Located very close to Arizona State University, since you're so close to the college there are many bars and restaurants to choose from. If you fancy sports, you can visit the US airways arena and catch the Phoenix Suns basketball game and when in season go to Chase field to catch a game of baseball with the Diamondbacks.
The downtown area is also only a few miles away. Now back to the hotel review. The rooms and clean and comfortable and as always the staff (Tim) are super friendly and do an awesome job greeting you and checking you in.
The complimentary breakfast is simple yet filling and they always have coffee and tea available 24 hours.
I didn't use the gym or pool this visit so I can't comment on it. I do enjoy the copies of USA today they provide in the morning, though it's not the wall street journal, its better than nothing.
My only criticisms would be the indoor HVAC unit and LCD television. The HVACS are pretty noisy, but they do the job keeping the temperature just right. The television remote is slow to respond to channel changes.
Overall a pleasant experience and I would stay here again without hesitation