A daily resort charge of 30USD *34.48 tax inclusive* will be applied and includes- Valet parking/ daily paper/ use of the spa facilities/ service personnel gratuity *excluding Spa and FB*. This charge is in addition to the rate quoted. An extraordinary desert hideaway The Boulders A Waldorf Astoria Resort is situated on 1 300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Scottsdale Arizona. The dramatic and innovative architecture blends with the surrounding desert and the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. It is located 33 miles from Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport minutes from Scottsdale Regional Airport and five miles from the picturesque town of Carefree. A helicopter landing pad is also located on site. Named for the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations The Boulders is an extraordinary desert hideaway and a nature lover*s paradise where the terrain and plant life have been left virtually untouched to allow indigenous plant and wildlife to prosper. Recently enhanced luxury casitas many of which are situated along the golf course are shaped into the natural terrain and grouped in village-like clusters. These spacious and luxurious accommodations offer comfort with a Southwestern decor. Featuring wood burning fireplaces 42 inch flat screen HD televisions wood-beamed ceilings with fans regional art wet bars new Waldorf Astoria bedding large dressing and bathroom areas with separate stone showers and garden bathtubs and private patios or decks overlook the sun-streaked desert or emerald-green golf course. Elegant one- two- three-bedroom Haciendas and Villas offer fully equipped and beautifully styled kitchens fireplaces flat screen HD televisions full laundry room doorstep parking and private entrances with accessibility to all resort amenities. A 5 000 sq. ft. Villa Retreat is also available. In-room and public area HSIA. Eleven dining options range from casual to sophisticated. The Latilla is the AAA Four Diamond award-wi