The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

The Phoenician sits at 6000 E Camelback Rd, resting directly against the southern base of Camelback Mountain. The property is a twenty-minute walk from the retail sprawl of Scottsdale Fashion Square.

While the surrounding valley floor favors aggressive development, the architecture here prioritizes the mountain’s incline rather than the street. The rooms feel removed from the nearby congestion of Old Town Scottsdale, making this a better choice for those who prefer desert isolation over immediate pedestrian access to the city’s nightlife. You trade the convenience of being downtown for direct access to the trailhead, which is a fair bargain if you intend to spend your morning hiking rather than shopping.