We Love Fall Most Of All
That Fall Feeling
As hot summer days turn into crisp fall nights, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess comes to life and fun for all is brought to light. Create new fall traditions and memories that will last a lifetime as you set out with a renewed sense of wonder and well-being this season.
Fall At The Princess Dates
September 5 - November 15
We Love Fall, Most Of All
Every season is special in Scottsdale, but we have to admit, there’s something truly special about our fall. As we settle into the celebration and abundance of the seasons upon us, you can rest easy knowing that the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess always inspires an unforgettable experience. From seasonally inspired cocktails and farm-to-table dishes, to pumpkin-spiced spa treatments and exciting outdoor adventure, autumn is calling! Join me as we fall in love with the season like never before.
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Fall Activities
Nightmare on Princess Drive
Saturday October 28 | 7 pm - 1 am | 21+
Saddle up—ghostly chills and cowboy thrills await under the silvery desert moon at The Plaza Bar’s annual Nightmare on Princess Drive Halloween bash. This year’s High Noon at the Haunted Saloon promises to be nothing short of boot scootin’ spooky. From high noon to the witching hour, enjoy:
- Themed specialty cocktails crafted with a hint of magic
- Beats by DJ Outlaw, enticing both the living and undead to the dance floor
- Best costumes “wanted” dead or alive for handsome rewards at the ever-popular costume contest
General Admission | $25
Includes complimentary welcome cocktail
Nightmare on Princess Drive
Saturday October 28 | 7 pm - 1 am | 21+
Nightmare on Princess Drive: High Noon at the Haunted Saloon
Saturday, October 28 | 7 pm – 1 am
In a sleepy little corner of the Wild West lies a ghost town—a world where spirits of old time cowboys and legendary outlaws still settle their scores. Every Halloween, as the scorching sun dips below the dusty horizon, this terrifying town awakes from its year-long slumber, ushering in haunting echoes of ghostly showdowns past. The town’s haunted saloon awaits brave souls willing to step through its creaky doors for a hauntingly unforgettable celebration…
Saddle up—ghostly chills and cowboy thrills await under the silvery desert moon at The Plaza Bar’s annual Nightmare on Princess Drive Halloween bash. This year’s High Noon at the Haunted Saloon promises to be nothing short of boot scootin’ spooky.
From high noon to the witching hour, enjoy:
- Themed specialty cocktails crafted with a hint of magic
- Beats by DJ Outlaw, enticing both the living and undead to the dance floor
- Best costumes “wanted” dead or alive for handsome rewards at the ever-popular costume contest
Event open to ages 21 and older. Ghosts and ghouls can reserve a table and bottle service by calling 480.585.2694.
General Admission | $25
Includes complimentary welcome cocktail
Thanksgiving Brunch
NOVEMBER 23
This year, families are invited to enjoy the tradition of togetherness at a bountiful Thanksgiving Brunch in luxury at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where award-winning chefs and an expert staff attend to every detail of a memorable meal. Four dynamic restaurants and five talented chefs come together to present one spectacular Thanksgiving feast in the Palomino Ballroom. Chefs from Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar and Ironwood American Kitchen will each bring their own special culinary talents and themed menus to the table.
Bourbon Steak
Try a new tableside experience at Bourbon Steak like the mouthwatering, hay-smoked tomahawk flame flame-grilled by a chef inches from your seat, or the grilled pineapple foster for two, crafted tableside with coconut sorbet and spiced rum. Celebrating the entire month of September, delight in Bourbon Heritage month and sip on a flight of some of the best bourbons in the biz.
Toro
Gather and give thanks at Toro over drinks and appetizers at our new Social Hour beginning in October. Monday – Friday, 2-5 PM. Stay for dinner and enjoy our new shareable, family style platters like the Churrasco Jardin featuring grilled seasonal vegetables, the lobster topped chifa-style fried rice or the 32 piece Chef’s Choice Sushi Platter. You’ll be thankful you did!
La Hacienda
Come taste the caramel, honey, and vanilla sweetness of our exclusive barrel of El Tequileno reposado tequila. Pair it with our celebratory Dia de los Muertos menu with exotic dishes like Pastel Queso and Empanada De Muerto. Pay tribute to your loved ones and share a toast on the starlit patio.
The Plaza Bar
Soak in the Sonoran stars fireside while sipping on delicious craft cocktails featuring all of your favorite fall flavors like pear, salted maple, candied apple, cinnamon bun, and of course pumpkin.
Well & Being Spa
Fall in love with your skin at Well & Being Spa this autumn. Soften and rejuvenate your hair, skin & nails, undo the damage of the summer sun, and luxuriate in treatments featuring pumpkin spice, apple cider m brandy pear, and honey chai. These luscious treatments are good enough to eat!
Golf
Unpack your clubs, prime time has arrived. Play like a pro at one of the 200 nearby golf courses all with brilliant green fairways set against magnificent desert landscapes. Steps away from our resort is TPC Scottsdale, and playing it is par for the course when staying at the Princess.
Fairmont Floral
Your premier, full-service florist available at your fingertips. Using the freshest of local flowers, we create memorable, personalized floral arrangements to make any occasion bloom. Enhance your seasonal table décor at your celebration or surprise your partner with an in-room bouquet to ignite the love.
Local Events
Catch a Game
Don your foam finger and Cardinals gear to catch some live football at the State Farm Stadium, the official host stadium of the 2023 Super Bowl LVII. That’s not the only type of football in Arizona though! Check out our division II USL soccer team, Phoenix Rising, for some local sportsmanship that will give you a kick. The ball is in your court!
Get Outside at the Desert Botanical Garden
Go on a stroll through the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and get up close and personal with the beauty of Sonoran flora and fauna. Get kissed by majestic mariposas at the seasonal butterfly exhibit, and enjoy live music in the Garden most Friday nights until November 17th.
A Night at the Theatre
Experience the magic of live performances of famed Broadway shows at the ASU Gammage Theatre, take in the strength and splendor of Ballet Arizona, or treat your ears to the musical stylings of the Phoenix Symphony or the Fall Concert Series at The Musical Instrument Museum.
Shop Local
As the weather cools down, Arizonans reappear for some alfresco shopping. Featuring local vendors selling an assortment of products and produce, the Old Town Scottsdale Famers Market makes for a great start to your Saturday morning.
Sacred Spaces at Taliesin West
Experience architecture like never before at Frank Lloyd Wright’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Taliesin West and explore how his innovative buildings, temples, churches and homes create emotional experiences in us using his design elements.
Fall For These Special Offers
Fairmont Golf Getaway Peak Season
$150 Credit Towards Golf
Arizona is home to some of the finest golf courses in the world, and at The Princess you can play like a pro.
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$150 Credit Towards Golf
Arizona is home to some of the finest golf courses in the world, and at The Princess you can play like a pro.
Walk in the footsteps of some of the PGA TOUR's finest players with a daily credit to TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course or Grayhawk Courses (Raptor or Talon), and enjoy the beautiful Scottsdale weather during peak golf season.
Fairmont Golf Getaway:
1 Person - Click Below To Book This Package For One Guest
- $150 daily credit per paid night good to use toward golf at TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course or Grayhawk Courses (Raptor or Talon)
*Please note when in the booking window, you must select 1 person per room
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Stay dates: September 26, 2023 to May 25, 2024
2 Person - Click Below To Book This Package For Two Guests
- $300 daily credit per paid night good to use toward golf at TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course or Grayhawk Courses (Raptor or Talon)
Stay dates: September 26, 2023 to May 25, 2024
Fairmont Golf Getaway Peak Season
Terms & Conditions
Availability: September 26, 2023 to May 25, 2024
The Fairmont Golf Getaway spring, winter and fall package is valid September 26, 2023 through May 25, 2024. Rates are based on seasons and availability, and may be subject to change. Pricing is per room, based on single or double occupancy and excludes taxes and fees. Courses closed at various times due to overseeding and aerification. *Golf is only applicable to adults over age 18. Resort service charge of $47 per room, per night (plus applicable tax) applies. To view Resort Experience Fee inclusions, click here. Please call 480.585.2697 and ask for our Golf Concierge with any questions about any of the courses mentioned or to arrange tee times. This package is only available at TPC Stadium Course, Grayhawk Raptor Course and Grayhawk Talon Course. Please call at least two weeks in advance to guarantee available tee times. May not be combined with any other offer.
Sip, Savor & Celebrate Package
$100 Daily Resort Credit
Celebrate life's special moments with loved ones on a vacation that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
View Rates Read MoreSip, Savor & Celebrate Package
$100 Daily Resort Credit
Celebrate life's special moments with loved ones on a vacation that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Enjoy your stay in a luxuriously-appointed room, preferred dining reservations, and a $100 daily resort credit can be used across the resort, including with our Celebration Vacation Concierge, who can help you plan the perfect celebration.
Sip, Savor & Celebrate Package
Terms & Conditions
Availability: September 6, 2023 to May 22, 2024
Package "starting from" rates vary by season and are subject to change at any time, and based on availability and double occupancy. Resort service charge of $47 per room, per night (plus applicable tax) applies. To view Resort Experience Fee inclusions, click here. For more information or to book the Sip, Savor & Celebrate package, call 480.585.4848. The Sip, Savor & Celebrate Package is available for booking until May 22, 2024.