Talking Stick Resort is luxury hotel. Its old name was Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend. It is also a casino resort. This hotel is situated in Arizona. It is 15 story hotels with the height of 200 feet and 6 inches. It was designed by FFRK Architects.
Basically Talking Stick is tool which is used in American traditions. The most interesting thing about Talking Stick is that it was passed from person to person. The person holding the Stick was only allowed to Talk.
This resort is independently operated by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Address:
9800 E Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85256.
History of Talking Stick Resort:
- Firstly, it was opened in 1999 with 45 games. These all were table games. In 2003 this hotel was extended, it included sports bar, keno and poker.
- Renovations were almost completed in 2003.
- In 2006 Chanen Construction Company took project of construction, because its structure was broken. Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained open until the opening of resort. On April 15, 2010 it was opened but Grand official opening took place on June 10.
- Due to storm and flood it remains closed and reopened on September 24, 2018.
- In January, 2019 more renovations were approved by Phoenix City Counsel and paying $80 million or necessary renovations of Talking Stick Resort.
Hotel:
This luxury hotel consists of 496 rooms with 21 meeting rooms and 30 executive king suites. Talking Stick Resort includes Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. So, its color scheme is basically use of native stones and plants.
Gaming:
Talking Stick Resort covers a large area for gaming. The total covered area is 98,000 square feet area with additional 20 acres extra space for parking. It includes:
- 700 slot machines
- 54 tables of Blackjack
- 3 Card Poker
- Talking Stick Resort offers KENO games
- It also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship.
Shows and concerts in Talking Stick Resort:
Before the opening of resort, it was first gaming facility for people. Then shows started here, about 200 episodes and featured such sports figures like:
- Troy Aikman
- Kyle Petty
- Steve Nash
- Mike Ditka
- Talking Stick Resort also hosted Phoenix Fashion Week.
- On December 10, 1993 Frank Sinatra gave his last concert.
- The ARENA poker room consists of 49 poker tables.
- In 2017 Arianna Grande performed here.
Attractions of Talking Stick Resort:
- Talking Stick Resort has five large restaurants:
1. Orange Sky
2. Wandering Horse Buffet
3. Ocean Trail
4. Fig Bistro
5. Blue Coyote Café - Cultural Center in lobby of hotel attracts to outsiders. It has Native American Artwork, Paintings, jewelry and Photographs.
- Moreover, Talking Stick Resort Golf club has won many rewards and offers. Guest rooms and other hotel sites are facilitated with Wi-Fi and robes.
- The basic property is located in Talking Stick Cultural & Entertainment District. Other attractions for people may include Golf club, the Pavilions at Resort and Butterfly Wonder land.
- In 2014, U.S Airways center rebranded in Talking Stick Resort Arena.
0