What do John Wayne, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Gene Wilder, Michael Landon, James Arness and Kenny Rogers have in common?
Yes, some of them are singers, but I don’t ever recall John Wayne belting out a tune in Las Vegas … (more…)
Prescott Arizona has many restaurants. Per capita, they’re way up there in the number of restaurants per person. On this winter trip, we chose venues that were cozy and had comfort food. (more…)
This is it! The last Wednesday of the year, and, the last of a series of articles on Arizona tribal Hotel-Casinos.
For the culmination of the last four weeks, we decided to get out of town and head for Prescott, Arizona, less than 2 1/2 hours northwest of Phoenix. (more…)
Prescott has charm. It is absolutely undeniable. When you first see Prescott (pronounced Pres – CUT), you have the feeling that you’d really like to live there. Warm and friendly with quirky shops and a town square around the courthouse, Prescott is a great place to visit. (more…)
TALKING STICK RESORT
As I mentioned last week, the newest and largest in the casino business often has only a fleeting chance to be on top of the heap. Currently in its final construction phases is the soon to open Talking Stick Resort just east of Scottsdale.
East of I-101 is the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community. Up to this point they have opened two Casino Arizona properties (the oldest currently next to the Talking Stick Resort). Within minutes of Old Town Scottsdale, unique shopping, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Talking Stick Resort property is bound to be a mecca for high rollers … did I mention Scottsdale?
Access to the property is simple with easy on-off exits at I-101 and Indian Bend Road. The property is located 1 mile east and easily visible from the highway.
Talking Stick Resort - under construction
Current specs for the property include:
- 497 room, 15-story luxury hotel
- 240,000 sq. ft. casino floor (poker, table games, slots, keno)
- 900+ Vegas-style slot machines
- 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space (indoor/outdoor)
- 750-seat showroom
- 8 restaurants (including fine dining on the15th floor)
- 10+ night clubs/lounges
- 2, 18-hole golf course managed by internationally recognized Troon Golf, LLC
- 13,000 sq. ft. spa (massage/fitness center, etc.)
- 2 parking garages
As with its sister casino several miles south, the showroom will feature “tribute shows” rather than nationally known entertainment.
Current rates are not available, although reservations will be accepted starting January 1, 2010.
Talking Stick Resort looks to be a major destination in the East Valley of the Phoenix area.
As soon as the property opens, we will update our blog.
