A gorgeous contemporary property nestled at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is perfectly situated for both golfers and shoppers. The golf course is acclaimed (with bagpipers playing at sunset), while Kierland Commons, an upscale outdoor shopping plaza is directly across the street.
Opened in 2002, the AAA Four Diamond resort has 732 guest rooms and suites (all with private balcony and seating) outfitted in contemporary furnishings in serene earth tones, befitting a resort that stresses well being and relaxation. The fabled Westin Heavenly Beds are exactly that: as heavenly as floating on a cloud above the southwestern desert.
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The staff at the resort is respectful and courteous – and alert to insure that their guests are comfortable. (One caveat: when are hotels going to realize that many of us do not wish to be placed in a room with adjoining doors and particularly when the other side of the door contains a family with children? A preponderance of the Kierland’s 732 rooms are adjoining, which is, no doubt, lovely for bridal parties and perfect for baby-sitting the kids, but listening to children squeal with delight at the antics of television cartoons is no picnic at midnight and six in the morning.)
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa celebrates Arizona history with an all-resort exhibition of artwork and photography that can be experienced on a self-guided walking tour. In addition to commemorating Arizona’s Native American antecedents, the Westin Kierland also honors its Scottish heritage, specifically those Scots who helped build Arizona’s railroads, mines, and towns – hence the bagpipes at sunset and the Saturday night Scotch tastings.
A respite at the Kierland Resort & Spa is as enlightening as it is revivifying.
