Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Description:

• A convenient location and distinct sense of place make this one of my favorite Phoenix-area resorts. Located just off Scottsdale Road adjacent to the Kierland Commons shopping center, the resort features artwork by Arizona artists, numerous interpretive plaques, and historical photos that provide insight into Arizona's cultural and natural history. Guest rooms all have balconies or patios, and although the bathrooms aren't all that large, this minor inconvenience is compensated for by Westin's Heavenly Beds, which have incredibly comfortable pillow-top mattresses. Excellent Nuevo Latino cuisine is served at deseo, and there's a great cowboy-style bar as well. The main pool area includes a long tubing river, a water slide, and a beach area.

  Facilities: 8 restaurants (Nuevo Latino, American, Southwestern); 4 lounges; 4 pools; 3 9-hole golf courses; 2 tennis courts; health club; full-service spa; 3 Jacuzzis; children's programs; concierge; car-rental desk; courtesy shopping shuttle; business center; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010