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| - I heart Westin hotels--I completely buy in to all that heavenly stuff in beds, showers, etc.--and this is now one of my favorites. Beautiful property with many amenities and a superb staff.
Cost to worth it rating: 3.5 (satisfied with their rates based on other resorts higher prices)
Eve award: one of top 5 hotels I've stayed at
Highlights:
- Full service resort: I've been to places with pools, a restaurant, and a spa, but this extends to so much more. Multiple restaurants and places to sip drinks, activity schedule, several pools, and expansive grounds. It reminded me of a cruise ship experience without the cheesy factor or being confined in.
- Pool areas: a mellow adult pool with a lap area sectioned off, a fun large swirly/curved shaped pool, lazy river, and even a waterslide. Areas are surrounded by cabanas I'm sure are perfect sanctuaries on really blistering hot days. A bar with food (note can order off the room service menu) is just a few steps away to ensure your thirst and hunger needs don't go unsatisfied.
- Drink areas: the rim itself has the bar area as well as the comfy chairs in the mid-section and expansive outside including an awesome fire pit. The xxx has a cozy western room theme specializing in whiskeys and bourbons. Deseo has a lounge specializing in muddled drinks like mojitos and often with a fabulous Cuban??? Artist creating colorful paintings right there.
- Staff: impressed by how professional, friendly, and welcoming each person was during our stay
- Arizona art: scattered all around the property are unique art pieces like the one in the center of the water by the golf course. In addition there and gorgeous palm trees and cactus planted throughout.
- Location: just a few minutes from wherever we wanted to go (restaurants, downtown, etc.) and across the street from the lovely outdoor Kierland commons shops
- Kid-friendly: activities and places they can go to have their own fun
- Balcony: like that our standard room has this small space outside with a table and 2 chairs
- Parking: valet is free til 11pm and have option to continue the no-charge by self-parking in the big lot in front overnight
Lowlights:
- Resort fee: I'm all for what the place has to offer, but wish would just include in the rate vs charge extra since you don't have the option to deny it
- Wireless charges: broadband is included but it's up to 24/day extra for wireless which bothered me
On my first visit for a weekend away, fell in love with this resort as well as Scottsdale. Definitely will be back--hopefully as part of my regular trip rotation.
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