The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed its $115 million property-wide renovation. The property, formerly known as Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, marks the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona. The reimagined luxury resort now includes six elevated dining experiences in partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais, expanded pool and cabana offerings, a refreshed Spa Avania and expanded group meeting space capabilities.
"We are thrilled to unveil Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, marking a significant milestone as the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona and elevating our presence in this dynamic market," Ripton Melhado, SVP, field operations at Hyatt, said in a statement. "As a cornerstone of our expanding Grand Hyatt portfolio, this resort will deliver the brand's signature blend of sophisticated luxury and bold experiences, while authentically capturing the spirit and distinctive character of the American Southwest."
The resort's design, executed by international architectural firm, WATG, and Phoenix-based firm, Hale Collective, integrates with its surroundings—dramatic mountain vistas while celebrating the interplay of light, water and desert botanicals. The project blends sophisticated architecture with the raw beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The renovation includes 496 updated accommodations, including the resort’s 18 luxury casitas, and the ultra-luxe, two-story Gainey House, which features a private entrance and driveway, private patio and barbecue and pool views.
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.
The resort’s upgraded 2.5-acre destination pool complex has 10 unique swimming pools and a pristine sand beach. It also has a new high-speed waterslide.