Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort
Address 9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Opening dateApril 15, 2010
No. of rooms496
Total gaming space98,000 sq ft
OwnerSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
ArchitectFFKR Architects
Previous namesCasino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend
Coordinates33°32′26″N 111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W / 33.540517; -111.869773
Websitewww.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).

View from the 9th floor, east side of the resort

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.

  1. ^ Corbett, Peter. "Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers". The Arizona Republic.
  2. ^ Look, Marie (14 April 2010). "Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend". Hauteliving.com.
  3. ^ Leatherman, Benjamin. "5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix". Phoenix New Times.
  4. ^ Hughes, Leslie (3 April 2014). "Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend". Scottsdale Living Magazine.