Hotel Adeline, Scottsdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A boutique hotel near Old Town Scottsdale and Fashion Square with a swanky aesthetic and on-site dining.
The verdict
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Hotel Adeline is a boutique property located close to Old Town and Scottsdale Fashion Square. Guests appreciate the swanky aesthetic, reliable wireless internet, and accommodating restaurant staff. However, multiple reviewers experienced inconsistent service from management alongside issues like erratic room heat and AC units. 4109
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What travelers noticed
- The hotel sits in a convenient location near Scottsdale Fashion Square, offering quick access to Old Town and views of Camelback Mountain. 4
- Guests highlight the swanky aesthetic, featuring turquoise doors on the outside of the rooms and well-kept interiors. 6410
- The on-site dining earns praise for prompt breakfast service, accommodating kitchen staff who make lettuce wraps for dietary needs, and hardworking bartenders. 6
The catch
- While one guest found the hotel very quiet during a mid-week stay, another complained that thin walls let in constant street traffic and noise from the next room. 101
- Some reviewers found the beds comfortable, but others described the mattress as uncomfortably soft like a water bed. 109
- Service feedback is divided between stellar, friendly bar and restaurant staff and unhelpful management handling upgrade requests and billing disputes. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Shoppers visiting Scottsdale Fashion Square
- — Travelers wanting quick access to Old Town
- — Guests who value a swanky boutique aesthetic
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street traffic and thin walls
- — Guests who dislike overly soft mattresses
- — Travelers expecting a free full hot breakfast
Seen on camera
7 moments · 2 videos · Hotel Adeline, Scottsdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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“and the hotel itself and the overall experience I would say really was like you say nice so stay here people are nice go…”
youtube.com3:38“With 213 stylishly designed rooms built in 2017, you can expect a modern atmosphere.”
youtube.com0:27“we thought it was super cute so we thought we'd take you on a little tour the breakfast is excellent yeah it really is”
youtube.com0:09“The hotel is located in Phoenix, just 3 miles from the vibrant downtown area and close to Scottsdale Fashion Square. It…”
youtube.com0:14“The hotel is roughly a 30-minute drive from the airport, making arrival very easy.”
youtube.com1:44“as we stand here in the parking lot I'm looking up a cam Back Mountain just in the background right there which is reall…”
youtube.com3:27“A highlight here is the included breakfast, which features American options.”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
88- “The bartender was a serious magician. He literally had the entire restaurant and bar to serve on his own and he killed it. We never really waited for longer than a few minutes, and we weren't even sitting by all of the folks in the bar he was serving.” 6
- “The food was delicious, and I loved how the eating area was decorated!” 9
Location
91- “Old town scottsdale is such a hot spot. The mall is right across the street, and there's tons of bars and restaurants within walking distance. This is the ultimate location!” 6
- “as we stand here in the parking lot I'm looking up a cam Back Mountain just in the background right there which is really neat so really great location to Oldtown and even North Scot so you're not that far away” 23:27
Noise
87Room
81- “The doors on the outside of the room are turquoise (so cute), and when you walk in you just feel like you're in such a swanky place! I loved the aesthetic.” 6
- “The bathroom was on the smaller side, but honestly, there was still plenty of room for us both to get ready, and there's a large mirror with a built in desk and tons of natural lighting, so there was no problem coordinating our mornings. Our room overlooked the pool, which was awesome.” 6
Service
82Bed & Sleep
77- “The bed is uncomfortable - it was so soft it felt like a water bed.” 10
Value
78- “I thought the prices were super fair, as well. Prices ranged between $10 and $15 for breakfast.” 6
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the modest median of 82, across 443 hotels in the same bracket. In Scottsdale it sits 8 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 78
- 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 32 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The food was delicious, and I loved how the eating area was decorated!” 9
- “The bartender was a serious magician. He literally had the entire restaurant and bar to serve on his own and he killed it. We never really waited for longer than a few minutes, and we weren't even sitting by all of the folks in the bar he was serving.” 6
- “we thought it was super cute so we thought we'd take you on a little tour the breakfast is excellent yeah it really is” On camera20:09
- “The coffee was actually cold brew, which normally I love but it tasted like it was about to tap and the nitrogen was in there.” 6
- “Gone is free breakfast unless it is continental 'only.'” 10
- “To be honest, that outweighs EVERYTHING for me. We went to the restaurant for breakfast, and they opened up the back area in the morning. It was super quick, you just walk up and order. It was great, because we were able to eat quickly and not waste the morning.” 6
- “A highlight here is the included breakfast, which features American options.” On camera40:49
- “A 20% gratuity is added to the bill, and the F&B does cover that gratuity, although it does not cover any additional tip. Although I did not eat at the on-site restaurant, the menu looked interesting (by hotel standards ) and the food I saw looked good.” 1
- “Old town scottsdale is such a hot spot. The mall is right across the street, and there's tons of bars and restaurants within walking distance. This is the ultimate location!” 6
- “The hotel is located in Phoenix, just 3 miles from the vibrant downtown area and close to Scottsdale Fashion Square. It is an ideal base for exploring local sites like Camelback Mountain and the Desert Botanical Garden.” On camera40:14
- “Cute, quirky boutique hotel that is conveniently located to Old Town Scottsdale by car.” 10
- “The hotel is roughly a 30-minute drive from the airport, making arrival very easy.” On camera41:44
- “as we stand here in the parking lot I'm looking up a cam Back Mountain just in the background right there which is really neat so really great location to Oldtown and even North Scot so you're not that far away” On camera23:27
- “I get different answers from different people. I spoke with the "director" and he was very rude.” 10
- “I can't eat too much gluten or I get sick, and the kitchen was beyond accommodating and made me a burger with a lettuce wrap. So nice!” 6
- “and the hotel itself and the overall experience I would say really was like you say nice so stay here people are nice good location clean what more can you want” On camera23:38
- “The service at this hotel was stellar! To be honest, that outweighs EVERYTHING for me.” 6
- “was a lovely stay! super nice staff, went with a group of friends and had lots of fun.” 10
- “Daily drink cert has been cut in 1/2 and customer service no longer provides that super vibe that it once did.” 10
- “All of the staff I encountered were extremely friendly and accommodating.” 1
- “The rooms were spacious and you could tell there was a ton of detail and thought put into the design. I loved how it felt so warm and welcoming!” 6
- “I thought the prices were super fair, as well. Prices ranged between $10 and $15 for breakfast.” 6
- “I was upgraded to "Addie's Suite", which was referred to as the Presidential suite at checkin, but it seems there are multiple instances of this room type. It was a nice suite, with a living room area and separate bedroom, separated by a spacious bathroom.” 1
- “The room smelled terrible and the heat/AC kept shifting between blowing freezing air all night to extreme heat. It's not central air but a window unit.” 10
- “The room smelled terrible and the heat/AC kept shifting between blowing freezing air all night to extreme heat.” 10
- “The doors on the outside of the room are turquoise (so cute), and when you walk in you just feel like you're in such a swanky place! I loved the aesthetic.” 6
- “Each room had a separate AC and thermostat, and both were able to cool the room very well.” 1
- “The bathroom was on the smaller side, but honestly, there was still plenty of room for us both to get ready, and there's a large mirror with a built in desk and tons of natural lighting, so there was no problem coordinating our mornings. Our room overlooked the pool, which was awesome.” 6
- “The bathroom was on the smaller side, but honestly, there was still plenty of room for us both to get ready, and there's a large mirror with a built in desk and tons of natural lighting, so there was no problem coordinating our mornings.” 6
- “The bed is uncomfortable - it was so soft it felt like a water bed.” 10
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.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 51/100We read 10 sources for this property, and pulled 42 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-12.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 7Which of the following Marriott properties should I stay at?reddit.comForum thread2024-02-08AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 9A Weekend at Hotel Adeline: Scottsdale Hotel Reviewemmasedition.comReview site2019-12-23Ageing5 quotes used
“The food was delicious, and I loved how the eating area was decorated!”
Read originalemmasedition.com - 6Hotel Adeline | Scottsdale Staycation Review - Always Melissalwaysmeliss.comReview site2018-07-09Ageing12 quotes used
“The bartender was a serious magician. He literally had the entire restaurant and bar to serve on his own and he killed it. We never really waited for longer than a few minutes, and we weren't even sitting by all of the f…”
Read originalalwaysmeliss.com - 1Hotel Adeline, Scottsdale, Tribute Portfolio, AZ [Master ...flyertalk.comForum threadDate not stated6 quotes used
“I found the hotel to be very quiet during the entirety of my mid-week stay. I had no concerns about noise at all.”
Read originalflyertalk.com - 2Artistic Boutique Hotel In Old Town Scottsdale, Az: Hotel Adelineyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“and the hotel itself and the overall experience I would say really was like you say nice so stay here people are nice good location clean what more can you want”
Read originalyoutube.com - 3Hotel Adeline, Tribute Portfolio - Scottsdaletravelweekly.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravelweekly.com
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