JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Location. The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is located in Phoenix, Ariz. The Mayo Clinic Hospital is located one mile from this property.
Hotel Features. A marble-clad two-story lobby overlooks a four-acre water complex and palm-lined pathways. A choice of 10 restaurants includes Roy's, known internationally for its Hawaiian Fusion cuisine. Just a Splash poolside bar hosts seasonal steel-drum entertainment. Blue Sage's menu is inspired by contemporary Southwestern and American cuisine, and offers 25-ounce margaritas. The resort houses a staffed Fed-Ex Kinko's center. The property includes 200,000 square feet of function space. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee in the lobby and the pool area. Two championship golf courses were individually designed by Nick Faldo and Arnold Palmer. Eight tennis courts, a pro shop and tennis clinics are on site. The water complex includes a freeform pool, a lap pool, a serpentine plunge pool, a lazy river, two spa tubs and firepits. The Revive Spa contains 41 treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, spa tubs, relaxation lounges with gas fireplaces, and private terraces with poolside rental cabanas. A secluded area is designated for nude sunbathing. A spa bistro serves healthy selections. The fitness center is open 24 hours and contains free weights, and cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Personal trainers and exercise classes are available at the spa. Kokopelli Kids Club hosts supervised activities for children ages 4 to 12. The resort offers bicycle rentals, jewelry-making workshops and walking tours led by a local geologist.

Guestrooms. This five-story, smoke-free resort offers 950 guestrooms with furnished balconies or patios that overlook the pools, ponds, waterways or desert botanical gardens. Rooms are equipped with MP3 adaptors, CD and DVD players and high-speed Internet access for a fee. VCRs and 27-inch, flat-screen televisions are included. Guestroom décor features earth-tones, Revive Collection Bedding, desks and upholstered armchairs.

Expert Tip. A wonderful way to explore the resort's vast grounds is via a Segway, the world's only self-balancing personal transporter. Reservations may be scheduled through the concierge. Restrictions apply.

Family Fun Package:
Guests booking the Family Fun package room category receive accommodations as selected, one in-room movie per night, one pizza per night and soda for each guest under 12 years of age. Taxes, gratuities and alcohol are not included. This offer may not be combined with any other promotion. Guests must book in the Family Fun category to qualify. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply.

Resort Credit Package:
Guests booking a Resort Credit Package room category receive accommodations as selected and a daily $50 resort credit per room. Credit can be used at participating resort restaurants, room service, gift shop, spa and golf course. The credit is not applicable toward taxes, gratuities or alcohol and unused portion will not be refunded. Guests must book in the Resort Credit package room category to qualify. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply.

Golf Package for Two:
Guests booking a Golf Package room category receive accommodations as selected, breakfast for two in the Blue Sage restaurant, 18-holes of golf for two with golf cart rental at Wildfire golf course and admission to golf clinic. This offer is valid once per room per stay and may not be combined with other promotions. Gratuities are not included. Guests must book the Golf Package to qualify. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply.

Spa Package:
Guests booking a Spa Package room category receive accommodations as selected, daily breakfast for two in the Blue Sage restaurant and two 50-minute spa treatments daily at Revive Spa. Taxes, gratuities and alcohol are not included. This offer may not be combined with any other promotion. Guest must book the Spa Package category to qualify. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply.