DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale {US-AZ}
Feb 16, 2013, 4:46 pm
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Nice Property, Great Staff
Just finished a stay at the Doubletree Paradise Valley. The staff is exceptional, particularly in the Loggia Lounge and front desk. Very accomodating. Full buffet breakfast and welcome drink coupons for diamonds. Property is in a great Scottsdale location with transpotation within 2 miles. Pool is very nice and rooms are spacious. As indicated by others, this is a place you can feel very comfotable in. We would definitely stay here again.
May 20, 2013, 6:37 pm
#62
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Thanks for recos- Phoenix props
Just wanted to thank posters for input received last month recommending DT Paradise Valley (would have posted on original thread but closed). The property was clean, well maintained, no resort fee, and well located. As Diamond I received breakfast passes for both rooms I booked (12,000 pts./50 bucks) as well as some free drink vouchers.
We had dinner at the Tapatio property (A Different Point of View a recommended restaurant with spectacular view) and was glad we did not stay there as it definitely seemed less well cared for and much more difficult to 'navigate' (we were with 83 year old father in law).
Also had a chance to have drinks at Waldorf Biltmore where I have stayed previously. While a wonderful property I wasn't dissapointed that I had chosen the DT. In fact the DT seemed to me like a 'poor mans Biltmore' and I mean this in a very positve way,
We had dinner at the Tapatio property (A Different Point of View a recommended restaurant with spectacular view) and was glad we did not stay there as it definitely seemed less well cared for and much more difficult to 'navigate' (we were with 83 year old father in law).
Also had a chance to have drinks at Waldorf Biltmore where I have stayed previously. While a wonderful property I wasn't dissapointed that I had chosen the DT. In fact the DT seemed to me like a 'poor mans Biltmore' and I mean this in a very positve way,
Jul 3, 2014, 11:25 pm
#63
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Yup, I was there two weeks ago. It's a "resort" property and the rooms are all in outside buildings. The rooms themselves are nice a little bit larger than most hotel rooms. I don't believe they do suite upgrades for diamonds. Diamonds just end up with a "deluxe" room (whatever that is). They have a full breakfast in the morning, with slightly higher quality than the Hilton standard.
I'm a bad person and stay on the el-cheapy corporate rate for 69.00/night on the weekends. For that I find there is value in the property. They have at least upgraded from the mini-bottles to the full 500ml water bottles for gold/diamonds.
Note...there is no wi-fi in the rooms and the wired internet is spotty at best. Also parking can be an issue.
I'm a bad person and stay on the el-cheapy corporate rate for 69.00/night on the weekends. For that I find there is value in the property. They have at least upgraded from the mini-bottles to the full 500ml water bottles for gold/diamonds.
Note...there is no wi-fi in the rooms and the wired internet is spotty at best. Also parking can be an issue.
Jul 4, 2014, 1:53 pm
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Yup, I was there two weeks ago. It's a "resort" property and the rooms are all in outside buildings. The rooms themselves are nice a little bit larger than most hotel rooms. I don't believe they do suite upgrades for diamonds. Diamonds just end up with a "deluxe" room (whatever that is). They have a full breakfast in the morning, with slightly higher quality than the Hilton standard.
I'm a bad person and stay on the el-cheapy corporate rate for 69.00/night on the weekends. For that I find there is value in the property. They have at least upgraded from the mini-bottles to the full 500ml water bottles for gold/diamonds.
Note...there is no wi-fi in the rooms and the wired internet is spotty at best. Also parking can be an issue.
I'm a bad person and stay on the el-cheapy corporate rate for 69.00/night on the weekends. For that I find there is value in the property. They have at least upgraded from the mini-bottles to the full 500ml water bottles for gold/diamonds.
Note...there is no wi-fi in the rooms and the wired internet is spotty at best. Also parking can be an issue.
We have been coming here for quite a few years. It is still a decent and comfortable property, but I do wonder if the economy and knock on tourism from the political stuff hasn't hurt things a little.
It can still be a great value, but it shows signs of needing a little investment. I hope they do well. We really like the place.
Aug 19, 2014, 6:27 am
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Aug 19, 2014, 10:12 am
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Aug 27, 2014, 11:19 am
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Stayed here this past weekend. Rooms were spacious and clean, but definitely very, very tired. Parking situation was pretty annoying. Broken glass on the stairs remained for the duration of our stay. Gold breakfast buffet was decent, and staff seemed good. A perfectly fine value for the $75 rate, so I'll stop short of saying that I was disappointed.
May 17, 2015, 5:16 pm
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Would appreciate any updates for the property as it has been a while now. Have a stay coming up so would be interested also in any eateries and watering holes in close proximity.
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May 17, 2015, 5:43 pm
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Stayed here this past weekend. Rooms were spacious and clean, but definitely very, very tired. Parking situation was pretty annoying. Broken glass on the stairs remained for the duration of our stay. Gold breakfast buffet was decent, and staff seemed good. A perfectly fine value for the $75 rate, so I'll stop short of saying that I was disappointed.
Mar 5, 2017, 12:27 am
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Updating an old thread.
I've done three stays since mid-December. All excellent overall stays.
The grounds and pool areas are very well kept and pleasant. Two large pool areas with pool bars.
The lobby has had a new Starbucks, decent gift shop, rental car agencies, concierge and plenty of room.
Breakfast for Diamonds is a full buffet with choices beyond a typical lounge and many Hilton.s
In the three stays, the first time was an upgrade to a massive suite with two full bathrooms.
The second was an upgrade to a poolside room with a nice view.
Third was another upgrade to another suite. The suites are massive, with large dining table for 8, fireplace, couch and 46+ new TV.
Great location and Old Scottsdale, which is charming is less than a mile away.
Given a choice of anywhere in greater Phoenix, Scottsdale is my first choice.
In our system it is rated 4* and its a legit 4* property in my experience.
I've done three stays since mid-December. All excellent overall stays.
The grounds and pool areas are very well kept and pleasant. Two large pool areas with pool bars.
The lobby has had a new Starbucks, decent gift shop, rental car agencies, concierge and plenty of room.
Breakfast for Diamonds is a full buffet with choices beyond a typical lounge and many Hilton.s
In the three stays, the first time was an upgrade to a massive suite with two full bathrooms.
The second was an upgrade to a poolside room with a nice view.
Third was another upgrade to another suite. The suites are massive, with large dining table for 8, fireplace, couch and 46+ new TV.
Great location and Old Scottsdale, which is charming is less than a mile away.
Given a choice of anywhere in greater Phoenix, Scottsdale is my first choice.
In our system it is rated 4* and its a legit 4* property in my experience.
Sep 5, 2018, 7:27 pm
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I needed some stays to retain diamond, so thought I’d try some nights here while the points required was relatively low.
Not much recognition for Diamond status. Two bottles of water. No welcome letter, upgrade, or other amenities.
Only continental breakfast given for two adults, no matter how many the room is booked for. Upgrade to full buffet $5 plus tax per person for those 2 guests. It’s fairly good, but for any special order items, it can be a bit of a wait. I also found the full 15-20% tip guidelines on the receipt for a buffet a bit insulting.
Room was ok, but nothing special. Main room vent looked very dirty. No in-room internet at all the first day, until 4pm the next day. Wiring jumble in the bathroom, on the side of the sink. Hair dryer inoperable, and the alarm went crazy the one time we tried to set it.
Housekeeping was prompt, and did a decent job, but there was multiple kid items underneath one bed that my kid found.
Lots of noise from the hallway. The main pool was ok, but it is quite shallow at only 3 feet deep.
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Feb 4, 2019, 8:53 am
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How is this resort for families with younger kids? I have two girls ages 6 and 9. Currently booked at Tapatio but need to change stay dates and Tapatio is booked one of the nights I need. Considering this one, Hilton Scottsdale, Embassy Scottsale. Missing anything. Going to pass on the Biltmore don't need that much lux family does better at lower key properties. Thx!
Feb 4, 2019, 9:03 am
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How is this resort for families with younger kids? I have two girls ages 6 and 9. Currently booked at Tapatio but need to change stay dates and Tapatio is booked one of the nights I need. Considering this one, Hilton Scottsdale, Embassy Scottsale. Missing anything. Going to pass on the Biltmore don't need that much lux family does better at lower key properties. Thx!
The rooms seemed a bit worn out. I didn’t feel that being a diamond here got me anything beyond a continental breakfast. I don’t know if the pool is open during the winter here. I felt it was an okay deal at $80+ a night during the summer. I would be hard pressed to justify the $200-300 a night they want during high season.
It and the Embassy Suites are decently located near old town Scottsdale, and the Fashion Square mall.
Feb 4, 2019, 9:09 am
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How is this resort for families with younger kids? I have two girls ages 6 and 9. Currently booked at Tapatio but need to change stay dates and Tapatio is booked one of the nights I need. Considering this one, Hilton Scottsdale, Embassy Scottsale. Missing anything. Going to pass on the Biltmore don't need that much lux family does better at lower key properties. Thx!
We have traveled here for a decade or more. The offering has become skimpier and although the grounds and pools are nice, the rooms haven't been updated in that whole time. The breakfast has diminished and they've added a resort fee which does nothing for us. If it weren't a homey place which is associated with good memories, I would not go back based on the value.
Hilton Scottsdale didn't do anything for us years ago. I might be tempted to try the Embassy.
We booked the new Hampton south of the Doubletree in Tempe last month and the new and clean room was a great value.