Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa

I used to be so dedicated to writing reviews of the places I've stayed... both to help the traveler but also to help me recall the great (and not so great) hotels and resorts along the way. This stay had me dust off my review typewriter to document and share the gem of hotel that is the Residence Inn in Mesa (Phoenix). Our stay was centered around a couples golf get away. The hotel rooms, location and amenities were the perfect choice for this type of trip. The layout is a bit unique and made it feel like you were at a resort more so than a typical hotel. The rooms are in various blocks centered around the lobby area and pool. Our room was extremely clean, spacious (important when you are travelling with golf clubs) and I appreciated the mini kitchen area. We didnt use the cooking options but it was nice to have the kitchen area for snacks and a real fridge to story the cool beverages that were needed after a hot day of golf! The breakfast was outstanding. It is complimentary with your room and was a perfect start for our golf days. It included a number of hot (and well made) options - scrambled eggs, sausages, hashbrowns! Along with fruits, cheeses, yogurt - for sure something for everyone. The pool area was also well used by our crew after a day in the sun. It isnt giant but was perfect for a dip and relaxing in the really nice lounge chairs and sun area. Again really felt more like a resort than a hotel. Finally location - Phoenix is the land of urban sprawl for sure... but the hotel is located just off a major highway and we were able to get anywhere we wanted to go in around 20-30 minutes. Super easy and convenient. The location can not be beat if you are like us and are visiting multiple areas around Phoenix. Final thoughts: - Clean (so important to me) - Safe neighborhood that is close to shopping and restaurants - Staff were very friendly - Overall hotel was quiet - slept GREAT -10/10 would recommend a stay for for couples and families visiting the area!