El Dorado Hotel: Scottsdale, Arizona

They have done a brilliant job recreating the pop culture of the 1960’s from when the hotel was built, with a modern flare.

El Dorado A Vacation Suites Hotel Scottdale, Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottdale, Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

The location in Old Town is great.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

Reception was helpful and assisted me with my bags to the unit.  Which was a one flight walk- up.P1020743

I cycled around on one of their cruisers on the first day.

Downtown Scottsdale Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

Downtown Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

After setting off on the bicycle the seat tipped back and was stuck, but luckily I was near to Bicycle Haus, where I stopped for suggestions and Kale graciously secured the seat upright within minutes, saving my back, and I was back on my way exploring downtown.

Downtown Scottsdale Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

Downtown Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

My impression was that many of the hotels in Scottsdale are more like motels, with some  units that are waiting to be refurbished.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona  Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

The view from my room was festive.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona  Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

They were clearly once apartments with a kitchen, dinning area, full living space, and a bedroom. There was plenty of room.  It reminded me of a Chelsea Apartment that I had when I lived in New York City.  I booked it because I saw a great rate online. Once Scottsdale taxes were added it was a higher rate. Wifi is included.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona  Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

There was work  being done on the other units while I was there but it wasn’t noisy or intrusive.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

Unit 203 wasn’t fully refurbished. The thermostat was not adjustable and it got a bit stuffy.  With the windows opened I could hear the music from the main area and it is only one flight up, leaving the windows accessible. I wasn’t comfortable leaving them unlocked over night.

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

Housekeeping came while I was in the next morning, gave me great recommendations on where to eat, and did a brilliant job scrubbing the place.

Eldorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona Photo by Nicki Hurd

El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
Photo by Nicki Hurd

There were plenty of seats in the common area around the pool.

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I’d enjoy staying here again but I would ask for one of the units that was fully refurbished….and I would play croquet.

February , 2013

 

 

 

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