Best Western Plus Sundial
A Scottsdale hotel near the Entertainment District featuring private balconies and free full breakfast.
The verdict
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Best Western Plus Sundial is a 120-room property conveniently situated near Old Town Scottsdale and the Entertainment District. Guests appreciate the welcoming service, clean accommodations with balconies, and a tasty complimentary full breakfast. The most common critique centers on traffic noise generated by busy Camelback Road. 37
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers agree that the staff is professional and accommodating, making check-in seamless and hassle-free. drawn from the full read
- Guests frequently praise the complimentary full breakfast, enjoying the delicious selection of breakfast breads, cereals, and fruits dished up by the hostess. 37
- Rooms consistently earn positive remarks for cleanliness, comfortable beds, complimentary wireless internet, and private balconies overlooking the pool. drawn from the full read
The catch
- Guest experiences with noise levels are mixed. drawn from the full read
- While some visitors point out traffic noise from busy Camelback Road, others describe their rooms as nice and quiet. 7
Who it's for
- — Visitors wanting quick access to the Entertainment District and Old Town Scottsdale
- — Travelers seeking free breakfast and complimentary parking
- — Pet owners traveling with a dog
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by busy street traffic
- — Travelers looking for an isolated, quiet desert resort
Seen on camera
6 moments · 1 video · Best Western Plus Sundial
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“and again it's and this time of year very reasonable as far as the pricing is concerned I'll put that on the in the Vlog…”
youtube.com1:18“The staff at Best Western Plus Sundial are very friendly and accommodating”
youtube.com1:52“breakfast is complimentary at the Best Western Plus Sundial with plenty of yummy options that the hostess will dish up f…”
youtube.com6:37“if there's any negative aspect of the Best Western Plus sundal Hotel it would be the traffic noise from The Busy Camel B…”
youtube.com11:09“nights after arriving in Arizona and another night on the tail end of our vacation average cost per night was $220 inclu…”
youtube.com11:40“to our surprise we got at the same Sky sweep at the lower rate with free parking a great hotel and a great staff worthy…”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
93- “Finally, I can't say enough about how much I love the Best Western's complimentary full breakfasts. The selection of breakfast breads, cereals and fruits was great.” 3
- “breakfast is complimentary at the Best Western Plus Sundial with plenty of yummy options that the hostess will dish up for you you definitely won't go hungry and I must say the food is delicious” 76:37
Location
93- “At the Best Western Plus Scottsdale hotel, we couldn't have asked for a better location. It is in the center of the Entertainment District and just minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, the Arts District, Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Desert Botanical Gardens.” 3
Noise
89- “The room was nice and quiet, of course, but we got the sense that something fun was happening in town as soon as we left the lobby.” 3
- “if there's any negative aspect of the Best Western Plus sundal Hotel it would be the traffic noise from The Busy Camel Back Road although we were not bothered by it” 711:09
Room
91- “Second thing we loved was that every room had a balcony. It made it so nice to enjoy those warm desert nights with a glass of wine enjoying the view of the pool while the kids slept in their bed.” 3
Service
93Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
90- “nights after arriving in Arizona and another night on the tail end of our vacation average cost per night was $220 including tax and it was worth every penny of it” 711:40
- “and again it's and this time of year very reasonable as far as the pricing is concerned I'll put that on the in the Vlog what we paid” 71:18
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
Best Western Plus Sundial and the 38 other hotels we cover in Scottsdale. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 82, across 443 hotels in the same bracket. In Scottsdale it sits 2 points above the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 443 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 10 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “if there's any negative aspect of the Best Western Plus sundal Hotel it would be the traffic noise from The Busy Camel Back Road although we were not bothered by it” On camera711:09
- “The room was nice and quiet, of course, but we got the sense that something fun was happening in town as soon as we left the lobby.” 3
- “At the Best Western Plus Scottsdale hotel, we couldn't have asked for a better location. It is in the center of the Entertainment District and just minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, the Arts District, Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Desert Botanical Gardens.” 3
- “nights after arriving in Arizona and another night on the tail end of our vacation average cost per night was $220 including tax and it was worth every penny of it” On camera711:40
- “and again it's and this time of year very reasonable as far as the pricing is concerned I'll put that on the in the Vlog what we paid” On camera71:18
- “Finally, I can't say enough about how much I love the Best Western's complimentary full breakfasts. The selection of breakfast breads, cereals and fruits was great.” 3
- “breakfast is complimentary at the Best Western Plus Sundial with plenty of yummy options that the hostess will dish up for you you definitely won't go hungry and I must say the food is delicious” On camera76:37
- “Second thing we loved was that every room had a balcony. It made it so nice to enjoy those warm desert nights with a glass of wine enjoying the view of the pool while the kids slept in their bed.” 3
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 48/100We read 7 sources for this property, and pulled 17 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-12.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 5Best Western Plus Sundial - Hotel Plannerhotelplanner.comReview site2026-03-27CurrentRead originalhotelplanner.com
- 3Family review of Best Western Plus Sundial in Scottsdale, AZhotmamatravel.comReview site2017-12-05Ageing6 quotes used
“At the Best Western Plus Scottsdale hotel, we couldn't have asked for a better location. It is in the center of the Entertainment District and just minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, the Arts District, Scottsdale Fashion…”
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- 2Best Western Plus Sundial - Hotels in Scottsdalebestwestern.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalbestwestern.com
- 4Best Western Plus Sundial | Rooms & Ratesbestwestern.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalbestwestern.com
- 6Best Western Plus Sundial - Scottsdalescottsdale-us.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Featuring a prime location, this 3-star smoke-free hotel includes a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness suite, plus guests can visit Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park|the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, which i…”
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