TALKING STICK RESORT A Perfect Combination of Business and Fun
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ITH MORE THAN 100,000 SQUARE FEET of meeting space, state-of-the-art audio- visual capabilities, and the flexibility to
accommodate groups of up to 2,000 people, Scotts- dale’s Talking Stick Resort is all business. But with out- standing dining venues and a host of entertainment options — including a thrilling casino, a world-class spa, and two championship golf courses — it’s a lot of fun as well. Talking Stick Resort has a state-of-the-art con-
ference center whose 25,000-square-foot Salt River Grand Ballroom can be divided into eight separate rooms, or used in its entirety for one spectacular event. It also offers 21 meeting rooms, full-service catering services, and plenty of entertainment for attendees. With 497 deluxe guest rooms, including 15 luxury
suites and 38 executive king suites, guests experience distinct comfort and contemporary appointments. All of Talking Stick’s rooms feature a Southwest style with a modern flair. After meetings, guests can relax at one of two
outdoor pools, or retreat to the 13,000-square-foot, full-service Spa at Talking Stick, high on the 14th floor. The spa has 11 private massage rooms, steam and sauna rooms, relaxation and serenity lounges, and a fitness training facility. Signature spa treatments and services are inspired by Native American culture and possess culturally significant ingredients. Talking Stick Resort also
At a Glance
caters to a wide variety of pal- ates and dining needs in its five restaurants. Guests can choose from the international Wandering Horse Buffet, the 24-hour Blue Coyote café, the Coffee Garden barista bar with baked goods, and Ocean Trail, a sophisticated sea- food bar with fresh, Cajun-style cuisine. For an even more unique din- ing experience, there’s the exclu-
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sive Orange Sky restaurant — perched on the 15th floor and serving aged beef and fresh seafood amid 360-degree valley views. Orange Sky has a wine-tast- ing room and a chef’s room, where the chef will pre- pare several courses exclusively for a party. Entertainment options at
Guest rooms: 497 deluxe rooms, including 15 luxury and 38 execu- tive king suites Meeting facilities: More than 100,000 square feet of indoor/out- door conference space Amenities: Two pools, 240,000 square feet of casino gaming, live entertainment in the 650-seat Showroom, Spa at Talking Stick, nightclub, five restaurants, cigar and martini bar For more information: Talk- ing Stick Resort; Steven Horowitz, Director of Sales; (480) 850-7777 or (877) 724-4687; sales@talkingstick resort.com; www.talkingstick resort.com
Talking Stick Resort include a 650-seat Showroom offer- ing live entertainment, Play- ers Sports Bar, and Shadows, a martini and cigar bar. The prop- erty’s most exciting amenity is its 240,000-square-foot gaming floor, comprised of more than 700 high-tech slot machines and two high-limit rooms. The non- smoking card room offers such games as Texas and Omaha Hold ‘Em and Seven-Card Stud, while more than 50 table games include blackjack, three-card poker, and Let It Ride — all avail- able to guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ■
AN EASY SPLIT: The 25,000-square-foot Salt River Grand Ballroom is divisible into eight separate rooms.
BUSINESS, MEET PLEASURE: Talking Stick Resort’s meeting facilities, audiovisual capabilities, and flex- ibility make it a great place to do business — but its many ameni- ties make it a lot of fun, too.