The WigwamvsJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and The Wigwam are both recommended by experts. On balance, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than The Wigwam. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa comes in at 89 with approval from 9 publications such as Fodor's, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
The Wigwam
300 East Wigwam Blvd
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"Located 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix and more than twice that far from Scottsdale, this property... is one of the nation's premier golf resorts." Full review
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Request a room along the fairways.
Jetsetter
"When you stay at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, you'll be in the suburbs and within the vicinity of Luke Air Force Base and University of Phoenix Stadium. This 4-star resort is within..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The adobe-style casitas are trimmed with wood furnishings and finished with artistic touches, such as rustic pottery and colorful throw rugs, alongside Jacuzzis and private terraces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
20.0
"The Wigwam wows in more ways than one. Guests say its friendly staff deserves the most praise while rooms are regularly described as comfortable and spacious." Full review
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No matter how you choose to spend your day, recent guests recommend kicking off the evening with a meal at one of the resort's restaurants: Red's Bar & Grill serves casual American cuisine, while Litchfield's specializes in farm-to-table fare.
Fodor's
"Built in 1918 as a retreat for executives of the Goodyear Company, the grand Wigwam Resort maintains its historical character while delivering a modern-day, first-class luxury experience." Full review
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are spacious and feature southwestern furniture and plush beds, and some units have fireplaces. The traditional-style golf courses here are the main attraction" Full review
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