text: I recently stayed at the Wyndham for a conference, and despite some of the reviews I've seen here, I had a great experience.\n\nI travel for business (and pleasure) A LOT and have stayed at some pretty \"interesting\" places around the country--luxury hotels and dives-- so I feel my standards for hotel are well formed.\n\nThe hotel staff at the Wyndham was welcoming. Elevators were fast (yes, a pet peeve of mine). My room was clean and well-appointed--functional bathroom; fresh bedding; great desk and workspace.  I did not experience the lingering smoke smell in my room that others mentioned. It looked like much of the hotel was renovated and the place was quite modern.  \n\nLike other reviewers I will concur that the fitness facilities and pool are lackluster. The bar and restaurant are small, but hey at least you can't complain you couldn't find the person you were supposed to meet for breakfast...there are only so many places they could be!\n\nFrom the airport, the light rail drops you right in front of the hotel. There is a Starbucks attached to the hotel and various food options nearby. And the conference facilities were really good. For $109/night, this was a tremendous value.\n\nI temper my review because I was in Phoenix during a clearly \"off-peak\" time of year.  I can't give these guys a raving review when I haven't seen them in their most trying moments - for me, that's when a hotel can shine or crash miserably.  But I won't penalize them either.  The Wyndham was a nice place to stay this time 'round.