What’s included in the rate and what costs extra at The Phoenician, Scottsdale
Room rates at The Phoenician, Scottsdale cover your guest room and standard in-room amenities; they do not include meals or most on-property services. A daily $55 resort fee (charged separately) includes specific perks such as enhanced high-speed internet, daily craft beer tasting for two, two-hour bike rentals for two, a daily outdoor morning yoga class, and one hour of tennis court time for two; other items (meals, spa treatments, parking, cabanas, lessons, some activities) cost extra.
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What the nightly rate includes for your room
The base rate you pay reserves the guest room type listed on your confirmation (for example, Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Grand Room, Junior Suite, Suite, Executive Suite, or Presidential Suite). Standard in-room amenities are provided to guests during their stay.
In-room Wi‑Fi access is available and enhanced high-speed internet is included each day through the resort fee (see the resort-fee section for details). Standard housekeeping and luggage storage are provided per hotel policy.
- Room types are named exactly as advertised (Superior Room; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View; Junior Suite, with Sofa bed; Suite, 1 Bedroom, etc.).
- Standard check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.
- Main guest checking in must be at least 18 with photo ID and credit card.
| What’s included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Your booked room | Includes standard in-room furniture and housekeeping |
| In-room Wi‑Fi (enhanced) | Included daily via the resort fee |
| Access to some public areas | Lobby, event spaces, self-guided art tours, and hiking information |
The daily resort fee — what it covers
The Phoenician, Scottsdale charges a daily resort fee (listed at $55) that covers a defined set of amenities for registered hotel guests. This fee is separate from your nightly room rate and is itemized by the hotel.
The resort fee is intended to include amenity access rather than meals or spa services; verify the fee amount and inclusions at booking because policies can change.
- Daily craft beer tasting for two
- Two-hour bike rentals for two
- Daily outdoor morning yoga class at the spa
- One hour of daily tennis court time and racquets for two
- Enhanced high-speed internet access (in-room)
| Included item | Who it covers |
|---|---|
| Craft beer tasting | Two guests per day |
| Bike rentals | Two-hour rental for two guests |
| Tennis / pickleball court time | One hour per day; racquets provided for two |
Meals and dining — what costs extra
Room rates do not include meals. The Phoenician operates multiple on-site restaurants and bars (for example, J&G Steakhouse, Mowry & Cotton, The Phoenician Tavern, Thirsty Camel, The Marketplace and the 19th Hole) that charge à la carte for food and beverages.
Some venues have age restrictions, dress codes, or reservation requirements. For instance, J&G Steakhouse requires reservations, enforces a Smart Casual dress code, and has indoor-dining age restrictions for certain seatings.
- All restaurant meals and bar orders are charged separately unless you purchase a special package.
- Afternoon Tea is served on a schedule (Thursday–Sunday 2:00–3:00 pm) and is a paid sit-down service.
- Poolside dining, private dining, and special-event catering are billed separately.
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| J&G Steakhouse | Dinner; reservations required, smart casual |
| Mowry & Cotton | Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner |
| The Marketplace | Coffee, pastries, grab-and-go items |
Pools, cabanas and spa — included vs extra
The resort has multiple pools (reported as six to nine in various sources), including family pools, a zero-entry splash deck, a children's splash pad and an adults-only pool. General pool access policies vary: hotel guests have pool access, but specific items like cabana rentals are extra.
The Phoenician Spa is a separate, paid facility. Spa treatments, private cabanas at the spa rooftop pool, and many spa services are not covered by the room rate or resort fee; spa facility access is reserved for guests receiving qualifying treatments.
- Adult Pool is restricted to guests 18 and older.
- Pool cabanas and private cabana rentals carry extra fees and are booked through the resort or spa.
- Spa rooftop pool and spa locker/relaxation access are for spa guests receiving treatments; treatments are paid separately.
| Service | Usually included with room/resort fee? |
|---|---|
| General pool access | Included for registered hotel guests |
| Cabanas (pool or spa rooftop) | Extra, rentable through resort or spa |
| Spa treatments (massages, facials) | Extra; spa access reserved for treatment guests |
Activities, fitness and guided experiences
The resort offers a variety of activities; some are included through the resort fee while others require payment. The daily resort-fee inclusions cover a daily outdoor morning yoga class, two-hour bike rentals for two, and one hour of tennis court time for two (some reports also list daily pickleball usage).
Additional guided or instructed activities — for example, private fitness classes, lessons, guided hikes with registration, specialty tours, and private bike tours — are typically charged separately.
- Included (via resort fee): morning yoga, basic bike rental, one hour tennis/pickleball court time, craft beer tasting for two.
- Extras: guided Camelback hikes (registered experiences), private lessons, expanded equipment rentals, fitness drop-in classes after the complimentary first morning class.
- The Athletic Club fitness center is available 24 hours; spa guests get complimentary class access, while other class drop-ins are paid (often around $30 plus service charge).
| Activity | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Guided two-hour hike (Cholla Trail) | Typically a registered, paid activity |
| Cactus Garden Tour | Offered on-site (check schedule); may be included or have a registration |
| Fitness drop-in classes beyond first morning class | Extra (drop-in fee applies) |
Parking, pets and other fees to expect
Parking and pet policies are charged separately from the room rate. Overnight valet and self-parking carry nightly fees; visitor parking is metered/different rates and validations for dining are provided for limited stays.
The Phoenician accepts dogs under 40 pounds (up to two per room) with a non-refundable deep-cleaning fee charged per stay; pets are restricted from pools and restaurants and must be leashed at all times on property.
- Overnight valet parking: charged per night (examples cited at $50/night).
- Self-parking: charged per night (examples cited at $30/night).
- Pet fee: non-refundable deep-cleaning fee (examples cited at $150 per stay); pet liability waiver required on arrival.
| Service | Typical charge status |
|---|---|
| Overnight valet parking | Extra (per night) |
| Self-parking | Extra (per night) |
| Pet cleaning fee | Extra (per stay) |
