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| - I can't say enough how much of a great experience I had here. My mom, aunt & cousin arrived here on a Sunday afternoon after a long return road trip from a funeral in Texas (stopped in Phoenix as a midway point). First off the owners did a wonderful job of renovating what was formerly an old motel or apt bldg. The fountain/water feature in the front walkway & the lovely aromatherapy (reminded me of the Ms.Meyers Basil scent) in the lobby set the tone for how relaxing this place is. The front desk person was happy and greeted us immediately with a smile, simple and fast check in. She let us know about the free snacks/sodas, Breakfast Vouchers and the daily free Happy Hour (Only Wine is free) at the Rooftop Lounge/Deck. The seating was comfortable and lighting/ambiance was chill.
The pool and the hot tub are also a great amenity here, comfortable temperatures and very clean. The hot tub is the same width as the pool, so it allows multiple groups of guests to comfortably enjoy it while watching the waterfall/glass feature.
Our room was clean and had fun colorful paintings and some accented blue walls to brighten up any mood. Since the hotel is not in the middle downtown or off of a main street, it was quiet and we had no problems with late night noise. The beds and pillows were comfortable, there is also a white noise option on the radio by the bed, so that you can fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean (just keep hitting the button until you find one that suits you).
Also, they provide plenty of soap, shampoo & conditioner in classy silver colored wall dispensers. All of the products are hypoallergenic, including the hand wash soap and lotion. My aunt loved it, since she has extremely sensitive skin and most hotel toiletries irritate her skin, not the case here! :)
The hotel restaurant Tranquilo is excellent!!! All of the ingredients are fresh and the chefs know how to cook them. At dinner our server was Pedro and he was chipper, friendly and knowledgeable. He even know what we were asking for when we asked him if we could get some Chiles Toreados (toasted jalapenos) on the side with a bit of beans & rice. Getting the special side was easy and the kitchen staff/cooks made the jalapenos just the way we like them. For my meal I ordered the Steak Special: 100% grass fed Rib Eye Steak (medium rare) w/Chimichurri sauce on top of grilled vegetables, served in a skillet. The meat was tasty and easy to slice into (like butter) and not over cooked, the vegetables were also cooked perfectly tasty and still slightly crisp. The sauce was merely an accent and not over powering at all.
My mom ordered the Chicken Mole and again it was cooked perfectly, juicy not dry and the mole sauce was spicy and not overly sweet like most. My aunt ordered the Fish Special, Salmon over vegetables. Again the salmon was cooked to perfection, slightly crispy on the outside, done on the inside but not dry at all. The vegetables were great as well.
Since we all finished our entire meals, we sadly had no room for desert.
We also had Breakfast here as our room came with a $12.50 voucher for each person. There is no complimentary coffee in the lobby but you can purchase coffee or tea to go for $3.00 plus tax. The coffee and black tea were both quality, my mother and I are kind of picky about both. For breakfast I ordered the Chilaquiles with Chorizo instead of the listed Chicken or Vegetables, the Chilaquile sauce with the Chorizo made this dish the favorite of the morning. Rich with some spice but not overpowering, I could still taste the egg, chips and Oaxaxa cheese. My aunt had Eggs & Chorizo with beans and my Mom had the Huevos Rancheros served in a skillet both were very tasty with just enough spice. I also ordered the Greek Yogurt & Quinoa granola (to feel a little bit healthy), definitely worth going over my voucher amount. The fruit was freshly cut and the yogurt was soooo creamy. Our server at breakfast was named Fuego (obviously a nickname :), cheery and attentive.
We didn't have time to check out the spa...but we will next time. The Clarendon is now the only hotel I will be staying whenever I'm in Phoenix.
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