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
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.
Nightmare on Princess Drive
Enjoy our Annual Nightmare on Princess Drive Halloween bash at The Plaza Bar. Specialty cocktails, live DJ and the ever popular costume contest set the stage for a spooktacular night.
Thanksgiving Brunch
NOVEMBER 27
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. 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.
Local Events
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.