Hotel & Travel
Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
We are excited to host at the Fort McDowell Resort & Casino in 2011.
The hotel is virtually brand new, as it was built in 2006.
While the hotel is 100% non-smoking, you may request a ground floor room with a lanai which you may smoke on. The Casino boasts both a smoking and non-smoking section for game play for everyone.
Every room comes with these added extras:
- $20.00 in Radisson dollars, per room, per night, which can be used at the restaurant, lounge, pool bar and grill, spa, gift shop or room service.
- Fortune Club membership with $15.00 free slot play at the Fort McDowell Casino.
- Waived resort fees, which includes these FREE services: In room coffee, bottled water, Hi-Speed Internet, Shoe shine, 24-hour fitness center access, daily newspaper, in-room safe and local telephone calls
You may book your room now by calling 1-800-395-7046 and mentioning you are with the “Open Minds UFO Conference”. You must mention this in order to get the special 50% off rate and reserve a room. Online booking is only available through the Fort McDowell UFO Congress Page.
Dining
The Fort McDowell Resort & Casino is home to an eclectic mix of dining options. With tantalizing southwestern delights, endless buffet selections and convenient cafes; we have a restaurant ready for any appetite.
Ahnala Mesquite Room
A contemporary Southwest restaurant with Spanish influence & tapas style cuisine. Ahnala offers a diverse array of in-house chef-prepared culinary delights. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Special vegetarian and organic dishes will be added daily to the menu.
Ah-ah Gua Ja
Resort poolside casual dining serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious smoothies.
We-Ko-Pa Grill
The incredible Sonoran Desert provides the setting at We Ko Pa Golf Club. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.
Noodles Sushiya
Noodles Sushiya serves traditional favorites in a hearty Chinese and Vietnamese Noodles menu. Also features favorites such as sashimi and rolls made with the finest fresh ingredients.
Red Rock Buffet
Make you way to the Fort’s famous “all-you-can-eat” buffet Monday through Thursday for a great meal in a relaxed setting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday enjoy “all you can eat” seafood buffet (crab legs included).
Cottonwood Cafe
Enjoy the best in casual dining and international cuisine at the Cottonwood Cafe. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
A New York Deli
You’ll feel like you’re in the heart of the “Big Apple”! Serving a variety of the best fresh sandwiches this side of the Brooklyn Bridge! Be sure to try the signature Kosher pickle!
The Silver Platter
If you love good old-fashioned burgers and shakes, you’ll love the Silver Platter. Open daily from 7 a.m. until midnight.
Camping Options
If you would like to join us outdoors you can camp at these various locations:
Eagle View RV Resort at Fort McDowell
$42.00 daily for a RV site – $250.00 for a week
Travel
The nearest airport is thePhoenix Sky Harbor Airport. We will be arranging optional shuttle service to and from the hotel and we will post that information as soon as we have all the details. We hope to be able to offer the shuttle service at a cost of around $10.00 round-trip per person, which is much cheaper than super shuttle, taxi or other methods.
Get a map from Mapquest to the hotel at www.mapquest.com
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
10438 North Fort McDowell Road
Scottsdale / Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
10438 North Fort McDowell Road, Scottsdale/Fountain Hills AZ 85264
For other info about Fountain Hills, contact the Scottsdale Visitors Bureau at (800) 782-1117 or www.scottsdalecvb.com



