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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpavsOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa scores 88 with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Star Service Fodor's Zagat Gayot Jetsetter
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Frommer's
4949 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $319/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This Andalucian-infused resort has a fashionable Mediterranean-meets-the-Sonoran-Desert vibe that will please travelers with high standards." Full review
Fodor's "This luxury resort brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Paradise Valley with its exquisite dark furnishings and light stone work, its impeccable Joya Spa... and a Spanish-inspired wedding chapel." Full review
Zagat4.0
"At the foot of Camelback Mountain, this "hidden gem" set amid splashing fountains and Spanish antiquities is "perfect for a weekend getaway"."
Gayot "The guest rooms and suites display a fresh look with elegant color palettes in shades of sand, sun and sky; spacious bathrooms; and private balconies and patios."
Jetsetter "Romantic Old World hideaway with a celebrated spa and views of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s plenty to keep you busy on property, including five dining spots, but the very best way to pass the time is at Joya Spa. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat located at the foot of Camelback Mountain so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Mixing Spanish influences with the surrounding Sonoran Desert...stay here is certainly a break from the daily grind -the property is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Phoenix and Scottsdale." Full review
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When you need to unwind, soak up the rays by one of the resort's three pools or book a treatment at the Joya Spa. For many visitors, the highlight of their accommodations was the in-room private patio or balcony — If you can, request a room overlooking the mountain for the best views.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Will appeal to fans of the classic desert resort, where every turn brings another pool... and every employee demonstrates an eagerness to please." Full review
Frommer's "With the red rocks of Camelback Mountain looming overhead and architecture inspired by Spain's fabled Alhambra, this resort is one of Arizona's prettiest getaways." Full review
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If you like peace and quiet, ask for a room in the Bocce Garden Village (and have a bocce court right outside your door).
