Azul Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage a new dual-branded Marriott property under construction in Phoenix. The development, located in the City North area, will feature the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge. Construction began earlier this summer with an anticipated opening in January 2027.
The eight-story project is a joint venture between LaPour Partners and Holualoa Companies and will include a resort-style pool, fitness center, more than 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and two distinct food and beverage outlets. The property is designed to serve the growing Desert Ridge corridor while offering convenient access to local shopping, dining, and the Desert Ridge Marketplace.
“This project reflects Azul’s ability to partner with owners on new construction opportunities that deliver long-term results,” said Mark Crisci, president, Azul Hospitality Group. “We are especially excited to once again partner with Holualoa Companies and LaPour Partners—clients we have successfully collaborated with in the past. When clients give us additional assets, it is the greatest endorsement of our team’s ability to deliver results, and we look forward to bringing this exceptional hotel to life for the Phoenix market.”
The new property adds to Azul Hospitality Group’s portfolio and demonstrates the company’s ongoing focus on delivering operational excellence and innovative management strategies in partnership with developers and owners. Once completed, the dual-branded hotel will offer a combination of lifestyle and extended-stay accommodations, catering to both business and leisure travelers in the Phoenix area.
