JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona

Desert Ridge is the largest destination resort and conference center in Arizona. Interpreting the Southwestern vernacular on a grand scale, the Desert Ridge exemplifies Hornberger + Worstell’s affinity for discreet and efficient hospitality operations, accommodating large numbers of guests in comfort. The 100,000 square foot conference center integrates a wide range of spaces to support a variety of meeting and dining experiences. Walking and bicycle trails link pools, tennis courts, and two 18-hole championship golf courses through lush wildflower gardens and gracefully landscaped grounds, where outdoor fire circles form intimate spaces at night, recalling the age-old experience of the fire as a gathering place in the wilderness.