text: This was my first stay at the Hyatt Place Mesa and can honestly say it was a really pleasant experience.  I usually stay pretty close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for the convenience, but decided to venture out and stumbled on this place during my last business trip to the Phoenix area (June 2009). \n\nBased on how clean the lobby, hallways, elevators and room were, this hotel has to be relatively new.  Front desk staff was quick in greeting and even quicker in check-in.  I was put in a king size bed room on the 3rd floor.  You really notice how clean the place is when you first walk into the rooms.  When you walk in, to the left is a small wet bar with mini-fridge, sink and a coffee maker that makes individual cups of coffee.  Unlike most hotels, they Hyatt Place doesn't fill the mini-fridge with ridiculously priced mini-bottles of booze or M&Ms...the mini-fridge is empty and is there soley for guest use.  Next is a small desk that sits across from a living room area with a sectional couch with an ottoman to toss your feet up on.  Of course, every room as a 42\" flat panel HDTV with HBO and some other HDTV channels.  The bathroom set up is a little weird in that the sink is outside of the bathroom, and the bathroom only contains a toilet and shower/bath...which may be crowded for a family of 4, but is perfectly fine for the lone business traveler.  They provide you with the typical Hyatt Portico Spa brand toilettries.  The bed was comfortable and the temperature of the room is controlled via a digital keypad.    \n\nThe fitness center is relatively small, but has enough cardio equipment to squeeze a run in...besides, it's not the brightest idea to run outside in the Phoenix heat in June. \n\nThis is not a 5 star hotel by any means, but it is not meant to be.  It's utilitarian for the business or leisure traveler.  Plus,  I always think it's funny that a lot of the higher-end hotels that I stay at while on vacation routinely charge you for Wi-Fi/Internet access and never give you a free breakfast...but both are offered gratis at the Hyatt Place.  So kudos to Hyatt Place for accomodating the business traveler.  \n\nThe hotel was pretty empty during my stay, which leads to the only downfall of the Hyatt Place Mesa.  This hotel is about 20 minutes away from the airport and is tucked behind the gigantic Bass Pro Shop and Mall right off the 202 highway, so you pretty much need a car to get to anything around the area.  It is a little off the beaten path, but what you get in return makes up for that.  Plus, being this far away from the airport, you never hear the roar of those annoying airplanes.   \n\nFriendly staff, prompt check-in, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, business center, comfortable rooms that are very, very clean, and a 42\" flat panel when you just need to kick back after a busy day and unwind by squeezing in a little ESPN Sportscenter before bed.  I'd definitely come back to this hotel.