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We-Ko-Pa Casino ResortvsJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Both JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Gayot and Zagat.
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Frommer's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
10438 North Fort McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85264
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "In the Scottsdale area, you just can't stay any closer to the desert than at this beautiful resort northeast of Fountain Hills." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The four-pearl Fort McDowell is stocked to the gills with features: A casino, two 18-hole golf courses, live events, restaurants, lounges, and a heated pool." Full review
Gayot "With views of landmark Four Peaks, Red Mountain and the Superstition Mountains, this resort has quickly taken off as a luxury getaway since its opening in 2005."
Jetsetter "A four-star Arizona hotel and casino, with scenic desert views, plus a food-and-drink credit and more." Full review
U.S. News & World Report33.0
"The We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center incorporates soothing Native American elements into its design, such as the desert-inspired color palette found throughout the hotel" Full review
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
