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Talking Stick Resort Hotel is a 4-star high-end resort located a few miles from the downtown area of Scottsdale. The Talking Stick Resort is a luxurious accommodation, a 15-story tower that stands in an area close to the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation. Talking Stick Resort Casino, Scottsdale: Address, Phone Number, Talking Stick Resort Casino Reviews: 3.5/5. 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ. Talking Stick Resort is AZSAFE + CLEAN Certified. Team members are taking the necessary steps to continue to improve social responsibility and ensure a clean and inviting environment for our guests and visitors. Player Rewards Club ™ Earn Rewards while you play with our Player Rewards Club™ Card.

Talking Stick Resort
Address 9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Opening dateApril 15, 2010
No. of rooms496
Total gaming space98,000 sq ft
OwnerSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
ArchitectFFKR Architects
Previous namesCasino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend
Coordinates33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°WCoordinates: 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W
Websitewww.talkingstickresort.com

Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).

View from the 9th floor, East side of the Resort

In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.

History[edit]

Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona101 & Talking Stick Way. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.

In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. Phoenix-based company, Chanen Construction Company, Inc. led the construction of the project.[5]

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Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained opened throughout construction until the resort’s opening. The temporary structure that housed Casino Arizona was then auctioned as were the majority of its contents.

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On April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort opened on the former site of Casino Arizona at 101 and Talking Stick Way. An official grand opening took place on June 10.

On August 11, 2018, a massive monsoon storm flooded Talking Stick Resort Casino's generator, backup generator, and portions of the hotel and casino, forcing all guests to be immediately evacuated. It remained entirely closed while massive cleanup and power restoration efforts took place. The resort re-opened over a month later on September 24, 2018. [6]

Hotel[edit]

The hotel houses 496 deluxe rooms with 15 luxury suites and 30 executive king suites. The architectural design of Talking Stick Resort mirrors the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the use of native stones, plants and earth-tone color schemes.

Gaming[edit]

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Talking Stick Resort’s gaming floor covers 98,000 square feet. It includes more than 850 slot machines, 54 tables of Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Lucky Ladies.

Talking Stick Resort is home to the ARENA Poker Room that features 49 poker tables including Texas Hold ‘Em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha.[7] The ARENA Poker Room also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship and Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship.[8]Talking Stick Resort also offers Keno games in its Keno hall.

Shows[edit]

Prior to the opening of Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way was the first gaming facility to produce and televise its own sports show titled, “We’ve Got Your Game.”[9] The show went on to air more than 200 episodes and featured such sports figures as Troy Aikman, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Kyle Petty, Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka.Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the host of Phoenix Fashion Week.[10][11]

Attractions[edit]

Talking Stick Resort has six restaurants throughout the facility including Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Café, Blue Coyote Cantina, Wandering Horse Buffet and Black Fig Bistro.[12] There is also a Cultural Center in the hotel lobby that features Native American artworks, photographs, paintings and jewelry that reflect the Pima and Maricopa Indian heritages.

The property is located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Other nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort Golf Club, the Pavilions at Talking Stick Resort, Butterfly Wonderland, and Major League Baseball's newest spring training complex, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which opened in 2011 and is the spring base of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.[13]On December 2, 2014, the venue purchased the naming rights of the former U.S. Airways Center and re-branded it as the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Corbett, Peter. 'Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers'. The Arizona Republic.
  2. ^Look, Marie. 'Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend'. Hauteliving.com.
  3. ^Leatherman, Benjamin. '5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix'. Phoenix New Times.
  4. ^Hughes, Leslie. 'Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend'. Scottsdale Living Magazine.
  5. ^Huggett, Amanda. 'A Natural Connection at Talking Stick Resort'. Casino Enterprise Management. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10.
  6. ^https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/talking-stick-resort-to-remain-closed-after-storm-damage-will-not-reopen-on-sunday-august-19
  7. ^'Talking Stick Resort is destined to become the new heartbeat of entertainment in Scottsdale'. Arizona Golfer News.
  8. ^Moe, Al. 'Arizona State Poker Championship'. About.com.
  9. ^Ducey, Lynn. 'Veteran broadcasters look to teach aspiring sportscasters online'. Phoenix Business Journal.
  10. ^'Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Oct. 1-5'. Arizona.newszap.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
  11. ^Fossum, Melissa. 'Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 at Talking Stick Resort: Day One Featuring Robert Black, Bradon McDonald and More'. Phoenix New Times.
  12. ^Perkins, Claire. 'Talking Stick Resort Opening in Scottsdale'. Arizona Foothills Magazine.
  13. ^'Stay and play at Talking Stick and experience the ultimate Spring Training double header'. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2014-03-15.

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Stay in style at the Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale's hottest destination. Located near to Old Town Scottsdale, this four-diamond resort offers everything from gaming, recreation, phenomenal dining, spa treatments and world-class entertainment.

Enjoy casino gaming at the property's 240,000 square foot casino including 50 table games and over 700 slot machines including a high-limit room. Talking Stick has the largest poker room in the state of Arizona. During your stay, take advantage of teeing it up at 2 of the best courses in Scottsdale. Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, Talking Golf Club offers two distinctive designs that encompass the natural lay of the land. O'odham; featuring a links design with grasslands and unique bunkering to a more traditional layout with tree-lined fairways and water features on the Piipash.

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Accommodations are large than most hotel rooms featuring 500 square feet of space and offer either 1 king or 2 queen size beds. All guest rooms are modern in décor and include a refrigerator, 40' LED Smart TV and floor to ceiling windows. Upgrades are available to include a private balcony and or larger living space. Please inquire about upgrades with your golf package specialist.

Talking Stick Resort offers three separate swimming pools and private cabana rental or enhance your relaxation at The Spa at Talking Stick, which offers anything from massage therapy to body treatments. Summer pool parties are hosted by a DJ and mimic the Las Vegas style day clubs. Also on-site enjoy a 24-hour state of the art fitness center.

There are six unique restaurants on-site for you to enjoy during your stay. Orange Sky offers elegant dining with amazing views from the 15th floor, Wandering Horse Buffet offers everything from seafood, Italian, American, Mexican and Asian, Ocean Trail features popular Asian-Creole fusion with limited seating, Blue Coyote for a Southwestern taste, Black Fig, perfect for pizza, salads and sandwiches. There is also the Players Sports Bar that is perfect for small bits offering a full drink menu.

There is much to do at Talking Stick Resort. Headliner entertainment is scheduled weekly ranging from famous musicians to comedians. The Palo Verde Lounge is located a casino level and offers nightly entertainment. Degree 270 is located on the 14th floor and is one of Scottsdale's hottest nightclubs. You'll feel like you're in Vegas. The vide is energetic with a stylish bar and top-end décor. DJ's from around Phoenix perform every weekend with an array of electro house, indie dance and hip hop.

Talking Stick is less than a 5-minute drive to Old Town Scottsdale, boasting Scottsdale's top nightlife. Location is everything and Talking Stick has this and more. Ask about Talking Stick Golf Package today!


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