Hotel Recommendations for Phoenix
Making my first visit to Phoenix this spring. Just looking for general tips on what "area" is best to stay on.
I'll probably be using points so I want some value. Will rent a car. Looking to stay 5 days. Will also be starting a weekend in scottsdale to end the trip. |
Phoenix itself? Scottsdale? Elsewhere such as Tempe?
What are your interests? Traveling alone? What hotel programs? |
When specifically in spring? Typically March and April are peak times (Jan-Feb are usually busy as well), and hotel rates usually peak.
Where to stay really depends on what you'd like to do, balanced of course with budget. Generally out in Chandler/Gilbert you can still find reasonable prices on hotels, even when other areas will be at $300-500/night. Phoenix and Scottsdale border each other. There probably isn't a need to change properties, unless you're looking for something specific in Scottsdale and you'd rather not be in that area for the rest of your trip. The metro Phoenix area is quite spread out, and it could easily take an hour to travel through. During heavy rush hour, much more. |
I second the other replies above: Tell us what you want to do, and we can provide several target hotels that fit your interests.
Do you want to do some: Hiking Biking Dining Shooting Motorcycling Shopping Golfing Fishing etc. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
(Post 25804624)
Phoenix itself? Scottsdale? Elsewhere such as Tempe?
What are your interests? Traveling alone? What hotel programs? Hotel Programs: probably spg, hyatt and hilton |
Originally Posted by aztimm
(Post 25806878)
When specifically in spring? Typically March and April are peak times (Jan-Feb are usually busy as well), and hotel rates usually peak.
Where to stay really depends on what you'd like to do, balanced of course with budget. Generally out in Chandler/Gilbert you can still find reasonable prices on hotels, even when other areas will be at $300-500/night. Phoenix and Scottsdale border each other. There probably isn't a need to change properties, unless you're looking for something specific in Scottsdale and you'd rather not be in that area for the rest of your trip. The metro Phoenix area is quite spread out, and it could easily take an hour to travel through. During heavy rush hour, much more. If i'm paying cash i'm probably looking to spend around 100-130$ range if possible. My family reunion will be at the new scottsdale embassy suites..but i'm looking to stay somewhere slightly cheaper for that. |
Originally Posted by Wilbur
(Post 25806933)
I second the other replies above: Tell us what you want to do, and we can provide several target hotels that fit your interests.
Do you want to do some: Hiking Biking Dining Shooting Motorcycling Shopping Golfing Fishing etc. |
Originally Posted by bitachu
(Post 25815059)
mainly just sight seeing of the area. Probably the biggest thing would be dining for me..although Im not the type to spend $$$$ on meals..
This is particularly true of place like the Hyatt Gainey Ranch, or the Westin Kierland, or the Phoenician, where redeeming a room for four or five days can run to $2,500-$3,000 without much effort. These are all terrific resorts, and the redemption rates (if you can find availability) can be very attractive. Furthermore, they are all nicely located for starting road trips, using the hotel-provided bicycles, walks along the greenways or the canals, etc. Some dining recommendations from those of us who like hole-in-the-wall places with great food and limited, um, ambience. These are all places who will serve you tasty, inexpensive dishes but will never appear in any style magazine. Pho: Saigon Nites, 15111 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale Saigon Seafood, 1381 N Alma School Rd, Chandler Indian: Jewel of the Crown, on the west side of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7373 Civic Center Sushi: Sakana, 6989 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale SushiKo, 9301 E Shea, Scottsdale American: Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe, 808 E Jefferson St, Phoenix Lolo's Chicken and Waffles, 1220 S Central, Phoenix America's Taco Shop, 7001 E 1st St, Scottsdale Arcadia Cafe, right across the street from America's And of course if you want trendier places, all of Old Town Scottsdale is full of coffee bars, restaurants, faux Mexican places, sports bars, hip diners, etc. within staggering distance of each other, the canal, and the free Scottsdale trolley. |
We stayed back in August and had a great time. Similar to you didn't want to spend a fortune on food and drink. First part of the trip we stayed at the Biltmore and second part the Doubletree Paradise valley.
For food and drink two places not to miss: http://www.angrycrabshack.com/angryr http://www.zippssportsgrills.com/ Good happy hours we also went to Don and Charlies. Food not overly expensive, large portions and great service. http://donandcharlies.com/ and just remembered http://www.saltysow.com/ |
Originally Posted by bitachu
(Post 25815054)
I plan to fly there on 3/27...then meet up with a family reunion in scottsdale on 4/1.
If i'm paying cash i'm probably looking to spend around 100-130$ range if possible. My family reunion will be at the new scottsdale embassy suites..but i'm looking to stay somewhere slightly cheaper for that. |
Originally Posted by ibdsux
(Post 25829148)
Baseball Spring Training will be wrapping up on your dates - this is the height of high season and hotels will be expensive. Your budget is doable but you might have to accept staying in an area somewhat removed from those that typically interest tourists. Maybe check out hotels along I-17, perhaps the Sheraton Crescent or Hyatt Place North Phoenix. Or as others suggested, if you have points this is a good time to burn 'em.
as of now i have booked on points the sheraton phoenix airport hotel...and my weekend at the new embassy suites in scottsdale...still now that i'm a hilton diamond I might be willing to move some business there..... |
bitachu probably the worst Sheraton I have ever stayed at.
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Agreed on the Sheraton Tempe, it's old and outdated and in a poor location for touring.
The Phoenix Hyatt Regency is quite nice, though its location in Downtown Phoenix means you have to drive to a lot of the fun activities. Personally, I like staying in Scottsdale but that's going to run you a higher price tag. As others have said, you're coming during the Arizona high season. |
Originally Posted by CMK10
(Post 25857865)
Agreed on the Sheraton Tempe, it's old and outdated and in a poor location for touring.
The Phoenix Hyatt Regency is quite nice, though its location in Downtown Phoenix means you have to drive to a lot of the fun activities. Personally, I like staying in Scottsdale but that's going to run you a higher price tag. As others have said, you're coming during the Arizona high season. |
Originally Posted by bitachu
(Post 25864380)
yeah okay..so i might re think my sheraton airpot hotel stay....i'm spg gold..but if the hotel sucks..then that wont help me much...I wouldn't mind using my 80k hhonors pts but i doubt it will get me far
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