Location. The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa stands one block from the Kierland Commons shops in Scottsdale, Ariz. Scottsdale Center for the Arts is located two miles away, whereas Old Town Scottsdale is eight miles from this property.
Hotel Features. The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa's entryway is flanked by cast glass panels over which trickling water descends into a bed of river rock. The lobby displays historic artifacts, and Southwestern artworks and photography. Dining options include Deseo that serves Latin influenced cuisine. Nellie Cashman's Monday Club Café prepares Southwestern and Mediterranean fare, while Brittlebush Bar & Grill offers contemporary dishes. The Waltz & Weiser Saloon specializes in micro brewed beer, single malt Scotch and single batch bourbon. The Rim serves premium tequilas and specialty cocktails. A staffed FedEx store offers business services, for fees. The WestinWORKOUT Powered by Reebok Gym offers a complete range of cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Agave, The Arizona Spa houses 21 treatment rooms, a beauty salon, a movement studio, spa tubs, saunas and steam rooms. Kierland Golf Course challenges golfers with 27 holes of championship play. The Westin Kids Club offers supervised indoor and outdoor activities for children, ages four 12. Two outdoor pools afford refreshing recreation, and a lazy river features a 110 foot long waterslide. The hotel provides two illuminated tennis courts, lessons, and equipment for a fee.

Guestrooms. This resort offers 732 contemporary Southwest style guestrooms, suites and casitas furnished with pillowtop Westin Heavenly Beds. Bathrooms contain bathrobes, makeup mirrors, and separate showers and bathtubs. All accommodations include minibars, whereas suites contain kitchenettes. Tech savvy enhancements feature flat panel televisions, MP3 adaptors and CD players. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available, for a fee.

Expert Tip. In keeping with the resort's Essence of Arizona theme, this property offers Scottish Pipes at Sunset, which pays homage to Scottish immigrants who developed Arizona's railroads, mines and towns.