CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels recently unveiled the $115-million, property-wide renovation of the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. The property, formerly known as Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, marks the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona. The newly reimagined luxury resort features six elevated dining experiences in partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais, expanded pool and cabana offerings, a refreshed Spa Avania, upgraded group meeting space capabilities and more.
“We are thrilled to unveil Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, marking a significant milestone as the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona and elevating our presence in this dynamic market,” said Ripton Melhado, senior vice president, field operations at Hyatt.
Brand-New Arizona Ballroom
In October, Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort unveiled its fully renovated existing meeting space that includes a revitalization of the 14,000-square-foot Vaquero Ballroom, as well as the remaining 52,000 square feet of existing indoor/outdoor function space. Finalizing the elevated meetings and events capabilities, and set to debut in January, is the resort’s grand Arizona Ballroom. Upon completion, the Arizona Ballroom will nearly triple in size to 24,000 square feet. In total, the expanded Arizona Ballroom will join the completely renovated meeting and event spaces to house a total of 90,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor function space, including 35,000 square feet of outdoor space and an additional 10,000 square feet of pre-function space. Groups can take advantage of 48 meeting rooms, onsite AV support and high-speed internet.
Refined Accommodations
The resort’s interior design offers mountain vistas and blends sophisticated architecture with the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The renovation features 496 updated accommodations, including the resort’s 18 luxury Casitas, and the ultra-luxe, two-story Gainey House, which features a private driveway, entrance, patio and barbeque as well as pool views.
Guests can choose from various room types to suit their needs, ranging from residential-style luxury casitas to king and queen bed accommodations and accessible rooms. Every guest room features a multi-purpose living space, a spa-inspired bathroom and a private balcony or patio. Optimal for groups, the resort’s casitas offer separate living spaces for entertaining and gathering and are equipped with a kitchenette and dual bathrooms.
Imaginative Dining Concepts
The resort is debuting four new food and beverage concepts: La Zozzona, a modern Italian chophouse; Tiki Taka, serving global small plates; Mesa Centrale, a Southwestern grill; and Grand Vista Lounge lobby bar. The property has already introduced two new poolside concepts — Sandbar and H2Oasis. The restaurants are spearheaded by celebrated chef and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Blais honed his craft in some of the world’s most illustrious kitchens, such as The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse and El Bulli. He currently co-stars alongside Gordon Ramsay on FOX’s hit cooking competition, Next Level Chef, and was the first winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars. Blais is bringing his expertise to six concepts at the resort.
Elevated Poolside Experience
Outside, guests will find the resort’s upgraded destination pool complex and expanded cabanas, offering a blend of relaxation, excitement and entertainment. The 2.5-acre outdoor oasis includes 10 unique swimming pools and a pristine sand beach. The complex features a three-story, high-speed waterslide, a whirlpool spa and a beachside putting green.
New Spa Avania
In mid-September, the refreshed Spa Avania introduced a wellness experience designed to align treatments with the body’s natural daily rhythms, offering a holistic journey from morning to evening. This innovative approach combines personalized treatments, mineral water therapy, synchronized music and tailored nutrition to create an immersive experience for the body’s changing needs. New treatments include Cryo Sculpt Facials, Desert Essence Wraps, CBD Trigger Point Therapy Massage and more. The spa offers 19 treatment rooms, including garden and couple-friendly options, a Himalayan Salt Room, state-of-the-art exercise facilities and various therapeutic amenities.
Outdoor Experiences
The resort offers visitors jogging paths that wind through native flora, bicycle trails that showcase the desert’s beauty and complimentary bikes to fully experience the Sonoran landscape. Additional recreation activities include 27 holes of championship golf at the adjacent Gainey Ranch Golf Club, two lighted tennis courts and eight pickleball courts.
To learn more about the Grand Hyatt brand, please visit grandhyatt.com. For more information or to book a reservation, please visit grandhyattscottsdale.com.