CHICAGO—A Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with PV Scottsdale Hotel Owner SPE LLC for the operation of a new Andaz hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa will join Andaz hotels in top resort destinations including Wailea, Maui; Napa, CA; and Peninsula Papagayo; Costa Rica as well as urban Andaz hotels in global gateway cities including London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Expected to open mid-year 2016, Andaz Scottsdale will feature 201 bungalow style guestrooms, a full service spa and salon, and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event spaces on more than 22 acres of land.
The urban resort is located in the Town of Paradise Valley, within walking distance to restaurant and entertainment venues and less than two miles north of Old Town Scottsdale and the Fashion Square shopping mall.
Mid-century, desert inspired interiors conceived by EDG Interior Architecture + Design draw inspiration from the innovative 1950s desert art scene influenced by architects, artists and graphic designers including Alexander Girard, Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Solari.
“Andaz hotels deliver unique guest experiences in urban and resort locations in a highly personal, yet uncomplicated way. Its commitment to individuality and local identity make it an ideal match for our unique desert retreat destination,” said Gary Stougaard, managing member, Chelsea Hospitality Partners.
“Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa will continue to carry the tradition of what the brand is all about—bringing the very best of the local culture to life through inspiring experiences for guests,” said David Tarr, SVP, development, Hyatt.
The property will include 201 guestrooms and suites, ranging in size from 350 to 500 sq. ft. configured in bungalow style clusters of six units each. Guestrooms will also feature state-of-the-art technology and entertainment, as well as private terraces, including some with outdoor showers. The resort will include a large pool and sundeck with an expansive 12,000-sq.-ft. spa facility and a fitness center featuring the latest cardio and strength exercise equipment.
Inspired by the spirit of artistic expression, F&B offerings at Andaz Scottsdale will encourage and promote culinary experimentation. A glass box display kitchen will feature a plancha grill where the chef will create twists on local flavors from a palette of the area’s ingredients. The lounge will be centered around an open mixology hub and provide an eclectic mix of signature cocktails, craft beers and tap beverages.
In addition, Andaz Scottsdale will collaborate with local artists, musicians and designers to create events and programs for guests based upon themes unique to Sonoran desert. The Andaz Salon, the brand’s signature cultural program, will feature interactive events to support and nurture the nearby community of emerging artistic talent. The hotel spaces will be stages for creative Andaz Salon events, ranging from talks and lectures to exhibitions to live performances.