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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & SpavsJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa scores 88 with recommendations from 8 sources like Zagat, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
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Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This visually breathtaking place was the Valley's first hip resort, and I still like the contemporary rooms here better than those at other hip hotels around town." Full review
Concierge "Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain (which looks just like it sounds), the Sanctuary attracts big-name celebs and travelers who favor a chic, modern aesthetic."
Jetsetter "In Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave about 10 minutes from Scottsdale, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a study in contrasts: the striking blue of the infinity pool against the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Gayot "This boutique resort wows guests with its designer look and beautiful Camelback Mountain setting."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The sole property on the Scottsdale mountain, making it a bucolic option for relaxation and recreation, including a 12,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, hiking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Sophisticated boutique resort set on the tranquil northern slope of Camelback Mountain, five minutes from downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Afar Magazine "As obvious as it may sound, what sets the Sanctuary apart from any other Scottsdale resort is location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Terraced into the side of Camelback Mountain...guest rooms offer spectacular mountain views from balconies and terraces that often include fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs." Full review
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
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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
