. "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "3"^^ . "2013-04-30T00:00:00"^^ . "2"^^ . "Chic and trendy on a shoestring..... Just finished an enjoyable four day stay at Saguaro Scottsdale. If you have \"W\" taste with Holiday Inn budget... this might be the place for you. \nPROS:\nLocation... steps to old town shops, gallaries, pubs and restaurants.\nBeautiful landscaped grounds with creative and dramatic water features.\nTwo pools, one party central, one on the quiet side.\nGreat Pool food.\nExcellent In room Coffee.\nExcellent Room service (price & quality)\nGreat security lighting throughout the property.\nBed & bedding was very good.\nBathroom amenities were good.\nCopies of old Arizona Highways magazines in the rooms a plus.\nInternet worked fine.\nComplimentary Bikes to borrow.\n\nCONS:\nGuest Agent checked me in, took my cell phone and said she'd call when my room was ready. She went off duty two hours later... I never got a call.\nRenovation done on the cheap. Creative at times yes but cheap!!!\nOld bathtub, tile enclosure, floor tile, toilet, mirror and light fixture in bathroom.\n(Sink and cabinet were replaced as well as hardware)\nIn room carpeting with the texture and feel of indoor/outdoor carpeting.\nSliding Glass door was only window for light. It has only a blackout curtain so no option for privacy with natural light. \nNo comfortable furniture in room, one IKEA desk chair, and a Mexican import table and chairs.\nNo comfortable outside furniture on the private patios. IKEA plastic-rubber set. \nPool chaises and beds were stained. Should have removable covers that can be cleaned.\nPool short staffed two out of four days. Towels, garbage accumulated in pool area. \n(Why can't people drop their used towels in the hamper when done with pool time????)\nLoud old fashioned in the wall AC & heat. They did install a wall mounted thermostat and a decorative shell for the units.\n\nThe hotel is fun... a solid three stars."^^ .