The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

More than 300 days of sunshine a year grace the skies over Scottsdale, Arizona—and groups take full advantage of them at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Opened in 2002, the resort offers over 175,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space in a 730-acre master-planned enclave, surrounded by 27 holes of golf and an upscale shopping and restaurant district.

Dedicated teams of conference professionals, including on-site audiovisual specialists and Star Meeting Concierges, oversee every event. Crystal-clear acoustics enhance presentations in the 25,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, where lighting treatments create the illusion of clouds suspended in air.

In the great outdoors, the 27,000-square-foot Marshall’s Outpost Lawn and the 4,000-square-foot Pavilion host themed events such as cowboy cookouts. Another 42,000-square-foot lawn accommodates tented functions, while strategically placed courtyards throughout the property invite impromptu gatherings.

Downtime finds many guests relaxing at the 9,000-square-foot water park, with its lazy river ride, sandy beach, and waterslide. Others gravitate to Agave, The Arizona Spa, where 20 treatment rooms and some 250 appointments each day makes accommodating group spa sessions trouble-free. Equally easy for groups: three nine-hole, Scott Miller–designed golf courses, where 216 players can participate at one time in group tournaments. Other highlights include dining at eight on-site venues—among them, Deseo, showcasing the cuisine of James Beard Award–winner Chef Douglas Rodriquez. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. There is no recent news for this property.