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GENERAL RESORT
- American Automobile Association Five Diamond Award 1991 – 2023
- American Hotel & Lodging Association – Jack Miller, General Manager of the Year Large Property 2016
- USA Today – “10 Best” Reader’s Choice Top 10 Winner Best Hotel Pool 2016, 2017
- USA Today – “10 Best” Reader’s Choice Top 10 Winner Best Family Resort 2016, 2017
- Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award “Top Resorts in Texas & Southwest” 2013 – 2021
- Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award “Top Resorts in the Southwest” 2023
- FRHI Fairmont Hotel of the Year 2014
- American Automobile Association Inspector’s Best of Award – Family Friendly 2018
- U.S. News & World Report “Best Hotels in the USA” – Gold Badge Award 2011, 2012, 2015 – 2021
- U.S. News & World Report: “Best Hotels in Phoenix” – Silver Badge Award 2013 & 2015 – 2018
- U.S. News & World Report: “Best Hotels in Phoenix” – Gold Badge Award 2021
- U.S. News & World Report: “Best Hotel Pools in Arizona” – Top 25
- Phoenix Business Journal – Top 10 Hotels 2016
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – AFM Fave: Best Resort 2016 - 2019
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – Best Kid-Friendly Hotel 2018, 2019
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley”– Most Relaxing Resort Pool 2015
- Arizona Republic Critic’s Choice “Best Staycation” 2012
- Arizona Republic “Best of Awards” – People’s Choice – Best Resort Hotel 2014
- Thrillist.com “The 21 Best Hotels in America” 2014
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011 – 2017
- TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Inductee 2015
- Bring Fido – Perfect Rating 5 Out of 5 Bones 2016
- Jewish News – Best Hotel 2021
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Staycation – #3 2021
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Staycation – #2 2022 – 2024
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Resort/Hotel 400 rooms or more – #1 2017 – 2023
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Resort/Hotel 405 rooms or more – #1 2024
- Arizona Real Estate Magazine RED Award – #2, Privado Villas 2023
- Strategic Hotels and Resorts – Hotel of the Year 2022
- Strategic Hotels and Resorts – Most Innovative Hotel 2022
- Strategic Hotels and Resorts – Jack Miller, General Manager of the Year 2022
- Strategic Hotels and Resorts – Pam Gilbert, Lifetime Achievement Award 2022
- Arizona Bride - Best Resort Venue 2023
- Strategic Hotels and Resorts – Best New Idea or Activation Award 2024
RESTAURANTS
- American Automobile Association Four Diamond Award Bourbon Steak 2008 – 2017
- Wine Spectator: Award of Excellence – Bourbon Steak 2015 – 2021
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, #1 Mexican Restaurant La Hacienda 2012 – 2024
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Patio Dining, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar – #8 2021 – 2023
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Patio Dining, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar – #6 2024
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Patio Dining, Bourbon Steak – #9 2021
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Patio Dining, Bourbon Steak – #10 2024
- Arizona Republic – 11 Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale, Bourbon Steak 2017
- Entrée Gold E Award of Excellence World’s Finest Resorts 2016
- Arizona Business Magazine – Top Party Venues – La Hacienda 2015
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Steaks/Chops, Bourbon Steak – #10 2021, 2023
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona, Best Steaks/Chops, Bourbon Steak – #7 2024
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley”– Best Outdoor Dining – Bourbon Steak 2015, 2018
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley”– Most Amazing Restaurant Interior – Bourbon Steak 2015, 2018
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley”– Best Resort Restaurant – Bourbon Steak 2015
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – AFM Fave: Best Mexican Food – La Hacienda 2018
- Arizona Foothills Magazine – Arizona’s 50 Best Restaurants – La Hacienda & Bourbon Steak 2011, 2016
- Arizona Republic Best Resort Dining 2010
- Phoenix Magazine – Best Mexican Restaurant – La Hacienda 2010
- Food Network – Best Restaurants in Scottsdale – Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, 2020
- Conde Nast Traveler: Top 15 Resorts in the Southwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
WELL & BEING SPA
- Smart Meetings – Smart Stars Awards – Best Hotel Spa 2019
- Forbes Travel Guide – Four Star Award 2010 – 2020
- USA Today – “10 Best” Reader’s Choice Top 10 Winner Best Hotel Spa 2015 – 2016
- World Spa & Wellness Awards – Best Residential Spa 2015 – 2016
- Arizona Business Magazine “Ranking Arizona” “Top Spas #1, Day/Resort” 2006, 2012 – 2016
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona Top Spas #9, Day/Wellness Resort” 2022 - 2023
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona Top Spas #5, Day/Wellness Resort”, Sisley-Paris Spa at Well & Being Spa 2024
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – Best Hotel Gym 2015 – 2018
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – Best Spa Boutique 2016 – 2018
- Arizona Republic “Best of Awards” – People’s Choice and Editor Choice – Best Spa 2014
- Conde Nast Traveler “Top 100 Resort Spas” in U.S. Mainland 2011 – 2014
- SpaFinder Wellness Travel Awards – Best Ahead-of-the-Curve Innovation 2016
- SpaFinder Wellness Travel Awards – Best for Families & Best for Outdoor Adventure & Activities 2015
- SpaFinder “Reader’s Choice Awards – Top 10 Best for Golf, Men” 2010
- SpaFinder “Reader’s Choice Awards – World’s Top 10” 2011 – 2012
- Spas of Americas “Top 100 Spas” 2014
- Travel + Leisure “Top 10 Hotel Spas in North America” 2010
MEETINGS
- Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award 2009-2011, 2014, 2016 – 2022
- Meetings Today “Best of Meetings Today” 2016, 2017
- Meetings Today “Best West Hotels” 2022
- Prevue Visionary Award Gold Winner Best Hotels/Best Support Staff Southwest Region 2016
- Cvent – “Top 100 Meeting Hotels 2014 – 2017
- Cvent – “Most Popular Meeting Resorts” 2014
- Corporate Meetings & Incentives “Paragon Award” 2012, 2013
- Medical Meetings “Merit and Distinction Award Winner” 2011
- Meetings & Conventions “Gold Key” Hall of Fame Inductee 2009
- Meetings & Conventions “Gold Key of Excellence” 1989 – 2015
- Meetings & Conventions “Gold Tee Award” 1991 – 1994, 1997 – 2006, 2010 – 2015
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona – #2 Meeting & Convention Facilities 2015 – 2023
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona – #6 Meeting & Convention Facilities 2024
- Successful Meetings “Pinnacle Award” 2013 – 2014
- Smart Meetings – Smart Stars Awards – Best Desert Hotel, 2019 – 2023
GOLF
- Cigar Aficionado – Top Golf Resorts 2014
- Arizona Republic “Best of Awards” – People’s Choice – Best Golf Resort 2014
- Conde Nast Traveler “Top 121 Golf Resorts in North America” 2012
- Conde Nast Traveler “Top 10 Arizona Golf Resorts” 2010, 2012
- Golf Digest “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” 2004 – 2007, 2009 – 2010
- Golf Magazine “Premier Resorts Silver Award” 2014 – 2015
- Golf Magazine “Best Places to Stay” 2012, 2013
- Golf Magazine “Silver Medalist Award” 1999-2002, 2004 – 2006, 2010 – 2011
- Golf Resorts & Meeting Destinations “Top 25 Golf Resorts” 2013
- SpaFinder “Top Ten Golf & Spa Getaways” 2011
GREEN PARTNERSHIP
- Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality – Platinum VESP award 2019 – 2022
- Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, Certified Green Hotel Award 2010 – 2016
- Environmental Excellence Award by Valley Forward – Award of Merit 2010
- iStayGreen.org, 3-green eco leaf rating, Green Luxury Hotels 2010
- Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards: “Most Socially Responsible Award” 2010
LEGACY EVENTS
- Arizona Business Magazine Ranking Arizona – #7 Attractions: Signature Events & Sports 2024
- Arizona Foothills Magazine “Best of Our Valley” – Best Annual Valley Event – Christmas at the Princess 2018
- Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association “Special Event – One Time” Opening Sunset Beach 2016
- Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association “Special Event – On-Going” 4th of July Freedom Fest 2015
- Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association “Special Event – On-Going” Christmas at the Princess 2014
- Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association “Special Event – On-Going” Legacy Events 2011
- CNN.com “9 Hotels That Go All Out for Christmas” 2015, 2018 – 2022
- MSN.com “America’s Best Resorts for Christmas Season” 2015
- USA Today “Holiday Spirit: 10 Hotels that Make the Season Bright” 2015
- USA Today “10 Best: Hotels That Go All Out for the Holidays” 2015
- Fodor’s Travel “10 Best Hotels with Over the Top Christmas Decorations” 2014
- Fodors.com “America’s Best Resorts for Christmas Season 2016
- Travel + Leisure “Best U.S. Hotels for the Holidays” #13 2011
For further information contact:
John Glynn, Director of Public Relations
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
480.585.2706
John.Glynn@Fairmont.com