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.

The outdoor pool and hot tub are heated and available all year, offering a pleasant spot to relax after a day of travel or appointments. A well-equipped fitness centre is also on site and free to use. When the pool is unavailable, access to the adjacent Hilton's pool may be arranged - check at front desk for instructions. The property also has a minimarket and shared lounge/TV area for downtime.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and reported as reliable for business use. Parking is free, private, and does not require a reservation; ample well-lit spaces are available. The 24-hour reception can assist with early check-in requests (subject to availability). A business centre with computers and printing is accessible around the clock. A guest launderette is on site (additional charge), and luggage storage is free. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to Mayo Clinic (generally 9:00 am-5:00 pm) - early drop-offs may be possible. Housekeeping is daily but may be limited to making the bed and straightening up unless a full service is requested. The property has a lift and facilities for disabled guests.