Sheraton Mesa Wrigleyville West Review
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BOTTOM LINE
The Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West was built for Chicago Cubs spring training and sits right next to Sloan Park, which is exactly who it is for. During Cactus League season it is a home run, with a big resort-style pool complex and a Cubs theme throughout. Outside spring training it becomes a perfectly fine but slightly quirky Marriott Bonvoy hotel that is often a great value, which is exactly how I ended up there.
Not every hotel stay starts with a grand vacation plan. I booked the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West during a home renovation, when I needed somewhere comfortable to camp out for a bit and the rate came in at just $111 a night. That price for a full-service Sheraton with a resort pool made it an easy call, and it gave me a chance to see the property in its off-season, non-baseball mode.
What I found was a hotel with a very clear identity that only fully switches on for a few weeks a year. This is the Cubs' spring home, and the whole place is themed around that. Here is my straight read on when it is worth booking and what to expect the rest of the year.
Booking the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West
This is a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, so it earns and redeems points like any other Sheraton. The pricing story here is all about timing. During Cubs spring training in late February and March, demand spikes and rates climb because fans book it out well in advance. The rest of the year it often drops into value territory, which is how I landed a $111 night. That rate came down even further with a couple of Amex Offers, and as a Platinum I got bonus points at check-in, a junior suite upgrade, and, to my honest shock at a hotel like this, an open Club Lounge with free breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres. The Sheraton Club is on the third floor, and breakfast there came with one funny quirk: no full-size plates, only the little plates meant for carrying soup bowls, so you end up assembling breakfast in shifts. The spread itself was standard American fare, and the lounge was nearly empty on my off-season morning.
As a Marriott Bonvoy member I like having elite benefits like potential upgrades and points earning at a property that swings this much on price. On a cheap off-season night the cash rate is usually the play, while award nights can make more sense during the spring training crunch when cash prices jump. Check both, and book early if your dates land in Cactus League season.
Best cards for booking
To get the most from a stay here, the cards I would reach for are the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and The Platinum Card from American Express.
Location
The location is the entire point of this hotel. It sits directly adjacent to Sloan Park, the Chicago Cubs' spring training facility, so during Cactus League season you can walk from your room to the game. For a Cubs fan planning a spring baseball trip, you cannot get closer than this. Sloan Park connects to the hotel without crossing a single major street, and you can wander past the Cubs practice fields on the way over. Worth knowing: the Courtyard by Marriott physically attached to the Sheraton is technically a few steps closer to the stadium, and the park across the street is lovely in daylight but feels sketchier after dark.
Outside of baseball, you are in Mesa in the East Valley of the Phoenix metro, which puts you a reasonable drive from Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and plenty of golf. It is not a walkable neighborhood in the resort sense, so you will want a car for anything beyond the ballpark. For my renovation stay that was fine, since I was driving everywhere anyway.
Lobby and Check-In
The Cubs theme greets you the moment you walk in, with baseball touches worked throughout the public spaces. It is a fun, unmistakable identity, and if you love the team it lands perfectly. If you are just there for a cheap Marriott night like I was, it is a little surreal to check into a shrine to a baseball team in the Arizona desert, but harmless and even charming in its own way.
Check-in was straightforward and the staff were pleasant. This is a business-and-sports hotel at heart, so the front desk runs efficiently. Nothing about the arrival felt fussy, which is what I want when I am rolling in for a functional stay.
The Room
My room was comfortable, clean, and a solid size for the price, exactly what you would expect from a Sheraton. The property has 180 rooms including junior suites and a handful of VIP suites, so there is a range depending on what you book. Nothing about the room screamed luxury, but everything worked and it was a comfortable base for an extended stay. My junior suite on the top floor had a sitting area with a pull-out couch, a desk I actually got work done at, slightly higher ceilings, and, blessedly, a real microwave plus a mini fridge big enough for actual leftovers, which is rarer at Marriotts than it should be. Two quibbles: the hallways look institutional, and the sliding bathroom door does not offer much privacy if you are sharing the room.
As a Bonvoy member it is always worth asking about an upgrade, and on a quiet off-season night your odds improve. During spring training the hotel fills up, so upgrade availability tightens considerably. For my longer renovation stay, the room did its job well and I had no complaints at the rate I paid.
Pools and Amenities
The pool complex is the standout amenity, and it is a good one. There is a one-acre resort-style pool area with two swimming pools, two plunge pools, a hot tub, and modern fire and water features throughout. On a warm Arizona day that pool deck is a great place to spend an afternoon, whether you are pre-gaming a Cubs matinee or just escaping a renovation like I was.
Beyond the pools you have a Sheraton Fitness center, meeting space, a convenience store, and a full-service salon. The amenity set leans toward business and sports groups, which fits the property's whole reason for existing. It is more functional than resort-indulgent, but the pool area alone gives it a resort feel when the weather cooperates. There is a pool bar, patio seating, and fire pits out there, clearly built for the Chicago crowd defrosting in March. One hiccup from my stay: my key card refused to open the pool gate, so my best view of it came from the Club Lounge above. The hotel also has self-service laundry, a gym stocked with new Technogym equipment, and a bar that pours until midnight with the kitchen open to 11, which is handy after a late flight. One note on that self-service laundry, which is up on the fourth floor: the machines take quarters only, which feels ridiculous in this day and age when nobody carries change, so come prepared.
Food and Drink
The on-site Stats Sports Grill overlooks the resort pool and leans hard into the sports-bar theme, with a wall of flat-screen TVs and a long list of beers on tap. It is a fun spot to catch a game, and during spring training it turns into a lively Cubs hangout. For a casual meal or a drink after a day out, it does the trick.
Off-season, the dining scene at the hotel is quieter, which mirrors the whole vibe of the place outside baseball. Mesa has plenty of restaurants a short drive away, so I treated the grill as a convenient option rather than a destination. For a longer stay I appreciated having somewhere on-site to grab a bite and a beer without getting back in the car. Besides Stats, there is La Plancha, the outward-facing restaurant designed to spill onto the street on game days, and Dugout Coffee for the mornings. Those outward-facing patios are intentional, built to create atmosphere along the sidewalk when the Cubs are in town.
Service
Service during my off-season stay was friendly and low-key, which suited a quiet period at the hotel. The team runs the property efficiently and clearly ramps up for the spring training rush, when the place is packed with Cubs fans. On a slow renovation-season week, everything felt relaxed and easy.
I would expect service to be tested more during Cactus League season when the hotel is at capacity, but that is true of any property built around a seasonal event. On my visit, the staff were helpful and the whole stay was smooth. For the rate I paid, I had zero complaints on the service front.
Who Should Stay Here
Great fit if
Look elsewhere if
You are a Cubs fan planning a spring training trip to Sloan Park
You want a walkable resort neighborhood without a car
You want a big resort-style pool complex at a Marriott price
You are after a polished luxury resort experience
You find a good off-season value rate and want a comfortable base
You do not care about baseball and want a livelier location
You are a Marriott Bonvoy member who wants points and upgrades
You want to be in the heart of Scottsdale or Phoenix nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions
How close is the Sheraton Mesa to Sloan Park?
It is directly adjacent to Sloan Park, the Chicago Cubs' spring training home, so during Cactus League season you can walk from the hotel to the game. That proximity is the property's main selling point.
Is it worth staying here outside of spring training?
It can be. Off-season rates often drop into value territory, and the resort-style pool complex holds up year-round. Just know the Cubs theme and sports-bar energy define the place, and the surrounding area is not a walkable resort neighborhood.
Does the hotel have a good pool?
Yes. There is a one-acre resort-style pool area with two swimming pools, two plunge pools, a hot tub, and fire and water features, which is a strong amenity for a hotel in this class.
Can I use Marriott Bonvoy points here?
Yes. It is a Marriott Bonvoy Sheraton, so you can earn and redeem points. Award nights can make more sense during the spring training price spike, while cash is often the better play off-season.
Do I need a car when staying here?
For anything beyond Sloan Park, yes. The hotel sits in Mesa in the East Valley, so a car makes it easy to reach Scottsdale, Tempe, the airport, and Valley golf courses.
Is there food on-site?
Yes, the Stats Sports Grill overlooks the pool with a big lineup of TVs and beers on tap. It is a fun sports-bar option, and it gets especially lively during spring training.
Bottom Line
The Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West knows exactly what it is: the Cubs' spring training hotel, built next to Sloan Park with a fun baseball theme and a really good resort pool. If you are a Cubs fan planning a Cactus League trip, this is close to a perfect base and worth booking early. That focus is its greatest strength.
The rest of the year it settles into being a comfortable, slightly quirky Marriott Bonvoy hotel that can be a real value, which is exactly the stay I had at $111 a night during a home renovation. It will not wow you as a luxury resort, but for the right traveler at the right rate, it delivers. Match your dates to your reason for going and you will be happy.
