Wife and I stayed at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak on 7/13/12 just for a nice relaxing/post anniversary night stay. We booked online at <url> and received a fantastic rate of $101 per night! We arrived around 2pm. Check-in was very smooth; less than 4 minutes to receive our room keys and a map of the property. Parking was free, interestingly enough! We stayed on the 4th of 4 floors in the South Pointe block.
The suite was very inviting. All the amenities you need. 2 tv's, fridge, couch that pulls out into a bed, ect. My largest complaint was that the bed had a tendency to sink to the middle. I tossed and turned all night, trying not to wake my wife, but what a silly bed. I think most people will prefer the mattress being nice and soft, but I love a hard mattress. The air conditioning thermostat said 70 degrees, but I am certain it did not get below 79 degrees. The condensation dripped down from the AC unit above the sink area onto the floor. So I suggest putting a towel down on the floor to prevent any slips or falls. Also, wired and wireless internet IS available, however it is $4.95 per hour, or $12.95 per day. Please come prepared to pay this price, or try to find a promo code that might work to give you a discount if you need it.
We did not try any restaurants on property, so I cannot attest to any of their quality!
We spent our time at the pool. It was very lovely with several activities to help keep your kids (or adult kids) entertained. There is a lazy river, mini golf, basketball, tennis, and a fun slide. There are plenty of beach chairs around the several pools for all to enjoy! Hint: there is a smaller pool and hot tub in the middle of the quad of each the North and South pointe block of rooms. We found them to be very quiet, but not as much sun (far superior pool chairs though fyi). Drinks I found were moderately priced. A 20 oz beer was $6, so I just billed them to my room! If you are a local, bring a cooler with you. Save some money and its easier. Just please, no glass at the pool. On Friday night they also had an outdoor movie via a blowup movie screen and a rear projector video player.
There are several shops around the pool area as well. This resort seemed to have a western theme, so hence some western style spas and shopping.
All in all, I think this was a very nice resort. We go to a different one every year to experience what Arizona has to offer. This resort is up there on our list of enjoyable places to visit.
I suggest if you are coming for a summer visit, book on the hotels web site only a couple weeks before your arrival to get the best deal. Summer time in Phoenix is a great time to get superb deals at local resorts. Read the fine print!! Many resorts charge a Resort fee, parking, mandatory tips, ect.
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