This card comes with a free night's stay every year, automatic Silver Elite status and high ongoing rewards at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels, for a reasonable annual fee.

From poolside vibes to room comfort and resort dining, here's an unfiltered look at what it’s really like to stay at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix—no fluff, just facts.

I write this review whilst lazing on the balcony of my Junior suite, dappled in sunlight at the new JW Marriott in Venice.