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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpavsThe Scott Resort & Spa
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Scott Resort & Spa. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa comes in at #4 in Phoenix with accolades from 9 reviewers including Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
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
The Scott Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Zagat
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Jetsetter Gayot Star Service Frommer's Show All Reviews
4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $317/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "An exceptional location... the all-suite hotel is also perfect for families a dramatic Southwestern contemporary styling." Full review
Concierge "This property offers a lengthy list of amenities: Free 24-hour yoga instruction on TV, a hosted wine of the month every evening from 5 to 6, and pet-friendly perks."
Fodor's "This Scottsdale escape provides an elegant, intimate, eco- and family-friendly environment." Full review
Zagat3.7
""An urban oasis" in the Downtown/Old Town Scottsdale shopping district, this "wonderful" Kimpton-owned property beguiles fans with its "delightful" amenities."
Lonely Planet "This all-inclusive resort is certainly plush, but it feels less stuffy than some of its highfalutin neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An excellent value, this Kimpton property delivers friendly service and amenities similar to those at the five-star resorts up the road—but without the expense." Full review
Jetsetter "Whimsical desert oasis with nightly lobby wine hours, a spa and Italian fare just steps from Scottsdale shopping." Full review
Gayot "This boutique hotel pleases style-savvy travelers with lush grounds in Old Town Scottsdale."
Star Service "This former Kimpton helped push Scottsdale's resort scene forward with its emphasis on hip urban decor and city-slick service." Full review
Frommer's "The Scott has dramatic southwestern contemporary styling...there’s a lushly landscaped lagoon-style pool, complete with sand beach and waterfall...guest rooms are quite comfortable." Full review
