Which Sheraton in Phoenix?
Sep 17, 2015, 5:00 am
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Which Sheraton in Phoenix?
Hey guys,
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
Sep 17, 2015, 5:35 am
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Hey guys,
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
Best Starwood Hotel in Scottsdale/Phoenix
Best Phoenix Hotel
In addition there are master threads.
Sep 17, 2015, 6:20 am
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Perhaps these will help
Best Starwood Hotel in Scottsdale/Phoenix
Best Phoenix Hotel
In addition there are master threads.
Best Starwood Hotel in Scottsdale/Phoenix
Best Phoenix Hotel
In addition there are master threads.
My initial hunch is the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. That said, I've only just seen the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa...
Sep 17, 2015, 7:29 am
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IMO the Westin Downtown is the single nicest non-resort Westin in the US
W Scottsdale is fun and is near all the interesting shopping & dining there
W Scottsdale is fun and is near all the interesting shopping & dining there
Sep 17, 2015, 8:13 am
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Thank you! Any views specifically on Sheraton's there? Just don't want to waste those free night awards given they expire so soon!
Sep 17, 2015, 8:40 am
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I really like the property in Downtown Phoenix, it's fairly new and has some nice bars and restaurants. The only issue is, you're in Downtown Phoenix which is fairly dead at night and not all that exciting during the day either. Still, it's pretty close to the airport and anything you want to do Downtown would be walkable.
There's also a Sheraton Phoenix Airport/Tempe which is about the same location from PHX as the downtown hotel (the "airport" term is a bit of a misnomer in this case). It's an older property with an old Club Lounge but it has undergone recent renovations and there's free parking which is nice. You'll be pretty close to the good parts of Tempe but you will need a car to get to them.
There's also a Sheraton Phoenix Airport/Tempe which is about the same location from PHX as the downtown hotel (the "airport" term is a bit of a misnomer in this case). It's an older property with an old Club Lounge but it has undergone recent renovations and there's free parking which is nice. You'll be pretty close to the good parts of Tempe but you will need a car to get to them.
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I've stayed in the downtown Sheraton and it was fine, although I suspect that it's somewhat of a convention hotel. I had a large room and remember the lounge offerings as being pretty standard.
A further advantage is that it's close to the light rail line that goes near (IIRC not exactly directly TO) the airport.
The Sheraton Tempe/Airport might or might not provide an airport shuttle. Check whether the location is close to downtown Tempe, which is a rather pleasant student area with lots of activity at night when school is in session. IIRC the aloft is located there, but not the Sheraton.
A further advantage is that it's close to the light rail line that goes near (IIRC not exactly directly TO) the airport.
The Sheraton Tempe/Airport might or might not provide an airport shuttle. Check whether the location is close to downtown Tempe, which is a rather pleasant student area with lots of activity at night when school is in session. IIRC the aloft is located there, but not the Sheraton.
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The Sheraton Tempe/Airport might or might not provide an airport shuttle. Check whether the location is close to downtown Tempe, which is a rather pleasant student area with lots of activity at night when school is in session. IIRC the aloft is located there, but not the Sheraton.
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Hey guys,
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
I'll be in PHX for a night soon, and have one of the free night at a Sheraton awards to use, so I thought I'd give one a crack. Any thoughts on which is best?
I'll only be there 24 hours, and would prefer to be right next to the airport - OR - near the shopping areas etc. Anyone have a view on which is best, or which they recommend?
(Using another award at Sheraton Waikiki too, but if anyone can confirm that this is way to go, over the Princess, I'd be grateful!)
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Sep 18, 2015, 3:22 am
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Thank you all for the feedback! I'm going with Sheraton Waikiki and Sheraton Phoenix Downtown I think! (Although still tossing up between Wild Horse. It just looks a bit remote, where I'd rather be in an area I can walk around, find shops for kids gifts etc, and non-hotel food!)
Sep 18, 2015, 9:15 am
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>>non-hotel food!
FWIW, Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse is a foodie destination. It was really good when I was last there but there's a new chef (check about renovation issues too). It has resort feel. Sheraton downtown is convention feel.
FWIW, Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse is a foodie destination. It was really good when I was last there but there's a new chef (check about renovation issues too). It has resort feel. Sheraton downtown is convention feel.
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Sheraton mesa at wrigleyville, has airport shuttle clean brand new hotel with lounge (very basic offerings but still) near large shopping area. Has a big sports bar inside as well as huge pool area.
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Thank you all for the feedback! I'm going with Sheraton Waikiki and Sheraton Phoenix Downtown I think! (Although still tossing up between Wild Horse. It just looks a bit remote, where I'd rather be in an area I can walk around, find shops for kids gifts etc, and non-hotel food!)
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