Experience Scottsdale - (Page 9) THE LIST John Geryak, “Light on Black Mountain” 12 Explore the Art of the West at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Aficionados of Western art won’t want to miss The Gallery “Art of the American West” collection at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. The Gallery offers a mixture of local and indigenous art, including works by costumer Cathy Smith of Dances with Wolves fame. To complement The Gallery, the resort welcomes Native American silversmith and master bow maker Peter A. Roybal to the role of “Artist in Residence.” Roybal displays and creates handcrafted works of art on property and provides guided tours of The Gallery Collection. 13 Timeless Luxury Adorns Camelback Inn Thanks to the vision of ambitious young hotel manager Jack Stewart, the Camelback Inn became Scottsdale’s first luxury resort in the late 1930s. Today, Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa, perpetuates Stewart’s ideals by offering its guests impeccable service, luxurious amenities and plenty of warm Southwestern hospitality. resort & spa escapes Today, the Hotel Valley Ho, recently reopened after an $80 million restoration, offers a distinctive retro-chic atmosphere and first-class amenities that appeal to the Hollywood glitterati as well as leisure and business travelers from around the world. Paying tribute to the original flavor of its classic mid-century design and with a nod to high-tech modern amenities, the hotel features rooms with allglass walls opening onto airy poolside patios, terrazo tile baths behind translucent walls, 32inch flat-screen TVs and WiFi throughout the property. Other new enhancements include the VH Spa for pampering treatments to relax your mind and body, the poolside Oh Pool Bar + Cabanas, and dining at Café ZuZu and Trader Vic’s, the legendary home of Mai Tais and pupu platters. The resorts keep celebrity arrivals confidential, but on any given night, you too could be starstruck in Scottsdale. 480-248-2000, www.hotelvalleyho.com Why Book Scottsdale? With choices ranging from luxurious five-star resorts, cozy boutique properties, or nicely appointed accommodations that will maximize your travel budget, you’ll find just what you need in Scottsdale. So, don’t wait – book now online at RelaxInScottsdale.com and start planning your Scottsdale adventure today! 14 “Star” Gazing at the Hotel Valley Ho It’s no secret that Hollywood has discovered Scottsdale. Celebrity sightings at the city’s resorts, restaurants, nightclubs and boutiques have become an almost-daily occurrence. And among the hottest of spots for “star” gazing is downtown’s Hotel Valley Ho. The love affair between Hollywood A-listers and the Hotel Valley Ho dates back more than 50 star-studded years. Originally built in 1956, this beautiful property nestled in the heart of Scottsdale’s Arts, Shopping & Entertainment districts has hosted such luminaries as Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Ingrid Bergman and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Other regulars included Jimmy Durante, who used to sneak down to the lobby piano when he couldn’t sleep, and sweethearts Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, who were married at the Valley Ho. Blessed Relaxation at The Sanctuary Spa If you’ve decided to pamper yourself with a treatment at The Sanctuary Spa, be sure to glance over the receptionist’s shoulder and through the long vertical window behind the check-in desk. There, beautifully framed by the structural design of Allen + Philp Architects, you’ll see the Praying Monk, a magnificent rock formation that graces the side of Camelback Mountain. 15 For more information on the Scottsdale spa experience, visit RenewInScottsdale.com 9 http://www.hotelvalleyho.com http://www.RelaxInScottsdale.com http://www.RenewInScottsdale.com
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