The Phoenician gives the feeling of being away from it all, while offering a location conveniently centered between Scottsdale and Phoenix. The clientele consists of vacationers looking for a desert getaway and businesspeople attending conferences. Families appreciate the nine swimming pools and Funician Kids' Club, and couples enjoy the romantic desert setting and private patios.

A wooden ceiling, fireplaces, skylights, and Native American art give the lobby a relaxed, desert lodge feel. Two championship courses attract golfers to this 1,300-acre oasis. Couples enjoy a full range of spa treatments and the individual casitas with private patios, while parents appreciate the opportunity to introduce children to unspoiled desert and the adjacent Heard Museum.

A winding drive delivers guests to a bustling, Spanish colonial-style lobby decorated in desert colors. This Fairmont offers something for everyone: golfers watch the FBR Open and play two 18-hole championship courses; families enjoy the swimming pools and water park; business groups utilize 61,000 square feet of meeting space; and couples like the romantic desert setting and luxurious day spa.

Set on 53 acres on the north side of Camelback Mountain, this airy resort offers a secluded setting and panoramic views of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Its modern design highlights bold colors and Asian influences, while its landscaped grounds echo its Southwestern surroundings. The guestrooms are spread among dozens of single-story buildings on 53 acres of Camelback Mountain. Guests include leisure and business travelers.

Offering close proximity to Old Town Scottsdale's shopping, dining, and nightlife, the FireSky Resort & Spa - a Kimpton Hotel draws couples as well as families. The lobby showcases Mediterranean design, and has a soaring wood-beamed ceiling. Sofas and chairs are arranged in conversational groups; board games are available. Fireplaces burn fragrant native woods.

This cluster of 28 white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs nestles like a mountain village in beautifully landscaped grounds. With 584 rooms, 76,200 square feet of meeting space, and championship golf, this resort attracts a large convention and conference clientele. Families and couples seeking fun in the sun enjoy the Pointe Hilton's setting and variety of leisure and recreational activities.

Red-tile-roofed, mission-style buildings echo with good times at this rambling property nestled against a 17,000-acre nature preserve. Families enjoy the giant, six-acre Oasis water park. Active couples like the proximity to South Mountain with its 60 miles of trails. Groups appreciate the 640 suites, Phantom Horse Golf Club, and extensive meeting facilities.

Built in 1918 as an executive retreat, the Wigwam retains its original Western character and part of the original structure. Continuing renovation has created a resort for active families, couples, business travelers, and girlfriend getaways. The lobby art includes a Remington bronze near the fireplace. The Sun Lounge, the original reception area, has rock walls, leather couches, and historic photos of the old Wigwam.