Planners and attendees alike love this Sonoran city.
Scottsdale offers over 70 meeting-friendly properties — ranging from boutique properties to luxury resorts — and more than 60 off-site venues. The Arizona city is easily accessible by Interstate 10, Arizona State Route 101, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport or Amtrak Southwest Chief train and Thruway bus service.
Known as the “World’s Finest Golf Destination,” the Scottsdale is home to 200 courses. The area boasts 330 days of sunshine annually, meaning you can plan outdoor events and activities with confidence year-round. Old Town Scottsdale is the heart of the city and is an ever-popular stop for travelers and meeting attendees alike. Old Town is home to acclaimed museums, performing arts venues, a renowned public art program and the Thursday night ArtWalk, as well as over 100 restaurants, wine bars and nightclubs, making it a great area for dine-arounds and downtime.
If you’re considering this Sonoran city for an upcoming meeting, be sure to check out these new and recently renovated resorts and venues.
Hotel Openings and Expansions
The REMI, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel
The REMI, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, is now accepting reservations beginning July 20. The property features 161 guest rooms — including 22 suites — a rooftop pool on the 12th floor, VIP access to Maya Day + Nightclub next door and a partnership with AWAY Spa at W Scottsdale. The REMI will also offer five culinary venues, including Kauboi (pronounced “cowboy”) with a Robatayaki grill and hidden whiskey bar; F/Sixteen serving comfort food and boozy shakes; and Allegra Rooftop Lounge, a Moroccan-inspired bar.
Meeting spaces include a boardroom, five on-site dining venues and a rooftop lounge and pool.
Hotel Valley Ho
The historic, midcentury modern Hotel Valley Ho has announced an $18-million room renovation, the largest since its opening in 1956. Later this year, the hotel plans to unveil additional redesigned rooms and new executive suites. Designed by Scottsdale’s Mendil + Meyer Design Studio, the reimagined rooms create a blend of vintage charm and modern design.
The hotel’s bright, airy boardrooms are the perfect backdrop for getting business done. The hotel also has several unique venues ideal for a sunset cocktail hour or themed dinners, including Sands, an indoor/outdoor space with a combined 5,000 square feet of event space, and the Sky Line Rooftop, a 3,5000square-foot venue with panoramic views. Meeting planners can also choose from a menu of unique experiences for attendees, like a Sip + Paint class led by a local artist.
Castle Hot Springs
Castle Hot Springs, a hidden desert oasis, introduces its new Top of the Lodge, a three-bedroom, four-bathroom suite with a wraparound deck designed for group getaways, just steps from the resort’s dining and social scene. The Sonoran Epicurean Escape, a four-night culinary retreat launching in June and returning in December, will take guests on an immersive, gastronomic journey into the artistry of fine dining, led by the resort’s celebrated culinary team. Half of all proceeds in June will directly benefit local nonprofit Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, which provides women with holistic services and support needed to build personalized pathways out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency.
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton
Tucked away in the lush expanse of McCormick Ranch, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton, unveils its most luxurious addition yet: The Stillman Villas, a secluded enclave of 12 two-story villas with a private entrance and private pool as the centerpiece, that creates the feel of an intimate resort-within-a-resort. The villas mark the final chapter in the resort’s $40-million transformation that began in 2023. Each villa is a serene retreat of its own, boasting ample living areas and kitchens, along with sunlit, spa-like bathrooms, that caters to group getaways of varying sizes.
With 18 meeting spaces, 45,000 square feet of versatile indoor space and 40,000 square feet of breathtaking outdoor venues, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa sets the stage for collaboration, creativity and celebration.
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas has completed the first phase of its ongoing $24-million renovation with the redesign of 25 two-bedroom premium villas, the rest of which will be completed in the fall for a total of 45. The Villas at Hilton Scottsdale Resort are arranged in clusters of five for convenience. Its private access to the pool area is complete with a fire pit, grab-and-go market and bar. Other exclusive amenities include refrigerator stocking, private chef dinners, s’mores gatherings, wine and whiskey tastings, and more.
The Hilton’s twelve flexible meeting and event spaces in Scottsdale total 43,614 square feet. Facilities include three ballrooms and a climate-controlled outdoor pavilion. The resort’s largest space is the Grand Ballroom, totaling 10,004 square feet. A wide range of flexible and flavorful catering options is also available, as well as a dedicated team on hand to help planners.
Other Venues
W Scottsdale
The abundantly lavish Sexy Roman debuts inside W Scottsdale, a lively hotel in Old Town’s Entertainment District. Led by James Beard-nominated chef Jason Franey and the LA-based restaurant team behind Baltaire Steakhouse and Flint by Baltaire in Phoenix, Sexy Roman will serve upscale twists on authentic recipes of Italy and the Mediterranean, alongside a signature, custom-made martini cart. The martini cart is summoned by pressing a hidden button that bathes the table in a red glow, bringing a martini made-to-order with a nitro-chilled glass.
W Scottsdale features 13 meeting rooms that total 24,094 square feet. Available options include boardrooms and breakout rooms, the main ballroom that totals 3,500 square feet, and a variety of outdoor spaces.
Grass Clippings Rolling Hills
New restaurant Glenrosa opened April 5 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, Arizona’s only lighted golf course. Dubbed a “Sonoran live fire” concept, Glenrosa’s centerpiece is a custom-made live fire grill, contributing to the restaurant’s Sonoran hacienda ambiance. James Beard-nominated chef Samantha Sanz played a key role in shaping the opening menu. Now led by Chef Victor Davila, previously executive chef at Caesars Republic Scottsdale, Glenrosa uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients for family-style platters. The remodeled building was originally constructed in the 1980s as a modern interpretation of a traditional Hohokam village structure.
Grass Clippings’ 2024 additions include The Lawn — a 14,000-square-foot outdoor event space — and Arizona’s only fully lit 18-hole course and practice facility.
Shiv Supper Club
Shiv Supper Club, a bold and boundary-pushing dining experience, is set to open this month as Arizona’s first upscale supper club, with a coveted, after-hours indulgence, The Dessert Room. Every Friday and Saturday beginning at 9:30 p.m., Shiv Supper Club will evolve into its seductive, late-night alter ego. Acclaimed Pastry Chef Nundi Harris’ exclusive collection of 12 desserts will be ever-changing, with bespoke creations like the Dessert “Caviar” Service.
The supper club can accommodate small groups hosting private dinners or exclusive gatherings.
The Americano
The Americano, an Italian-inspired steakhouse helmed by celebrated chefs Beau MacMillan and Peter McQuaid, is giving Sundays a glow-up with the launch of a decadent, themed brunch program exclusively available for holidays like Mother’s Day, which will be paired with a bellini and mimosa cart. Beneath The Americano, the libations continue at Tell Your Friends. Recently named 2025 Bar of the Year by the prestigious Bar & Restaurant Expo Industry Excellence Awards, Tell Your Friends is unveiling its first new cocktail menu since opening in May 2024.
Host your next cocktail party, corporate function, business meeting, or celebration at The Americano. The restaurant has two private dining rooms and a private terrace, sharing menus and beverage packages, and can accommodate various types of gatherings.
Jamie’s Bottle Shop
Founded by Jamie Hormel, owner of the iconic Wrigley Mansion — a Phoenix landmark built in 1931 by Chicago Cubs’ owner, William Wrigley Jr. — Jamie’s Bottle Shop opened in Old Town Scottsdale in March. Designed to inspire and educate wine lovers, the store stocks a curated selection of both accessible and aspirational bottles, from sustainable options to hidden gems and cult favorites.
Host a private tasting or book The Champagne Room for a private party, business meeting, or special occasion. The space can accommodate small groups up to 14 people in a warm, relaxed setting.
For more information on hosting an event in Scottsdale, go to experiencescottsdale.com/meetings.