Design Infuses Former Ranch with the Colors and Textures of Arizona
Luxury hospitality design leader Wimberly Interiors has unveiled its design for the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, transforming the former Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch into Scottsdale’s first Grand Hyatt. The reimagined resort reflects the global standards of the Hyatt brand while drawing inspiration from the distinctive warmth, textures, and culture of the Sonoran Desert.
Offering nearly 500 accommodations, including guestrooms, suites, and casitas, the resort includes a wide array of amenities, including Spa Avania, dining venues, new and reconfigured lounges, meeting rooms, and an expanded grand ballroom. Regional materials and commissioned original art installations are incorporated throughout the property.
“Our goal was to create a resort that reflects the desert environment and delivers the elevated design standards of the Grand Hyatt brand,” explains Erin Nichols Walker, Creative Director at Wimberly Interiors’ LA studio. “We drew inspiration from the surrounding landscape, regional materials, and the history of Arizona’s ranches so that every element, from the spatial layout to the custom furnishings, connects to the site, creating a transformation that feels both natural and ambitious.”
The resort’s culinary program introduces two original concepts by acclaimed chef Richard Blais, each with its own distinct design identity. La Zozzona channels an elegant Italian-American chophouse through layered textures, rust-toned plaster, green velvet banquettes, and a sunset-hued mural by MJ Atelier. Nearby, Tiki Taka offers a vibrant contrast with a sushi-focused kitchen and Spanish-Japanese dishes, with interiors that include neon lighting, digital projections, graphic art, and an open communal layout.
Upon arrival, guests are oriented toward a panoramic view of the McDowell Mountains. Spaces such as the Grand Vista Lounge and Canyon Market emphasize this visual connection and feature locally inspired detailing, art, and furnishings. Meeting and event spaces are modernized and expanded, including a new 12,000-square-foot addition to the ballroom, while wellness areas such as Spa Avania are also refreshed to align with the broader design approach.
Guestroom interiors reflect the same attention to regional materials and thoughtful detailing seen throughout the resort. Oak furnishings and desert-toned textiles create a layered atmosphere throughout the accommodations, and bathrooms feature moss-green tile, bone-white surfaces, and black fixtures. The Presidential Suite offers a distinctly modern interpretation of desert luxury, with midnight-blue veneer walls, leather accents, and lighting defining intimate living and dining areas.
Across the property, Wimberly Interiors’ locally-inspired design sets a new standard for desert luxury hospitality, weaving together craft, culture, and context. The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort captures the spirit of its region while offering a thoroughly modern, design-forward experience for today’s global traveler.
