Kierland Commons - Scottsdale, Arizona - Shopping Center

Kierland Commons is a shopping center in North Kierland Boulevard, which is located on the northeast border of Phoenix and Scottsdale situated in the 730-acre prestigious Kierland master-planned community and is adjacent to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and Kierland Golf Club. Opening hours are 10am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9pm Friday and Saturday and 12 noon to 6pm on Sundays, although the restaurant hours may vary. There is a total retail floor area of almost 440,000 square feet on a 38 acre site.

The mall is managed by Westcor, which has been in operation since 1969 and has a portfolio of 28 shopping centers, including 11 super-regional centers, three specialty retail centers and 14 urban villages in Arizona. Kierland Commons offers 70 stores as well as restaurants, entertainment, children's activities and special events. It originally opened in 2000 as the first lifestyle center in Arizona and was considered one of the largest shopping centers in the United States.

The mall has numerous stores with various eateries all located on one floor. On the north side of the mall near the concierge office are stores such as Hemmingway's Cigar Boutique, Fruits and Passion, Francesca's Collection, Ann Talor Loft and Chicos. To the east side of the mall by Scottsdale Road lie stores such as Crate and Barrel, 42 Saint, Rock Star Gallery, Restoration Hardware and Optical Shop of Aspen.

South side at the Greenway Parkway end stores include Bacchus Wine Made Simple, Talbots and Victoria's Secret. Nearer the middle of the center are other well known names such as French Connection, Coldwater Creek, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic and Gauthier L'atelier. Varous services are available at the mall including hairdressing and barbers.

There is an assortment of dining options for visitors ranging from snacks to sit down restaurant meals. Sweets and treats can be purchased at Cold Stone Creamery whilst coffees, teas and smoothies can be found at Starbucks. Visitors can find more substantial dining options at various restaurants and dining areas offering American, Italian, European and Asian cuisine as well as a Seafood restaurant.

Entertainment is often provided in the summer with a series of concerts featuring tribute bands, rock, pop, jazz and blues music. Across the street from the mall is The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa where guests are entitled to exclusive discounts and offers from many stores at Kierland Commons. There are numerous other events staged at the mall with activities for kids such as the fountain/splash pad, whilst within close proximity to the shopping center is the 270-hole Kierland Golf Club.

Guest Services are available at the concierge office located between Tommy Bahama and Etch Salon on the northwest side of the property. Concierge office staff are usually available during the center opening hours and can help with dinner reservations and store and local area information. Services also include wheelchair and stroller rentals, copy and fax services and can provide directions for local area attractions.