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| - I have stayed at this hotel at least four times for various activities in Phoenix, and each time has been great. As a matter of fact, we don't stay anywhere else if we need to stay overnight in the Phoenix area. There are great restaurants nearby (and the usual Subway, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc).
Their rates are very affordable, especially considering each room is a kitchenette, complete with fridge/hotplate and dishes/utensils. The decor is a little 80's, but nothing bad- just....dated.
Okay, here's the best part (besides the free wi-fi): every night from 5:30-7, they have a free hosted happy hour with unlimited drinks. They have 3 beers on tap, red and white wine and some signature cocktails. The only rule (besides being of legal drinking age): only two drinks per person per trip to the bar. Holy crap!
During Happy Hour the owner will come out and mingle with the guests, greeting everyone (very "Sam Rothstein" from Casino, but minus the whole mob connection part). He loves to meet his guests and make sure everyone is having a good time
They also have a free cook to order breakfast in the mornings. I always get the oatmeal because it comes with a banana, box of raisins, and toast. Orange Juice and coffee are also included (both of which you can also get "to go").
Seriously people, you don't get service like this anymore. I plan on staying here for a series of races I will be participating in over the summer. The thought of poolside cold beer after a race will probably be getting me across that finish line.
I will say, that while the address is Scottsdale, don't go there expecting Maseratis and all that crap. It's south Scottsdale (more like Tempe in my opinion), so it's a little more real than the Biltmore estates. It's a gem of a hotel. Give it a shot.
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