My wife and I did a priceline stay-cation here last month and absolutely loved it. I had forgotten about this gem of a hotel as it oozzzes the style of the way Scottsdale and Arizona used to be and yes I know what I'm talking about as I'm a native. My mother has a pic of me playing with a tonka truck in a dirt road that is now Hayden and Osborn. Anyhow, this is how Scottsdale used to be.
The staff is top notch. I'm particular about my 750Li and the took care of it well. Front desk dude was very nice and it was a really cool extra when we were given 2-4-1 discount cards for the dinign room, as well as, the Sunday brunch. We were planning on going to the Hyatt for dinner and for the gondola ride; however, they kept us on campus.
Pool bar was cool and had a good happy hour. Pool is a bit small. We also went inside to the bar for $5 happy hour appetizers. Nice selection and great prices. Try the sangria - top notch.
The dining room is a gem. Old school waiters that have been there for 20+ years and have honed their trade. Table-side service cooking shrimp scampi next to m chair. Dessert table-side for my wife. Wow! Great stuff!
We had brunch in the morning that was absolutely outstanding and again with top notch service. Only negative about brunch was too many people so long lines formed which was a bit annoying.
Room was also top notch with a huge flat-screen TV that I REALLY appreciated for Sunday morning NFL. Only negative here were dirty clothes left on the patio presumably from the previous guests.
Double thumbs up here!