Phoenix Hotels

• Paisleypaul
• Reviews: 352

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Hilton Garden Inn: Avondale - Phoenix suburb

Again this was a free night with the Hilton Honors loyalty scheme so not sure of the exact rate. A pleasant and easy drive from the city centre but also far enough from the Avondale suburb itself that it is so quiet we had a great rest.

Sort of place you wish you were staying longer!

Unique Quality: Wonderful pool with make up water spilllinginat the (not so) deepend via the big kind of clam shell - see pictures.

Great crab salad in the diner

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: 11460 West Hilton Way Avondale 85323
• Phone: 1-623-882-3351
• Website: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=JENMULYKPSDWMCSGBJF3EWQ?ctyhocn=PHXAVGI
• Related to: Business Travel, Luxury Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written February 8, 2010

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• LaceyAdkisson
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Beautiful Track Neighborhoods!: Rent a House!

Instead of getting an expensive hotel for our party of 6, we rented a beautiful home in surprise Arizona, only 10 minutes from the New Dodger Town. It had a pool, jacuzzi, beautiful master suit, 4 bedrooms and worked out to be SO much less than hotel room.
Great thing to be about renting a house is you can BBQ out by the pool, make your own cocktails, and it saves you A LOT of money.
Right now to rent a house for a week is VERY cheap since the real estate market is doing do poorly.
The houses all around us had for sale, for auction or foreclosure signs up. SO if you have the cash and credit NOW is the time to buy!

Unique Quality: Stucco home, with a Spanish style roof, two stories, and impeccable decorating!

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Surprise AZ
• Related to: Road Trip
• Written April 2, 2009

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• jumpingnorman
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Renaissance Glendale Hotel: New and classy hotel --- west of Phoenix

Renaissance Glendale Hotel
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 937-3700

This is another successful Marriott venture --- building a classy hotel right beside the University of Phoenix Stadium built for the Super Bowl of 2008 --- Home of the Arizona Cardinals! And beside the amazing entertainment center of Westgate...

I saw this hotel rise from the ground since we live near it. The first time I set foot in it was when our friend’s daughter had her formal 18th debutante’s party ( attended by about 400 close friends and relatives in a wonderful ballroom). The food was likewise impeccable. The sound system and lights were the latest technology.

The façade at the lobby is impressive. The hotel has a wonder restaurant called Soleil in which we’ve had quite a few breakfasts --- and the preparation of the meals are definitely topnotch (compliments to the chef). There are 11 floors, 272 rooms and 46 suites, 30 meeting rooms --- so nice to have something so spectacularly huge just a few blocks from our home. When I have guests, I just bring them there for a little snack or breakfast. There is also a spa and I think my wife will be trying it out soon.

Unique Quality: Soleil Restaurant, 30 meeting rooms (95,000 sq ft)

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Spa and Resort
• Written January 23, 2009

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• mpces5
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• SedonaDee
• Reviews: 57

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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa: Upscale Spa & Family Fun Rolled Into One

This Starwood Hotel property is a great place to stay to re-energize your mind, body, & spirit! I recently spent a night at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa for a real estate conference. I was very impressed with the quality of amenities, numerous & well-trained staff, top notch spa, beautiful golf course, unbeatable children's program, and large meeting facilities. It is rated at an AAA 4 Diamond Resort, and I feel that is deserved.

In your room will be a program of activities for people of all ages, called "Pathfinder." It had a plethora of fun activities for everyone, like Hatha Yoga, Kids' Club, Animation Creation, Story Time, Teen Club, Kids Pajama Party, Tug-O-War, Adult Bingo, Teddy Bear Stuffing, Teen Golf Clinic, Guitar Hero for Teens, and much more. Adults or kids should never be bored here.

The rooms were well-appointed with all granite counters, wonderful "Heavenly Bed", nice balcony on my room, safe in every room, and very clean. My bathroom only had a shower, which is all I need, but if you prefer a bath, make sure yours has one on making the reservation. I especially loved all the outlets in the room, and the nice big mirror over the wet-bar area. It would allow someone to do their hair, while the other person was in the bathroom. The rooms are ALL NON-SMOKING and if they find evidence of smoking in the room or balcony, your credit card will be charged $200.

There was no microwave in my room, but the suites may have them. I thought there was no hairdryer, but I eventually found one in a cute basket in the closet.

A bagpiper plays outside by the golf course at sunset. I enjoyed dining outside at Nellie Cashman's at the Resort while listening to the talented bagpiper, who played well over an hour. Families sat on the grass on a beautiful evening listening to his lovely Scottish music with the undulating green of the fairway behind.

NEGATIVE COMMENT: Even though I had a terrific stay at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, I was surprised to see a $24.00 parking fee on my bill. When I left my car with the Valet, he did not tell me that there was a parking fee. He did tell me there was a parking lot where I could park it myself. I don't know if that one was free or not, but I like being told ahead if there is a parking charge, as this is not the norm in Phoenix. Usually at hotels, you can park free. Anyway, I just wanted to warn you about this and you should ask them if there is free parking and where it is.

Unique Quality: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa offers 2 terrific pools, as well as a "lazy river" tubing feature. I spent time in the large pool pictured here. I don't think any of it was over 3 1/2 ft., so great for kids. There was also an adults-only lap pool.

This resort is only a block away from great shopping & restaurants at Kierland Commons shopping destination, that has a nice no-car boulevard down the middle with lots of trees.

This resort allows non-guests to rent cabanas, for about $65/day Mon-Thurs., and $90 Fri-Sun. The cabanas have TV's with DVD players and are located in the kids' pool area, or the quieter adults-only area.

This Resort has received numerous accolades, to include:
-"Most Kid-Friendly Resort," from Los Angeles Times, 2007
-"Top 100 Gold Resorts," from Conde Nast Traveler, 2007
-"Hippest Resort 2007," from Hospitality Professionals, Ltd, 2007
-"Award of Excellence," from Wine Spectator Magazine, 2007

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: 6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
• Phone: 480-624-1000
• Website: www.kierlandresort.com
• Related to: Travel with Pets, Family Travel, Spa and Resort
• Written June 7, 2008

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• cherylrf
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• susanpingu
• Reviews: 98

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Metcalf House Hostel: Budget accomodation

If you're travelling alone and on a budget, this place is fine. The people who run this hostel are friendly and helpful.

Where else can you get travel buddies at such short notice? I checked into the hostel late Monday afternoon and the next day I had two young ladies accompany me to Desert Botanical Garden and Old Town Scottsdale.

Unique Quality: The hostel is open for check in from 6 to 10 AM and again from 5 to 10 PM. If you're there in the afternoon and the door is locked, just relax in the front yard or porch until someone shows up.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: 1026 North 9th Street, Phoenix
• Written December 4, 2006

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• cherylrf
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• bocmaxima
• Reviews: 239

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