Far left to above : The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley , scheduled to open in late 2021
Left photos and background : Renderings of ADERO Scottsdale , which is part of Marriott ’ s Autograph Collection Hotels
THIS ROW AND BACKGROUND : COURTESY OF ADERO SCOTTSDALE
Arizona
Phoenix is fast-growing and the greater metro area ’ s population now approaches 5 million . Outside the city , that greater area includes a wide swath of geography — with many new and under-the-radar offerings worth a visit for luxury travelers .
The northern part of the Phoenix metro area had one 2020 grand opening : ADERO Scottsdale , formerly the CopperWynd Resort , opened on Oct . 1 , 2020 , after an extensive $ 100 million investment and is part of Marriott ’ s Autograph Collection Hotels portfolio . Here , guests are encouraged to venture outdoors with an adventure concierge , and ADERO ’ s signature restaurant , Cielo , offers one of the best views in Scottsdale .
Originally scheduled to open in 2020 , The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley is now scheduled to open in late 2021 . Set in the resort town of Paradise Valley within Scottsdale , the property ’ s luxury design is meant to let the natural landscape shine . The stunning grand lobby overlooking Camelback Mountain will have a water feature cascading down through the property to a world-class spa .
Reopened in 2019 , Castle Hot Springs is the wellness paradise for those who really want to get off the beaten trail . Located in a remote setting north of the Phoenix metropolitan area ( but just an hour from the airport ), the 34-room resort was once the wellness retreat of choice for America ’ s titans of industry . Now , the 1,100-acre property boasts world-class hot springs and a digital detox philosophy , alongside an impressive culinary and agricultural program ; the property grows more than 150 varieties of veggies , fruits , herbs and flowers . Think guided hikes through the Sonoran Desert , tai chi and yoga classes , plus books and board games in rooms to allow guests to truly relax , unplug and connect .
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