Best Western Plus Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites

We chose this hotel because it’s just a couple of miles from my in-laws, and it worked well for our needs. The property is definitely a bit dated, but it’s clear that it’s well cared for—everything was clean and properly maintained.

We stayed in a one-bedroom king suite, which felt very spacious for the three of us (and would comfortably fit four). The bedroom included a chair, which was a nice touch so we didn’t have to sit on the bed. The bed itself was very comfortable, and the dresser easily accommodated all our clothes for a five-night stay.

The living room had a two-seater sofa bed (we didn’t use it as a bed, but it was comfortable for sitting), along with a large work desk and chair that made it easy to get work done. There’s also a mini fridge, microwave, and plenty of shelf space for storing food, though you can’t cook in the room.

The bathroom is on the smaller side, and it would have been more functional if the toilet and tub were separate. The toilet is positioned very close to the counter, which makes the layout a bit tight.

The pool is small but looks nice. We didn’t use it since it was too hot in May, but the interior-facing rooms overlook a courtyard with the pool and palm trees, which gives it a pleasant, almost resort-like feel. There’s also plenty of free parking, which is a big plus.

Breakfast was excellent by hotel standards. We really appreciated the variety and the fact that the hot options changed daily—items included sausage, bacon, eggs, French toast, corned beef hash, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, along with boiled eggs, cereals, breads, bagels, muffins, juices, coffee, fruit, and more.

In terms of location, Phoenix is quite spread out, but this hotel is conveniently located near Scottsdale Airport, the golf course that hosts the Waste Management Open, and the Mayo Clinic. There are also plenty of shopping and dining options nearby. As with most U.S. cities, having a rental car makes getting around much easier.

KJ is wonderful. He was so professional and polite and listened to my wants and did his best to help me get situated and comfortable. What a great experience. I love this hotel.

Staff was kind and breakfast was great.

We liked the breakfast and there was a very nice older male employee who provided us excellent customer service in the breakfast area. I did not get his name but he made it a much better experience. We will be staying there again!

Very proffessional and customer oriented staff

Bar we are greet with such a friendly Bar server she's awesome 👌

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Our room was comfortable. Nice and big with separate sinks! Bonus! The location was quiet with easy access to everything from the pool to the ice machine. We really enjoyed the homemade cookies!

Dynamite service overall. Breakfast attendants and bartender were the bomb.
Very large rooms.
Free parking and 2 newspapers to choose from in the morning.
Always have chocolate chip cookies in the lobby.
All staff really seemed to care.

Check in was easy and staff was great. Rooms are adequate but quite dated. Wifi and TV’s worked well. Parking was close to room,

The food was very good. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Nice size room. Easy check in and out

Check-in was easy and fast. Parking was right outside the room. Breakfast at 6 AM on weekends is rare, but a plus. The TV;s and WIFI worked well. The room seemed clean.