Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort
Interactive map of Talking Stick Resort
Address 9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Opening dateApril 15, 2010
No. of rooms496
Total gaming space98,000 sq ft
OwnerSalt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
ArchitectFFKR Architects
Previous namesCasino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend
Coordinates33°32′26″N 111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W / 33.540517; -111.869773
Websitewww.talkingstickresort.com

Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200.5 feet (61.1 m). Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).

In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres (22.5 ha) with an additional 20 acres (8.1 ha) for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet (22,000 m2) property includes a 98,000 square feet (9,100 m2) casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools. In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts. Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires. In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.