JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpavsThe Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Both JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician scores marginally higher than JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician scores 90 with recommendations from 11 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Star Service.
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
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale Show All Reviews
6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $949/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Situated on 250 acres at the foot of Camelback Mountain, this palatial getaway is one of the world's finest resorts." Full review
Jetsetter
"Camelback Mountain sleep with opulent rooms, a bevy of world class resort facilities, and marble as far as the eye can see." Full review
Fodor's
"In a town where luxurious, expensive resorts are the rule, the Phoenician still stands apart, primarily in the realm of service." Full review
Rough Guide
"Gorgeous 250-acre resort, spread out at the base of Camel back Mountain at the northern end of scottsdale and offering every conceivable luxury, with golf course, waterfalls and lush gardens."
Star Service
"Located within the lavish and extensive Phoenician Hotel complex, Canyon Suites is a stellar little boutique-style operation." Full review
Star Service
"One of the country's most comprehensive playgrounds for adults, with guests arriving...to play golf, lounge in a cabana beside the opulent pools and indulge in one of the country's best spas." Full review
Zagat
4.7
"A "world-class" landmark resort, this Downtown/Old Town Scottsdale "luxury refuge" occupies a "remarkable setting" at the base of Camelback Mountain and features "spectacular" grounds."
Condé Nast Traveler
""I feel like a queen when I stay there." A 250-acre "country club–like resort"." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This intimate boutique is located on the greater grounds of The Phoenician Resort and is one of the highest ranked properties in the region." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Palatial ultramodern resort on 250 immaculately landscaped acres at the foot of Camelback Mountain." Full review