Talking Stick Resort | |
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Address | 9800 E Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale, AZ 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°WCoordinates: 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. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches. 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. In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts. Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Collective Soul, 311 and Staind.
Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.