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| - For my quarterly business trip to Phoenix, I can't tell you how surprised I was to see the Embassy Suites Tempe with rooms available for under $90/night. This, the hotel I passed by every single time I decided to hit up Whole Foods for some fresh produce or wanted to grab a Jimmy Johns (yeah America... we still don't have them in Northern California), thinking how nice it would be to stay there, in walking distance of the shopping center, with such easy access to Highway 60 and the Loop.
Once again, Embassy Suites do not fail with their huge suites and amazing accomodations for the business traveler. If you've never been before, every room is a suite (hence the name). The front room with an office desk, a small bar (no sink at this one, but a microwave/mini-fridge/coffeemaker), TV, and two piece couch with coffeetable. A roomy and clean restroom sits between the front room and the bedroom, which has yet another work desk, television, and beds. One weird thing... the rooms and the lobby all had a unique smell. It wasn't necessarily a bad smell but very distinctive - maybe old carpet? Not sure.
Wi-Fi costs money unless you're a HHonors Gold or Diamond member but it was speedy and strong across the property. Always want to give credit when hotels don't lockdown their TVs so worth pointing out that you can plug in your own devices into the HDMI ports and watch your own thing. The fitness center was a good size, with a pair of benches, full rack of dumbbells, three treadmills, an elliptical, and a bike, and right next to the pool. There are a pair of gender-specific bathrooms inside the fitness center as well, in case you want to change between gym and pool wear.
Complimentary evening reception from 5-7, of course. The breakfast in the morning was also solid with a chef at the omelette bar and a full buffet. The one major criticism is the breakfast area is almost laughably small. It seats maybe 20 or 30 people before they start sending folks over to the bar next door. And since the bar isn't much bigger, it doesn't take too long before they're pretty much out of seating space.
This location doesn't deviate from the standardized Embassy Suites experience. Being a more spread out Embassy, rather than the square tower variety, you park close to your room, not necessarily close to the lobby. It's only a two story building, but elevators and starcases are spread out so keep in mind the Arizona heat. Definitely recommend a room on the first floor. The sound insulation at this place is solid.
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