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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa vs Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape

Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa ranks #4 in Phoenix with recommendations from 9 reviewers like Frommer's, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
8 / 10
5350 E Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054
From $369 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A private sanctuary where you can tickle your taste buds at 10 restaurants, stimulate your pores at a luxurious spa, perfect your stroke at championship courses, and float in 4 acres of pools." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"It's part of Marriott's JW luxury brand, and mostly lives up to expectations, but prices seem a bit high considering decor is a tad generic and signs of age are starting to show." Full review
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Light sleepers should avoid the pool area to avoid late-night revelers and live music.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set on 316 acres of Sonoran desert outside of Phoenix, the 950-room JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort boasts palm-tree-lined walkways and four acres of pools and waterways." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This over-the-top resort has almost 1,000 guestrooms and suites and a host of amenities and facilities spread over 80 acres of grounds of stately palms... and numerous pools and waterfalls."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"Four acres of "spectacular" grounds boasting pools and water features (including a tubing 'river') are the highlight of this "sublime", "romantic" Desert Ridge resort."
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape
8 / 10
2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $134 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"This sun-splashed urbanite will pique the interest of travelers on both sides of the fence—business and leisure." Full review
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So be sure to book a Skyline View, which is open and inspiring, and look out over the city and South Mountain.
Gayot Gayot
"If you're looking for easy access to points of interest such as US Airways Center, Chase Field, the Phoenix Convention Center, the Phoenix Symphony and downtown, this Kimpton hotel has you covered."
Zagat Zagat
"Set in the Cityscape shopping, dining and entertainment hub, this Downtown Kimpton boutique newcomer lures hip and stylish sybarites with its rooftop Lustre bar."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A hip and upscale property... near Talking Stick Resort Arena, restaurants, and shopping -- is hard to beat." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"242-room Kimpton with an outdoor pool, wine happy hour and prime location in the heart of downtown Phoenix." Full review
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