Best Marriott Hotels in Phoenix

Sitting alongside the McDowell Mountain Range in North Scottsdale, this Marriott family member makes a great home base for Valley of the Sun visitors in search of a golf getaway. The resort neighbors the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Scottsdale—36 professional-level holes that host numerous PGA events annually—and is less than a 15-minute drive from the Palmer Signature Course at the Wildfire Golf Club. But for those who aren't keen on the green, the Marriott at McDowell Mountains features a heated outdoor pool and is close to scenic hiking and biking trails. Guests love the resort's quiet, relaxed atmosphere, praising the guestrooms on their bright décor and ample space and acknowledging the hotel staff members on their friendly and helpful demeanors. The in-house restaurant, Agave Southwest Bar & Grill also earns a thumbs-up for its flavorful cuisine and outdoor patio. However, if you're in town to do some sightseeing, you may want to book a room closer to downtown Phoenix.

You won't be starved for entertainment at Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge: Along with multiple outdoor pools, this Marriott property also boasts a hiking trail and access to two 18-hole golf courses at the Wildfire Golf Club (located about 2 miles away from the resort). Care to venture off the resort? The villas are located a little more than a mile north of the Desert Ridge Marketplace, an open-air mall. The Canyon Villas don't offer much in the way of fine dining, but you can mosey on over to the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa to experience that property's various restaurants and bars; stick around the JW Marriott if you're in the mood for a rejuvenating treatment at the spa. Meanwhile, guest rooms at the Canyon Villas feature minifridges and private balconies or patios, while one- and two-bedroom villas boast full kitchens and separate living and dining areas. Past visitors suggest asking for a room with a view of the garden or golf course to avoid the noise that often drifts from the pool area. If you're a Marriott Rewards member, you can earn or use points here for perks like complimentary nights.