Summer 2026

Outfitted with contemporary furnishings and desert tones, classic rooms and suites at the Princess feature smart televisions, coffeemakers, tea kettles, mini fridges and walk-in showers. Accommodations have patios or balconies over- looking mountains, fairways and flowers. Paths that wind through a bloom-filled fragrance gar- den and along the property’s fishing lagoon lead to the Fairmont Gold Suites.These studios have spacious seating areas and patios, and include nightly turndown service, concierge access and entrance to a private lounge with complimenta- ry food and drink. Tucked in a quiet corner of the property, the Privado Villas offer a resort-within-a-resort experience. Guests check in through a stand- alone lobby and enjoy exclusive amenities like custom itineraries, access to a private pool and hot tub, and complimentary chauffer trans- portation to nearby shopping centers. While staying in the upscale villas, which have patios, fireplaces, walk-in closets and spa-inspired bath- rooms, guests are welcome to tap into all resort facilities and services. “Some people want these larger resort activ- ities, and others want a quieter, more exclusive, higher-end experience. We offer the best of both worlds,”White says. Privado guests also receive complimentary access to the Well & Being Spa, one of two spa offerings at the Princess. Treatments take place in 32 rooms set against the backdrop of sand- stone walls, waterfalls, a desert courtyard and a rooftop pool framed by palm trees. Acupuncture, sound therapy and an extensive menu of fitness classes are available here, along with sauna and cold plunge experiences. The ultra-luxurious Sisley-Paris Spa offers exclusive skin and body treatments within the Well & Being Spa. Not far from the spa, Sunset Beach is the resort’s largest pool venue. It features 9,000 square feet of soft, sparkling white sand. The family-friendly Sonoran Splash area has zero- entry waters for youngsters and a pair of wind- ing, 200-foot water slides. Guests can sip drinks on poolside day beds at the adults-only Sonoran Landing, and the flagship Princess Pool has hot tubs, cabanas and bar service, as well. Ironwood American Kitchen, which overlooks the Princess Pool, serves breakfast and lunch 210 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess welcomes guests in 750 spacious rooms and suites overlooking gardens, mountains and the TPC Scottsdale fairways. The property has earned AAA Timeless Diamond status annually since 1991.