The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale is a small, boutique hotel set into the side of Camelback Mountain, offering stunning views of Paradise Valley and the surrounding desert hillsides.  With a storied history filled with celebrity guests and numerous changes throughout the years, the Sanctuary has become a favorite secluded getaway for its intimate setting and quietly attentive service.

With a prime location, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain offers guests accessibility to nearby shopping, sightseeing, world-class golf, an on-site full service Spa, high-quality tennis facilities, and desert hiking, and has recently been the recipient of numerous awards, including making Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List of "World's Best Places To Stay" in January 2006, and Celebrated Living Reader's Choice Platinum List of "Top 10 US Spas" in the summer of 2005.

Sanctuary offers 98 luxurious mountain and spa casitas that make the most of the spectacular mountainside setting with breathtaking panoramic views. Features range from outdoor balconies and kitchen alcoves to wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor soaking tubs. Large families or business groups may prefer the spacious luxury of a private mountaintop home.

All accommodations at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort feature upscale amenities such as luxurious, soft-textured Mascioni linens, plush robes and slippers, body contouring Pacific Coast goose-down feather bed with a plush Simmons Westbury mattress, exclusive Fresh signature in-room amenities, Bath with votive candles, signature Fresh bath salts and soaps, in-room Fonté Coffee and Tea Forte service and private bar, comfortable oversized chairs and sofas, dual-line phone with voice-mail, high speed internet and data port, large Screen TV, DVD rental, CD player, AM/FM radio, alarm clock, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, a complimentary newspaper delivered daily, and nightly candlelight turn-down service with relaxing signature lavender linen spray.

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A small and intimately serene retreat, Sanctuary Spa offers a varied menu of Asian-inspired treatments along with standard european-style treatments in fourteen indoor & outdoor treatment rooms.  The Spa at Sanctuary is small in comparison with many of the other Arizona Resort Spas, but even though it's small, the Spa is well laid-out, with an efficient use of space.  It's also elegant and serene, with attention to detail and the small touches that make one feel relaxed, comfortable, and right at home.  Scheduling is done so that you won't encounter a crowd here, which makes the small size seem very unimportant, instead offering a very personalized feel to their services.   Decorated in soft shades of green with bamboo touches and an asian-inspired theme, it has a very peaceful feel about it.

Enhanced by modern architecture and the breathtaking setting, the Spa's relaxing meditation garden, reflecting pond and Watsu pool provide a tranquil experience.  Spa services and classes in the state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio include Pilates, meditation, Yoga, fitness & nutrition consultations, and more.  In addition, the Sanctuary Spa offers three distinctly unique Satori programs to choose from, each a 3-day/4-night stay that includes daily meals, spa treatments and their choice of a Fitness, Adventure or Spa emphasis – with elements ranging from guided hikes to private Pilates to labyrinth walks, body sculpting, adventure courses and personal training sessions.

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The Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa began its life in the 1950s as the Paradise Valley Racquet Club, and drew a wide variety of celebrities, from hollywood film stars to internationally known tennis champions, to its charity tennis matches.  Today it is still known for its tennis courts and high level of instruction.  Offering five deco-turf championship courts and one premier cushioned court, along with daily clinics and private lessons.

After a few tennis matches relax in the Sanctuary Resort's infinity-edge swimming pool - one of the largest in Arizona, or get in a few laps in the separate 25-yard lap pool.

Although the Sanctuary Resort does not have an on-site golf course, it does have privileges at a number of nearby resorts.

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In addition there are a number special packages to choose from, which include some meals, and your choice of spa treatments, fitness programs, or tennis.  Please ask me about available packages if you are interested in enjoying the full Sanctuary Scottsdale experience.

The Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa features one of Scottsdale's premier dining destinations - Elements - with a menu that changes monthly and offers American cuisine with asian accents, along with stunning panoramic views of Paradise Valley.  For guests traveling alone or looking to share the dining experience with new acquaintances, the restaurant features an inviting Community Table, custom designed with exotic African wood.

Adjacent to elements, Jade Bar features a secluded patio with unparalleled views and a fire bowl for cool desert evenings.  Along with dining at the bar and in the lounge, jade bar offers an extensive selection of wines by the glass and exquisite martinis. Innovative favorites include the Cantaloupe Martini, the popular French Cosmopolitan, and the refreshing Paradise Fizz.

In addition to Elements and Jade Bar, the Sanctuary Resort offers 24-hour in-room dining, and can also arrange in-room service for a special occasion or pack picnic-ready fare for a hike up Camelback Mountain or an escape to a secluded area on the resort.