Just completed the 2nd night of our 4 night stay here at this Kimpton hotel in Scottsdale, so it's a good time to write up a review of our experience here so far:\n\nHotel Lobby, common areas, etc: this is a motel-type resort which I think dates back to the 1950's. They have done a good job in maintaining a Southwest theme and making it look and feel up to date. You do notice a few spots though where another coat of paint is needed or something needs to be replaced/updated.\n\nRooms: Quite surprising, but our unit ( 2 double beds on the upper floor ) is actually bigger than the photos on their website show! How often does that happen? Beds are super comfortable, AC is flawless (needs to be in AZ in the summer), Wi-Fi is fast, and the flat screen is HD. As far as room noise goes, you can hear the neighbouring rooms, but we have had quiet people beside us so far. Our private balcony is a little underwhelming however, in need of a little TLC with just a parking lot view and some road noise. One thing that should be standard is a coffee maker. You can get them though if you call housekeeping and request one.\n\nPool Area: Just great. Lots of loungers, a mix of areas in the sun and shade, and a separate smaller pool with sandy beach designed for kids. Pool bar serves beer and cocktails, and there's a lunch menu too. It's a nice atmosphere, music not too loud, and no big push to join in pool games or volleyball, that kind of thing. And it's no more than a 2 minute walk from any of the rooms or the lobby.\n\nDining: have yet to try their on-site restaurant,Taggia, but judging by the excellent lunch we had poolside yesterday, it's probably very good.\n\nStaff: No wait to check in, and the front desk staff were exceptionally nice. On our first night, we called housekeeping to send someone to troubleshoot the TV in our room (remote wasn't working) and the gentleman who arrived was extremely pleasant and professional.\n\nValue: In the off-season Arizona summer, you can book in here like we did through Tingo.com for under $100/night. That includes their complimentary wine reception every afternoon at 5:30, free Wi-Fi for their In Touch members (loyalty program, free to join), plus coffee and free newspapers every morning in the lobby. I'd say overall that the FireSky is very good value.
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