We travel to Phoenix area quite often because we have family living close by…read more This was our first stay at the beautiful, somewhat secluded Avondale location. Features quiet hotel rooms. No traffic or other hotel guests noise. Our check-in greeting was cheerful and welcoming. In fact, the front desk personnel (all 4 who I encountered during our 2-1/2 day stay) were outgoing and extremely helpful. The diversity of staff directly mirrored the diversity of guests. Yes, I checked folks out at the free buffet breakfast. And speaking of the BREAKFAST: Day #1 ... Turkey sausage patties, spinach & egg quiche, breakfast sandwich, cinnamon muffins. Day #2 ... Fluffy grade A scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, breakfast sandwich, commercial packaged blueberry muffin. Cereals: Oatmeal, corn flakes, fruity pebbles, Cheerios. Fresh fruit: whole bananas, apples. Yogurt: Vanilla & strawberry with tray of garnishes like pumpkin seeds, walnuts, pecans, coconut, brown sugar, chocolate chips, dried apricots. Milk: regular & chocolate Coffee: bold and decaf Tea: variety of flavored tea bags Bread and bagels to toast. No pancakes or waffles. * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * THE ROOM Clean, modern. Excellent full use of space without feeling claustrophobic. Two comfortable Queen-size beds. Separate living room space with pull out sofa, desk, chair, microwave, fridge. Spacious bathroom with shower (no bathtub), side lit mirror perfect for makeup application. Huge walk-in closet with plenty space for luggage, clothes, shoes for a family of 4. Full length mirror. Minimal drawer space. TV mounted on wall between bedroom & living room. Swivels to allow viewing from either living space. * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * THE GYM Located off the lobby. Daughter enjoyed a morning workout by treadmill. * . * . * . * . * . * . * . * All in all, it was a lovely stay. We'll definitely come back.

Eyebrowing raising. I can't give a 4*. To me, a 4 is basically saying *almost* flawless quality and…read morethat's not the case here... First thing you need to know is the unrelated to the rating. Beware that the traffic to the lot is egregious. A few miles away can take 20 minutes because of the bumper to bumper streets. There's currently some construction and closures in the area, however once that clears up it will still be pretty busy because it's a dense area. Let's discuss the property. The patio is cute with nice furniture but of course it's very hot because there's no shade covers/awnings. In the back there's a small pool, cool and clean, with provided towels and a few loungers. The hallways and elevators are kept well maintained too. Now for the hotel experience... Upon checking in we informed the front desk we were celebrating our engagement and they offered a strange line of questioning rather than like a complimentary chocolate or nice rolled towel or water bottle, etc. Just in poor form. Here's the meat and bones, let me tell you about the room. Very nice layout, although the space would feel wider and more breathable if the desk didn't have a big wall unit around it. There's a tiny pad and a pen supplied as well. Bed and couch are fairly comfortable. Nice big window but very bright so you'll usually want it closed. For the bad... the TV doesn't allow hdmi or console volume control, it's so loud it will blow out your ears, not to mention it took 15 minutes just to connect to the internet because it can't prompt the browser login page. Speaking of internet, it requires you to sign up for a Marriott free membership to access the wifi. That's different. Our room itself also reeked of dog like it was in the AC and carpet. The hotel IS dog friendly, I get that but please use an ozone machine, wipe the vents and steam the carpet after. It was very obvious especially if the AC was not on circulating the air around. In addition the smell would kick up even more for a moment when the AC initially turns on so it's an all over problem. The bathroom was odd... for such a nice looking room it was unexpected that there's no fan for the toliet and there's no door inside it so if you're in the shower you will look directly at the toilet. They supply 2-3 days of showering towels but I'm used to seeing 5 days worth stored in most other hotels so we had to reuse often. Shower seems wide until you realize the configuration makes it cramped. The head water jets out so if you stood directly under it, there's a 1-2 person gap to the wall where you wouldn't feel the water. Opposite wall of the head has he controls and normally it's going to be under the head on the same wall. The heat can either take 15 minutes to warm up or it can be scalding instantly and I assume this is because the nearby rooms share a tank. Strangely enough when the pipes would be hot during the day, the water was the coldest and at night it was the hottest. Lastly, beware THE WALLS - they are paper thin like parament transparent paper thin. You can hear someone shutting a draw in the floor beneath you or opening the bathroom slider in the next room. Upon check out the staff gave attitude and that really sealed the 3 star. For some reason they thought he was joking about wanting to check out? I wouldn't stay here again but perhaps I'd find a different same franchise hotel.

Super friendly staff was very happy with the easy to find location and amenities and lots of…read moreparking. I would refer anyone to try one of these facilities for any length of stay. Price is quite reasonable as well. Unless your staying for Super Bowl

Very comfortable, clean and noise free stay. Staff were very helpful and efficient. Clean rooms,…read morepool, BBQ and hot tub area. A well stocked little market with toiletries, ice cream and some frozen meal items. Close to Haymaker Restaurant, Chicago Pizza, fast food and grocery store.

A solid stay if you're in town attending a concert at the StateFarm Stadium! This is about a…read morefifteen minute walk to the stadium and is very accessible to multiple storefronts including restaurants, shopping, and larger boxes like Bass Pro Shops & Starbucks. The rooms were large and had a full fridge, electric stovetop, sink, dishwashing machine, and a large closet. We really enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and it had a large variety of items including actual eggs and sausage, fresh waffles, oatmeal, etc. There's an outdoor pool and a gym on the main floor. Great stay and solid for the price.

Where do I start? I guess with the reason for our stay…read more We were in town for the Mad Monster Convention, but our room at the Renaissance wasn't ready, so we booked a room at TownePlace Suites instead. The property itself is well maintained, the room is spacious, the air conditioner works great (which is essential when Glendale is regularly over 100 degrees), and I even appreciated the TV remote--something that sounds minor until you've stayed in enough hotels where half the buttons don't work. Unfortunately, my stay was overshadowed by an embarrassing experience that left me feeling singled out. I was sitting in my car finishing a few text messages about the convention before heading inside. While I was there, I watched several people walk into the hotel without being questioned by the woman at the front desk. When I walked in--wearing work pants, a white T-shirt, a brown beanie, and flip-flops--I was immediately stopped and asked what room I was staying in. I answered. Then I was asked for my last name. I showed my room key, but I was still told to go to the front desk. What bothered me wasn't simply being asked to verify I was a guest. Hotels have every right to protect their guests. What bothered me was that I had just watched multiple people enter without being stopped, yet I was the only one questioned. As I got on the elevator, the employee gave me a stern look and continued addressing me in front of other guests. It was uncomfortable enough that another guest in the elevator felt the need to tell me, "If you're not a guest here, you shouldn't be here." I quietly showed them my room key, rode to the second floor, and walked to Room 223. I can't say for certain why I was singled out. Maybe it was because of the way I was dressed. Maybe it was because I'm brown-skinned. Maybe someone thought I looked poor or homeless. I don't know. What I do know is how it made me feel: embarrassed, humiliated, and treated like I had done something wrong when I hadn't. Could the situation have been handled differently? Probably, on both sides. But I keep coming back to one question: Why was I the only person asked to prove I belonged there after watching several others walk in without a second glance? TownePlace Suites has a nice property and comfortable rooms, but no guest should leave feeling publicly embarrassed or singled out. I hope management takes a closer look at how these situations are handled so every guest is treated with the same level of respect.

This place is located near State Farm Stadium just North of Glendale Ave…read more We weee looking for a place for the Fiesta Bowl. The prices were very cheap especially considering it was the weekend before New Years. We ended up getting a two bedroom suite with a kitchen (see photos). I could post all the photos but it was a very nice room. And considering the price it was a really good deal. The fitness center is located in the adjacent hotel North, basically 10 yards away on the other side of the pool. It has a machine, teeadmills, and weights up to 50 lbs. The complimentary breakfast is very good with eggs, potatoes, bacon/sausage, cereal, etc. They also have waffles that alternate between blueberry and vanilla. I posted a photo with the hours. Coffee is available all day. Service was great and again for the price awesome deal.

Great hotel, nice pool, nice mini put as well as nice corn hole. Although there's one major thing…read morethat really ruined my hotel stay. The front desk lady. I was with a few of my friends and we asked for the corn hole bags and right as a I said "Do you mind if we can have the bags for corn hole"? I got a "UHHHGGGG" in my face from her. Keep in fact that I'm a young teenager here who just wants to have fun and this lady is constantly making my stay worse. I finally got the corn hole bags after I got a grown and her breath in my face, then she starts almost like investigating me. Like I thought that I was here to play corn hole not that I'm a witness in a murder. And I know this isn't required because there was a guy a lot younger before her and he was amazing, 5 star for him. He always had a smile and was nice to everyone that came. And he gave it to us no problem and enjoyed talking with me and my friends. But really, this lady RUINS THE MOOD. Hotel amazing though, but you better pray she isn't your front desk lady.

I want to start of by stating for the record that I made a Yelp purely to write this review so that…read morealone should speak volumes. I've been consistently attending Andy and Tina Tours for 3 years in a row now and I have to say this is the one part of year that I consistently look forward to. I opt for a summer oasis package, where paradise is found among the scorching ashes of Phoenix during the hottest part of the year. Whether coming on my own or opting for the couples package, the time is unbeatable. The best part though? The company. With solid core values and people who can't be beat, I happily put my vacation into their hands every time.

Well done Andy. Always knows THE spot! Very friendly and…read moreeager to give great recommendations.

Not too shabby and only about a mile or so from downtown Tempe! I pricelined this place for $25 and…read morewon. Explosive. The room was decked out with a fridge, toaster, nice desk and the queen bed was quite comfy. My companion and I even even chilled in the outdoor veranda pool area, alongside 10 or so white middle aged golfer types drinking beers and puffing on a few cigarettes. It was very chill. The front desk people were quite professional with check in procedures and very helpful with directions. Very solid hotel for $25! For the amount paid for this place, it deserves more than an A-OK.

staff was friendly and so was the crowd, but it was a special crowd. If I'd been booking a hotel…read morewould have spend an extra 20-30 and stayed somewhere nicer. This is a cheap hotel/extended stay and you get what you pay for.

I greatly enjoyed the friendly attitude and exceptional service of Jose at the pool bar! The music…read morewas very laid back and despite the families enjoying the pool. The music was just right, excellent service, and great drink. A very enjoyable stay!

The Kimpton Palomar is our "go-to" hotel for downtown Phoenix. Being an IHG Member with a Diamond…read moreElite status, they have always provided me the perks that go along with it, including being upgrade to a suite (when available), welcome treats, as well as a "raid-the-bar" credit, breakfast or points. They also have two restaurants on the property: Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails (book a month in advance for that one - see our video review under our dining section below) and Eden - their rooftop, outdoor restaurant. Both are great options, though Eden has beautiful views of the pool and of the Phoenix landscape! Finally, they are VERY dog-friendly with free treats and water in the lobby (you also get a polaroid picture of them), as well as bedding and other amenities. TIP: Valet your car - they park it in the secure garage that they share with the apartment complex next door. My suite overview can be found on my YouTube Channel.

Just book it! We had my son's 5th birthday party here, and it was the best experience from start…read moreto finish. The owner of the home was so helpful and responsive and even left the sweetest card and birthday gift for my son. The house was perfect for his Avengers' themed birthday party. I wasn't sure if the excellent Marvel decor and theme throughout the entire house would be too mature for my 5 year old and his little guests, but it was not! The kids loved every room, especially the Hulk game room! The game garage was the perfect place for the adults at the party to relax, play pool and poker, watch a game on the large TV and just hang out while the kids did party activities. The outdoor area and carport were the perfect location for our activities, including the super hero characters we booked (highly recommend also) and the super hero training they did with the kids. My son keeps asking when we are going back to the superhero party house. I highly recommend it for a Marvel party for marvel fans of all ages. The home was super clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, and I'd definitely stay again.

We had the BEST time at the Phx Hero House! We had my daughter's birthday party there and the home…read morewas equipped with all of our needs and guests needs while we were there. The garage has the coolest gaming/play area - the kids and adults both equally enjoyed it! We slept in the Captain America room, but my daughter and her friends LOVED the Spiderman and Ironman rooms. The owner has done a great job with fully decorating this house, our favorite was the comic book wall! Would definitely stay again, 10/10!