Top notch service in a clean, new Residence Inn. Suites are comfortable and spacious....I was wanting for nothing. The location requires a car as you are isolated, except for the adjacent hospital, which this serves well. Like others, I stayed here for a conference at the sprawling JW Marriott, which is very close by. It is a wonderful, affordable alternative tothat facility andi would definitely stay here again.

Had a conference at the nearby JW Marriott Desert Ridge, but they were sold out so I opted for this Residence Inn instead . . . and it was a very pleasant experience.

Comments:
* The property was very clean and well-kept.
* It's a different look and feel compared to what I generally associate with Residence Inns . . . most Residence Inns resemble small low-rise apartment complexes; this place had the architecture of a more traditional hotel . . . though the rooms themselves were consistent with the Residence Inn norms.
* The complimentary breakfast was extensive with a lot of variety . . . better than expected.
* A small thing that I really like: a small laminated card showing the TV channels. Downside was no Comedy Central so I missed John Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
* Complimentary wired internet access - ethernet cable provided; easy to access.
* Excellent fitness center . . . though I opted instead to go jogging on the trails that go through the parkland to the south of the adjacent Mayo Clinic (takes about 5 minutes of running to reach the trailhead).
* Nice pool and large outdoor patio area, putting green is a nice touch.
* Friendly staff.

Small concerns:
* Other than the Mayo Clinic, the property is in a desolate "no-man's land"; if you do not have a rental car, be aware that there are no shops, grocery stores, or restaurants within walking distance . . . nothing but desert scrub within a 1-mile radius.
* I tend to think that placing a full size refrigerator-freezer in rooms at Residence Inns is a waste of energy and environmentally unsound. I suppose there are some long-term guests who fill them up as they would a refrigerator at home, but I would think a compact unit of some type would be sufficient to meet the needs of 99.5% of guests.
* Elevators were somewhat awkwardly located . . . not in or adjacent to the lobby . . . you need to take three right turns from the front desk, walking past first floor guest rooms to get to the elevators. Not a big problem, just kind of strange.
* It was very expensive . . . but that seems to be the norm for hotels in Phoenix in March.
* AC was rather noisy.

I was very impressed with the Residence Inn. There was plenty of room for the two of us and it was very clean. I would stay there again!

My husband I are elite platinum Marriott members - so we've seen our fair share of Marriott hotels. This one, however, was truly a relaxing stay! Lots of space in the rooms - but more importantly - lots of space outside the rooms. We throughly enjoyed the gas firepits outside as a place to watch the sun set and enjoy a few quiet moments together. The week that we were there, there was a big soccer tournament in the area and a number of youth players in the hotel with us. Outside of breakfast being a little busy, you would never have known they were there! Fortunately, we were not there to visit the Mayo Clinic next door, but it was obvious other guests were. This hotel has special amenities such as wheelchairs and extra-wide elevators to accommodate guests who are "on the mend". Finally, the location couldn't have been better. Very nearby a large shopping complex with loads of good restaurants (and a grocery store), but not right in the middle of the mix. Thanks Marriott, for yet another nice stay!