Suite, 1 Bedroom

The resort sits on 250 acres of Sonoran Desert at the base of Camelback Mountain, and this suite offers resort and mountain views in that setting. Camelback is Scottsdale's most recognisable landmark, so the backdrop is a large part of the appeal of staying here.

The bedroom has one king bed dressed in Frette Italian sheets with a down comforter, and the suite is set up for 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 private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, along with bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, shampoo, soap, a hair dryer and towels. It also has accessible fittings, including a roll-in shower and a transfer shower.

The suite is reached via exterior corridors and is built with accessibility in mind. Features include a roll-in shower, transfer shower and height-adjustable showerhead, an 18-inch raised toilet seat, and a 27-inch wheelchair-accessible vanity. It also has a 34-inch low-height counter and sink, low-height door lock, outlets in the bathroom and door view port, lever door handles, a visual fire alarm and a closed-captioned TV. Accessible parking and pool entrances are available at the resort, and service animals are welcome without a fee.

At 1,150 sq. ft. with room for five, it suits families and small groups well. The resort has a children's splash pad, a 197-foot water slide, a playground treehouse and a game room. Couples can also use the adults-only pool, which is for guests 18 and over, so there is a quiet option as well.

The resort has several venues. Mowry & Cotton serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. J&G Steakhouse is open evenings and requires reservations and guests 21 and older. Thirsty Camel serves cocktails and Southwestern-inspired food daily from 2 pm. Afternoon Tea is served Thursday to Sunday from 2 to 3 pm in the main lobby, and The Marketplace offers coffee, pastries and gelato. In-room dining is also available.

The $55 daily resort fee 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. The first morning fitness class is also complimentary with the resort charge.

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am. The main guest must be at least 18 and show a photo ID and credit card. Self-parking is $30 per night and overnight valet is $50. Dogs under 40 pounds are welcome, up to two per room, for a $150 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay. They are not allowed in pool areas or restaurants.

Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 9 to 10 miles away, roughly a 17-minute drive. There is no complimentary airport shuttle, but taxis, rideshare, car service and on-site rental through Go Rentals are all options. The resort grounds border the Cholla Trail trailhead on Camelback Mountain. The resort also offers a two-hour guided hike for guests 14 and over, departing from the Athletic Club.