destination
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where to stay
A AAA five diamond hotel. Stay here for a luxury hotel experience amongst lushly landscaped grounds filled with lagoons, blooms, and wildlife.
FAIRMONT PRINCESS SCOTTSDALE
where to stay
Located within the Sonoran Desert you'll get a luxury along with a restorative, peaceful, desert experience.
FAIRMONT PRINCESS SCOTTSDALE
what to eat
Spanish architecture that reminds you of being invited into someone's private hacienda. Serving some of the best Mexican cuisine in Scottsdale.
la hacienda
swim, sip, & relax
Take a swim, have a drink, and relax in the sun by one of the SIX pools within this resort.
FAIRMONT PRINCESS SCOTTSDALE
Have a spa day
Have a spa day in one of the world's top spas. Promised to be a sensory awakening experience.
well & being spa
GO FOR A HIKE
Named after a local climber, Tom's Thumb is one of the most popular rock formations in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
TOM'S THUMB
Tom's Thumb
This iconic rock formation is only a 25 minute drive or Uber away from The Fairmont Princess.
hiking facts
1236 ft Elevation Gain 4 Miles Round Trip Out and Back Difficulty : Hard Dogs are Welcome on Leash No permits needed Open Year Round
leave no trace
We all have an impact and when we leave no trace we show we care about our environment, the landscape, and the wildlife. Take a backpack and pack out your trash.
know before you go
There is one rescue about every other day, the main reason being dehydration. Make sure to bring a full bladder or bottle of water and stay on the trail at all times.