Group and Event Travel in Arizona

Phoenix claims the top two spots among the biggest hotels in Arizona, led by Sheraton Phoenix Downtown at 1003 rooms and JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa at 950 rooms, with Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale rounding out the top three at 750 rooms. Properties at this scale can host large teams, conferences, and multi-day events without needing to split a group across separate hotels. Teams, coordinators, and individual travelers can all search, compare, and book these rooms directly on Engine.

Corporate events, conferences, and group travel are common reasons organizations look for hotels that can hold a large number of rooms in one place, and Arizona has that capacity concentrated in a few key metros. Phoenix and the neighboring city of Scottsdale account for the state's biggest bookable properties, though large hotels exist elsewhere in the state as well. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, not any single type of business. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the state's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms while smaller stays of 8 rooms or fewer are self-serve.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I book one of Arizona's biggest hotels for a single traveler, or are they only for groups?
The biggest hotels in Arizona work equally well for individual business travelers and groups. You can search and book any of these properties on Engine for a solo trip. When you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 rooms or fewer, booking is self-serve on the platform.
Which Arizona cities have the largest hotels?
Phoenix and Scottsdale are home to most of the state's biggest hotels. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown leads the list with 1003 rooms, followed by JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa with 950 rooms and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale with 750 rooms. These cities attract a high volume of business travel and events, so capacity runs deep.
How does billing work if I'm booking large blocks in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff over the course of the year?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage multiple bookings across Arizona on one invoice rather than juggling separate bills from each property or city. You also get multiple payment options and no membership fee. This setup simplifies accounting when your team travels to different parts of the state regularly.
Why choose a bigger hotel for a statewide conference in Arizona?
A bigger hotel can keep everyone under one roof, which cuts down on shuttles, coordination, and the risk that attendees scatter across town. Properties like the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown or JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa have the room count and common space to handle large groups arriving from across Arizona. You also get better visibility into who's checked in and where your team is.
What amenities do Arizona's largest hotels typically offer?
Most large hotels offer meeting space, event rooms, on-site dining, and parking, though specifics vary by property. Many also have business centers, fitness facilities, and areas designed for groups to gather between sessions. When you search on Engine, you can compare these features across properties to find the right fit for your team's needs.