Plans advance for a proposed JW Marriott hotel in downtown Phoenix
Developer LaPour Partners is advancing plans to convert a 19-story office tower in downtown Phoenix into a 340-room JW Marriott. The proposed JW Marriott Downtown Phoenix at the mixed-use Arizona Center will feature a resort-style pool, outdoor event venues, food and beverage concepts, a fitness center, and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. The project aims to address demand for luxury hotels and benefits from demand drivers including the Phoenix Convention Center and Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus.
Impact and considerations
Phoenix's luxury hotel market is underserved; this project will add supply to meet business and leisure demand, reflecting Marriott International's strategy to expand its luxury offerings.
Key points
- LaPour Partners plans to convert a 19-story office tower into a 340-room JW Marriott in downtown Phoenix.
- The project will include 15,000 square feet of meeting space.
- Located at the Arizona Center, near the Phoenix Convention Center.
- Phoenix's luxury hotel market is underserved.
- Marriott's luxury RevPAR grew over 9% YoY in Q2 2026.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Hotel Dive
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- First source publication
- 18 Aug 2026, 22:31
- Page published
- 19 Aug 2026, 18:04
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026, 22:31
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