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| - This is one of the nicest hotels I've stayed at in quite some time. When I travel on business, I tend to stay at lower-end chain hotels, but the rates in Phoenix during this time of year are quite reasonable so I thought I'd splurge and spend a little more just to try out a nice hotel. When you stay at lesser hotels on a frequent basis, you get used to the idea that many many people have stayed in that same room before you, and so there's going to be all types of wear and tear. The room I got at this hotel looked as if I was the first ever guest to stay in it. Everything was clean and pristine, the bed was made with very high-quality sheets, pillows, and blankets, and the bathroom was extremely clean. I had no problem sitting directly on the toilet seat without putting down toilet paper first, which is what I usually do when I stay in other hotels. The lobby of the hotel has a nice lounge, and I would have been inclined to spend some time loitering in the lobby but it was a little too crowded at the time I arrived.
When I initially made the reservation, I had the option of paying a little more in order to get a "city view" room. I chose not to spend the extra money. However, when I checked into the hotel, I asked for the upgraded room and they gave it to me without hesitation, and without charging me the extra money. I ended up staying on the 26th floor, in a room with a gorgeous view of Phoenix.
The only thing I didn't like was having to pay $17 for parking my car for one night. That's a ridiculous price to pay, especially if you're a paying guest staying overnight at the hotel. They don't need to also gouge you on parking. Altogether, I think I paid about $150 for the room for one night, which was reasonable for a hotel of this caliber.
Overall, this was a very good stay at a very nice hotel. I would definitely stay here again.
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