I was a guest at The Clarendon for a wedding and I had an excellent stay. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful; they were able to provide me everything I needed, including snacks! The housecleaning staff were efficient and kind; I do not like to have my room cleaned often, but the day that I did, they were in and out super quickly and did a great job. The room was very comfortable, and in particular the bed was lovely. The rooftop patio is amazing, and the pool deck/lounge area is gorgeous. I had to do work while I was visiting, and the setup at the pool, as well as the free WiFi, made it perfect for relaxing and working in comfort.
There are a number of small touches around the hotel, like quirky art, free water available in the rooms and at the front desk, and of course gold fish at the front desk! I loved the ambience and décor of the hotel, and somehow it made me feel like the Rat Pack should be walking around. The quirkiness and uniqueness of the hotel is what really sold it for me.
I don't find myself in Phoenix often, but would definitely stay there again if given the opportunity. The hotel provided a unique experience during my friend's wedding.
If you are a first-time guest, note that the hotel lobby, lounge/restaurant, and pool are high traffic. There are a lot of visitors hanging out, especially on the weekends and at the pool. They are not hotel guests, it just seems like a popular hangout. This was unexpected for me, and was rather intense, and just a tiny bit stressful.
hotel reviews