It was nice. The staff was friendly and I liked the bright colors around the property. You can tell it is an older hotel that's been redone, but I think it looks great. Parking is $14 per night (whether you use the valet or not, which is kind of lame). Location of the hotel is great. You're right next to the old town Scottsdale area. There are two pools and a nice work our facility. As for the noise level, it is loud on Friday and Saturday night. You will hear all kinds of hangovers-in-the-makings. All the staff members are young and easy on the eyes and speak with super trendy catch phrases like "rock and roll," "right on," and "bro." I think they all might be genetically engineered super humans with perfect hair and Raybans.