Talking Stick ResortvsMarriott's Canyon Villas
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Talking Stick Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Marriott's Canyon Villas. Talking Stick Resort ranks #27 in Phoenix with approval from 3 sources like Gayot, oyster.com and Zagat.
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
From $239/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Talking Stick Resort is a luxury high-rise offering the Vegas experience -- a big casino, two golf courses, live music, restaurants, a nightclub and theater -- on a reservation near Scottsdale." Full review
Star Service
"Situated 10 minutes from central Scottsdale...this is sunny Arizona's answer to Las Vegas-style gaming and glitzy day- and nightlife." Full review
Gayot
"Offers 497 guest rooms accented by gourmet dining, an open-air spa, casino, quality entertainment facilities and more than 100,000 square feet of function space."
Zagat
4.5
"This "beautiful" casino resort with a "Vegas feel" impresses via "gorgeous", "modern" rooms and suites featuring free WiFi and iPod docks."
U.S. News & World Report
34.0
"Situated on a Native American reservation just northeast of Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort has the essentials to compete in the Phoenix-Scottsdale tourism industry." Full review
Marriott's Canyon Villas
5220 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $263/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"Part of the adjacent JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, these fully furnished villas in north Central Phoenix are time-share properties with many rentals available."
Zagat
4.7
""Lovely" guestrooms and exceptional, "spacious" one- and two-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies help make for "a relaxing vacation"."
U.S. News & World Report
"You won't be starved for entertainment at Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge: Along with multiple outdoor pools, this Marriott property also boasts a hiking trail and access to two..." Full review
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Past visitors suggest asking for a room with a view of the garden or golf course to avoid the noise that often drifts from the pool area.