Overall Ratings & Reviews JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

We stayed for a week and it was amazing. It is very expensive. The resort is well taken care of. Staff was all friendly and pools were very well maintained along with other facilities. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was decent and drinks good at the hotel restaurants we dined at. It was busy with kids since it was spring break so definitely family friendly. Problems with the extra keys and a lot of walking to get to some areas of resort but that was expected. Didn’t realize many lounges were to be reserved so make sure you do it earlier on in your stay to ensure you have great spots at the pool. Some aren’t but if it’s busy they’re harder to come by for free ones. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone and would stay again as long as we can afford it.

Staff seemed inconvenienced and bothered when we asked a question. The place is locked down with multiple restricted areas, and everything has to have key access and even rist bands on top of that. We felt a little like cattle being herded. For $900/night, we expected a much more luxurious experience. Felt communistic.

Hotel was lovely staff was great and food options were good, room was a bit run down with carpeting and parking was astronomical $85 for 2 night valet but I would definitely go back

This is a really nice facility with lot of different activities

Great property overall. Very friendly staff. Breakfast option limited to Starbucks or the very over priced buffet. If travelling on a budget plan to eat off property. If budget is not a concern, food on property is great and service is great but you do pay a premium

Horrible customer service. Totally disappointed.

Beautiful.

I was there for a conference and the organizers had negotiated to have the resort fees waived (as we are at the conference all day and won’t be able to use the facilities anyways) - but since I booked through Expedia, they charged me $55 per day for the entire stay. Absolutely unreasonable.

Truly awful place to stay. It’s a downmarket resort. 22 degrees outside and yet they have an ice rink and a snow machine! Would be interesting to compare these “features” with Marriott’s sustainability policy. Overall - over priced, over the top and not worth a visit

Stay was perfect

It was a breath taking experience to be there. The resort is situated in a beautiful area with gorgeous palm trees and other plants around. The swimming pools and water park provided excellent services. A shopping area is located within a walking distance and provides excellent access to many restaurants, bars and stores.

Everything about this property is simply outstanding. There is something for everyone. We chose Sky Island and rented a pool cabana for the dat. This was a wonderful respite at the end of a glamping trip. Our restaurant choices were plenty and they offered one of our favorite Rose wines which we took as a welcome sign! Spent two wonderful nights - would definitely stay here again!

Excellent grounds, amenities

The property was amazing. We wanted a few “luxury” days following a glamping trip and the JW didn’t disappoint! The room was cool and comfortable, the grounds well landscaped and absolutely immaculate. Can’t speak highly enough of the service levels. Enjoyed a cabana on Sky Island, super pleasant. Food was all high quality. I would very much recommend!

Always a great ambiance at this resort! The water slides were an absolute blast both for the kids and adults.

Amazing food and friendly service. Fun activities and amenities at the resort. Everything was beautiful.

it was nice and fun for kids and adults ,friendly stuff...

Room was not ready till almost 530pm Too many people allowed into resort facilities that were not staying at the resort. crowded pool areas are unpleasant and unsanitary

Love it

The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and pleasant. It is convenient for shopping and outside dining. There were many ammenities. If you plan to spend alot of time at the pool i recommend reserving a lounger or something. It was hard to find available seating. Not that it wasnt available you just had to walk around and look for it. But i was only one person. For a group it would be better to reserve. The private reserved areas looked beautiful. If you could affrd that i would recommend it. I lost my eye glasses in the lazy river and when i told the life gaurds they were right on it and found my glasses. Thank God. I was grateful for them. You will enjoy your stay here.