Arizona Grand Resort Undergoes Renovation
PHOENIX, AZ, NOvember 16, 2007. Imagine spending $32,000 to renovate your favorite room. Now imagine spending that money 640 times over. That $21 million investment is just the beginning of the renovations at Arizona Grand Resort, now owned by Grossman Company Properties, a leading national developer with a long history of successful real estate and resort hotel redevelopments.
Sam Grossman, founder of Grossman Company Properties, purchased Arizona Grand Resort in 2006 and immediately saw the potential for greatness. "If you've ever been to Arizona Grand, the first thing you notice is its amazing natural setting and the friendly staff," said Grossman. "Our rooms needed to reflect the beauty of that environment."
Immersing guests in the natural beauty of the property is also much on the mind of Richard Behr, Arizona Grand Resort's new Managing Director. Behr brings extensive luxury resort experience and a vision Grossman believes will make the renovated property not only "the friendliest resort in Arizona," but a can't-miss fun experience.
Says Behr: "We have more than 160 acres located at the doorstep of the South Mountain Preserve, a setting that gives our guests unlimited year-round choices. Whether they want to hike through the mountains, play golf, lounge by the pool, slide down an eight-story water slide at the Oasis Water Park, visit the spa or dine at one of our restaurants, we offer our guests a property unlike any other in the state. Each suite and every employee reflects what the state of Arizona and our resort has to offer." Behr was enlisted to extend the enhancement process beyond the physical renovations and additions.
"The little things can go a long way," said Behr. "We're making sure we address everything that will make our guests' stays fun and friendly."
In addition to guest suite room enhancements, 50 new one and two bedroom luxury villas will be added to the resort for purchase by potential investors. The Villas at Arizona Grand Resort feature luxury resort amenities along with resort, golf course and Oasis Water Park views. The Villas are currently available for purchase with a move in date scheduled for December 2008.
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