2014 WINNER
BEST LOBBY BAR & MOST LUXE ACCOMMODATIONS
>>THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHOENIX
With a four-star, four-diamond rating, it is no surprise that The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix boasts some of the Valley’s most deluxe accommodations. With luxurious marble bathrooms, 400-thread-count sheets and stunning mountain or city views, the Phoenix-based hotel impresses even the most experienced travelers. Guests gather in the welcoming lobby lounge, decked in elegant Southwestern décor, to enjoy light bites, cocktails and live entertainment. ritzcarlton.com/phoenix.
2014 WINNER
BEST MOVIE THEATER: DINE IN
>>IPIC THEATER
Not only do movie-goers at Scottsdale Quarter’s iPic Theater get to enjoy a flick in the comfiest seats possible, but they get to dine on more than just Junior Mints and Red Vines. iPic Express offers fresh, chef-prepared grab-and-go food that is permitted in the cinema, while The Bar at iPic creates delicious cocktails with local ingredients and custom house-made infusions. ipictheaters.com.
BEST DOWNTOWN PHOENIX HOTEL & BEST PARTY RESORT POOL
>>KIMPTON'S HOTEL PALOMAR PHOENIX
Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Phoenix is best described as an urban retreat that beautifully blends the energy of its city setting and the desert’s laidback lifestyle. Plus, it is a convenient spot to call home while taking in a concert or ballgame downtown. Though there are plenty of spaces in which to relax at Hotel Palomar Phoenix, the third-floor outdoor pool terrace is the top spot for gathering with friends and grabbing a stellar cocktail at the adjacent LUSTRE Rooftop Garden. hotelpalomar-phoenix.com.
2014 WINNER
BEST MOVIE THEATER
>>HARKINS THEATRES
Since its debut in Arizona in 1933, Harkins Theatres has delighted audiences in five states at 30 locations with its friendly service, comfortable seating, ample movie times and, of course, finger-licking-good popcorn. Programs like Summer Movie Fun— during which kids can enjoy one previously released movie a week for 10 weeks for less than $1 per film— are especially popular. harkinstheatres.com.
BEST CASINO
>>HARRAH'S AK-CHIN CASINO
This Maricopa-based casino celebrates more than 20 years in the Valley. In addition to live entertainment and a variety of dining options, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has the largest selection of the latest reel and video slots in a range of denominations, as well as popular statewide progressives and live- action poker, blackjack and more. Plus, Harrah’s hosts 300 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms and a swimming pool with a swim-up bar. harrahsakchin.com.
BEST PET RESORT/ BOARDING FACILITY
>>RAINTREE PET RESORT + MEDICAL CENTER
For 27 years, the staff at Raintree Pet Resort + Medical Center— which includes a licensed veterinary medical director and certified veterinary technicians— has met the needs of clients and patients, whether they be cats, dogs or exotic and small pets. The resort includes a backyard splash pad, a heated in-ground pool, spacious suites with TV’s and beds and more to provide a loving home away from home for furry, four-legged or feathered friends. raintreepet.com.
