Meeting Location and Housing

Meeting Location

JW Marriott Desert Ridge

5350 East Marriott Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85054 USA
Tel: 480.293.5000
Tel: (Toll Free) 1.888.236.2427
Website: www.marriott.com

JW Marriott Desert Ridge, an award-winning resort, is set on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert where Phoenix meets Scottsdale and features sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains. Conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the grand resort is the centerpiece in the Valley of the Sun's burgeoning northeastern corridor. The hotel features Four Diamond service, five sparkling pools, a lazy river and waterslide, and the Wildfire Golf Club, with its Palmer Signature Course and Faldo Championship Course. Satisfy every craving in the restaurants and bars, from casual poolside fare to fine dining. All the resort guest rooms boast lovely views through oversized windows, pampering bedding, plush robes, and luxury amenities. Some rooms offer private walkout balconies with striking mountains, pool, or golf club views.

Housing Accommodations

Reservations

Housing Deadline
September 18, 2025

Housing Rate
$264 per night—inclusive of $5/day resort fee

HOUSING RESERVATIONS

Government Housing Information

Housing Policies

  • Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time of checkout, currently 17%. These rates are subject to change.
  • Guest room reservations will be accepted until the block is sold out or until the cutoff date of September 18, whichever comes first.
  • Room reservations received after September 18, or after the block is sold out, cannot be guaranteed at the discounted group rate and will be based on hotel availability.
  • Room rates are offered three days before and three days after the ACT meeting dates of November 16–19, based on availability, for reservations made before the cutoff date.
  • Check-in time is 4:00 pm (MST), and checkout time is 11:00 am (MST).
  • Reservations can be made online by accessing the ACT reservation website. If you would like to make your reservation over the phone, please call 800.835.6206 and mention the group name “American College of Toxicology” to receive the group meeting rate.
  • Rate includes a $5/day resort fee.
    • Two (2) bottles of water, per room, replenished daily as needed
    • Guest room wireless internet access for up to 6 devices and local/domestic phone calls
    • Unlimited access to our 24/7 REVIVE Spa Fitness Center (minimum age 16 years)
    • Use of Wildfire Golf Driving Range with unlimited balls and use of clubs on range (Proper golf attire required)
    • Golf bag storage at Wildfire Golf Club
    • Use of tennis facilities, includes two (2) hours of court time, for up to four (4) guests, 4 racquets, and balls, based on availability
    • Use of pickleball facilities, includes two (2) hours of court time, for up to four (4) guests, 4 paddles, and balls, based on availability
    • Bicycle rental for two (2) hours, up to four (4) bicycles, based on availability
    • Shuttle service to Desert Ridge Marketplace and City/North shopping areas (seasonal; schedule subject to change without notice; no reservations accepted)
    • Two welcome cocktails, per stay, in either Twenty6 Lounge or Twenty6 restaurant, choice of domestic beers or house wines (gratuity not included)

Deposit and Cancellation Policies

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge will not charge an advance deposit and will only charge the card on file if the guest cancels the reservation less than 72 hours before the check-in date. A fee equal to one night’s stay plus tax will be charged for no-show reservations that are not cancelled 72 hours before check-in.

Hotel Parking

The hotel offers onsite self-parking at a daily rate of $27 and valet parking at a daily rate of $42.

Health and Safety Cleanliness Standards

Mask-wearing will be at the guest's discretion unless required by ACT, hotel, federal, or local public health, or governmental agency orders at the time of the meeting. Hand sanitizing stations for guest use are placed in high-traffic areas and public spaces.

Please visit the Annual Meeting Safety Protocols web page for more information.

Government Housing

A limited number of government per diem-rated guest rooms are available to ACT attendees. Please complete the Government Housing Request Form to request a government-rated guest room. Completion of this form does not guarantee housing. Space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You may wish to make alternate housing arrangements until the hotel confirmation is received. Requests received after the cut-off date or after the block is sold out cannot be guaranteed.

The government per diem rate for November 2025 will be set by October 2025 but is currently $156 per night. There is also a discounted resort fee of $5/day on top of the per diem rate for government rooms in the ACT block.

Make sure you supply ACT with complete information. If information is incomplete, ACT cannot guarantee that your name will be included on the government housing request list. If you experience issues with this form, please send an email containing the requested information to ACT Headquarters or by calling 703.547.0875, for further assistance.

GOVERNMENT HOUSING REQUEST FORM

Room Sharing

For more information on room sharing opportunities please contact ACT Headquarters.

 

ALERT: BUYER BEWARE of Possible Hotel Reservation Fraud

We have been made aware of unauthorized companies contacting ACT exhibitors and registrants offering hotel reservations at the ACT headquarters hotel. These “unofficial” housing companies are aggressively pursuing exhibitors and attendees to book hotel rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. Unfortunately, some past attendees have fallen prey to these companies and have been relocated with little or no warning, lost their significant deposits, not been given the type of guest rooms they thought they had booked, or not been given the hotel they thought they had booked. This has caused great hardships to these individuals.

ACT does not work with an official housing company. Please be sure to make your reservation directly with the hotel via phone or the housing links. Reservations made through anyone other than the hotel or their reservation center will be at your own risk. Please note that JW Marriott does not solicit reservations or credit card information by phone. If another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms contacts you, please notify ACT Headquarters.