I like where the hotel is located as it's short drive from things like Taliesin West, the TPC Scottsdale Golf Course, the Waterfront, and Old Town; you have tons of restaurants within walking distance (Capital Grille to In 'n Burger or my first stop in Scottsdale, Oregano's at the corner of N. Scottsdale and Shea - short drive, don't walk that one) and plenty o' shopping including Kierland Commons, the high end open air mall, about a 1/2 mile away. A quick right out of the parking lot leads you to the 101 loop and all of the surrounding area.
The big blue Frank Lloyd Wright spire across the street is a great way to find your way home (the hotel is kinda hidden behind a Carraba's and an office building and easy to miss when driving). On weekends, go out to the pool around 9:00 PM and catch the fireworks from the Paradise resort behind you.
The hotel itself is clean with large rooms that contain a comfortable seating area, a decent sized desk for working, and a separate 2 seat table for meals. The swiveling flat screen is visible no matter where you plop down. There's no oven in the kitchen but who cares? When I'm traveling I am reheating not cooking meals. The microwave gets the job done. They'll shop for you if you make a list and the laundry's up on the second floor if you packed light and need clean clothes.
The staff is friendly and efficient. The little Marketplace in the lobby stocks pints of Haagen-Dazs and Milky Ways -- what else do you need?
A great place to stay whether it's a business trip or a mini-vaca with Honey Bunny and the Boy.