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 Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & SpaRevive your mind, your body and your soul.Resort Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr
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At its opening in 2002, Revive Spa at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort unveiled two stories and 28,000 square feet of SpaGirl-loving services and amenities. A path of water-colored tumbled glass directs lucky visitors into the central spa rotunda where a water garden ripples below a brilliant skylight two floors above. With balancing hints of Asian and desert influences, the decor features elegant wrought iron banisters and touches of copper and stone that illuminate the resort's guiding elements of fire, water, earth and sky.
Once you check in, you'll be escorted to the private women's or men's dressing area where a plush sky blue Revive robe awaits you along with spacious private dressing rooms, elegant vanities, an ultra sauna, steam room and a separate whirlpool area. Crowned with a soft cobalt blue tiled waterfall as its backdrop, the whirlpool room leads to an outdoor patio with Centurion showers and lounge chairs. Just beyond, you'll find the Olympic-sized sanctuary pool where a meticulously manicured lawn and two rows of towering palms create a spectacular view against the silhouette of the McDowell Mountains. For some true solitude, plop yourself poolside in one of the nine private cabanas where you can access the Internet or loll in the breeze of the oversized ceiling fans.
The fully equipped fitness center offers expansive, open-air windows that overlook the bistro herb garden. Rather skip the workout? Head up the stairs to the treatment waiting area and pass the time on a private outdoor balcony, the rooftop garden or by the fire in the cozy indoor relaxation room.
Your service will take place in one of the 41 treatment rooms, most of which (except for the facial rooms) are lit with natural sunlight and where cool moss greens and soft yellows create a mellow, calming mood. Treatments run the gamut from massage and facials to unique body treatments like the Mesquite Clay Wrap, the Self-Heating Creosote Scrub and the Aroma Facial with Wildflower Foot Bath.
Follow your treatment with a healthy (or not so healthy) bite at the Spa Bistro, where you'll find breakfast selections like Zucchini Crepes with Doubled Brie, tempting lunch entrees like Seared Yellowfin Tuna Nicoise Salad and Black Angus Burger with fries and smoked ketchup, appetizers and deserts. Top your meal off with a fresh fruit smoothie, beer, wine or Bloody Mary (gotta love that!).
If you're looking for a touch of glamour, make a date at Salon Mila, which offers full hair, makeup and nail services. And if you don't have a spa robe of your own yet, make a final stop at the spa boutique where you can pick up a signature Revive robe and a few goodies to remember what promises to be a memorable trip.
Services: |
body treatments, facials, fitness instruction, hair, makeup application, massage, nails, waxing, customized skincare, threading, herbal and mineral baths, fitness classes including yoga, tai chi, pilates and water fitness |
Amenities: |
lockers, sauna, steam, whirlpool, full-service salon, fitness center, spa boutique, bistro with bar and outdoor dining, quiet relaxation areas including outdoor balconies and a rooftop garden, adult pool with private cabanas, poolside internet access, outdoor jacuzzi, plush spa robes and slippers and fully stocked vanity areas |
Attractions: |
Resort guests will find a paradise of recreational, leisure, dining and meeting options. One of Arizona's newest and largest resorts, J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is home to 950 guest rooms, two 18-hole championship golf courses, an eight-court tennis pavilion and pro shop, four acres of swimming pools and interconnecting waterways including the Lazy River with a serpentine slide, ten distinctive restaurants and lounges, kids programs, fitness center and 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. Just across the street, Desert Ridge Marketplace offers a unique mix of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues. |
Pricing: |
$101 to $134 (average price of 50 or 60-minute treatment) |
Size: |
28,000 sq ft |
Hours: |
Open daily |
Products: |
Kerstin Florian, June Jacobs, Peter Thomas Roth, Revive signature spa products, spa gifts and apparel including the Revive signature spa robe |
SpaGirl Review: |
I'm a crab. Astrologically, that is. Born under the sign of Cancer, I am a water baby through and through, and blue has long been the color that brightens my mood and lightens my spirit. I'm not sure if the designers of Revive Spa had that in mind when they planned this place, but from the first glimpse of the azure glass pools that led into the spa's doors to the brilliant touches of sea and sky that reverberated throughout my stay at Revive spa, I was in my element. And then there was the robes.
Feeling like a hermit crab in a shiny new shell, I made my way over to the vanity area and plopped onto one of the four elegantly upholstered vanity benches. Subtly divided into four quadrants, each section had its own matching waste basket and tissue box, grooming tools, and gold-plated makeup mirror with a light and magnifier. Fascinated by the details of this place, I wandered to the shower area where I sniffed and sampled Revive's own body line of foaming shave gel, after-shave balm, liquid body talc (a delicious liquid powder) and body lotion. Running short on time, I took a quick inventory of the sauna (nice), the steam room (good and steamy) and the separate whirlpool area (love at first site). The brightly lit whirlpool room played on the stark contrast between the creamy white walls and a brilliant cobalt tile mosaic waterfall that flowed into the horseshoe-shaped jacuzzi. Completing the picture were four contemporary granite-colored loungers and a small table with fresh fruit and lemon iced water. Me and my robe then headed up to the second floor to explore the treatment waiting areas. At the top of the stairs, I was met by a small mediation room with hard wood floors, a few cushy chairs and French doors leading to a private balcony. Around the corner was the main waiting area which, except for the full-length lounge chairs, was much like a living room setting with a fireplace as its hearth and a décor wrapped in calming soft mossy green hues. Down one of the treatment hallways, I spotted a door to the famed outdoor rooftop garden area and headed out for a peak. Accessible by both the women's and men's changing rooms, the outdoor garden was crowned by a flowing water feature and was the perfect spot for some pre-treatment romance or Zen mediation. Not wanting to break a sweat in my precious robe, I headed back in and stretched out in the main area and awaited my Mesquite Clay Wrap, the spa's signature treatment designed to exfoliate, detoxify and hydrate skin. My day culminated in the nurturing hands of my therapist, Winnie. An attractive blonde with honey brown skin and eyes the color of the Caribbean, Winnie's down-to-earth, maternal nature was instantly comforting. She began by first making me feel completely comfortable in my surroundings. She then used a sweet-smelling honeysuckle scrub to exfoliate my skin, followed by a warm mesquite clay mask. She then wrapped me up in a cocoon and I was treated to a heavenly scalp massage during which Winnie and I easily delved right into a deeply personal conversation. She was so kind and so sweet, I wish I could've adopted her right then and there as my honorary mom. Finally, I showered off the mask and Winnie applied an invigorating warm ocotillo root body butter to my happy skin. It was over with all too quickly. With its perfect blend of classic elegance, Eastern influences and desert touches, Revive spa has elevated the benchmark of Arizona's resort retreats. If you go, plan to spend the entire day soaking up the atmosphere at the spacious pool or the Spa Bistro. Oh, and one warning: don't try sneaking out of the spa wearing your robe. I tried it (it was an accident!) and they really do frown on it. My next visit will definitely include a trip to the boutique to pick up (read: pay for) a robe of my own. Sometimes a crab just needs a new shell! |
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First let me mention that my journey started with a moment of understandable confusion at the spa reception desk when I, dumbstruck by the spa's aesthetics, forgot my name and why I was there. Once I regained my self identity, I was checked in and got a brief tour of the changing area. Shown to my tatami-style locker, I opened it to find the most lusciously soft spa robe the color of a perfect Arizona sky. Usually modest about undressing in public, I quickly stripped down, threw my clothes in the locker and slowly slid each arm into the robe, enveloping its cerulean softness around me. Glancing in one of the many full-length gold-framed mirrors, I had to admit, I looked good in this color. And once I returned to the land of the living, I looked around to find that everyone else seemed to looked good in the color too.