Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Character and identity

Set in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak in far north Scottsdale, this Four Seasons spreads 210 casitas and suites across 40 acres of Sonoran desert, low-slung Southwest architecture tucked among saguaro, rock outcrops and desert flora. The mood is sophisticated but unbuttoned, with a central pool ringed by 18 cabanas (and a wandering ice cream cart) as the social heart. Talavera handles the serious cooking under Chef Emmanuel Urban, whose paellas have become a signature, while the spa leans into desert botanicals with treatments like the Nopal Massage. Service is polished and attentive, with mobile check-in via the Four Seasons app.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is the desert setting itself: a genuinely private, sanctuary-like resort where the golf, the spa and the cooking all hold their own. Book a casita with a private patio for the full effect, prioritise spring or autumn for hiking and golf weather, and consider summer if you want sharper rates and can handle the heat.