Winter prices in Scottsdale are quite a bit higher so we bid on a "4 star" hotel on priceline.com hoping to stay at a nice resort for a reasonable price. Never. Again. The outside looks like it will be a really nice place. The inside is a different story. It smelled of stale smoke and mildew. Our first room (we moved 4 times) was just okay. Not a place I want to hang out in. Old decor, old carpet, old ceiling and caked with dust in vents. The ceiling leaked water after showering. The worst part is the walls are PAPER THIN. We were awakened to the sound of a shrieking baby next door that lasted ALL morning, hence the first move (so 2 of our mornings were ruined by crying baby, no sleeping in) The 2nd room the AC shut on and off every couple minutes and wouldn't let us choose to run the fan constantly to drown out noise. We moved due to a drunk couple fighting next door at 1 in the morning, in which they moved us 3 rooms down and we could still hear them in addition to also not being able to run the fan. So back to our original room at 2 am and the receptionist was not sympathetic or nice about it. We just want to sleep...too much to ask? So crying baby was the lesser of 2 evils. The bathroom...so small you are climbing over the toilet to get to the shower. And forget more than 1 person getting ready at a time. My husband and I had to turn sideways to pass each other going in and out of bathroom. The website advertised $239 + prices... Really? Priceline was $109 and had I known how awful it was I would've gladly paid double to stay somewhere else. Don't let the Hilton name fool you into thinking it is nice. Do not stay here, save yourself the headache!

This Hotel boasts an excellent staff. They are courteous, friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, the restaurant had a great breakfast buffet, a wonderful poolside bar and the convention rooms were excellent. The fitness building was very well done, complete with steam rooms up stairs. The property is large and sprawling, but, it was easy to get around, and the grounds were very clean and neat. I highly recommend this Hilton for business meetings, however, it would also be a great place for a family. The pool is large, it includes a kids pool and a hot tub. The Villas are amazing, I didn't stay in one, but, I was able to visit a friend and they are very comfortable and would be worth the extra $$. There was also a business center that some collegues used, I observed 4-6 computers in there.

For the second year in a row, the Scottsdale Hilton met and exceeded all expectations. I am a Hilton Diamond Member and this property, especially the Casitas (or Villas), are outstanding. I would like to especially commend Edward La Joy, who is in charge of the Bell Staff. Flemings is great steak house (with wonderful wine selections) and the pool bar with extended hours is delicious, convinient and fun. Location is perfect.

I highly recommend

Nice if you have group. The restaurants and bars are rather bland. The Flemmings in the same location is a nice alternative.