An Honest Review of the JW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE in Phoenix

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Everything you need to know about the JW Marriott Desert Ridge hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. This is one of Arizona's largest and most luxurious with 950 hotel rooms set on a massive resort complex with amazing pools, restaurants, and amenities. But is it worth the cost? I'll share my pros and cons and let you know whether I think it's worth the splurge.
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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions  4 місяці тому

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  • @jameshiga8077
    @jameshiga8077 4 місяці тому +2

    Hi Chris. Very nice property for being 22 years old. Great amenities for the whole family to enjoy. I would stay there for $300 plus the resort fees, but not for $1000. Thanks for sharing and take care.

  • @zoefabray
    @zoefabray 4 місяці тому +2

    Tia Carmen is one of my FAV restaurants 🤩

  • @livingthevacationlife
    @livingthevacationlife 4 місяці тому +4

    Before even watching the video, but having stayed there before as a Staycation, definitely not worth $1K, but totally worth a Marriott Hotel certificate 😎

  • @canyonoverlook9937
    @canyonoverlook9937 4 місяці тому +4

    Have you stayed at the Arizona Biltmore? I walked around it but didn't stay there. That has nice architecture.

  • @Jeannified
    @Jeannified 3 місяці тому

    Nice place, Chris! Thanks for this great review!

  • @cassierudge5089
    @cassierudge5089 4 місяці тому +1

    We got to feed the hummingbirds in the garden during our stay! It was amazing.

    • @knicks252525
      @knicks252525 4 місяці тому

      Can you give more detail on how you fed them. Do you mean they ate from your hand and what time of day was it.

    • @cassierudge5089
      @cassierudge5089 4 місяці тому

      The resort had hummingbird ring feeders and we were able to feed them all day. The hummingbirds come right up to you and feed from the ring.

  • @undisgraziato
    @undisgraziato 4 місяці тому

    Lots of these resorts had $99 nights for locals during the summer when my kids were younger and they enjoyed the water parks. Now I just get on a plane and go wherever it’s cooler!

  • @grottorabbit
    @grottorabbit 4 місяці тому +1

    $300 tops for me! Especially with resort fees!

  • @PhoenixFit2024
    @PhoenixFit2024 Місяць тому

    I live about 5 minutes from there. I’ve never been there. Lol.
    Unless you really want that resort experience there are just tons and tons of other options for way less.

  • @dommytsunami86
    @dommytsunami86 4 місяці тому

    Great honest review! YP4L!

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 4 місяці тому +2

    Is the waterpark included in the resort fee? Or is it extra?

  • @roachtoasties
    @roachtoasties 4 місяці тому +2

    Nice hotel, but I couldn't see myself spending $1,000 per night. A quick search of their rates in late July, and things are still $500 on up to "enjoy the weather" where the nighttime temperature might not even drop below 100. Remember, nothing is free during your stay. You've paid for it in the cost of everything else.

    • @livingthevacationlife
      @livingthevacationlife 4 місяці тому +1

      We've gone in June before, cash rates were in the $300s, sure not the best overall weather, but for Phoenix standards, it's quite nice once the sun sets and you can chill in the pool without burning your back 😎

  • @docholliday3043
    @docholliday3043 2 місяці тому

    Think I will avoid this JW. I absolutely hate being robbed!

  • @johndornoff
    @johndornoff 4 місяці тому +1

    You can pay $200 a night and fry to a crisp when you walk outside (I know its a dry heat...), or you can pay outrageous amounts when the weather is better.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 місяці тому

      Since a big part of it is a Waterpark/Pool. That's perfect weather!

  • @pointstraveler
    @pointstraveler 4 місяці тому +1

    The Phoenician looks like a much better property within a similar price range. Also you get a full breakfast as an elite benefit.

  • @tidusfantasy
    @tidusfantasy 4 місяці тому +3

    The whole nickel and dime thing, charging u every little thing is very American! For so many years the asians and indians were called cheap, but such nickel and dime practice wont be seen in neither of these countries. So who is the cheapskate here now?

    • @jenw9463
      @jenw9463 4 місяці тому

      It's gotten worse in the past 15 years. It's not even being a cheapskate, It's being greedy and creating more revenue streams from things that were once folded into your nightly rate.

  • @thetravelingfoodies
    @thetravelingfoodies 3 місяці тому

    Which JW is better? Desert Ridge or Desert Springs? 🤔

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  3 місяці тому +1

      Desert Ridge in Phoenix for sure

    • @thetravelingfoodies
      @thetravelingfoodies 3 місяці тому

      @@YellowProductions when is best time to go? Would February be a good month?

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  3 місяці тому +1

      February definitely is a good month. That's when I was there 😃

    • @thetravelingfoodies
      @thetravelingfoodies 3 місяці тому

      @@YellowProductions I checked . Rates are the highest at that time smh. We’re about to experience desert springs JW next week because of you. Will make a video review and shout you out

  • @NarrowRoadComm
    @NarrowRoadComm 4 місяці тому

    I live 3 miles from this property, so I’m quite happy to choose the nightly rate of “free“ at my place. 😊 That said, I have walked around inside, and we used to go to the onsite Roy‘s years ago for happy hour, but they are no longer there.

  • @BillGreenAZ
    @BillGreenAZ 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for being honest with the "Cons", Chris. I think you may have some sort of agreement with Marriott and some YT channels are reluctant to say to much against a property they are in agreement with so I'm glad you were willing to be honest.

  • @Starfish2145
    @Starfish2145 4 місяці тому

    Arizona is not always warm. In December January and February and even into March we can have days in the 50s and 60s with rain.

  • @amishagarwal3151
    @amishagarwal3151 4 місяці тому

    Goa in India has an amazing hotel industry with some really 'bests' out there. In near future can you take a trip to India and explore Taj, ITC and other chains? Btw, Alila Diwa and Grand Hyatt in Goa are fabulous, with St.Regis on a close second.

  • @pointstraveler
    @pointstraveler 4 місяці тому

    Surprising that you got such a lackluster view being a titanium elite member. @marriottbonvoy should do better!

  • @LanceAndG
    @LanceAndG 4 місяці тому

    Hmmm how did that Waymo get up there? Waymo's don't go anywhere past like Shea? or so in scottsdale. According to their map, and every time I've tried to get one up there.
    Very curious! Maybe they're testing? Employees or beta testers hmmmmm.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 місяці тому

      Not sure.. but I thought it was cool driving around. Hence the b-roll 😀

  • @Starfish2145
    @Starfish2145 4 місяці тому

    Book of Mormon! lol. 😂 A lot of Mormons in the Phoenix area.

  • @Janelletravels204
    @Janelletravels204 4 місяці тому

    Holy smokes !!! That is so not worth the price … I would only pay $200 for that .

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk808 4 місяці тому

    Not feeling that Elite...
    US higher end Marriotts seem to try and squeeze you for more $.
    I'm not a Resort person anyway. I just want a comfy bed and a shower too return to. 😂