
The desert is in full bloom
That Fall Feeling
Explore the best way to experience the Sonoran Desert this spring with exclusive seasonal experiences you won't want to miss. Soak in the season's splendor and see why Super Season in Scottsdale is the perfect getaway!


Spring Break in Scottsdale
In Scottsdale, we enjoy 333 annual days of sunshine! And springtime means smiles, swimsuits and swathes of fun poolside soaking up the sun. This season, come bloom with us in the Sonoran Desert. Whether its sports, wellness, adventure or simply pure relaxation you’re in search of, know that the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is at the center of it all.
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Kentucky Derby
May 4, 2024
Experience the “fastest two minutes in sports” during the Run for the Roses on Bourbon Steak’s plasma screens both indoors and out. Southern belles and gents, wear your fanciest hats and sharpest suits to compete for prizes in our men’s and women’s Derby hat and fashion contest. #BestDerbyAZ

Cinco de Mayo
MAY 5
Celebrate the spirit of Mexico with pride, colorful décor, flavorful food, and music.

Mother's Day Brunch
MAY 12, 2024
Pamper Mom with Five Diamond fabulousness and show her just how special she is by whisking her away to the Princess for Mother’s Day. With an elaborate brunch, luxurious spa treatments and sunny relaxation, she is sure to feel like a princess.

Relax With Us
Swing into spring with new seasonal spa treatments and dive into unique fitness experiences like floating sound bowl meditation or revive yourself at our adult-only rooftop pool oasis.
Relax With Us
ROSE COUTOURE MANI/PEDI
See the world through rose colored glasses. While you sip on a glass of rose, the royal treatment begins with a champagne fizzer and an exfoliating foot mask to refresh dull skin. Melt away while we massage your tired hands and legs with a rich shea butter followed by a rose paraffin treatment. An age-defying radiance eye mask will be applied for the ultimate relaxation experience.
CBD GEMSTONE FACIAL
Spring into healthier skin. This indulgent facial is fueled by the power of natural crystals and CBD for beautiful skin and energy alignment. Refined powders of precious ruby, amethyst, and green tourmaline are paired with potent CBD, minerals, botanicals and aromatherapy to provide a skin-specific facial as it transports you on a sensorial, holistic journey.
ESCAPE TO WELL AND BEING SPA
Guests receiving treatments or who have purchased a daily Spa membership have access to the spa facilities for the day, including the following amenities:
- Rooftop Adults-Only Pool Wet Steam Room
- Swiss Shower Eucalyptus Inhalation Room
- Swedish Dry Sauna Hot Therapeutic Whirlpool
- Cold Plunge Pool Co-ed Grotto Waterfall
- Fitness Center and Classes

Desert Exploration
Choose your own outdoor adventure. Saddle up a horse and ride, blaze new trails on an ATV, put some miles on your hiking shoes, soar over the beautiful Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon and more!

Splash Away the Winter Blues
Enjoy the best of Arizona’s magnificent sunny weather in one of the six pools, each with its own signature design and appeal. From two rip-roaring water slides to a real white sand beach, we’ll have your lounge chair waiting at the best pools in Scottsdale.
Splash Away the Winter Blues
SONORAN SPLASH
Enjoy two 200-foot twisting water slides while little tots can splash around the zero-entry deck area and large sandbox complete with Tonka trucks and beach toys.
*Children must be a minimum of 42" tall to ride the slides. Slide operating hours subject to change.
SUNSET BEACH
The Princess' sixth and largest pool features 9,000 sq. ft. of white sand beach and Splash Pad for ultimate family fun.
PRINCESS POOL
Enjoy sweeping views of lush lagoons and the famous TPC Stadium Course from this newly-renovated, postcard-perfect pool.
PRINCESS POOL BAR
Sip cocktails and savor homemade treats at the poolside café and at night slip into the oversized hot tub under a starry desert sky.
SONORAN LANDING
This adults-only retreat features plush day beds, floating beanbags and poolside cocktails. Guests 18 and over can enjoy this kids-free escape and are sure to leave refreshed and rejuvenated.
PRIVADO POOL
Located in the exclusive Privado section of the resort, this pool boasts a hot tub and overlooks the TPC Scottsdale Stadium
Golf Course and McDowell Mountains. *For the exclusive use of Privado guests.
WELL BEING ROOFTOP POOL
Perched on the roof of Well & Being Spa and available to spa guests, this open-air tranquil oasis is the perfect place to let your cares drift away.
CABANA & DAYBED RENTALS
Relax in your private cabana with a flat screen TV, bottled water, fruit plate, and special luxuries. Daily rentals are available at the Princess Pool, Sunset Beach, and Sonoran Splash.
To reserve a cabana, please contact reservations at 480.585.2694 or book online. Pricing and availability vary.

Dine al Fresco
From sunset to starlight, dine under the sun and stars and get a taste of the season at Arizona’s best dining resort.

Retail Therapy
A little sport, a little shopping! Enjoy much-deserved retail therapy while discovering this season's fashion trends.
Retail Therapy
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers a variety of unique onsite shopping experiences. Enjoy much-deserved retail therapy while discovering fashion’s latest finds. Whether you’re looking for authentically local souvenirs from your stay, children’s gifts, specialty items, want to update your wardrobe or take home some relaxation from our Well & Being Spa, we have everything you might need.
Our fashion-forward group of buyers have these trends in mind this season:
- Party Bags:The micro-mini trend may be on the way out, but a fashionable designer bag is always en vogue. ANNA J is proud to feature premium designer clutches, cross-bodies, and more.
- Magenta: The 2023 color of the year is bright, playful magenta. Spring break is the perfect time to test out the pink-ish, purple-ish hue in a swimsuit from Reflections. P.S. No chilly days in sight here. Our resort's six glittering pools are heated to the perfect temp!
- Textures: Fringe and feathers are on full display this season. Ladies, try a textured jacket from ANNA J as we transition from winter to spring. Maverick has plenty of fun textured items for guys too!
Come on in – you’re invited to visit any one of our five shops for personal styling from our team of fashion experts.
FAIRMONT FLORAL
Celebrate Spring with our newest addition to the Fairmont Floral seasonal assortment is our breathtaking Spring Arrangement featuring pastel lavender Ocean Song roses, fragrant pink lilies, and petite green hydrangea. Available March 1st for local delivery, in-room delivery, or lobby pickup.
Purchase online at ShopFairmontScottsdale.com.

Golf
Test your skills against the PGA TOUR pros on the Stadium Course, host of the WM Phoenix Open, or play a round on its rival sister course, The Champions Course. Call our Golf Concierge at 480.585.2697 for pricing or to book your tee time.

Celebrate Everything
Whether you are marking a milestone with a bucket-list adventure or just getting away to celebrate with those you love, a trip will help you create memories that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Celebrate Everything
Life is about moments. And it’s in our power to create them! An amazing vacation is the best way to celebrate all life’s special occasions. There is nothing like traveling together and exploring the world to build unbreakable bonds with friends and family. Will a couple that books a sunrise hot air balloon ride above the blooming Sonoran desert ever forget sharing that moment together? It’s the shared history of these moments that becomes your personal story. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, an iconic AAA five diamond resort specializes in helping our guests celebrate life’s special occasions. Whether staying overnight, dining, pampering at the spa, playing around a golf or attending one of our legendary holiday events, our team of crazy creative geniuses help guests put the ‘sparkle’ in their celebration. We have created curated experiences to add the pop, sparkle and fizz to your celebrations.
Our online Celebration Menu, along with personalized assistance from our Celebration Concierge, will make it all easy for you to make any occasion memorable.

Family Fun in the Sun
Discover endless amusements every day of the week for your whole family.
Family Fun in the Sun
TRAILBLAZERS KIDS CLUB
Open Daily | $45 PER CHILD
An exciting program for children ages 5 to 12. Join us for fun interactive group activities, games, crafts and sports.
Each day features a signature activity from exploring the resort and its wildlife, to making solar oven s'mores.
With Lunch + $15 lunch fee per child tax and gratuity |
Without Lunch |
TRAILBLAZERS RECREATION CENTER
Open Daily
HOURS: 1 - 5 PM
Afternoon access included in resort fee
Gather the family for an afternoon of quality time together. Our recreation center includes a virtual i-Beam playground floor, arcade games, ping pong, a pool table, and more!

Arranged with Love: Fairmont Floral
February
Fairmont Floral’s romantic collection of real, preserved Forever Rose arrangements are sure to please this Valentine’s Day.
Arranged with Love: Fairmont Floral
February
All new this year is our Classic Forever Rose Arrangement, a lavish singular rose that is the ideal size to cherish all year long on a nightstand or desk. Impress your date by allowing our Restaurant Reservations team to arrange tableside delivery of a Forever Rose piece to any one of our dining outlets.
Call 480.585.2694 for details. Our Valentine’s Day collection is also available online.

The Desert is in Bloom
Enjoy the best ways to experience the Sonoran Desert – outdoors! From hiking to hot air balloon adventures, there's something for everyone.
The Desert is in Bloom
HIKING
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve offers approximately 200 miles of trails that range from easy strolls to challenging summit climbs.
OFF-ROAD DESERT TOURS
Guided tours by Jeep, Hummer and you-drive Tomcars will take you to some of the desert’s most pristine expanses.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Beginner and experienced riders will enjoy stunning Sonoran Desert views as you ride through rolling mountain foothills and lush desert washes.
HOT AIR BALLOON ADVENTURES
In a landscape as panoramic as the Sonoran Desert, there is no better way to soak it all in than on a hot air balloon flight.
WATER SPORTS
There are eight lakes and rivers within a 60-minute drive of Scottsdale, which means you are never far from fishing, kayaking, river rafting, tubing, paddle boarding and boat tours.
Call 480.585.7244 to book your tour or adventure opportunity.

Arabian Horse Show
February 15-25, 2024
Welcome to the largest event of its kind in the world. During this multi-day event, over 2,400 of the finest Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, trainers, and breeders endure stiff competition for a chance to win gold in more than 600 different classes.

Spring Training Baseball
February 22 - March 26, 2024
Get a taste of some unforgettable MLB action, as 15 pro teams visit the Valley of the Sun for Spring Training. Located just 15 minutes from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the perfect homebase for cheering on the Cactus League and experiencing a luxurious vacation at our AAA Five Diamond Resort.

Easter at The Princess
March 31, 2024
Put on your favorite pastels and come celebrate Easter at the Princess. Celebrate Easter at our delectable brunch or make the most of your sun-drenched surroundings with an overnight stay and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!