Some of the best getaways for couples and families are hanging out by a beautiful resort pool. At the Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Butte, the swimming pools are more than just a place to cool off. It’s also where guests sip a cool drink from the Thirsty Cactus Bar and enjoy a flavorful meal while relaxing in a lounge chair.
Built in the 1980s, the resort is sculpted into the natural contours of the butte itself. The unique terraced architecture follows the rise and fall of the rock formation carved into the desert landscape.
Cascading waterfalls and tiered whirlpools built into desert-rock surroundings add to the beauty of the outdoor ambiance. This is an especially striking vantage point as the sun sets, the desert air cools and the stars shine.
General Manager Rebecca Wuppermann describes the resort as “the perfect location for motivating business meetings and relaxing and rejuvenating leisure stays,” noting its nearly year-round sunshine and the excitement surrounding its ongoing renovations. “We welcome everyone with our signature Marriott service,” she adds, underscoring the property’s balance of familiarity and discovery.
Guest Rooms and Suites
The newly renovated desert resort features 353 guest rooms and suites redesigned to emphasize a contemporary aesthetic. Subtle Southwestern influences include warm natural hues echoing the surrounding environment. Rooms are designed for relaxation with plush pillow-top beds, soft linens, ambient lighting, and functional workspaces. Marble bathrooms have spa-inspired amenities to enhance a sense of quiet luxury.
Top of the Rock
The signature dining venue, Top of the Rock is a favorite for locals and resort guests. It’s an architectural masterpiece with its geometric pavilion design offering 360 degree views of Phoenix and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Sunset dinners are popular on the cliffside dining terrace, while inside the glass-wrapped dining room guests sit in comfortable booths or near a glass window for glorious views of Camelback Mountain, the Twin Peaks, Superstition Mountain and twinkling city lights.
During the day, Top of The Rock Lounge is off the lobby offering a Southwestern lunch menu, sunset hour menu and dinner. Sit outside to take in the beauty surrounding the resort while enjoying guacamole and chips, salads, sandwiches and savoy with a spicy kick fare.
A warm Southwestern palette of earth tones, natural textures, and open-air corridors reflects the rugged beauty of the Tempe Buttes. Below the lobby is Market Café where you can sip a cup of Rooted Grounds coffee and enjoy a breakfast buffet or a la carte meal next to a picturesque waterfall and pond.
Wellness
Wellness is discovered at Narande Spa, which incorporates locally inspired ingredients skincare products into facials, massages, and body treatments. The resort also offers a modern fitness center equipped with Matrix Fitness machines for guests to integrate their own devices to connectivity for streaming workouts or entertainment.
Great Location
For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby trails offer easy access to desert hikes directly from the property. Take a hiking trail near the entrance of the property for 360 degree views of the Spring Training facilities, including the Los Angeles Angels.
Despite its secluded location nestled in the butte, this desert-resort is conveniently just three miles away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It’s also minutes away from ASU in Tempe for visiting parents, and to shopping in Scottsdale and entertainment in downtown Phoenix.
The Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes new refresh provides guests with comfortable rooms and suites, dramatic swimming pools, a relaxing spa, and stellar dining venues with spectacular views.
