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Joie De Vivre Opens Saguaro's Doors in Scottsdale
Known for its fun and whimsical boutique hotels, San Francisco-based
Joie de Vivre Hotels introduces its first property outside the state of
California in Scottsdale.
Open this November 2011, after a multi-million facelift, The Saguaro
will showcase the colorful, vibrant spirit of the Southwest throughout
the 195-room property. Known most recently as the Hotel Theodore (and
Mondrian Scottsdale before that), this downtown property is situated on
Drinkwater Boulevard, named for Scottsdale's former mayor, Herb
Drinkwater, who played a large role in transforming the city into the
resort destination it is today. Located in the heart of Old Town
Scottsdale, within a thriving cultural hub that includes the Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Art and numerous art galleries,
guests can look forward to meeting space, a spa and restaurant on
property, and with its prime location in the heart of Old Town,
Scottsdale's delectable dining, buzzing arts scene, luxurious shopping,
and nightlife and entertainment options are only a short walk away.
The colorful, vibrant character of the Southwest is reflected in The
Saguaro, Joie de Vivre's first hotel property outside of California. The
Saguaro's 194 guest rooms channel the palette of the indigenous
wildflowers of Arizona. The bold Southwestern hues are the work of
renowned architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, of New York-based
Stamberg Aferiat Architecture, whose design connects six wings of guest
rooms, a reception pavilion, the Distrito restaurant run by celebrity
chef Jose Garces, and the intimate Saguaro Spa, which offers services
such as massage, body scrubs and yoga.
Whether venturing out to the nearby world-class golf courses, exploring
the hiking trails of Camelback Mountain, or experiencing the exciting
nightlife and culture of Old Town Scottsdale, The Saguaro is the perfect
retreat – a thoughtful desert oasis where guests can relax with all of
the comforts and sophistication of a boutique hotel.
FACTS
Opening date: November 2011
Management Company: Joie de Vivre Hotels
Owner: The Sydell Group Ltd.
Architect: Stamberg Aferiat Architecture
Rates: $189 - $219
FEATURES & AMENITIES
• 194 guestrooms
• 10,000 square feet of meeting space
• 24-Hour Front Desk and Business Center
• Personalized concierge services
• Two heated outdoor swimming pools and cabanas
• Intimate spa with a menu of unique services and amenities
• Expansive, modern fitness center
• Valet parking
• Pet-friendly
GUEST ROOM AMENITIES
• 300 thread count 100% cotton linens
• Luxurious pillow top mattresses
• Oversized down duvet
• Cool jersey cotton bathrobes
• Custom aromatherapy bath amenities by Lather
• 42-inch HD TV with Envision, LodgeNet Interactive’s HDTV experience
• Hi-Speed internet
• Alarm clock with iPod/iPad connections
• In-room safe
• All rooms have walkout balcony or patio
• In-room Water Bar with variety of flavors and types
• Ergonomic desk area with LED lighting
RESTAURANTS & BARS
In addition to room service and poolside eats, The Saguaro features
three distinct dining outlets, all managed by Chef Jose Garces:
Distrito - A modern restaurant and bar that celebrates the culture and
cuisine of Mexico City and share the hotel’s bright colors and fun,
interactive aesthetic.
Old Town Whiskey - A bar evocative of frontier drink parlors, Old Town
Whiskey offers a collection of domestic spirits and artfully crafted
cocktails alongside Southwestern-inspired dishes.
Garces Trading Company (GTC) Coffee To-Go - Chef Garces’ custom-roasted
GTC coffees and house baked goods, served to go.
THE SPA
The Saguaro Spa provides guests an intimate yet casual experience
focusing on unique indigenous treatments, including massages, facials,
body scrubs, manicure & pedicures. A signature Saguaro product line is
also available.
MEETING SPACE & EVENTS
The Saguaro offers 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor
meeting space, including park-side and poolside event venues, with
exceptional catering menus created by Iron Chef Jose Garces, featuring
distinctive food and beverage options.
The Anchusa Room - 3,000 square feet of unobtrusive ballroom space,
which can accommodate meetings for 200 people with up six separate break
spaces.
El Zocalo Bar – An indoor/outdoor event space for receptions that
accommodate 150 people with seating capacity for 60 people. This venue
faces the Civic Center’s 21-acre park.
Calma – A lushly landscaped garden around a circular pool, offering a
wonderful space for cocktail receptions up to 100 people.
The Picante Pool – The main pool area and surrounding cabanas; perfect
for evening functions for up to 600 people. Chef Garces’ team of
exceptional chefs can provide a unique reception by incorporating the
outdoor poolside kitchen and ceviche bar.
Distrito – Available as a private dining room that can accommodate up to
60 people, this space has great natural light and looks out to the
Chef’s Grill and Smoker for a hands-on guest experience.
JOIE DE VIVRE
Joie de Vivre Hotels embarked on its mission to “create joy” for guests
and employees in 1987, when Chip Conley founded the innovative
hospitality company in San Francisco. Each one of Joie de Vivre’s more
than 30 hotels is an original concept designed to reflect the local
community and engage the five senses so that guests enjoy authentic,
memorable experiences. Today Joie de Vivre manages the largest
collection of boutique hotels and resorts in California and is expanding
outside the state with the opening of The Saguaro in Scottsdale, AZ in
November and Hotel Lincoln in Chicago in early 2012. www.jdvhotels.com
STAMBERG AFERIAT ARCHITECTURE
Stamberg Aferiat Architecture is a New York-based studio with a broad
portfolio of schools, museums, galleries, showrooms and private houses.
Mixing the crisp steel-framed aesthetic of high American Modernism with
color inspired by Matisse and Hockney, Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat
have carved an individualistic niche in contemporary American design.
They have long felt that the disappearance of color is a great loss to
the built environment, with color bringing emotional resonance to
people’s lives. For this reason, Stamberg Aferiat have brought the
colors of native wildflowers to The Saguaro and designed the hotel
around the color and light of the surrounding landscape, making the
space, inside and out, a joyful place to be. www.stambergaferiat.com
SYDELL GROUP LTD.
Sydell Group Ltd. is a New York based owner, developer and manager of
lifestyle oriented hotels. Sydell's core expertise is its ability to
identify the highest quality talent within the hotel, food & beverage,
and retail creative communities and align them with best in class
development, asset management and financial discipline to maximize value
in the creation of compelling new business models in lifestyle oriented
hospitality. Sydell’s objective is to assemble, cultivate, and enable
the creative talents of its partners in the production of true classics
that are respected for their originality and authenticity.
www.sydellgroup.com
The Saguaro
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
877-808-2440
www.thesaguaro.com
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