I absolutely loved my 5 day stay during August 2007 and can't wait to return for another visit! The facilities are clean and have a relaxed setting. The pool area is enormous with little niches for private relaxation and amazing waterfalls. The friendly, professional and knowledgeable concierge staff is the best I have ever encountered. They made dinner reservations at Binkley's in Cave Creek (a must for all "foodies"), a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour reservation and provided detailed maps to local excursions near the hotel. The Spa Avania is a fabulous spa with wonderful amenities. I received a spa treatment and stayed the entire afternoon enjoying the pools, unwinding in the retreat room, and relaxing in the sauna. The hotel is centrally located and within close driving distance to Taliesin West, the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo, The Cosanti Art Gallery and the Kierland Commons Shopping Center. I loved my stay so much and can't wait to return again soon!