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| - I recently stayed here for 4 nights. The scenery is dramatic and beautiful, but depending on which Casita you're stationed at, the view can be drastically different. If you're lucky you'll end up in a Casita within the 1xx or 3xx range. These are nicely situated close to the lobby, Proof restaurant, and the pool. Also, the rear-facing view from these units is unobstructed and they face Cresent Butte. The accommodations are adequate, however, I found some things lacking. The only fridge is a mini-bar, which is already stuffed to the brim with their goods. You can ask for a fridge to be brought up to you, but because the Casitas are scattered across a large property, it would make sense to equip all rooms with an empty fridge of their own. This could also be problematic if you have mobility problems, as some units could be very far away from amenities.
The pool looks very nice, complete with very private cabanas, but they are not very deep. Drinks at the Saugaruo Blossom bar are all $15+, but I did not find that the drinks lived up to their price tags. We had numerous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets provided for by the Resort. The food would have to be my biggest complaint. The buffet food was underseasoned, dry, and rather lackluster. Even the beef filet and lobster tail were a letdown, I believe they cook these items in a large industrial convection oven instead of broiling them or searing them quickly. The service, on the other hand, was very efficient, friendly, and would pretty much satisfy any desire if asked.
While the Resort itself is tucked away in an alluring part of Scottsdale, it's also far from anything relevant. The nearest Target is about 16 miles away. Almost no alternate dining destinations are available. There is a Walgreens and Circle K about 1.25 miles down Alma School Rd. I would highly recommend renting a car if you're going to be staying here, of course, parking is $10 a night for the non-valet variety.
Scottsdale proper has many restaurants, shopping venues, and things to explore. Getting there, however, is not an easy task, and even an Uber/Lyft won't be cheap. Talavera and Proof are both rather unimaginative and overpriced. A half chicken meal at Proof is almost $40, and I do not believe the chicken itself had any special origins to justify the hefty cost.
The tennis courts are well kept and clean, and they also provide racquets, elementary equipment of course, but it's convenient to not have to pack them. The Spa/Gym are passable, but nothing special. Ironically one of the best things I had here was a gratis strawberry limeade. If you see that near the front desk make sure to fill up.
The mini-bar is outrageously expensive, with a 375ml bottle of Tito's priced at $42. Gummy bears (non Haribo variety) were $10 if memory serves me correctly. Given the ambiance, I expected to pay a premium, but I did not anticipate doltish price gouging. I woefully have to recommend the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale over this particular Four Seasons.
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