AZ Phoenix Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

[gramey]

Ok, we're back from Phoenix(November 05). The Radison Hotel Phoenix Airport(University Street) has definitely undergone a re-furb

this year. I cant comment on whether its worthy of its 3* rating because frankly, we didn't dine

at all there, nor try the fitness center. Otherwise, we had no problems with the facilities as they were. Our two Hotwire

rooms were very clean as were the public areas of the hotel in general. We really had no complaints

upon checking in or out. The hotel itself is located *just* off of I-10 and shares this location with a

Hilton Garden, Holiday Inn Express and an Extended Stay. There is also a small Waffle House restaurant

within walking distance, but not much else. The immediate surrounding area is your typical "office park"

zone which is quiet and traffic free on weekends. If you're looking for 'night life' you'll have to drive

elsewhere, but the Tempe/University area is due East on University Street(same hotel which the Radison

is on-you cant get lost!) within about a 6-8 minute drive. There are numerous restaurants/bars

in that area.

The airport shuttle leaves every half hour and its a 5 or 6 minute ride. The business center at the time

of our stay consisted of 2 IBM desktops with corresponding 17" flatscreens and one fax/printer combo

unit. Its located right next to the front desk but in its own room, and required no ID or room key to access.

All in all, I was very pleased, as were my parents-who are pretty picky. In fact, they gave the Radison

an edge over their regular haunt in that area, the Crown Plaza Airport because of the open ambiance

of the former. Personally, i think both are a good value for the dollar at this time if you are seeking

accomodations near the airport.