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 240,000 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 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. Nickelodeon Getaway by Marriott 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.