Nothing but a 5 star resort experience at very affordable prices. I'm shocked reading some of the previous reviews because I have absolutely no complaints, aside from thin walls that allow evening noise in. That's what earplugs are for people.
This hotel re-opened in November of 2011 owned by the Joie de Vivre hotel chain and is an absolutely beautiful boutique style hotel. We were so impressed with it that we decided to cancel our previous Saturday plans and hang out poolside all day. Great choice!! The larger of the pool areas is a resort-like experience with both food and drink servers that come to you on your queen size lounging beds or in your covered cabana while you watch the flat screen TV and enjoy the fireplace (it's still "winter"). The staff and servers and very attentive and always around when you need something. And if that's not cool enough, their poolside food comes from one of their two in-house restaurants Distrito, which is a highly-rated tapas style restaurant run by Chef Jose Garces!! Put it this way...the food is spectacular and their drink menu is just as impressive.
As for the aesthetics of the hotel, if you're not into a 70's hipster style atmosphere with bright colors and bold artwork then this place is not for you. But I find this type of architecture and art to be quite mood altering. The lobby of the hotel is absolutely beautiful and leads to the entrance to Distrito and their other restaurant on-site Old Town Whiskey, which is also highly rated. The rooms are just as modern and colorful with an amazingly comfortable bed!! Like I said previously, bring earplugs. It is an older hotel so the walls are a bit thin. The grounds of the hotel are quite spread out so figure out the numbering system or you may get lost. However if you do get lost you may end up in the yoga circle next to their hammock garden...not too bad!
If you,re not into hanging out at the hotel all day then you won't have a lack of things to do. The hotel is located right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, so walk a block in any direction and you'll be somewhere cool! Lots of restaurants and shopping opportunities! And if you're there on a Saturday make sure to check out Old Town's farmers market. Probably the largest and best one I've ever experienced. And more than likely there will be some type of festival going on in the park adjacent to the Scottsdale Civic Center which is just behind the hotel. LOTS to do in a beautiful location.
I think I'm in love!
Know before you go: The hotel parking is not run by the hotel but an outside company and they charge $14 a day. If you're not wanting to pay, there is a parking garage in between the hotel and Old Town and it's free.