text: I have been fortunate enough to stay at several RitzCarlton hotels around the US San Francisco Amelia Island Atlanta Buckhead and Lake Oconee are the ones that stand out I have also been to events at many of these locations and more and I have always been blown away by how beautiful these hotels are and how incredible the service has been I agree with some of the other reviewers that the Ritz sets a standard for other hotels and they are known for luxurynnWhen I recently spent the night at the RitzCarlton Phoenix I was not as blown away the room was just ok nothing so special and I do not have any major complaints but I guess with my past experience and the reputation of the Ritz in general I expected more Do not hate me RitzCarlton I am still a fan but maybe not so much of the Phoenix location compared to the restnnI will say that we did get a discounted room rate because I was being honored as one of AZs Finest and that is where the blacktie gala took place and it was quite the event as well we had a blast nnI took advantage of the fitness room for a quick workout after we checked in and it was one of the nicer hotel fitness rooms I have seen in awhile Unfortunately the pool was closed for renovation during our stay so my BF could not swim on site but luckily they shuttled him over to the Biltmore to swim insteadnnSo overall it was a pleasant experience I just cannot bring myself to give stars like I would at any of the other RitzCarltons I have been to but stay tuned for my review of the RitzCarlton Bachelor Gulch which is where I will be heading in December for a wedding that one looks like it may be the best one I have seen yet