HotelChatter - Tag: Scottsdale Hotel Reviews

Scottsdale: Heaven and Hell at the Mondrian Scottsdale

NatalieWW — 2007-12-07T10:00:01-05:00

While the flagship Mondrian Hotel has seen better days, the Mondrian Scottsdale is getting mixed reviews. It may even be the most conflicted hotel property in Scottsdale.

The whole Good vs. Evil contrast thing starts in the lobby with the white puffy clouds, white puffy curtains, and most famously, white puffy sheep (yes, sheep). It doesn't take much imagination to "get" the Heaven metaphor. Oh, did we mention the gigantic "tree of life"?

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Scottsdale: Narrow Drawers and Cold Wooden Floors Are Modern at Hotel Indigo

amandak — 2007-01-29T09:25:03-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/hotelIndigo_scottsdale.jpg">Ouch. That's all we can say when we read Consumer Affairs' <a href="http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/travel_hotel_indigo.html">scathing review</a> of the <a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/phxin/transportation">Hotel Indigo</a> in Scottsdale, Arizona.A review of the Scottsdale Indigo which opened January 4th, says the hotel intended to bring nature elements inside the hotel as a way to give guests a more relaxing and rejuvenating experience. But Dan Schlossberg's recent experience sees this in another way, deciding that "new and trendy" is a synonym for "uncomfortable and unfinished", listing more than 10 complaints after his stay. Highlights include:<blockquote>Guest room walls are so thin that normal conversations can be heard from adjoining rooms ... the bare wooden floor is cold ... Drawers are far too shallow and narrow</blockquote>And to top it all

Scottsdale: Mondrian Scottsdale to Open January 30th

juliana — 2007-01-18T14:06:41-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/mondrianroom_scottsd.png" class="imgborder">Around this time last year, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/1/24/19553/1420/news/James_Hotel_to_Become_a_Mondrian">James Hotel Scottsdale passed their property to Morgans Hotel Group</a> who went to work on turning the property into a Mondrian. Now, it looks like the opening of <a href="http://www.mondrianscottsdale.com/">Mondrian Scottsdale</a> will officially be January 30th, 2007, according to a hotel press release.<blockquote> Drawing his inspiration from the Garden of Eden, [designer Benjamin]Noriega-Ortiz has created a unique sybaritic retreat offering rest, rejuvenation, fun and entertainment in a vibrantly pleasure-driven environment. His thoughtful interpretation reflects the youthful spirit of the thriving city of Scottsdale, while celebrating the senses with luxury, indulgence, and amusement.</blockquote>The hotel is located in Old Town Scottsdale near the Scottsdale Mall and is so private that only the walls

Scottsdale: Hotel Indigo Finds Inner Artist in Scottsdale

juliana — 2007-01-03T13:02:27-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/hotelIndigo_scottsdale.jpg"><a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/phxin">Hotel Indigo</a>, the "fashion-foward" boutique child of the old-school Intercontinental Hotels, will open up its Scottsdale property this Friday, January 4.The hotel will have 126-rooms which are curiously described as "retail-inspired" but were also designed with the intent to "bring nature inside urban spaces." <blockquote>The soul of Hotel Indigo's branded boutique concept is "renewal" - thoughtful changes that are made throughout the year to keep the hotel fresh. The renewal concept provides even the most frequent guest a unique experience with every stay. Hotel Indigo Scottsdale features elements such as vivid murals, area rugs and plush duvets. Public spaces will also transform seasonally through changing artwork, music, flora, murals and directional signage.</blockquote>Much of the source of the hotel's

Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotels for 2007

juliana — 2006-12-27T12:53:11-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/boulders_casita.jpg"><a href="http://travelandleisure.com/tl500/2007/">Travel + Leisure</a> has listed their top 500 hotels in the world and breaking it down by region we see that the Phoenix/Scottsdale area has the top four hotels in the U.S. according to T+L.At the very top is the <a href="http://www.theboulders.com">Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa</a> which the mag describes as a:<blockquote>Lavish Sonoran Desert resort with adobe casitas, set among a millennia-old rock outcrop.</blockquote>The hotel earned this distinction last year and is set to undergo a renovation this year which will ensure its top hotel status at least until the decade is out.Also on the list?·   Tops in Europe : <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=98">Hotel Goldener Hirsch</a> : Salzburg Austria ·   Tops in South America : <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2004/11/30/204814/81/heaven/YOW_Llao_Llao_Hotel_Resort">Llao Llao Hotel & Resort</a>