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| - Preface: Our family typically stays at SpringHill Suites (which are mostyl updated, gorgeous, comfy, and have amazing full breakfast) wherever we go, but of the Marriott family of hotels, this hotel was located in the best spot in Scottsdale and had the most reasonable price.
We stayed at this TownPlace Suites two separate times in the same week, over Spring Break, with a trip to the Grand Canyon mid-week. Our first room (building 3) had a new fridge, 80's green and beige decor, but two bedrooms with comfy beds, and minimal "flair". The walls were not quite level, because our doors kept opening or closing depending on the angle of the walls and hinges.
Our second room was very much like the first, only the appliances were older, and the doors were level. The laundry facilities were aged, with broken glass in many of the driers' doors, though they did have plenty of machines. They also took twice as long as the signs on the wall said they would, requiring additional quarters. The front desk was less like a hotel and more like a desk in a home office. The check-in on our first night was a strange man, but every woman who helped us was wonderful, helpful, friendly. We were given a bag of baseball information and a free baseball upon check-in as well.
Breakfast was- gaunt. I'm sure it is typical TownPlace Suites fare, cereal, cereal bars, small pieces of fruit, a handful of yogurts, and toast. We have been spoiled by the smorgasbord provided by the SpringHill Suites with our every stay. Coffee was good, and kept fresh well after lunchtime in the lobby/shop/breakfast/check-in area. A computer with printer and internet access was available in the hallway just off this main lobby, across from the laundry, which was great for printing off boarding passes.
Tip: Bring your own detergent, softener sheets, and quarters to save money and time. Do laundry before you fly or drive home from any hotel stay, and your "back to normal" will come twice as fast!
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