This five-star behemoth on the edge of the Arizonian desert is certainly not the choice for an intimate boutique experience. If however, you want all the conceivable amenities you can think of, and some, then the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is definitely worth a try. It's a member of 'Leading Hotels of the World' and an AAA Five Diamond ranked to boot.

The facilities

Where to start? As well as having over 400 acres of grounds to its name, which houses a championship-standard golf course amongst other things, this luxury hotel also boasts five swimming pools, a full-service spa, fitness centre and even a water park. It's incredibly family-friendly: choose from a number of sporting activities including volleyball and miniature golf. There's a mini lagoon stocked especially for kids to fish and a 'hang-out' room for teenagers, with X-box stations and a plasma screen television. Business travellers are of course well looked after, with comprehensive facilities on tap.

The rooms

Each of the 649 rooms shares a sleek, contemporary style. Each has a king-size bed (two doubles in twin rooms), garden views, a work area with internet access and a private balcony. Bathrooms are spacious with separate showers and oversized bathtubs.