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| - Like many others, I had the privilege of staying here during a conference. The client paid for my stay, so I can't complain about the prices, but I wouldn't have been happy to pay for Internet access on my own; this should be included in a "high-end" resort. Rooms were plenty large, beds were plenty comfortable, bathrooms were plenty posh. Everyone was very nice and professional, from the bellhop to the bartenders. This particular Marriott also served the best conference food ever.
It is a very large hotel -- 900+ rooms and only a few floors tall, which means those rooms are spread out across a wide formation. After a couple walks from one end to the other, you get used to the lay-out. The property is beautiful, with gorgeous pools and comfortable seating areas inside and out. Our group spent almost every night on the outdoor patio by the fire pits. We tried out the spa, as well, which I will review separately. Although a bit out of the way from the airport and downtown Phoenix, there is a Roy's on the premises, a cafe for breakfast and casual lunch, a Starbuck's, and a shopping center within walking distance. All in all, an excellent hotel for mixing business with pleasure.
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