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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpavsThe Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa comes in at #4 in Phoenix with praise from 9 reviewers like Star Service, Gayot and Jetsetter.
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
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot Zagat
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
From $367/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The spacious rooms all have balconies or patios with views of the mountains or the resort's water park and tubing river." Full review
OysterUpscale
"While not quite a romantic escape in the same way as The Boulders or The Sanctuary, the Westin Kierland is, all-around, a great resort with a convenient Scottsdale location." Full review
Star Service "Just south of the sprawling Fairmont Scottsdale, this sophisticated castle in the desert is the centerpiece of a growing community that encompasses hundreds of time-share units." Full review
Gayot "This impressive Westin is large and diverse enough to offer satisfying luxury stays for families, couples and business travelers."
Zagat4.0
"Fans "rave" about this "beautiful" Scottsdale "desert oasis", where an "attentive" staff looks after "amazing" grounds boasting a "majestic" golf course."
Afar Magazine "Agave, The Arizona Spa melds the healing practices of the region’s native cultures with therapies from the East, like acupuncture, Tui’ Na, and Thai massage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a luxurious desert outpost in Dreamweaver’s Canyon that accommodates leisure, business, events, and golf travelers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Families who travel to this standout Scottsdale property find something for everyone: pools, a golf course and Agave, The Arizona Spa are just a few amenities travelers enjoy." Full review
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The resort has multiple restaurants to choose from, but for a sophisticated dining experience, indulge your palate at Deseo, the resort's premier eatery.
Frommer's "A slew of events each day—from desert-animal demonstrations to a bagpiper at sunset—give the place a lively vibe...guest rooms all have balconies or patios" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Sonoran Desert is a geographical wonder, dotted with mighty saguaro cacti, but if you’re here in the hotter months, you might need the lazy river (and gigantic waterslide) at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa to you cool down after a desert excursion"
