The Camby Set to Open in Phoenix in December

The Camby Hotel, an independent luxury property, is set to open in Phoenix in December 2015. Owned by Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., the former Ritz-Carlton promises not only an elegant urban respite, but also a vibrant and engaging experience for those who prefer to add a bit of flavor to their business and distinction to their play. Tradition meets invention at The Camby Hotel, beginning with design that pairs classic columns and stately marble with splashes of contemporary flair. This bold and inspired balance of authenticity and cutting-edge style extends into food, art, entertainment and more. The new property will be part of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s curated portfolio of hotels recognized for celebrating individuality.

The hotel will offer luxury accommodations in 277 guest rooms, a new restaurant and two bars, a fresh rooftop pool experience, a boutique spa and a contemporary fitness center. Meeting planners and business travelers will have access to more than 20,000 sf of luxury meeting space complemented by smart technology expertly woven into the meetings experience.

The hotel name, inspired by its location near the city’s iconic Camelback Mountain, will play into the creative elements of Arizona’s first and only Autograph Collection Hotel, calling to mind the playful yet professional qualities that define The Camby Hotel.

The Camby Hotel will introduce authentically immersed culinary concepts with a new restaurant and two bars overseen by Director of Culinary Experiences Dushyant Singh. The hotel’s innovative dining scene will include Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar, which will be the Biltmore neighborhood gathering place serving crafted American cuisine sourced from the areas finest local producers and seasonal regional ingredients. The Bee’s Knees will be a modern cocktail bar that reaches back to the true classic cocktails with an innovative modern interpretation, and Revelry Rooftop Bar will be home of bragging rights for spontaneous ping pong games while enjoying a locally brewed beer or refreshing margarita. Locals and travelers can hang with friends in this urban oasis while enjoying local entertainment at happy hour and savoring bites like inventive street tacos and hand-wrapped ice cream sandwiches.

The Camby Hotel is incorporating exceptional five-star service with the timeless beauty of the property to create a colorful, elegant, and artfully designed hotel with a touch of playfulness. Drawing upon the destination and using Arizona’s Five Cs — cotton, cattle, citrus, climate and copper as a point of inspiration, the design of the hotel is influenced by the state’s colors and vivid landscape with copper elements and pops of turquoise featured throughout the property.

The concierge will no longer be stationed behind a desk or front counter, but will freely walk around, quickly check guests in and converse with visitors. The latest technology also will create a key directly from a tablet and send a digital room key to smart phones, plus promptly and efficiently process check-out, and much more.

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