My puli (can be a difficult breed and protective) stayed at the Tempe Preppy Pet for three nights. She had been boarded at a franchise in Massachusetts before and seemed to do well with the system they use. Other kennels did not work well for her.
Having worked in a kennel/groomers before, I would argue that how it smells or how fancy the facilities are of little importance. A kennel will smell. Dogs will bark. What matters most is the staff and how well they understand dog behavior and how hard they work. Then safety and activities for the dogs.
Preppy Pet of Tempe did excellently for all these things. The staff was knowledgeable and understood my description of my dog's behavior. They were gentle and patient with her. The facilities seemed well suited to dogs and smelled just fine -- like dogs. I saw staff working hard to clean and take care of animals. Repeat dogs who came in we're excited to be there. That says a lot.
We will definitely be returning to this location as it is a great fit for my dog. She left happy and clean (she was given a bath) and not overly excited to leave.