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| Address | 9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 |
| Opening date | April 15, 2010 |
| No. of rooms | 496 |
| Total gaming space | 98,000 sq ft |
| Owner | Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |
| Architect | FFKR Architects |
| Previous names | Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend |
| Coordinates | 33°32′26″N 111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W |
| Website | www.talkingstickresort.com |
Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.
- ^ Corbett, Peter. "Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers". The Arizona Republic.
- ^ Look, Marie (14 April 2010). "Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend". Hauteliving.com.
- ^ Leatherman, Benjamin. "5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ Hughes, Leslie (3 April 2014). "Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend". Scottsdale Living Magazine.