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Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey RanchvsJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gainey Suites Hotel. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa scores 89 with accolades from 9 publications including Oyster, Gayot and Zagat.
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
7300 East Gainey Suites Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "One part Embassy Suites, one part Doubletree, and one part classic boutique hotel, this elegant long-stay venture delivers a raft of tried-and-true perks to its guests." Full review
Gayot "Townhouse-style all-suite hotel is located six miles north of downtown on what used to be the Gainey Ranch."
Zagat4.0
"Loyalists of this "sweet" Central Scottsdale "hidden gem" declare the all-suiter a "home away from home" and say they'd "return in a heartbeat"."
Travel + Leisure "Nothing says Scottsdale vacation like a palm tree-lined pool, outdoor bar and mountain views." Full review
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The all-suite hotel is also perfect for families
Fodor's "This independently owned boutique hotel is a rare find for both amenities and price." Full review
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure Gayot Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Star Service
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report 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
OysterLuxury
"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."
Zagat4.3
"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 Report17.0
"This mammoth resort in northern Phoenix is a major convention and family vacation hub." Full review
