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47 reviews for Firesky Resort and Spa
I'd give the Firesky 20 stars for the service, if I could. Everyone who works there is pleasant and helpful. They feel like friends.
The rooms are comfortable and spacious. The grounds are gorgeous, especially the pools. This place screams "it's time to relax."
I would definitely stay here again. So, why only 4 stars, you ask? Because 5-stars means "as good as it gets" and the bathrooms at the Firesky need a bit of updating. They aren't bad, just a little tired in spots.
Go there and enjoy!
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I attended a reunion party at Firesky and had such a great time at the bar and patio area. Something about Firesky makes me want to .... what are the words I am looking for.?.... MOVE IN! The decor is so inviting and so cool, it really makes you wish that is what your house looked like.
The bartender was really nice and attentive. The staff at Firesky are all so nice, I know it's a hotel and that is just the way they are supposed to be but this felt like genuine nice-ness.
Drinks are made well and the bartender is rally good about remembering what everyone was having, I love that trait--- makes people feel special.
I've never stayed at Firesky, but I would imagine it would be just a pleasant as my night at the bar.
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Kimpton Hotels kick ass. Why? Because they are pet-friendly. Soon as you walk through the doors, you'll spot a doggy bed by check-in along with treats. They also don't require a pet fee/non-refundable deposit. Unfortch, I was in town for business (but always a pleasure), so I didn't have Tex with me. If I did, he'd be in hound dog heaven - 'cause I was.
I think it's mainly because of the giant resort pool complete with a water slide, hot tub, faux beach with real sand, cabanas. With my laptop in town and ready to hit the Yelp Phoenix scene, it was sheer torture walking by the pool as families and hot couples cooled off in the 107-degree heat.
I'm an InTouch Kimpton Hotel member, so when making reservations, they know that prefer rooms far from the elevators, which they accommodated nicely. However, I'm not sure why I was given a handicap room. My shower was awful! The water from the shower head only came out maybe one foot in length, which was baffling because the shower was HUGE. Only about a fifth of it was used because I had to huddle under the shower head to bath and keep warm. And that stupid folding chair thing was in the way. I didn't call to change rooms because I didn't have time. It also sucks that in order to get to my room, I had to travel all around the courtyard and pool. I don't pack light, so my arrival and departure was a struggle. Ah, and the restaurant room service wasn't 24, and the late-night menu was extremely limiting. There was also some charges on my account from the gift shop that were not mine. Checking out took a ridiculous amount of time (Not sure why it took two people behind the desk to assist another woman who had her own complaints).
The upsides are that the lobby, restaurant and bar are beautiful. They offer complimentary coffee/tea and breakfast bites in the morning, as well as wine 5-6pm in the lobby. And my room? Gorgeous, spacious, clean, free Wi-Fi, Aveda bath products, huge fluffy bed and great munchies in the mini bar, including healthier options like power bars.
I know a lot of my negative encounters were probably a one-time thing (handicap shower, distant room), so I wouldn't mind coming back and actually enjoy the pool.
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Fun place for a girl's w/e. We laid out by the pool in our own private cabana. They serve food & alcoholic drinks so you can spend all day soaking in the rays. The hotel is very trendy & modern w/comfy seating areas outside & a misting spray! The spa, although small, is quaint. My MT was uber sweet and ultra accommodating. She was so good that she put me to sleep! You can have your massage, relaxing bath and get ready w/o having to leave the comfort of your own treatment room as they are equipped w/individual bathrooms. How awesome is that?! They do close early on Sat. - 7pm but stayed opened so that us girls could finish getting ready. Great customer service!
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It really pays to be a member of their InTouch program. Seriously...this chain continues to impress me.
I came to town to help Gabi K with the July OYE, and a day after I made the reservation I got an email from them about their monthly deals and steals. I called right back and they honored a new rate (which was $40 cheaper than our corp rate) AND they gave me $50 credit for each day I stayed towards Taggia, the bar, room service and the minibar. How excited was I?!?! VERY.
When I checked in, the lovely lady up front took care of everything so efficiently; I didn't even have to remind her of the credit. And THEN she gave me a welcome card that thanked for my stay, and it included $10 credit towards anything in the minibar and all the complimentary bottled water I wanted. Suh-weeeet!
The room was in tip-top shape. Loved the shower and bathroom area; it had a separate area on the other side of the sink for vanity; the bed was uber comfortable; and the entire atmosphere of the whole place was just awesome. The hotel reminded me of a 50s style Beverly Hills hotel, only updated with the latest features.
I didn't get in the pool, but the whole pool and garden area was so neat and well kept. This place would be perfect for a girls weekend getaway.
Oh, and room service? Faster than a speeding bullet!
FireSky, I'll never stay anywhere else but with you. *hug*
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This place is FAB. I loved the landscaping and decor around the pool area the best. Beautiful, cozy little seating areas scattered around a couple of unbelievable pools. Palms, flowering shrubs and vines, fountians running, fire pits, benches and tables and (my favorite)...covered "Cabannas" with day beds under them! The perfect place to lounge by the pool and enjoy a meal from the great restaurant on site or read a book and relax. Check the website for great deals not available elsewhere. This place had me wishing I could stay longer! I will go again!
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I try and do a little stay-cation at least once or twice a month during the summer. So when FireSky had a special "Yelp" rate I decided to take advantage of their offer.
The grounds are Beautiful and the staff is super friendly.
I LOVED that they were able to accommodate my early check in at 11am so I could get into my room and then proceed to enjoy my day by the pool.
The rooms are super cute and modern (see pics) Everything was clean and new feeling, I was even comfortable with the bed (nice and firm) and pillows too, although I wish they would have been triple sheeted.
There is two pools, the main pool is very nice with large water features which helps mask the noise, if any, made by other guests.
The second pool is set up like a beach front complete with sand and graduating sand entrance to the pool.
They should really consider upgrading their lounge chairs though because they are so uncomfortable, nothing some cushions couldn't fix ;-) Only the 3 cabanas and some lounge chairs by the beachy pool have cushions?
PLEASE CUSHION ALL THE LOUNGE CHAIRS!
Other than that I don't really have any complaints, except the fact that their "business" center charges you to use the Internet.
I don't travel with a laptop and being able to pop on the computer for something is really important and most hotels I've stayed at you are able to do this, So I was surprised to see you can't even log on until you pay with a credit card.
All in all I had a great stay and I think it's Awesome that pets are allowed with no fees or restrictions even though I didn't bring mine this time.
Next time they have a great deal I will come back and maybe even bring my pup!
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We stayed overnight here for a little anniversary get away and just loved it. The front desk was very personable and when they found out it was our "special day", they surprised us with a a gift of champagne and chocolate strawberries and grapes left in our room.
Checked in early and spent most of the day sunning in the pool. The wait staff checked up on us regularly and we enjoyed a very relaxing time soaking up the scorching sun...drinking champagne! :)
The grounds are what impressed us the most. The trees and landscaping make you forget you are in the desert. It also makes for a very much more secluded and intimate setting. We went out to dinner at dusk and the place was teaming with birds coming into roost. Sounded like a tropical jungle...very cool.
The rooms are very nice and up to date. The snack and fridge are well stocked and we too took advantage of the $10 complimentary credit. We signed up for the Kimpton rewards card and that enabled us to get free wi-fi service. Don't know if they do charge otherwise.
Look forward to another stay-cation here!
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Firesky is, for me, a study in how an apology can go a really, really long way.
After my first night/morning at Firesky, I wasn't pleased. I had forgotten my razor and toothpaste and after two separate calls to the front desk several hours apart, I never received either. My room was in the back building all the way at the end, meaning I had no view and a long walk THROUGH the pools with my suitcase in tow. The air conditioner in my room was quite loud with lots of grinding noises erupting from it at all hours. Despite the gorgeous pools and hot room service guy, I feared that a 2 star review was in Firesky's future.
Then, at a Yelp event, I met Lynn. She happens to work for Firesky and nonchalantly asked how my stay was going. Since I knew she'd read about it on Yelp anyway, I decided to tell her what had been going on and she was absolutely horrified. Not one to complain, I tried to brush things off, as there hadn't really been any serious transgressions, just a few nitpicky things I wasn't happy with.
When I returned to my room later that night, I found a fresh fruit basket, several razors, and a personal apology about the errors that had been made that day. When I called a bit later to schedule a very early (think, 2 hours later) wake up call, the woman at the front desk knew exactly who I was.. going so far to wish me a happy birthday and lamenting the sleep I was missing out on (while, notably, she didn't complain about the hours she kept). I also asked her about cab transport to the airport and she assured me she'd take care of it.
When I came to the front desk in the wee hours of the morning, Tasha was really great in getting things squared away and going above and beyond. Case and point: the huge tricked out Suburban that was awaiting me to whisk me to the airport.
So yes, while things started out a bit rocky between me and Firesky, the great service they provided really made up for it in the end. Next time I'll just be sure to request a room closer to that stunningly gorgeous front lobby of theirs.
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We stayed at the Firesky Resort over 4th of July weekend...and we were not disapointed! We brought our 2 dogs (our main reason for staying at this hotel) and we were more than surprised to learn that your dog is allowed anywhere on the resort, except for in the pool! The grounds are gorgeous...the pools are refreshing & the drinks are strong!
They put anyone with dogs in a reserved wing of the hotel, and it was funny to see so many dogs in one place! They host a daily wine reception in the lobby, where they invited us to bring our dogs to (and we did!) It was nice to stay in a resort where our entire family felt welcome.
I will definitely be returning to the Firesky!
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We found a sweet deal on Travel Zoo for Firesky: $100 a night plus free continental breakfast and a bottle of wine.
What we liked:
-very nice staff from the concierge to the Taggia staff to the spa staff.
-great continental breakfast (think freshly made muffins, really good fruit cups)
-nice pool area, though the beach front one seemed that the filters were down the day we left
-nice rooms, well kept and spacious
-good, central location
-allows dogs. We didn't bring ours, but it's a neat idea and this place is seriously dog friendly.
What we were less into:
-seemed that the pool did not follow its own rules, despite security (e.g. coolers allowed)
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I JUST LOVE THIS PLACE! It smells incredibly GREAT! It's the only organic hotel I know here and I feel healthy being in it. The colors are beautiful and zen-ful. It is so cool that this hotel embraces all the elements... Earth, water, wind and fire. Being the Chief Pet Pamperer of Arizona I give it a huge thumbs up for bringing your pet there. Their chef is AMAZING and he cooks special meals for your dog or cat. The people food is out of this world wonderful too!
This place is a hidden gem and a must go to!
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I love dogs. Kimpton loves dogs. I love Kimpton.
Great prices, fabulous style, pet-friendly, complimentary wine and coffee. Oh, and the water pressure doesn't suck either! :)
My question is, what is there NOT to love?
This is a great resort. I'd stay here whenever I am in AZ (which I hope to be a lot more -- especially in winter!)
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I love this place and debated giving it 5 stars. However, for some people my "issues" may make a difference so I went with 4. First, service is FANTASTIC from the bellman to the cleaning staff everyone is available and friendly. It is a great place for conferences. Their equipment works and the IT are always around if you need them. The conferences I attend I typically speak on the first day and I have to deal with the IT issues. Here there were none. The main room is set up well for speaking as are the conference rooms.
There is a free shuttle that will take you anywhere in a 3 mile radius, which includes a shopping mall.
There are a variety of pools with waterfalls, seating areas and Cabanas. The group I was will took up most of the hotel so, there seemed to be enough space for everyone. I don't know how it would work if it was filled with people you don't know. I don't think it would be too big of an issue. Nice bar area and plenty of seating a cool fireplaces and pits.
spacious rooms with flat screen tvs and balconies with seating (They echo and wonder if my conversation can be heard by everyone surrounding me). Nice beds, sheets and pillows.
My only issue is air. The hallways felt musty and the main lobby was too hot for me. I'm always cold, yet I was profusely sweating during a work cocktail hour, not good. I know they are a "green" resort and may have been using some natural air flow kinda technology. However, it was 117 and I need a little more cold air.
If I was there for fun and never needed to dress up. My stay would have been 5 star. I'll definitely go back on my own some day.
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5-6pm is free sangria, all you can drink wine, along with appetizers. Staff is super friendly, accomodating, and just darn wonderful. Concierge helped us book tours. Staff changed our room for us. We forgot tons of stuff, and they were able to hook us up with a steamer for my blouse, hair straightener that I forgot. Pool has a sandy beach. Wifi free if you you're inTouch member and we got $10 free money for frig bar. We dock one star for wiFI always being out in the morning, which was inconvenient. Also the "resort' is more of an overstatement as it's not a really a resort. More a very nicely remodeled old hotel complex with 2 pools, 1 pretty lagoon, and 1 spa service area. It's not a Scottsdale resort that you would imagine. No bike trails, no golf course.
There is only one hurdle to get past at FireSky - you must find the entrance!! The rest is a cakewalk.
Upon finally figuring out how to get to the front desk, we were promptly checked in by the friendly front desk attendants. They explained everything and then sent us back in our car to drive in a big circle to our building, which was quite close by but only accessible by driving all the way around the complex.
After our circuitous route we settled into our spacious and clean room. I liked the room, although I didn't feel there was enough light. There was only a sliding door, with no window. Add a window and it would have been just perfect.
The bed was plush, the furniture minimalist and the shower spacious. Outside, there are two large pools. One is a zero-entry pool with sand and the other is the more adult pool with beautiful pillar fountains pouring water into the pool. This pool is surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs and is attended by some friendly young servers. We ordered drinks and relaxed.
I loved the modern aesthetic and the gardens and pools in the center of the resort, however the guests seemed like the type to be attending a motorcycle or police convention. Nothing against them! It just surprised me, as I thought it would be all girl's spa party but the fun and playful hotel attracts all types.
We enjoyed our stay and at the rate we payed, we would gladly return.
**Look out for great summer rates!**
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Stayed here for a recent trip for my partner's birthday and father's day. As with all Kimpton's, they treat guests with respect and go the extra mile to ensure you have a great stay. While making reservations for dinner, the concierge offered a bottle of wine for my partner's birthday, so when we showed up in the room, there was a nice bottle of wine, two glasses, a cork screw and a hand-signed card. Very nice!
This hotel in particular is very nicely appointed and had a great decor. I've been to some Kimptons that I found the decor to be fighting for attention! LOL We really enjoyed this property. The room was spacious and included nice amenities.
We had anticipated a slow day around the pool on Saturday - it's June in Phoenix afterall - but to our disappointment the pool looked like spring break for 20/30-somethings. The pool area was packed, loud and hardly relaxing. While this area was very nice, I think they might do themselves a favor by enlarging the pool or sunbathing areas to relieve the congestion. The lobby/bar areas were very nice but empty! I found my relaxation sitting in the bar area reading, instead of out by the pool in the 100F temps.
I'd recommend this property to anyone traveling to Phoenix.
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I was very pleased with what I found at this place. The staffs were very friendly and eager to help. The grounds were kept clean. The room was very spacious with comfortable bed. The little deck with sitting chairs outside of the room was a nice touch.
The free internet service as others have pointed out was a bit spotty, especially in the room that I stayed at.
Parking by the wing that I stayed in was pretty sparse, had to walk all the way around to my room, but it gave me a chance to explore the resort grounds a bit, so not too bad.
Overall the stay here was pleasantly comfortable and the price wasn't too bad either. Would definitely revisit this place next time around.
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Kimpton does it AGAIN...this time with the Firesky Resort and Spa. I think they teach a course on how to be nice to people here because all their employees are SO nice. And not even in a creepy too nice way....they actually all seemed genuinely interested in how cold it was back home in Chicago and how I was I enjoying my stay. And how was I enjoyed my stay? Very much so! Thank you for asking.
My room was spacious, clean, full of l'occitane products (I'm guilty of stealing some...shhhh), and there was a fruit basket waiting for me in my room.
My room overlooked the enticing pool that I never had time to use- drats. Also never had time to use my 25% coupon (given to me at check-in) at the spa- double drats.
Just 2 little complaints:
1) The free internet service was spotty, which can drive a workaholic like myself absolutely insane.
2) They changed their security system while I was there, which meant none of the original room keys worked. I walked ALL THE WAY to my room to discover my key didn't work and then had to walk ALL THE WAY back to the lobby to see what the deal was. Couldn't the nice man who greeted me when I first walked in the lobby warn me about the key problem? OK, it wasn't really that far, but I was spoiled by all the fabulous treatment I got there!
But those itty bitty complaints won't keep me from returning from Firesky. And next time I'll be sure to make some time for the pool and spa.
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Ok, sorry...it took me several days to collect myself.
1. Best service I've ever received in a hotel. EVER.
2. A fish named "Tierra" was in our room. Cool. They said I requested her...but I know for a fact I did not, as I did not realize that fish requests were accepted. Now I know.
3. Arizona has an unfair advantage. The weather is stellar.
4. Two pools, a hot tub and a lagoon. A sand beach pool. Comfy couches, chairs, chaise lounges, tables, etc. None of this cheap plastic stuff up in here. Pure relax mode.
5. Patio room. Free Wifi. Great restaurant. Beautiful.
6. Comfy bed. Clean room. VERY clean. Tastefully decorated.
Can I please go back now? Tierra needs me.
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1/14/2009
I would like to live here forever.
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I almost don't want to write this review, because I might have competition for sitting by the fire pit at their bar. Every time I come here for drinks and food, I have a great time. Last night, there were four of us. The weather was nice, but a bit chilly, so we sat around the fire, which was small enough to hear each other. We had great cocktails (which I think are all new on their menu). I had a raspberry lemon drop (or two, or three) and we ordered two pizzas to split between four of us. The bartender was probably one of the nicest people. He was totally attentive, but not annoying. He just happened to always show up at the right time.
This place is great for locals to hang, because it's a beautiful hotel, so you feel like you're on vacation, but you don't have to pay for the room...
The changes they have made recently are really nice. Lots of fire balls (is that the word?), and the waterfall to the pool is very classy. We stayed for over three hours and were very comfortable...I'll be back often.
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6/14/2007
I had a great time at this hotel. I would return here for sure. First is the lobby. It's huge,… Read more »
This has to be the nicest hotel I've ever had the opportunity to visit. Beautiful, classy, yet completely down-to-earth. I don't think I opened a single door for myself = classy. Dog friendly = down-to-earth. I could go on and on.
We made it our mission to test nearly every aspect of this hotel.
--Beds? Comfy.
--Wifi? Free.
--Shower? Great water pressure.
--Pools? Yep, two of 'em, perfect for a midnight dip.
--Hot tub? Nice for a soak for two inexperienced hikers who'd had a long day. (Followed by a midnight dip--doesn't get better than that!)
--Restaurant? A little pricey, but very tasty, and also used local ingredients. Love it (and anything that gives a boost to local economies in struggling times like these).
I could go on and on from the goldfish in our room (we miss you Tierra!) to the opportunity to make smores at the fire pits in the evening (all compliments of the hotel) to the Escalade that would take you anywhere within a three-mile radius of the hotel...it was a lovely experience.
Dog friendly, and most definitely people-friendly...worth every penny.
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As a travel consultant for http://cre8adventures.com, we came away impressed. This is a moderately priced getaway of unquestionable value. For travelers seeking style in an in-town locale, this chic desert retreat may currently fall behind the Mondrian, but it easily surpasses Chaparral Suites next door. The staff is showing off its Kimpton training, and the service standards were very welcome. This hotel gets high marks on all fronts.
Taggia, the hotel's new restaurant, is a stylish Italian venue with a unique Ligurian-anchored menu that features fresh seafood and creative traditionally inspired dishes. A large kiva-style fireplace warms the alfresco section, and waterfalls surround it.
The only downside is that Kimpton hasn't fully finished up on the room makeovers yet. Compared with Kimpton's usual attention to room furnishings and design, these digs are mild-mannered. The older patterned carpeting was disappointing.
Still Kimpton has done an admirable and feverish job at making over this property. Kudos.
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Stayed here for the RocknRoll marathon like 80% of the guests and absolutely enjoyed my stay.
the hallways to the rooms were the only slightly blah decor, all other things such as the bedrooms, bathroom, lobby, restaurant and pools were great!
Amenities included:
1. pet fish (that someone else fed)
2. complimentary granola for the race day
3. smores for our firepit (next to the pool)
4. nice wait-staff that was pleasant and chatted us up
5. super fast towel replenishment service (4 girls use up a lot of towels)
6. great cabanas -we never had a problem snagging one or two of them
7. happy hour, decent food, delicious alcohol...
8. cool lobby area with lots of places to looooounge at
9. dog friendly
10. heated pools
love it! I will stay here again for sure..
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I cannot write enough praise for FireSky's services. The resort and its staff provided for the best wedding I could have imagined. The setting is beautiful, something easy to see, but it was the personal and special touches from each and every staff member that really made the weekend. They brought us champagne, our hors d'oeuvres, and any drink order during picture time after the ceremony. They (on their own) reserved a special bottle of scotch for my husband during the reception. They ensured everything ran smoothly and according to what we wanted at every turn -- but not in a way annoying at all.
Everyone I meet since the wedding has complimented the location, the staff, and, most of all, the FOOD. Cannot recommend highly enough for an ideal wedding location.
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We spent the evening of July 4th at Firesky and had another fantastic experience! We arrived before check-in and sat by the pool for a few hours with some friends. It was crowded but not so much that we couldn't find lounge chairs and a spot to hang with the dog. We ordered some poolside drinks and food and enjoyed ourselves immensely!
After a power nap and shower (great water pressure in our room by the way), we took the complimentary shuttle over to AZ 88 for some drinks and dinner. From there, we went to Rusty Spur and then called for the shuttle to pick us back up... it worked perfectly and no drinking and driving was key!
In speaking with Cheryl, the Assistant GM of the property, we learned that they will be doing another renovation later this month. We previewed one of the new rooms, and were wowed - they are going to be pretty sick, not to mention eco-friendly too!
I look forward to many more in-town get-aways at the Firesky... I cannot say enough how friendly the staff is, and how amazing it is that they are dog-friendly! We didn't get a chance to go to the Spa or to Taggia during this visit either, so we still have another excuse to return soon!
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11/5/2007
I just vacationed in my own city at Firesky Resort... it was a great getaway! I highly recommend… Read more »
I stayed here three nights for a conference, during which I spent almost the entire time in the resort property. The lobby, bar, pools, and grounds were all very nice, with a distinctively modern, but definitely southwestern, sensibility. I was less impressed with the rooms. While some face the pools, most have views of the parking lot or the blank walls of other buildings. The rooms are stylish and modern, but not as functional as I am used to for business travel. Personally, I don't want to find leopard-print underwear in the closet for sale. I don't need to find a dresser with a glass top filled with over-priced snack food or a refrigerator I can't use because it's filled with overpriced drinks. I don't like it when hotels try to sell things to me in my room. One morning, I was awoken early when hotel staff noisily wheeled some kind of plastic bin right under my window at 7:00 AM. The walls between the rooms are not as noise-proof as they could be. But the worst was the wireless internet. I could not keep a VPN connection for more than a half hour at a time, and one night it was so bad I had to revert to using my 3G cell phone for internet access. Finally, the hotel tacks on mandatory "gratuity" fees to your bill on checkout, a practice I'm sure they picked up from the airline industry in order to hide the true cost of the stay from the customer at reservation time. Fortunately, I spent most of my time in the conference room and in the bar/lobby area, where the resort does reasonably well.
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My boyfriend and I stayed at Firesky for a weekend over the summer and it was probably the best experience we've ever had with hotels/resorts.
Firesky is part of the Kimpton Hotels. I found a good deal on http://Orbitz.com, and was told that Kimpton hotel do price matching. So I called them, and they did! If you are a Kimpton member, you accumulate points towards free stay.
The hotel's lobby had lots of comfortable and chic seating areas. Upon entering our room, we were greeted by bottle water(which was great because it was 110 outside), chocolate, and a cute goldfish. We had a great balcony which was under the shade. There were also loccitane toiletries and a honor bar.
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They offered to check in flights and print out our boarding passes. They also have a red escalade driving all hotel guests to and from any destination within 3 miles radius of the hotel, free of charge. There are two pools, one resembles a sandy beach, another one has cool water falls. There are cabanas all over the place too. We spent most of our time lounging by the pool. Oh, and the bartender made killer mango mojitos! Every morning they offer complimentary coffee and tea, and in the afternoon there is the complimentary wine tasting.
We had a great time in Scottsdale thanks to Firesky, and definitely will be staying there again when we come back!
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Recently stayed here again. As I have stayed here now multiple times over the last several years and have seen the multiple name changes and face lifts of this hotel I feel obligated to update my prior review.
I must still state that most of the yelp reviews here are way over rated. Look this isn't a horrible place but certainly not 5 star as multiple previous reviewers have posted (IMHO).
Positive: Pools and grounds are beautiful. Yelp photos don't do it justice. Restaurant was way better on recent stay. Food was excellent. Room service was prompt. Staff is friendly.
Negatives: I still contend it is pricey especially off season. Again, the Four Season's in North Scottsdale was actually cheaper but less convenient for me so I stayed at the FS. There is no comparing the two hotels (see my review of 4 Season). I don't care for newly decorated rooms. To be honest I preferred the old look. The exercise room is a joke. No locker room, sauna, or steam. Half the rooms face a parking lot which can get noisy. Denied me a late check out after staying there 5 days.
Anyhow, check it out if you must. Let me know what you think.
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12/28/2007
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Stopped through in April after a work trip before flying home. The patio just outside the lobby near the pool was quiet and had free wireless with my Kimpton number. Try the pizza! Yum!
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10/14/2007
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My boyfriend and I stayed here for a friend's wedding, and wow, did we ever so get the royal treatment! We arrived at the hotel via cab, and before we even knew what was happening the bellmen were opening our doors and taking our luggage. Wherever we went, doors were opened for us, and the staff greeted us warmly. It was so nice to get such great service, and nothing felt forced or phony (as sometimes is the case in hospitality management).
That being said, the bedroom we stayed in was extremely plush, and I loved the down pillows and comforters. It was such a nice touch, and I really appreciated the care that was taken to make my stay so relaxing. Despite the price, I would definitely come back to this hotel. There's just no substitute for such great service, and I loved how beautifully the hotel was decorated. I normally don't care much for the Santa Fe style, but it was done really well here and everything was immaculately clean. Plus, I don't think I had to lift a finger during my entire stay, and I very much wish I could have stayed more than one night!
Next time I travel, I will definitely do my homework to see if there's a Kimpton hotel in the area!
Bonus: The amazing pool!
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I have stayed here about 6 or 7 times now over the past year, and I love it. The first time, I totally got lost trying to find my room so if it's your first time, take the map :) it was late for me and sometimes I can be super-clueless.
At the check-in desk, they offer fireballs, which is awesome! The lounge is gorgeous and the pools/poolside area? No competition. Happy hour of complimentary wine and beer from 5p-6p? Just what I need. I agree with a few fellow yelpers about the rooms - they seem a bit dated but I'm not a huge fan of the southwestern style. Still, very comfortable beds and pillows, and the robes are a bonus. Everyone is super friendly too. Taggia ROCKS. I've had the margherita pizza and the butternut squash ravioli - both great.
I'll be back next week and I can't wait! I took a photo of the pool area and it's my desktop background. I dream of this place.
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I'm generally a fan of the Kimpton hotels - this was another pleasant experience. I stayed here with 2 other gals for the PF Chang's Half Marathon.
The service was excellent - there was some confusion and multiple stories about late checkout depending on who we asked, but other than that, staff was very helpful and friendly.
The rooms were really nice, of course, and the grounds were fabulous - hot tub and pools. This place is significantly more resort-y than other Kimptons.
Oh, and we LOVED Elmo, our little goldfish buddy!
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This is my favorite hotel of all time, so far, at least of the Kimpton ilk. I experienced nearly impeccable service and a super comfy bed, organic and local products, a lovely shower, and general happy relaxation. I love that the gym and pools are open 24 hours a day. The decor, half Asian deco and half Southwestern, works works works.
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Firesky Resort is great find. We had friends make the hotel resos, while we took care of other parts of the trip.
As we walked into the lobby, it was pretty grand without being too over done. Makes you feel totally comfortable upon walking in. The staff was great- totally laid back, friendly and helpful.
Our room was good too, nothing too fancy, but everything you need. Super soft sheets along with the perfectly weighted feather comforter.
The pool area is was fab, it's open 24 hours for a swim. Where else do you find that at? So, when it's still 95 degrees at midnight, you can cool yourself down quickly.
Kimpton Hotels always include that special touch and this one is no different. We'll be back and it was nice to venture out for our stay and still be so close to everything you need.
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This property has come a long way since the Caleo Resort and the Sunburst Resort - the former names. The current iteration doesn't have the problems you'd read in other reviews of the place - it is clean, modern, and has a great "pool life." It's also close to the Scottsdale shops, and close to all of the Scottsdale golf. It really is a gem.
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I've never stayed here, but Firesky is a hidden jewel. It's very unassuming from the exterior. But inside is impeccably decorated. Great for conferences parties/receptions b/c of the location and large meeting rooms.
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I'm not sure why everyone is hating on the Firesky. Firesky is a solid five.
The pool has a sandy beach.
There is a water slide.
There are fire pits all over the backyard.
There are complimentary s'mores kits at the front desk.
The robes in the rooms are leopard print shorties. Rowr!
Free wi-fi.
Everyone here is super friendly (genuine and honest) and you're told up front not to tip anyone.
If you're a Kimpton member (free!) you get room upgrades, complimentary wine in your room, and a pet fish for your stay.
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Since this is a Kimpton Hotel my standards are fairly high.
The reception area and pool are very well done, in typical Kimpton fashion. The rooms are nice, however could use more work. The bathrooms are completely remodeled, but the little amenities that I'm use to like the Ipod docking station, flat screen tv, cordless phone, room service past 11pm and multiple outlets (i'm an electronics junkie) just aren't there. The room really feels like any other average hotel.
The spa was lovely, but it is not a full spa. I was hoping to sit in the steam room before my 90min massage, but unfortunately there wasn't one to sit in. The massage room was nice and the largest I had ever been in. It had it's own private bath/changing room and a large copper tub close to the actual massage table. I was pretty bummed I didn't add a bath to my massage.
All in all I would stay here again since it's in a great location. Plus, the guys at the bell desk will give you a ride (within 3 miles) in a Cadillac Escalade free of charge. That was a great when it came time to partying at night!
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Very relaxing. I saw the fish too. Nice touch. Everyone really is very friendly, which just makes everything that much more relaxing.
Lovely.
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