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Experience the Magic of Christmas at the Princess
Celebrate the holiday season at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where millions of twinkling lights, festive attractions, and unforgettable experiences bring the magic of Christmas to life. Ride the Princess Express Train through illuminated lagoons, glide across the outdoor Desert Ice Skating Rink, and catch the Starlights lagoon light show.
Every stay includes general admission to the event plus VIP Express Fast Pass wristbands to Christmas at the Princess: 3 with a King room and 4 with a Two Queen room. Valued at $75 per person, these passes aren't sold to the general public and are exclusive to overnight guests. For more details, visit christmasattheprincess.com.
What You Get
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An overnight stay at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a 65-acre resort in North Scottsdale
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General admission to Christmas at the Princess for overnight guests, a ticketed holiday event with millions of lights and festive attractions
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VIP Express Fast Pass wristbands to Christmas at the Princess: 3 with a King room, 4 with a Two Queen room ($75 value per person; exclusive to overnight guests)
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Princess Express Train through illuminated lagoons with larger-than-life Christmas displays
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Desert Ice Skating Rink with 6,000 sq ft of real outdoor ice beneath the Scottsdale night sky (additional fee; not included with VIP Fast Pass wristbands)
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Starlights: A Spark of Christmas, an eight-minute lagoon light show with synchronized music
Plan Your Stay
Christmas at the Princess
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Christmas at the Princess
VIP Express Fast Passes
- Event admission: General admission to Christmas at the Princess is included with your overnight stay
- Fairmont King & Signature King rooms: 3 VIP Express Fast Pass wristbands per stay
- Fairmont Two Queen & Signature Two Queen rooms: 4 VIP Express Fast Pass wristbands per stay
- Value: $75 per person
- Availability: Not sold to the general public; exclusive to overnight guests
Holiday Activities & Experiences
- Princess Express Train: A train ride through illuminated lagoons featuring larger-than-life Christmas displays, whimsical sea creatures, and millions of twinkling lights
- Starlights: A Spark of Christmas: A dazzling eight-minute lagoon light show with synchronized music, colorful animations, and millions of dancing lights
- Desert Ice Skating Rink: 6,000 square feet of real outdoor ice beneath the Scottsdale night sky (additional fee; not included with VIP Fast Pass wristbands)
- The Village: Race down the 200-foot Snow Mountain ice slides or ride the 120-foot-tall Ferris wheel
- Twinkle Town: Christmas-themed carnival rides, including the Santa Sleigh Ride, Carousel, Ice Jet, and Santa Train
- Enchanted Plaza Shows: The resort's four-story Christmas tree sparkling with 70,000 LED lights, plus festive video projection shows featuring Cocoa the Bear
- Winterland: Snow-covered evergreens, falling snow, and holiday characters including Shivers the Yeti and Queen Amara
Event Dates & Hours
- Event dates: November 20, 2026 – January 2, 2027
- Monday–Thursday: 5 PM – 10 PM
- Friday–Sunday: 4 PM – 11 PM
- Beginning December 17: Daily, 4 PM – 11 PM
Amenities
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Amenities
- Pool: 6 pools: outdoor, indoor, rooftop, infinity, and white-sand beach
- WiFi: Complimentary Wi-Fi for ALL Accor Live Limitless members
- Breakfast: Continental breakfast available on site
- Gym: 24/7 fitness center, complimentary for all overnight guests
- Spa: 44,000-sq-ft Well & Being Spa, open daily 6 AM to 7 PM
- On-site dining: 5 restaurants and lounges including Bourbon Steak and La Hacienda
- EV charging: Stations on site, including Tesla
- Accessibility features: ADA-compliant resort with ADA-accessible room types
- Concierge: Full concierge team available on site
- Business center and meeting rooms: Princess Conference Center with FedEx Office Print & Ship
- Sustainability: Green Key Global Eco-Rating certified property
- 18-hole championship golf course
Room Details
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Room Details
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Signature King Room
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 3 guests
- Children 17 and under stay free.
- 49 m² (~525 sq ft)
- Room amenities: Signature Tier, Mini Refrigerator, Kids Stay Free
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
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Fairmont Two Queen Room
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
- Children 17 and under stay free.
- 49 m² (~525 sq ft)
- Room amenities: Mini Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Kids Stay Free
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
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Signature Two Queen Room
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
- Children 17 and under stay free.
- 49 m² (~525 sq ft)
- Room amenities: Signature Tier, Mini Refrigerator, Kids Stay Free
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
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Fairmont King Room
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 3 guests
- Children 17 and under stay free.
- 49 m² (~525 sq ft)
- Room amenities: Mini Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Kids Stay Free
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Getting There
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Getting There
- Nearest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) — 15 miles away
- Distance from Phoenix: 16 miles
Location Highlights
Attractions Nearby
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Attractions Nearby
TPC Scottsdale (0.6 mi from hotel) — 36-hole public golf resort home to the PGA Tour's Waste Management Phoenix Open on the iconic Stadium Course.
Taliesin West (5 mi from hotel) — Frank Lloyd Wright's UNESCO World Heritage winter home and architecture school, with guided tours of desert-masonry structures.
OdySea Aquarium (6.6 mi from hotel) — The Southwest's largest aquarium with 2,000,000+ gallons and 6,000+ animals across 370 species.
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems
Cosanti (5.5 mi from hotel) — Paolo Soleri's free-to-visit Paradise Valley studio where hand-cast bronze wind-bells hang among earth-formed concrete structures.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve (3.3 mi from hotel) — The largest city nature reserve in the US at 30,500 acres, with saguaro-studded desert hiking and biking trails.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) (10.5 mi from hotel) — A contemporary art and design museum in Scottsdale's Civic Center arts district with rotating exhibitions.
Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas
Desert Architecture & Art Day Trip — A half-day route through Scottsdale's design scene: Taliesin West, Cosanti's bell studio, and SMoCA's rotating exhibitions in Old Town.
Desert Adventure & Family Fun — Morning hike in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, afternoon at OdySea Aquarium, and dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse North Scottsdale.
How It Works
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Select Your Stay — Choose your room type directly from the options listed.
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Pick Your Dates — Use the calendar to search available dates and complete your purchase.
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Enjoy Your Stay — Your reservation is confirmed. Just bring your photo ID and credit card for check-in.
Image credits
- OdySea Aquarium — RatioTile / CC BY-SA · source
- Taliesin West — Greg O'Beirne / CC BY · source
- TPC Scottsdale — Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America / CC BY-SA · source
- Cosanti — cogdogblog / CC BY · source
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) — Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA / CC BY · source
Fine Print
Stay Dates
- Must book by November 30, 2026.
- Valid for stays 11/22/26 - 11/24/26, 11/29/26 - 12/5/26, 12/13/26 - 12/17/26, 12/20/26 - 12/22/26, and 1/1/27 - 1/2/27.
Cancellation & Changes
- All reservations are STRICTLY non-refundable.
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in after 4 PM.
- Check-out before 11 AM.
Eligibility & ID
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
- Must be 21 or older to check in; at least one registered room occupant must be 21 or older to stay.
Fees & Charges
- Resort fee of $55 plus tax per night, collected at the property
- Your checkout summary confirms what's paid to Groupon and what's due at the property.
- Parking: self parking available for an additional $28 per day; valet available for an additional $40 per day.
- $120 nightly incidental authorization on a valid credit card required at check in.
- Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation.
- Any additional charges will be the responsibility of the guest at check out and will be applied to the credit card on file.
Other
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available at check-in for an additional cost.
- Pets: please contact property for pet restrictions and fees.
- Smoking is not permitted.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
- Offers are subject to availability and are NOT available to groups or persons attending meetings or conventions.
- The offer is valid per room, per day and may not be combined with any other offer.
- Not valid with rewards points.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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