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| - I have to begin this review by saying that I have never felt this compelled to give my feedback on any place I've visited, restaurant or service in my life. After the stressful experience of looking for an apartment while out of state (I had less than a week to find an apartment and sign the lease) and working with the amazing manager of The Standard, Marquise, I just had to write this review.
1) Communication/Management - I contacted 15 different apartments in my search for the perfect place and Marquise was not only super responsive by answering all of my crazy questions, but he took video footage of the apartment I was interested in leasing and of the building and its amenities. He went above and beyond the call of duty by making me feel comfortable with my unit selection, and he made my ultimate decision to call The Standard my new home super easy (and quick!). Marquise is by far the best apartment manager I've interacted with in my 6 years of apartment living in various cities across the country. He stands out because he really cares about the residents (current and potential) and you can see that in the way he interacts with everyone he encounters. He alone deserves 5 stars, but the apartment is definitely a reflection of it's management. And I can't forget to mention Heather! She's awesome, too!
2) Apartment - The unit I selected is perfect for my needs. The appliances are top notch and better than ones I've seen in much more expensive apartment buildings. They definitely didn't skimp on the details (quartz countertop, front-load washer and dryer) and we were more than willing to sacrifice square footage for quality finishings. The building just opened a couple months ago, so I'm the 12th resident to move in, but the few residents I've met so far are super friendly. The amenities are sufficient for me as I've lived in apartments with a bunch of amenities that I never used. The Standard has a nice gym that is equipped with all of the equipment you need for a good workout. The pool is awesome and open 24 hours (can't wait to enjoy a nice midnight swim!). They have free Starbucks and a huge TV in the clubhouse/lounge area for residents to enjoy at their leisure. There's also a rooftop deck where residents can hangout and lounge that overlooks the pool area. Overall I'm really pleased with my unit and the building as a whole.
3) Location - OK, this is the thing that makes living at the Standard unlike any other apartment in the area. The location is amazing - it's walking distance to a plethora of restaurants & bars AND Hotel Valley Ho is literally across the street! Residents have access to the hotel's spa, pool, fitness center, room service, and restaurant. You're basically treated like a guest of the hotel if you live in The Standard. Cool, right? I mean, I think our gym and pool is better than the hotel's, but it's nice to have options! If you don't have a car, this place is perfect because it's really close the Trolley which will take you to Fashion Square Mall, the Waterfront, the Stadium (during Spring Training) -- pretty much all the hot spots in downtown Scottsdale and it's FREE.
Basically, if you're looking for an apartment in the Old Town Scottsdale area, do yourself a favor and check out The Standard. I almost missed out on a great place because it didn't have any reviews, so I'm happy to be the first person to let everyone know that The Standard is a great place to call home. Happy apartment hunting!
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