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The future largest resort in Arizona just shared the first photos of its model hotel rooms.
VAI Resort in Glendale, which plans to open its first phase in late 2025 after several years under construction, shared photos of the model rooms in its Amphitheater Tower.
Accommodations in VAI’s music-themed wing are described as “sleek, modern rooms designed for privacy and comfort.” Amphitheater Tower is one of four towers of guest rooms and the one that will overlook the 11,000-capacity concert venue VAI Amphitheater.
The photos appear to complement the next-level experiences VAI is promising. Its amphitheater, which is being developed in partnership with the engineering firm TAIT, will include a custom-designed array of moving LED screens. On-site dining will include the first Arizona restaurant for Michelin-starred chef José Andrés.
Here’s what we know about VAI Resort’s rooms.
Is the VAI Resort in Glendale open?
No. VAI is targeting a late 2025 opening date.
How many rooms will VAI Resort have?
VAI Resort will have 1,100 rooms across four towers: Amphitheater Tower, Rhythm Tower, Cadence Tower and VAI Villas. The resort will open in phases; when complete, it will have the most rooms of any Arizona hotel.
Amphitheater Tower will have 326 guest rooms and suites, hotel spokesperson Shannon Sproul said. Of those, 149 will feature private balconies that face the amphitheater stage, offering concert views.
What do the rooms at VAI Resort have?
The Arizona Republic saw one of Amphitheater Tower’s model rooms on visits to the construction site. We described the look and feel of the room as comparable to guests entering “their own personal Hard Rock Cafe, where the décor includes a guitar above the bed and photos of musicians performing.”
The model room has a king bed, sofa, desk and flat-screen TV. The bathroom features toiletries from Byredo, a European brand of luxury perfume and skin care products. There’s a minibar stocked with wine and spirits and a coffee bar with an Illy espresso machine.
How much will the VAI Resort cost?
Reservations and room rates for VAI Resort aren’t yet available, Sproul said.
Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at [email protected].
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