JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpavsFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North scores slightly better than JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 13 publications such as Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
5350 E Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $369/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"A private sanctuary where you can tickle your taste buds at 10 restaurants, stimulate your pores at a luxurious spa, perfect your stroke at championship courses, and float in 4 acres of pools." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"It's part of Marriott's JW luxury brand, and mostly lives up to expectations, but prices seem a bit high considering decor is a tad generic and signs of age are starting to show." Full review
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Light sleepers should avoid the pool area to avoid late-night revelers and live music.
Travel + Leisure
"Set on 316 acres of Sonoran desert outside of Phoenix, the 950-room JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort boasts palm-tree-lined walkways and four acres of pools and waterways." Full review
Gayot
"This over-the-top resort has almost 1,000 guestrooms and suites and a host of amenities and facilities spread over 80 acres of grounds of stately palms... and numerous pools and waterfalls."
Zagat
4.3
"Four acres of "spectacular" grounds boasting pools and water features (including a tubing 'river') are the highlight of this "sublime", "romantic" Desert Ridge resort."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The largest upscale hotel in Arizona, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa sprawls across more than 300 acres in the Sonoran Desert." Full review
Star Service
"Located 25 miles north of downtown and a 30-minute drive from Sky Harbor Airport, this is Phoenix's quintessential deluxe convention resort, and the largest resort in the state." Full review
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Apart from the hotel's reservoirs of chlorinated water, 28,000-sq-ft spa and twin golf courses, guests may also choose to play on one of the eight tennis courts, work out in the large gym, or use the whirlpools and saunas in the spa.
Jetsetter
"A sprawling getaway with seven restaurants and an Arnold Palmer golf course in the dramatic Sonoran desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set on 316 acres of Sonoran desert outside of Phoenix, the 950-room JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort boasts palm-tree-lined walkways and four acres of pools and waterways." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"This mammoth resort in northern Phoenix is a major convention and family vacation hub." Full review
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Show All Reviews
10600 East Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
From $685/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Buffered by 40 acres of manicured desert, the resort takes its name from its golf club, Troon North, which has two Weiskopf- and Morrish-designed courses that are as quiet and exclusive as it gets."
Jetsetter
"Swank steakhouse, three pools and a spa tucked amid sky-high cacti and stacked boulders." Full review
Fodor's
"A resort in every sense of the word, Four Seasons Scottsdale is tucked in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons is one of the top luxury resorts in Scottsdale." Full review
Rough Guide
"Magnificent desert resort, with very luxurious rooms and suites arrayed in separate casitas around spacious swimming pools in the cactus-studded mountains to the north of Scottsdale."
Star Service
"In a secluded compound of low-rise pueblo-style buildings, this is one of the state's top picks for well-heeled guests, whether here for golf, meetings or relaxation." Full review
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Adjoining rooms must be requested when making your reservation.
Gayot
"One of upscale Scottsdale's most exclusive resorts, the Four Seasons went over the top with this luxury property."
Zagat
4.7
"Set in a "gorgeous" area near Pinnacle Peak, this "incredible escape" makes for a "relaxing treat" thanks to accommodations that are "absolutely amazing" and feature flat-screen TVs."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This "delightful desert surprise" sits 1,000 feet above downtown Scottsdale in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Stylish resort blending into a picturesque high-desert landscape backdropped by Pinnacle Peak, near the celebrated Troon North golf courses in Scottsdale." Full review