We have stayed at this La Quinta several times in the last month. We book it because they take our 90 lb chocolate lab with out additional fees. There are many good things about this location. Also a few things that need improvement. Good things first.
Quiet location - this is down the street from what used to be a thriving shopping mall that has since declined. There are 3 or 4 hotels in this area and despite that there is very little traffic and it is very quiet there all night. There is redevelopment going on with new office buildings being built but none of that disturbed us in any way.
This is a more modern La Quinta with nice sized rooms on 4 floors. The beds are very comfy and the rooms have always been clean.
The lobby and breakfast room is well maintained and the staff is very helpful and efficient although not overly friendly.
There is a nice pool and sitting area that is well cared for and includes handicap access.
Plenty of parking and also a large area for dog walking in the area due to all the other hotels and buildings.
Wifi speed is reasonable, there is also a lobby computer if you need it for airline check in, etc.
Pricing runs under $100/night before tax which is a reasonable price for the Phoenix area for a 2 star chain hotel.
There is a good brew pub a few blocks away (Boulders).
Areas for improvement:
The elevator really needs some TLC. It is pretty shop worn and has a funny smell (probably due to many pets using it). My dog cowers and does not want to get into it.
The rooms on the 1st floor seem to be in better maintenance then those on upper floors. One thing to note - if you book a double queen it will not be on the 1st floor as they only have king rooms there.
The breakfast is the typical La Quinta breakfast (waffles, eggs, yogurt, juice, breads, muffins, cereal, fruit) which is fine for me. But the coffee is barely drinkable - single service Nescafe instant. The coffee in the room is better.
My rating is based on the value for the money with a few simple improvements it could go to a 4 star easily.