SCOTTSDALE, AR—Boulders Resort & Spa has joined the Curio – A Collection by Hilton portfolio.
“We’re thrilled to welcome such an iconic property to the expanding Curio portfolio,” said Bill Fortier, SVP, development – Americas, Hilton Worldwide. “Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, will add an additional layer of prestige to the collection as the brand continues to take shape and define itself in 2015.”
The property will undergo a significant remodeling and upgrade by design firm DiLeonardo. On 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills north of here, Boulders Resort & Spa is surrounded by 12-million-year-old boulder formations.
“With surrounding terrain and plant life left virtually untouched to allow indigenous flora and wildlife to prosper, Boulders Resort & Spa is a shining example of Curio’s mission to connect with local communities and environments in a complementary yet unobtrusive way,” said Dianna Vaughan, global head, Curio – A Collection by Hilton. “This hotel stands out as an authentic, independent and remarkable property that lends itself to joining the exclusive Curio collection.”
Boulders Resort & Spa offers guest casitas, as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom villa and hacienda accommodations. Additionally, a five-bedroom, 5,000-sq.-ft. Villa Retreat provides an elite luxury experience. The resort also offers two 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed golf courses, a terraced tennis garden, four swimming pools, six restaurants, a 33,000-sq.-ft. spa, fitness center and outdoor adventure activities.
As part of the renovations, to be completed this fall, the property will offer significantly upgraded casitas, rooms and bathrooms, as well as a remodeled lobby bar, front desk and Palo Verde restaurant. There will also be 5,200 sq. ft. of new meeting space added to the main lodge. The property’s characteristic southwestern interiors include regional art, while glass skylights, entry doors crafted from hand-rubbed woods and wood-burning fireplaces.
The new design approach by DiLeonardo will reflect Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, with its old Spanish-influenced adobe style architecture, to help rejuvenate a relaxed resort environment and embrace indigenous inspirations of the Old West. Scale, pattern and colors from the Native American heritage influence the architectural detailing, carpet patterns and rich color story.