JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
Welcome to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, site of the 2008 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association convention, December 15th - 18th, 2008.
USTFCCCA convention rate rooms are available on a first come first serve basis, however, the reduced room rate of $119.00 per night is only available if you secure your reservation prior to the December 12th deadline. The USTFCCCA room rate is available to attendees from December 11th - 21st, 2008.
To book your room reservation, click on the Hotel Reservations link on the menu to the left.
About the JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Opened in November 2002, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is Arizona's most expansive resort and is big on luxury. With 950 guestrooms (including 81 suites), this AAA Four Diamond award-winning, alluring resort is set on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert where Phoenix meets Scottsdale.
Inspired by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, with over 200,000 square feet of event space, Desert Ridge redefines the resort experience. Two 18-hole championship golf courses, Marriott's original Revive Spa, ten dining options and four acres of turquoise swimming pools and shimmering waterways set the mood for a relaxing getaway. Panoramic views of crimson-hued mountains, fiery Arizona sunsets and the picturesque, cactus-studded Sonoran Desert only add to the resort's serene setting.
The elements of nature--fire, water, earth and sky--have been woven into the resort's architectural design to let every guest experience the pleasures of the distinctive surroundings. Upon arrival, guests are rewarded for their journey as they are greeted by the sound of splashing fountains under the sun-dappled porte cochere. Stepping into the expansive tumbled marble lobby, guests are dazzled by the sight of stunning floor-to-ceiling windows opened wide, spilling out onto sparkling waterways and majestic palm-lined pathways.
Water flows throughout JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa; from spectacular swimming pools to wandering waterways that weave through the colorful grounds. The main pool features a free standing, immense waterfall feature crowned by flames which dance against the night's sky. Families and free spirits alike enjoy floating along the resort's Lazy River and serpentine slide in this lush desert oasis.
With all there is to do it is no wonder our list of accolades continue to grow each year, some awards that we are especially proud of include:
- AAA Four Diamond Resort 2004, 2005 and 2006
- AAA Four Diamond Ristorante Tuscany 2004, 2005 and 2006
- Mobil 3 Star Spa - included in Mobil Travel Guides' Best Hotel & Resort Spas 2004
- 2006 Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Gold List
- Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America, Central America, The Caribbean, The Atlantic,Ireland and Scotland 2004, 2005 and 2006
- Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's Top 75 Resorts in North America 2003
- Zagat's America's Top Golf Courses 2004
- Wine Spectator's 2005 Award of Excellence to Ristorante Tuscany
- 2005 Readers Choice Top 50 Resorts in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
- Travel & Leisure Golf's '2006 World's Best Golf Resorts'-Best Resort for Family Trips