The Phoenician

I have been here many times before in the last 10 years, but I think it is going downhill.  The service is top notch and the grounds are pretty nice. When you look at the rooms 4 stars and spa 3 * it is just better than average.  The remodeled... more

Situated on 250 acres at the foot of Camelback Mountain, this palatial resort is one of the finest resorts in the world. So, if you must stay at the very best, this is it. Polished marble and sparkling crystal abound in the lobby, but the valley... more

When I was here, (and I'm not making this up) Bill Gates was on the next lounge chair by the pool (with a guy in shorts and a blue blazer who looked extremely alert). My wife had a massage and waited next to Julia Roberts. I don't know if this is... more

"The bloom has fallen off the rose...."

I really should have listened to the negative comments on this site about The Phoenician. The grounds of the hotel are amazingly well cared for, standing in stark contrast to the guest rooms. The guest rooms were spacious, however, they were in need... more

They have a hotel within a hotel.Its called _____________ and its separate.  It has its own lobby, pools and guest area on a hill that backs up to Camelback mountain.I'd tell you but then again that'd be giving away the store for free and Larry... more

"Yummy Phoenician Crunch!!"

Excellent property! Great ice cream in parlor! Outstanding service throughout hotel - room attendants, restaurants, spa staff!!

[This review is limited to the bar area.]I had heard a lot about the hotel, so my girlfriend and I randomly decided to just scope out the place a bit by having a drink at the bar.  (We were driving along Camelback and saw the signs, and were like... more

"The Phoenician: Just What the Doc Ordered!"

I'd been jonesing for a vaca with a pool so I could sit in a lounge chair and do nothing more than read, relax and sip tall cool drinks. I got that and more at my recent stay at the Phoenician. Upon arrival, registration was smooth and I was... more

I hail from the Mekong Delta, so I don't like the sun or heat, because if I'm not wearing SPF 45, I look like I've been working in the rice paddies after about an hour.It also freaked me out to see people lying about getting lobster red by 11:00am... more

"Excellent service and accomodations"

My husband and I recently stayed at the Phoenician for a long weekend. The service was the best we have had at any hotel.