MarshKing

My stay last week at the Laughlin Hilton (gotta' love the $20 a night rates) finally earned me HH Gold status.

I remember reading somewhere on FT that the Mesa Hilton is very generous with their upgrades for Gold members. I remember reading that one can get upgraded to their one-bedroom suite with a dining area, terrace, and a whirlpool tub. I went online and saw that that room is $300.00 a night.

However, I can reserve a:
(1)regular room @ $59.00
(2)executive room @ $89.00
(3)junior suite @ $99.00

Does anyone have any experience with this hotel...? I would be willing to reserve option 3, if that would mean that I would get a 1 BR suite. However, for obvious reasons, if this hotel has been known to upgrade Gold members from option 1, then I would certainly choose that option...

Any input at all (even info. on the hotel, itself) is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

rjwx2man

Marshking,

Don't know that I can help with the Suite, but I did stay at the hotel back in March. I assume you are talking about the Hilton Mesa Pavilion. Great place! I was there on a spring training package, we had a nice executive room with access to the lounge for continental breakfast, evening snacks and drinks. There was a nice little balcony to eat on in the morning too. The hotel is right across from a big mall. Easy walk to stores and restaurants. All in all it was a very nice hotel. The staff was very nice and the property as well as the area had a lot to offer. I will go back again. Have fun and hope this helps.

Tim_T

Same here, I stayed in March for one night on the cheapest of cheap rates, and was upgraded to a huge room with dining area etc. The hotel had pre-reserved the upgrade, along with a letter from the manager. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the lounge was pleasent - great view to watch the sun go down.

All in all, one of the most friendly hotels that I have stayed in recently. Only negative is the traffic along the interstate to get to the hotel.

I would take the chance and go with the cheap rate(esp if you are paying). If you don't get the upgrade, you will get access to the lounge anyway, but my hunch is that the hotel will do all it can to upgrade you.

MileJunkie

I have stayed to Mesa Pavillion Hilton 5 or 6 times since 1997. Great place, love it! I was once book at a Sheraton, just down the I-10(?), but spoke w/the manager, and got a room in a fully booked hotel.
The place is especially appealing in Dec, before Xmass, when they light up the outside balconies. Of course, the weather is great at that time, as well.

pointman

I stayed there this April. I was only silver at the time. I recieved a free upgrade upon request at checkin. This was great service especially in light of the fact that I was paying a discounted rate on a standard room already....Great Hotel. They really do provide that "extra" level of recogniztion to Hhonors members...I would definately recommend it.

capetown

Anyone have any trip reports for the Mesa, AZ Hilton?

In particular, I am interested in feedback on the suites at the property.

I have a friend visiting later this month and he is thinking of putting his family up in the Mesa Hilton.

He would rather stay in the East Valley (Mesa) versus Scottsdale for Cubs Spring Training.

ernie8575

I stayed there last month several times. Was put on HHonors floor with access to the lounge on the 7th floor for the breakfast and evening snacks and drinks. A nice hotel, friendly staff and close to some resturants. I recommend it highly. Oh, they have reserved parking spots for HHonors..a nice touch.

Lokahi

Stayed here over President's Day weekend, and agree with all that ernie8575 notes. Had a small suite on the HHonors floor (7) with one king, so it wouldn't work well for a large family (although there was plenty of room to add a couple of rollaway beds if needed). Pleasant and gracious staff, nice lounge, and close-in HHonors reserved parking.

The hotel was hosting a dog show of all things that weekend, and the occasional bark from these purebreds added a nice homey touch to my stay...

ne14snow

Last time I stayed there the hotel got struck by lightning - interesting experience.

NeverAtHome

Don't leave us hanging ne14snow, give us the whole shocking truth!

C-5Crewdog

Anyone have comments about the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa?

I have reservations there and another area hotel and am tryig to decide which one to stay at. I'm a Hilton Honors Gold, so hoping for an upgraded room and the complimentary continental breakfast.

Thanks in advance.

MIKEM

I would recommend this hotel. I was upgraded to a mini suite when there a few months ago. I think many of the rooms are like Embassy Suites rooms. It should be easy to get upgraded. I forgot what the breakfast was like. However, they do have a lounge with free breakfast, you will get a coupon.

YXE

Location is pretty good. Nice access to freeway and Best Buy next door.

flyboy_421

Not a bad hotel, just make sure you are not on the side that faces the freeway. The side that looks out over the golf course is nicest.

YXE

That is an excellent point.