We had a corporate meeting in Phoenix and over 200 of my colleagues stayed at this hotel from Monday February 26th through Wednesday February 28th. Upon check in we had to meet in one of their conference rooms for a health screen then moved across the hallway for a buffet style lunch. The lunch was not bad at all.
The ambiance of this hotel was ok. Being a Marriott hotel, I did expect it to be a bit better. I have stayed in other Marriott properties but this one seemed to be dated.
Bedding was comfortable and they give your four plush pillows! The bathrooms was nice but they configured it in an awkward design. The toilet dispenser makes you have to literally turn 180 degrees to reach it! The shower took ages to drain. If you showered, expect to be standing in 5 inches of water after you are done showering. There is an iron and ironing table available inside the closet area.
The bar in the lobby is expensive. Beer is $8 a bottle. After our meetings, we went downstairs to this bar for a night cap and there was nowhere to sit and chit chat with your colleagues.
The soft drink vending machines near the elevators did not work. It accepts $1 bills but it would not accept the dollar bills I put into the machine. A colleague went down to the lobby to get quarters and that didn't work either. The soft drinks are $2.50 per can! Very expensive.
Overall, this particular Marriott reminded me of a Holiday Inn hotel. Definitely not one of Marriott's stellar properties.