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The second thing (very shallow of me) that I noticed (and my coworkers noticed, so I don't feel so bad) is that they employ very attractive people. Nothing like having a pretty face help you check in after a long day of travel. My room was a 'standard' with a king size bed, a couch, desk, FLAT SCREEN TV, shower and tub. I was impressed by the flat screen, I think it was a 42". Cable came in HD, nice use of the tv capabilities.
This place has three 'pools' and an endless river. The pools are oddly shaped, but nice to walk around and swim whenever you feel like it. There are also two bars placed CONVENIENTLY around the bars. Nothing like getting drunk and relaxing in the endless river. I would have done that if I had more time. For those that love working out, there is also a small gym next to the endless river.
One DING on this hotel is that the internet is $13 a day, noon to noon. WHAT?!?! I stayed at a motel in Arkansas that gave me free wireless internet, and here I have to PLUG my laptop in and pay $13 a day? Oh well, I guess they cater to an older crowd.
I didn't eat at any of the restaurants here. I did get food at the Starbucks inside and bought snacks at the gift shop. Yes, one day I had to eat Combos for breakfast. Gross, but that's how I roll.
Well, if I ever had to contract a hotel for an event in Phoenix, this would definitely be near the top of my list.
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