Some HI Expresses are new and clean, this one is not. Definitely dated with lumpy mattresses and distressed carpeting. It's a little misleading that this location is in Old Town. It's about a 15 minute walk. The area around the hotel isn't in the glamorous part of Scottsdale.
The breakfast buffet was roped off before 6:30 am with a line of about 40 people waiting for the unveiling. Once opened, it was a little chaotic with the crowd and rustling and unavailable seating. Made for a uncomfortable breakfast.
Seemed to be a popular spot for Seniors.
Probably won't stay here again especially at almost $200/nite.