SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—The Scottsdale Resort & Spa has reached 50 p.c completion on its $40 million property-wide renovation because it reveals its new guestrooms and three culinary retailers that can start to open later this month forward of the completion in January.
Driftwood acquired the convention resort in 2022 and launched into the most important renovation within the property’s 50-year historical past. As work progressed, Driftwood determined to broaden the unique scope and finances, plus scale down the room rely, to raise, restore, and refresh the property. Upon completion, the now 278-room resort that spans nearly 17 acres will be part of the Curio Assortment by Hilton.
The Scottsdale Resort’s residential-style guestrooms could have a number of textures with leather-based accents, embroidered headboards, and hand-carved wooden with pops of contemporary Southwestern patterns. The loos even have a contemporary, desert aesthetic. The conversion of The Stillman Constructing is rising into 12 two-story villas with personal swimming pools.
“With the property’s storied historical past as our information, we’re preserving its legacy whereas authoring a brand new chapter that brings a revived life-style vacation spot to Scottsdale,” stated Alan Klein, regional director of operations for Driftwood Hospitality Administration. “As we attain this vital milestone in our renovation, we’re excited to welcome vacationers and the group to expertise the property like by no means earlier than.”
Chef Ken Arneson, who serves as the world govt chef for Driftwood Hospitality, is main The Scottsdale Resort’s culinary retailers with the introduction of Barnaby’s Café, a café and wine bar targeted on wellness-oriented delicacies with a holistic strategy whereas utilizing native purveyors and a worldwide wine listing; The Madam, a speakeasy providing twists on traditional cocktails alongside new creations; and La Fogata, the resort’s signature restaurant with open flame creations and Southwest flavors. Barnaby’s Café and The Madam would be the first to open in early December, adopted by La Fogata in late December.
