By JULIET HUANG

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, W Scottsdale Hotel is a sunny desert oasis with 85 percent daylight hours.  This ensures an uninterrupted game of golf at its course all year round, despite the wintry seasons.

The hotel itself is a luxurious experience with its spectacular all-round scenic view of Camelback Mountain and the sandy desert landscape. With Zen water features and an all-glass exterior, the hotel retains its cool in the shade.

The 224 guestrooms are furnished with its signature W beds, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system as well as modern amenities like iPod docks to maximize comfort.

It has three poolside bars for total intoxication and thirteen private cabanas for those who want to hide in the shade. The Bliss Spa is the first in Arizona and promises a full-body kneading for those in need.

Another first of its kind is Sushi Roku, which promises a trendy Asian fusion dining experience.Head for the Shade for drinks and a raucous Saturday night party beside the pool. The hotel’s stylish bar lounge Living Room is also fast becoming a much talked about destination for the avant garde jet-set.

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