Big and loaded with amenities, the upscale JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa is a family- and business-friendly hotel with a lively resort vibe, located on the outskirts of west Tucson.

Starr Pass Resort pitched as a desert retreat Susan Kime TUCSON, Ariz. -- The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa will debut in December as the first new resort in this city in 18 years.

3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745, 520-792-3500, jwmarriottstarrpass.com Rates: Standard rooms with one king or two double beds start at $199 a night. Overnight parking is $20 per night ...