we came here for their NYE party at Stone Rose Lounge. unless you had VIP or reserved a table (for i'm sure an exorbitant price) we were regaled with the other 99% to standing under one of many of their outdoor heat lamps. it was cold so i pretty much had to keep my jacket on the whole night. my wife, the better of us two, toughed it out by showing off her lovely dress and heels...me? i just cowered under the heat lamp.
the bar staff was quick and polite. one of my beers had a skunky taste, so i returned and they were quick to offer me another option. there were 2 bars, one outside, one inside. the dance floor was packed with bad dancers until i showed up and started busting my "bite-lower-lip" moves. the music was very good for the party. of note, i was expecting a more upscale crowd, but there were many drunken scottsdale folks and plenty of skirts so short, butt cheeks were hanging out.
the hotel itself is beautiful and all the valet/hotel staff are impeccably dressed and acted accordingly. if i could afford a real stay here, i most certainly would.
NYE ticket prices were the cheapest we could find...only 25 bucks per person (again, standing room or bar only...no tables).