This hotel is located in the center of the Sonoran Desert, less than 19 mi from downtown Scottsdale. It features 2 golf courses, and offers air-conditioned rooms with scenic views. Rooms at the JW Marriott Phenix Desert Ridge Resort are spacious and include a seating area. They come equipped with cable TV, a coffee maker and mini-bar. Some rooms have balconies. The JW Marriott Phenix features 5 restaurants that serve a variety of American and international cuisine. The hotel has an on-site Starbucks and provides free WiFi in public areas. Guests of the hotel can enjoy the 5 swimming pools and waterslides. The Desert Ridge Resort also features a spa with a lap pool, and a fitness center. The JW Marriott Phenix Desert Ridge Resort is less than 23 mi from Arizona State University-Tempe campus. Nearby leisure activities include biking, miniature golf and hiking.