Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Debuts $115M Renovation
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed a $115 million property-wide renovation, marking the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona. The former Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch now features 496 updated accommodations, including 18 luxury Casitas and the ultra-luxe Gainey House. The renovation includes six new dining experiences led by celebrity chef Richard Blais, a 2.5-acre pool complex with 10 swimming pools, an upgraded Spa Avania, and expanded meeting spaces. The resort will debut a new 24,000-square-foot Arizona Ballroom in January 2025, bringing the total function space to 90,000 square feet.
Il Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort ha completato una ristrutturazione che ha coinvolto l'intera proprietà per un valore di 115 milioni di dollari, segnando il primo Grand Hyatt in Arizona. L'ex Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa a Gainey Ranch offre ora 496 sistemazioni rinnovate, tra cui 18 lussuose Casitas e l'ultra-lussuosa Gainey House. La ristrutturazione comprende sei nuove esperienze gastronomiche guidate dallo chef celebre Richard Blais, un complesso di piscine di 2,5 acri con 10 piscine, un Spa Avania migliorata e spazi per meeting ampliati. Il resort presenterà una nuova Arizona Ballroom di 24.000 piedi quadrati a gennaio 2025, portando il totale degli spazi per eventi a 90.000 piedi quadrati.
El Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort ha completado una renovación de 115 millones de dólares en toda la propiedad, marcando el primer Grand Hyatt en Arizona. El antiguo Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa en Gainey Ranch ahora cuenta con 496 alojamientos actualizados, incluidas 18 lujosas Casitas y la ultra-lujosa Gainey House. La renovación incluye seis nuevas experiencias gastronómicas dirigidas por el chef famoso Richard Blais, un complejo de piscinas de 2,5 acres con 10 piscinas, un Spa Avania mejorado y espacios para reuniones ampliados. El resort debutará con un nuevo salón Arizona de 24,000 pies cuadrados en enero de 2025, llevando el total del espacio para funciones a 90,000 pies cuadrados.
그랜드 하얏트 스코츠데일 리조트는 1억 1500만 달러 규모의 전면적인 리모델링을 완료하여 애리조나 최초의 그랜드 하얏트가 되었습니다. 이전의 하얏트 리젠시 스코츠데일 리조트 & 스파가 현재 18개의 럭셔리 카시타와 초호화 해인 하우스를 포함하여 496개의 현대화된 숙박 시설을 제공합니다. 이번 리모델링에는 유명 셰프 리차드 블라이스가 이끄는 여섯 곳의 새로운 다이닝 경험, 10개의 수영장이 있는 2.5에이커 규모의 수영장 단지, 업그레이드된 스파 아바니아와 확장된 회의 공간이 포함됩니다. 리조트는 2025년 1월에 24,000제곱피트 규모의 애리조나 볼룸을 새롭게 선보이며, 총 이벤트 공간을 90,000제곱피트로 늘릴 예정입니다.
Le Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort a achevé une rénovation complète de la propriété pour un montant de 115 millions de dollars, marquant le premier Grand Hyatt en Arizona. L'ancien Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa à Gainey Ranch propose désormais 496 logements modernisés, y compris 18 Casitas de luxe et la très luxueuse Gainey House. La rénovation comprend six nouvelles expériences culinaires dirigées par le chef célèbre Richard Blais, un complexe aquatique de 2,5 acres avec 10 piscines, un Spa Avania amélioré et des espaces de réunion agrandis. Le resort dévoilera un nouveau Arizona Ballroom de 24 000 pieds carrés en janvier 2025, portant le total des espaces de fonction à 90 000 pieds carrés.
Das Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort hat eine umfassende Renovierung in Höhe von 115 Millionen Dollar abgeschlossen und ist das erste Grand Hyatt in Arizona. Das ehemalige Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Gainey Ranch bietet jetzt 496 renovierte Unterkünfte, darunter 18 luxuriöse Casitas und das ultra-luxuriöse Gainey House. Die Renovierung umfasst sechs neue Gastronomie-Erlebnisse, geleitet vom prominenten Koch Richard Blais, einen 2,5 Hektar großen Poolbereich mit 10 Schwimmbecken, ein aufgewertetes Spa Avania und erweiterte Tagungsräume. Das Resort wird im Januar 2025 einen neuen Arizona Ballroom mit 24.000 Quadratfuß eröffnen, wodurch die gesamte Veranstaltungsfläche auf 90.000 Quadratfuß erhöht wird.
- $115M property renovation completed
- Partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais for six dining venues
- Expansion of meeting space to 90,000 square feet, enhancing revenue potential
- Upgrade from Hyatt Regency to luxury Grand Hyatt brand positioning
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Key value drivers include:
- Expansion of meeting space to 90,000 square feet, enabling larger corporate events and potentially higher group booking revenues
- Partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais across 6 dining venues, which should drive F&B revenue growth
- Addition of luxury amenities like the 2.5-acre pool complex and enhanced spa facilities that justify premium pricing
The timing aligns with strong post-pandemic recovery in luxury travel and growing demand for high-end resorts in the Scottsdale market. This investment positions Hyatt to capture increased market share in the lucrative Southwest luxury segment.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch has transitioned to the first Grand Hyatt hotel in
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Pool (Photo: Business Wire)
"We are thrilled to unveil Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, marking a significant milestone as the first Grand Hyatt in
Refined Guestrooms, Suites, and Casitas
The resort's design, executed by international architectural firm, WATG, and
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 on property features a multi-purpose living space, a spa-inspired bathroom, and a private balcony or patio. Optimal for groups of friends and families, the resort’s casitas offer separate living spaces for entertaining and gathering. They are also equipped with a kitchenette and dual bathrooms with sweeping views of the resort’s pool and surrounding golf course.
Star-Studded, Imaginative Dining Concepts
The resort is debuting four new food and beverage concepts – La Zozzona (Modern Italian Chophouse), Tiki Taka (global small plates), Mesa Centrale (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
Soak in Paradise: An Elevated Poolside Experience
Outside, guests will uncover a new aquatic wonderland with the resort’s upgraded 2.5-acre destination pool complex and expanded cabanas, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, excitement, and entertainment for visitors of all ages. The 2.5-acre outdoor oasis features 10 unique swimming pools and a pristine sand beach. At the heart of the complex stands a thrilling three-story, high-speed waterslide, promising excitement for adventure enthusiasts of all ages, while a tranquil whirlpool spa offers a haven for relaxation seekers. For those looking for more activities, a beachside putting green provides a novel touch to this already exceptional escape.
The New Spa Avania: Destination-Inspired Wellbeing Offerings
In mid-September, the refreshed Spa Avania introduced a revolutionary wellness experience choreographed to the science of time. As the first
Abundance of Outdoor Experiences
Celebrating natural curiosity and a sense of adventure, the resort offers visitors winding jogging paths through native flora, scenic bicycle trails that showcase the desert's beauty, and complimentary bikes to fully embrace the Sonoran landscape. Additional recreation activities include 27 holes of championship golf at the adjacent Gainey Ranch Golf Club, where players can perfect their swing amidst stunning mountain vistas. Two lighted tennis courts allow for matches under the starry desert sky, while eight pickleball courts cater to enthusiasts of this popular sport.
Grand Gatherings in a 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 2025, is the resort’s grand Arizona Ballroom. Upon completion, the Arizona Ballroom will have nearly tripled in size to 24,000 square feet to make Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort a gold standard for meetings and events in the region. 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 dynamic meeting rooms, onsite AV support, and high-speed internet.
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About Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
The beauty of the majestic McDowell Mountains, palm trees, cacti, wildflowers, and the spirit of Sonoran Desert combine to create the Southwestern elegance of Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Guests enjoy the many recreational amenities this desert oasis has to offer including the 2.5-acre water playground complete with 10 pools, a 30’, 3-story, high-speed waterslide and its signature sand beach. Additional amenities include 27 holes of championship golf, world-class tennis, miles of jogging and bicycle trails and the award-winning Spa Avania, the first spa experience choreographed to the science of time. Other highlights feature four distinctly different food & beverage concepts by celebrated chef Richard Blais, two outdoor bars, and programming to connect guests to the resort’s locale. In addition, this premier meeting venue offers 90,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, providing both quality and flexibility of space. For more information visit www.grandhyattscottsdale.com.
About Grand Hyatt
Around the world, Grand Hyatt hotels bring travel dreams to life by celebrating the iconic in small details and magnificent moments. Located at the crossroads of local culture and global business within major gateway cities and resort destinations, each Grand Hyatt hotel is uniquely designed to be a captivating destination within a destination. Grand Hyatt hotels deliver welcoming and elevated service, first-class accommodations and an abundance of options within a multicultural backdrop of dramatic architecture and bold and vibrant design. Grand Hyatt hotels boast inventive restaurants, luxury spas, fitness centers, and business and meeting facilities. For additional information or to make a reservation, please visit grandhyatt.com. Follow @GrandHyatt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #GrandHyatt.
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