Made the decision to do a last minute mini-vacation this weekend. Probably shouldn't have added Phoenix North as I wanted Scottsdale specifically (or the JW Marriott by Desert Ridge, but that was just dreaming). $55/night came out to just over $132 for the trip; not bad, seeing as all they had available on their site was $179/nt. Having stayed at some of the other resorts/higher hotels in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, I will say that regardless the renovations this property needs an overhaul as everything is outdated. Much like other reviews, it is on a hill, but that isn't the problem -- the parking and roads are! Even with help from the bellhop it's a struggle to find out exactly where you need to go and parking, in room 2191, put you right out front of someone else's door. Plus, I didn't appreciate an $11.95/24hrs high speed internet charge, which is one of the highest I have ever paid. I would've gone without had I not needed it for a few small business items. Overall a decent trip and a nice room for the rate, but seeing as comparable rates have been had at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, I'll hope for that next time (even with the resort fee, I've stayed at the SRCC and have enjoyed the rooms, especially when compared to the Hilton).
