WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2025) – The holiday season in the Southwest may not mean a white Christmas, but it does become a winter wonderland at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The iconic Arizona resort is preparing for its annual Christmas at the Princess as it receives a prestigious designation. The Princess has been named a AAA Timeless Diamond hotel for consistently delivering first-class hospitality since 1991. AAA Timeless Diamonds are the longest-running AAA Five Diamond properties that set the standard others follow.
“Fairmont Scottsdale Princess isn’t just a remarkable resort; it’s an unforgettable experience,” said Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel. “For nearly 35 years, the Princess has been raising the bar to deliver dream stays for AAA members and all guests. What the team has created and continues to build on is nothing short of amazing. We congratulate the Princess for its commitment to excellence and creativity.”
“Our undying commitment to our culture, built on love, respect, joy and collaboration, has been the guiding light of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Our team is passionate, dedicated, innovative, and relentlessly guest-focused — they are truly the heartbeat of this property,” says Jack Miller, Regional Vice President and General Manager of the Princess. “It’s their drive and creativity that have shaped the Princess into an iconic destination – one where the community gathers at our events and guests celebrate their milestones with us. From creating traditions like Christmas at the Princess to delivering world-class experiences every day, our people are the reason we continue to raise the bar. We have lived these values since 1991, and that is what has made the Princess Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel.”
Set against the backdrop of Arizona’s McDowell Mountains, the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess reflects its Southwestern setting with Spanish colonial-style architecture, expansive plazas and lush, flower-filled gardens. The resort features 750 guest rooms, including 120 newly renovated Privado Villa, six heated swimming pools, the luxurious 44,000 square foot Well & Being Spa featuring Sisley Paris Spa, championship golf at the adjacent TPC Scottsdale, as well as Trailblazers Kids Club. Dining options include Ironwood American Kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Bourbon Steak, the AAA Four Diamond steakhouse by acclaimed chef Michael Mina; modern Mexican cuisine at La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval and Toro Scottsdale, also by Sandoval, serving Pan Latin fare with stunning views overlooking the 18th green at the TPC of Scottsdale Stadium Course; and The Plaza Bar in Princess Plaza offering craft cocktails nightly with scenic fire pit patios.
AAA Diamond Inspectors travel throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency. Hotels that earn AAA Five Diamonds undergo unannounced evaluations by AAA inspectors and a final decision by a panel of experts. Properties at this level, less than 1% percent of the nearly 23,000 AAA Diamond lodgings, are noted for world-class luxury and upscale amenities for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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