OverviewThis all-suite property is situated within a 1-minute drive of Interstate 17, north of the city centre area. Offering multiple on-site recreational facilities, a restaurant and a pool bar, this hotel is well suited for guests looking for resort-style accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All suites include separate living room and bedroom areas, two flat screen TVs with pay-per-view movies, a sofabed, a wet bar, a work desk, a fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, blackout curtains and individual climate control. Select suites also include a jetted tub.
Free Wi-Fi and free wired Internet are available throughout the hotel (as of September 2013). Bedrooms are furnished with one king bed or two queen beds. Two-bedroom suites are furnished with one king bed, two queen beds and also include a second bathroom.
Free parking is available on site and pets under 50 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $50 per stay.
A free cooked-to-order breakfast is served from 6:30 am to 9:30 am on weekdays and from 6:30 am to 10:30 am on weekends. A free reception, which includes free snacks and beverages, is served every evening. This hotel also features an on-site restaurant (which serves lunch and dinner), a poolside bar and room service.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a tennis court, a business centre, function/meeting space, an ATM, baggage storage, coin-operated laundry machines, dry cleaning service, a gift shop and safe deposit boxes.
Turf Paradise Horse Track is about 5 minutes away by car, while the Arizona State University West Campus is a 10-minute drive away. Paradise Valley Mall is about 20 minutes away by car. Downtown Phoenix is about a 25-minute drive away and includes Chase Field, home of the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks, and the US Airways Center, which is an arena and concert venue.
The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is about 30 minutes away by car. The Grand Canyon National Park is about a 3-hour drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on August 29, 2013: Wi-Fi will be available in all guest rooms beginning September 2013. Free breakfast hours.
The GoodMany guests described overall pleasant experiences at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several aspects of the property received praise.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while several reviewers agreed that their rooms were generally comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, attentive and accommodating service.
Many reviewers praised the food and selection at the free breakfast. A few guests enjoyed the free reception, while a few reviewers thought that the food at the on-site restaurant was good.
Many guests found the property in general and the surrounding gardens well maintained, while several reviewers enjoyed the outdoor pool area.
A few reviewers thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent, while a couple of guests appreciated the on-site fitness centre.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.2 out of 5, with 90% of 249 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #71 out of 177 hotels in Phoenix, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 232 reviews.
The author called the hotel on August 29, 2013 to verify some information.
