HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - PHOENIX NORTH - SCOTTSDALE BY IHG, Phoenix

The location is practical for medical appointments at Mayo Clinic and nearby shopping and dining at Desert Ridge Marketplace (5-10 minute walk). Multiple restaurants including The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Breakfast Kitchen Bar, and Sandbar Mexican Grill are within 1 km. The hotel is 33 km from Central Phoenix and 32 km from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport; no airport shuttle is available, so a car or rideshare is needed. Paradise Valley Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away. The area is quiet despite freeway proximity, with easy access to shopping and family homes nearby.

Rooms are large, clean, and appear recently updated. All units feature air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, ironing facilities, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Standard rooms are equipped with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker. Suites include a pull-out sofa bed for extra sleeping space. Blackout curtains are provided, though some shades may not fully block all light. Noise levels vary: freeway-facing rooms can be loud; internal rooms or those set back are generally quiet. The thermostat can be inconsistent and the bathroom fan is linked to the light switch. No rooms have balconies.

Breakfast is included and offered from 7:00-9:00 am as a hot buffet with choices such as cheese omelets, sausage, bacon, yogurt, bagels, and fresh fruit. Coffee and tea are available all day in the lobby. The breakfast area is monitored by staff who keep it stocked and clean. During peak times, items can run out temporarily but are restocked quickly. For additional meal options, several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, including The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Breakfast Kitchen Bar, Subway, and Sandbar Mexican Grill. No restaurant is on-site.