Here’s a closer look at Phoenix/Scottsdale’s newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this fall. The new and renovated Phoenix/Scottsdale venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
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After an earlier renovation of its 221 guest rooms, April brought the debut of the final phase of a major transformation at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. The update is most notable for a new 15,324-square-foot event lawn with unobstructed views of Bell Rock, as well as a 25,000-square-foot spa and wellness center and a redesigned lobby with a barista bar. In total, the hotel now includes more than 25,000 square feet of outdoor event venues and 50,000 square feet of indoor event space, including three ballrooms.
W Scottsdale
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W Scottsdale in Old Town unveiled its newly renovated Living Room in September. The 3,040-square-foot public area is meant for socializing and can accommodate as many as 175 guests for cocktail receptions or 75 for seated meals. Inspired by the surrounding Sonoran Desert, the space now offers a sun-washed color palette and lighting that shifts with the sun. The property also features an outdoor pool deck, a spa, multiple restaurants, and 242 guest rooms and suites.
The Spa at Camelback Inn
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After a $25 million renovation, the 453-room JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Resort reintroduced The Spa at Camelback Inn in February. This 32,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary offers a tranquil place for relaxation, introspection, and reconnection with nature. The menu of treatments is dedicated to providing meaningful, personalized service centered around the cycles of heat, cold, breath, and rest. In addition to details like custom stone mosaics, Jerusalem Gold limestone, chandeliers made from agave fiber, and live greenery, the state-of-the-art facility boasts amenities like a Himalayan salt sauna, an 18-person hot tub, limestone infrared loungers, and views of Camelback Mountain. The spa offers 20 treatment rooms, and a 10-guest pool suite can be reserved for small groups.
Denū Hotel & Spa
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September brought the opening of Denū Hotel & Spa, a new build in downtown Phoenix that boasts coveted touches like a hammam-inspired spa, a rooftop pool oasis with skyline views (pictured), and three distinct dining options. Featuring 236 guest rooms, including 15 suites and one penthouse, the centrally located property also contains 23,000 square feet of meeting and event space split among 26 areas that accommodate anywhere from 10 to 450 guests. Planners can utilize spa facilities and personnel for wellness-centered programming, and an on-site AV team is available to aid meeting execution.
Pizzicata Carefree
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After a full renovation, the original location of Pizzicata reopened in Carefree in October. The seven-year-old restaurant now includes touches like textured walls, custom tables from Italy, and a dramatic black-and-gold bar. One of the most striking elements of the new design is the open kitchen, where patrons can watch the team stretching homemade pasta dough for dishes like linguini carbonara, scallop ravioli, and rigatoni with wagyu bolognese. The menu also includes specialties like osso bucco, lamb chops with gorgonzola gnocchi, and veal parmesan served tableside. Pizzicata Carefree seats 150 people and is approximately 3,000 square feet, including the patio.
Jing Scottsdale
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Jing Scottsdale opened its doors in February, joining outposts in Aspen, Denver, and Las Vegas. The elegant 10,000-square-foot restaurant serves a range of high-end, globally influenced dishes, like sushi, fire-roasted seafood, high-quality steaks, Peking duck, tuna pizza, and the chain’s famous Alaskan snow crab roll. The venue accommodates groups of varying sizes; the main dining room seats 154, the bar seats 28, two covered patios seat 84, and the private dining room seats 16. Adornments like waterfall-style chandeliers, plush booths, gold accents, and champagne glass-inspired columns are just a few of the eye-catching touches that wow diners throughout the space.
Holla Brunch Girl
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If you’re looking for a high-energy atmosphere for Saturday group gatherings of guests 21 and over, meet Holla Brunch Girl. The new rooftop concept debuted in Old Town Scottsdale in September, offering an interactive experience where the whole venue sings and dances to a soundtrack of crowd-pleasing pop tunes. The decor is bright and cheerful, with lush greenery and pops of bright pinks and greens. On the menu, guests will find brunch favorites ranging from acai bowls to chicken and waffles, along with mimosas, frosé, and espresso martini soft serve (yes, you read that right).
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As of March, Tempe has a unique new option for photoshoots and events. Le Station, a 3,500-square-foot creator studio, is a minimalist blank canvas that can accommodate as many as 75 people for all kinds of events. Planners have access to amenities like a kitchenette for catering, high-speed internet connectivity, built-in speakers, and a plethora of natural light.
Civana Wellness Resort & Spa
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Civana Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree unveiled its newly renovated casitas in September. While all eight of the 1,605-square-foot casitas are available for luxe stays, two of them can be booked for private events. Each of the beautifully appointed living spaces can host group gatherings for up to 26 seated guests or 40 for cocktail-style parties. Elsewhere throughout the 144-room resort, planners can take advantage of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces ranging from the 18-seat boardroom to the 9,600-square-foot Saguaro Ballroom, which fits 250 for banquets and 500 for receptions.
STK Phoenix
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Downtown Phoenix welcomed STK, a sultry steakhouse experience, in June. For groups, the high-style restaurant includes a private dining room with four large television screens, a dedicated bar, arcade games, a bowling alley, and room for as many as 70 seated guests or 100 for cocktail receptions. In addition to an impressive selection of top-quality steaks and seafood with an array of sumptuous sauces and toppings, the menu features playful accompaniments like cheesesteak eggrolls, lobster mac and cheese, and flaming cotton candy for dessert.
Rancho de los Caballeros
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In February, the family-owned Rancho de los Caballeros dude ranch in Wickenburg completed a six-year renovation. The expansive property now offers the Wickenburg Suites, four newly constructed two-bedroom casitas complete with open-concept living rooms, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, and kitchenettes. The Quarter Horse Terrace (pictured) has also been reimagined as a welcoming gathering space. In total, the resort features 91 casitas, as well as multiple swimming pools, an outdoor game area, a 3,000-square-foot event lawn, and 18,000 acres of rideable horse trails. Cowboy-inspired programming ranges from outdoor cookouts to roping classes.
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