Azul Hospitality Group will manage the under-construction dual-branded Marriott hotel at City North in Phoenix. The project, comprising the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge, broke ground earlier this summer and is expected to open in January 2027.
The new development is a joint venture between LaPour Partners and Holualoa Companies, representing a significant addition to the growing Desert Ridge corridor. Once complete, the eight-story, property will feature a resort-style pool, fitness center, over 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and two unique food and beverage outlets.
“This project reflects Azul’s ability to partner with owners on new construction opportunities that deliver long-term results,” Azul Hospitality Group President Mark Crisci said in a statement. “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 dual-branded property is located within the master-planned City North development, offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and the nearby Desert Ridge Marketplace.