Located in north Scottsdale, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is located next to the Kierland Commons shopping center.\n\nUpon entering the hotel, there is a big atrium overlooking the golf course.\n\nThe front desk is to the left, with separate check-in desks having two staff per desk.  I contacted the hotel before I arrived, and was pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a King Parlor Suite.\n\nUpon entering the room, there is a foyer with a half bathroom to the left.\n\nPassing the foyer, sits the living room with a large couch, lounge chair, desk, and a small wet bar.  There is also a large TV with a mini wet bar and safe.\n\n\nThe bedroom is very large and spacious.  Besides the king bed, there is a lounge chair.\n\nThere is also a balcony, which overlooks a courtyard near the pool.\n\nThe bathroom is fairly large, with a shower and toilet.  There is only one sink with a small counter (about the only drawback).\n\n The resort is huge, with an adult pool, another pool with a lazy river and water slide.  They are scheduled to open a wave machine (FlowRider) later this year.\n\nThe property also houses the Westin Kierland Villas, which are nice but may be better suited for longer stays since the units have a kitchen, washer and dryer.\n\nThe staff is very friendly and helpful.