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Hermosa InnvsJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and Hermosa Inn are both recommended by writers. On balance, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Hermosa Inn. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 8 reviews including Gayot, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
Hermosa Inn
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5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This luxurious boutique hideaway is one of the few hotels in the Valley to offer any Old Arizona atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "Villas as big as private homes and individually decorated casitas hold an enviable collection of Western art." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 34 rooms and casitas give off soothing vibes thanks to Spanish Colonial decor that makes perfect use of color and proportion." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hermosa Inn is an intimate, romantic southwestern retreat, with 34 casita-style rooms on six sprawling acres, surrounded by cacti and flowering plants." Full review
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For wine lovers, Hermosa Inn has been regularly recognized by Wine Spectator; ask for a tour of the extensive wine cellar.
Rough Guide "1930s guest ranch, set in desert gardens halfway between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Paradise Valley, that's been converted into a tranquil 35-room boutique hotel."
Gayot "Renovated and restored as a luxury boutique resort, it recalls with comfort and convenience the authentic southwestern Arizona atmosphere from that earlier era."
Zagat4.7
"Set on six acres in the quiet residential community of Paradise Valley, this luxury boutique property is built around the 1930s adobe home of cowboy artist Lon Megargee."
Travel + Leisure "Well-heeled travelers have heard of the Royal Palms, but this inn—a smaller, equally charming spot—is just under the radar." Full review
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The manager is an avid golfer, so be sure to ask for advice on courses; he’ll be happy to reserve you a round.
Afar Magazine "The Hermosa Inn, first opened in 1936, has the kind of history that a cowboy keeps under his hat." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic boutique hotel, originally built by famous cowboy artist Alonzo 'Lon' Megargee in the 1930s, is a luxurious hideaway with rustic southwest charm." Full review
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure Gayot Zagat
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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
