Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley is now open in one of Arizona’s most exclusive enclaves, following a $42 million reimagining of the Scottsdale Plaza Resort by Trinity Investments and Partners Group. As Kimpton’s second Arizona property and one of the largest resorts in its portfolio, Miralina introduces a more expressive hotel experience to the destination, rooted in Kimpton’s approach to design, service, and social connection. The result is a refreshed alternative to traditional luxury that feels relaxed, residential, and deeply attuned to the Sonoran Desert. The property debuts with 224 refreshed guestrooms and 36 casitas that represent phase one of the resort’s 404 keys, with spacious villas and residences set to arrive later this year. Signature restaurant Hecho Libre from James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila, Spa Miralina, sensory Desert Reveries installations, six pools, and over 50,000 square feet of event space round out the opening.
Nestled between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Miralina offers a rare balance of seclusion and connection. While Old Town’s vibrant cultural scene lies just minutes in one direction, the famed trailheads of Camelback Mountain beckon from the other. “Miralina is offering a new definition of luxury for the Sonoran,” said Colm O’Brien, general manager of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas. “At Miralina, we want our guests to connect with the desert on a deeper level; not through a scripted experience, but through honest access to the land and the people who know it best.”
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