There is a certain standard of excellence that I expect with the Westin chain and for the most part the Kierland Villas delivered to this standard.
The staff was friendly and accommodating, the suites beautifully appointed, the grounds were well manicured and included a couple of swimming pools, there was a well equipped gym and business center and a lovely lobby. The Villas are in very close proximity to the Westin Kierland Resort, the Kierland Common shopping area and the Kierland golf club.
What the Villas lacked was what the adjacent Westin Kierland Resort has: a spa, shopping and dining options. Guests of the Villas have full privileges at the Resort but getting there is a 10 minute walk (at 106 degrees, not fun) or waiting for a shuttle to take you back and forth (again, not fun). The argument that we have a full kitchen in our villas so we don't need a restaurant might be true if most people actually wanted to cook while they are on vacation. Really, who does that? There was a deli on site but it didn't cut it for dinner time.
Overall, a lovely experience.