This hotel is situated in the center of the Sonoran Desert, less than 20 miles from downtown Scottsdale It boasts 2 golf courses, and offers air-conditioned rooms with scenic views Rooms at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort are spacious and include a seating area They come equipped with cable TV, a coffee maker and minibar Some rooms have balconies The JW Marriott Phoenix features 8 restaurants that serve a variety of American and international cuisine The hotel has an on-site Starbucks and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas Guests of the hotel can enjoy the 5 swimming pools and waterslides The Desert Ridge Resort also boasts a spa with a lap pool, and a fitness center The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort is less than 25 miles from Arizona State University-Tempe campus Nearby leisure activities include biking, miniature golf and hiking