoenician Spa is for guests 18 and over.

Yes. The resort grounds border the Cholla Trail trailhead. The Phoenician also offers a two-hour guided hike up Camelback Mountain for registered guests ages 14 and up, departing from the Athletic Club. The Cholla Trail is about 3-3.5 miles round trip with roughly 1,400 feet of elevation gain, and dogs are not allowed on either Camelback trail.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 9-10 miles away, roughly a 17-minute drive. The resort has no complimentary airport shuttle, but guests can use taxi, rideshare, car service or the on-site Go Rentals car rental. Check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. The main guest must be at least 18 and show a photo ID and credit card. Overnight valet is $50 and self-parking is $30 per night. The resort is nonsmoking. Dogs under 40 pounds are welcome, with a $150 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay.