"With palm trees swaying above and Camelback Mountain soaring in the distance, this pool strikes a balmy medium between party vibes and relaxation. There are cabanas, plenty of lounges, and a hot tub. Guests sip frozen classics (daiquiris and margs) and new creations (a Key lime pie concoction with vodka and ice cream). Food includes crowd pleasers like chicken tinga tacos, shawarma, and truffle fries. Some evenings, live music drifts over from the happy hour on the patio of Andaz’s Restaurant, Weft and Warp Art Bar and Kitchen. Another highlight: Summer Fridays, a pool party held weekly then." - Chris Malloy
"A memorable destination for design lovers, featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and luxurious spas."
"Andaz Scottsdale is a true lifestyle resort, offering an immersive overall experience. Art is a major focal point with special access to the Cattle Track Arts & Preservation Compound. Guests can join interactive workshops with local artists, and works by Cattle Track artists are scattered around the resort. Free daily access to the Arizona State University Kerr Cultural Center and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts is included. Additional classes in bird watching, perfume making, mixology, and cooking are available for a fee." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"If you weren’t looking for it, you’d likely never know that tucked behind a large shopping center and some residential buildings lies this gem of a resort. The Andaz—a sprawling, low-profile resort mainly made up of individual bungalow-style rooms—sets itself apart from other resorts in the area in part with its heavy focus on art of all kinds. Local craftspeople created much of what you see on the property and the resort offers guests both art classes as well as tours of a nearby artists’ compound that it has a close partnership with. Plus, there’s a weekly schedule of other types of activities and wellness classes—from pasta-making to sound healing to a peek at the property’s own beehive—along with performances by local musicians several days a week, and an excellent restaurant and cocktail program." - Lizbeth Scordo
"The Andaz offers suites and bungalows, and for even more privacy, the retreat's secluded cluster of bungalows has its own swimming pool." - Travel + Leisure Editors