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 Hotel Scottdale, Arizona
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The location in Old Town is great.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
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Reception was helpful and assisted me with my bags to the unit. Which was a one flight walk- up.
I cycled around on one of their cruisers on the first day.
Downtown Scottsdale Arizona
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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
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My impression was that many of the hotels in Scottsdale are more like motels, with some units that are waiting to be refurbished.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
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The view from my room was festive.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
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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.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale Arizona
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There was work being done on the other units while I was there but it wasn’t noisy or intrusive.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
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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
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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.
El Dorado Hotel Scottsdale, Arizona
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There were plenty of seats in the common area around the pool.
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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