Sunny days in the mid 60's perfect for golf; cool, crisp evenings with a sky full of stars. It's no wonder people flock from all over to enjoy the mild winters of central Arizona.
Just spent 3 nights at the Scottsdale Marriott @ McDowell Mountains. The hotel sits in a great location near the McDowell mountains in north Scottsdale. The unexpected Mediterranean style, all-suite hotel is adjacent
to the TPC Scottsdale Champions course and close to several other world class courses like The Boulders and Grayhawk. A great complimentary rate at the TPC was all our group needed to set aside an afternoon for a great round of golf in the desert. Between the scenery and wild-life you could be forgiven for asking
for a cart just to spend a few hours driving around the course.
The expansive lobby hosts great dining in the Zambra Grille and the well provisioned Agave bar, both of which open onto a partially covered patio that overlooks the pool as well as the TPC Champions course.
The Zambra staff were courteous and attentive and the food was very good, with the salmon garnering great reviews.
Many of the spacious 2 room suites have a private balcony or patio and boast spectacular views of the mountains and the golf course. Settling into my room after check-in, I opened the door to my patio and was
delighted by over 2 dozen gambel's quail roaming the open terrace below. The sitting room holds a couch and chair for relaxing, a mini-fridge and a work table and chair along with a flat screen tv. Another flat screen in the bedroom and a separate tub and shower in the bathroom round out the suite.
While there are many choices for accomodations in and around Scottsdale, the Marriott at McDowell Mountains has become my favorite home-away-from-home in the area.
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