La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
A budget Scottsdale base offering free breakfast, thick bath towels, and an airport shuttle.
The verdict
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This property offers straightforward budget lodging convenient to Scottsdale attractions and the airport. Guests appreciate practical perks like blackout curtains, thick towels, and an airport shuttle. However, recurring complaints point to aging interiors, including damp carpet smells and patched drywall. 119
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers agree that the 24-hour front desk and contactless options make checking in quick and smooth. 13
- Guests consistently praise the bathroom towels for being surprisingly thick and fluffy. 11159
- The complimentary morning spread provides handy budget savings with standard items like waffle machines, cereal, and muffins. 915
The catch
- Noise levels divide guests, with some reporting a peaceful sleep despite visiting pets, while others were kept awake by weekend noise and late-night disturbances. 13
- The free breakfast draws mixed reactions, winning praise as a convenient money saver while drawing criticism for sour milk and bagged scrambled eggs. 9
Who it's for
- — Budget travelers needing an airport shuttle
- — Pet owners traveling with dogs
- — Quick desert stopovers
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to weekend noise
- — Guests expecting freshly renovated interiors
Seen on camera
16 moments · 5 videos · La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
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“The staff here is known for being friendly and accommodating, ensuring your check-in process is quick and smooth so you…”
youtube.com0:37“The hotel offers free breakfast with both continental and buffet options. This is a nice perk to save money on dining ou…”
youtube.com0:58“The hotel offers an airport shuttle, which is a big plus for convenience.”
youtube.com1:08“The hotel is centrally located in Phoenix, placing you near Butterfly Wonderland and Taliesin West.”
youtube.com0:13“One of the best perks here is the free breakfast. They offer both buffet and continental options to get your day started…”
youtube.com0:24“This makes it much easier to manage your own snacks and work remotely. You won't have to hunt for Wi-Fi as free wireless…”
youtube.com0:55“Whether you are flying in for a high-stakes business meeting or heading out on a desert adventure, this two and a half s…”
youtube.com0:20“With a high service rating of 9.0 and a strong overall score, this hotel offers solid value for travelers looking for co…”
youtube.com1:38“Enjoy a free breakfast, offering continental and buffet options that can save on dining costs. The reviews don't specify…”
youtube.com0:58“Checking in is a breeze here with a 24-hour front desk and contactless options available.”
youtube.com0:18“The rooms are well equipped for longer stays, featuring a fridge, microwave, and a dedicated desk area.”
youtube.com0:35“I loved having blackout curtains to ensure a deep sleep after exploring the desert.”
youtube.com0:41“Plus, the free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel kept me connected without any issues during my stay.”
youtube.com1:59“The hotel features 128 well-appointed rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.”
youtube.com0:44“Rooms are well-equipped with practical items like a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and desk. This makes it much…”
youtube.com0:50“The hotel is very close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, making it ideal if you have an early flight or just want convenie…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
83- “One of the best perks here is the free breakfast. They offer both buffet and continental options to get your day started without extra costs.” 40:24
- “Grounds are immaculate, the main pool is one of the liveliest in the Phoenix area, rooms are stylish and colorful, and the restaurant serves tasty food.” 13
Location
93- “The hotel offers an airport shuttle, which is a big plus for convenience.” 121:08
- “Whether you are flying in for a high-stakes business meeting or heading out on a desert adventure, this two and a half star hotel puts you exactly where you need to be. Its prime location near the airport means you can spend less time in transit and more time enjoying your trip.” 30:20
Noise
87Room
90- “All 204 rooms and 13 suites are spacious and feature handsome Miami-esque Art Deco style, plus they're equipped with minibars, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and outdoor areas.” 13
- “Rooms are well-equipped with practical items like a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and desk. This makes it much easier to manage your own snacks and work remotely.” 40:50
Service
91Bed & Sleep
90- “I loved having blackout curtains to ensure a deep sleep after exploring the desert.” 10:41
Value
90- “For families traveling on a budget, this hotel offers incredible value. Children between the ages of 0 and 17 can stay free of charge when sharing a room with adults, making this a top choice for family vacations in the Phoenix area.” 3
- “JaggedMedici • 8 taon ang nakalipas They're a good value. They're a good value. No extras, but they usually clean, and low priced and have good staff.” 5
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 82, across 417 hotels in the same bracket. In Scottsdale it sits level with the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 417 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.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 2 mentions
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 53 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Hotels such as La Quinta, Confort-inn, Hampton-inn are part of the budget friendly class they usually have more or less the same standards and are fairly clean.” 11
- “The staff here is known for being friendly and accommodating, ensuring your check-in process is quick and smooth so you can settle in immediately.” On camera30:37
- “Overall, I've had mostly positive experiences with La Quinta hotels. Their customer service is usually friendly and helpful, and their prices are very reasonable.” 11
- “This intimate boutique is located on the greater grounds of The Phoenician Resort and is one of the highest ranked properties in the region. This smaller site offers personalized service, a private pool with poolside food service, and beautifully landscaped surroundings.” 13
- “Checking in is a breeze here with a 24-hour front desk and contactless options available.” On camera10:18
- “Rooms are well equipped with minibars and flat-screen TVs, though even their colorful paintwork can't always cover some worn interiors; furnished patios or balconies are a particularly nice element of these spaces.” 13
- “The towels were as nice, thick and fluffy as you'd find at Wynn's.” 11
- “I have stayed in LaQuintas across the country, and have always found them clean, well maintained, safe and with good customer service.” 9
- “From the moment I walked in I could feel the racism and hatred like the front desk lady hated white people and especially white people who might have served in some way.” 11
- “From the moment I walked in I could feel the racism and hatred like the front desk lady hated white people and especially white people who might have served in some way. I wanted to turn around right there knowing I had PTSD. Sure enough thos day lady made our life hell.” 9
- “The towels were as nice, thick and fluffy as you'd find at Wynn's. We also loved the hotel in Scottsdale, AZ.” 15
- “La Quinta hotels are mostly budget-friendly, so they're good options if you're looking for an affordable place to stay.” 11
- “JaggedMedici • 8 taon ang nakalipas They're a good value. They're a good value. No extras, but they usually clean, and low priced and have good staff.” 5
- “The La Quinta in Kingman, AZ is new and the best of all that we stayed. The towels were as nice, thick and fluffy as you'd find at Wynn's.” 9
- “My experience has been positive. They are a bit more expensive than a Holiday Inn, (maybe $5-$10 a night), but otherwise comparable.” 9
- “JaggedMedici • 8 taon ang nakalipas They're a good value. They're a good value. No extras, but they usually clean, and low priced and have good staff.” 5
- “The resort's grounds are lushly landscaped, and there's a large pool with private cabanas, but expect a hefty daily resort fee.” 13
- “This hotel definitely exudes prestige appropriate for its price point, although rooms aren't quite as luxe as one might expect at a hotel of this caliber.” 13
- “With a high service rating of 9.0 and a strong overall score, this hotel offers solid value for travelers looking for comfort without the luxury price tag.” On camera41:38
- “I love La Quinta. Very good value and nice clean rooms. I stay with them as my default choice.” 5
- “Daily resort fees are pricey, but they cover perks like bicycles, a local area shuttle, valet parking, and Wi-Fi.” 13
- “Their customer service is usually friendly and helpful, and their prices are very reasonable. That said, I have stayed in a few La Quintas that were pretty run-down and needed some serious renovations.” 11
- “[na-delete] • 8 taon ang nakalipas It's an utterly generic no frills motel. It's an utterly generic no frills motel. I'd recommend staying in one if you're tired and they're the best combination of clean and cheap that you can find.” 5
- “For families traveling on a budget, this hotel offers incredible value. Children between the ages of 0 and 17 can stay free of charge when sharing a room with adults, making this a top choice for family vacations in the Phoenix area.” 3
- “Overall, I've had mostly positive experiences with La Quinta hotels. Their customer service is usually friendly and helpful, and their prices are very reasonable.” 11
- “What is with Jacksonville? Also rooms are very blah witj old tubs and roaches seen in first few hours plus the elevator is ready to break and construction everywhere.” 9
- “Rooms can get noisy on the weekends, too.” 13
- “The next place hadn't heard anything about it. They were all extremely clean and none smelled like dogs.” 15
- “I heard people arguing and doing drugs late into the night and the room itself was outdated and had some pretty gross carpet.” 5
- “And not one night did we have to deal with drunks screaming and running up and down the halls. Despite a lot of people traveling with their dogs, it was quiet.” 9
- “The hotel offers free breakfast with both continental and buffet options. This is a nice perk to save money on dining out or if you prefer a quick and easy breakfast before heading out.” On camera120:58
- “One of the best perks here is the free breakfast. They offer both buffet and continental options to get your day started without extra costs.” On camera40:24
- “Grounds are immaculate, the main pool is one of the liveliest in the Phoenix area, rooms are stylish and colorful, and the restaurant serves tasty food.” 13
- “La Quinta has a free breakfast "buffet" which is also different at the different La Quintas. Some was good, some was just a glorified continental breakfast. They all had the waffle machine, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, muffins, sausage, toast and gross scrambled eggs in a bag.” 9
- “Enjoy a free breakfast, offering continental and buffet options that can save on dining costs. The reviews don't specify the breakfast quality, but free is always a great bonus to start your day.” On camera70:58
- “Regular DJ events, a fine-dining sushi restaurant, and cavernous lighting have given the hotel a reputation around town as a place to be, but the noise levels (especially on weekends) may turn off some travelers.” 13
- “Some was good, some was just a glorified continental breakfast. They all had the waffle machine, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, muffins, sausage, toast and gross scrambled eggs in a bag.” 15
- “Start your morning with their complimentary continental breakfast buffet. It's a convenient way to fill up before heading out to see the sights of Phoenix.” 1
- “The next morning I went to breakfast and took one drink of a small carton of milk and it was soured. Bad enough experience I'll never use La Quinta again. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻” 9
- “The next morning I went to breakfast and took one drink of a small carton of milk and it was soured.” 15
- “The hotel offers an airport shuttle, which is a big plus for convenience.” On camera121:08
- “Whether you are flying in for a high-stakes business meeting or heading out on a desert adventure, this two and a half star hotel puts you exactly where you need to be. Its prime location near the airport means you can spend less time in transit and more time enjoying your trip.” On camera30:20
- “The hotel is centrally located in Phoenix, placing you near Butterfly Wonderland and Taliesin West.” On camera40:13
- “It's ideally located just on the outskirts of the Old Town, which is the dining and entertainment hub of the city -- its restaurants, shops, and galleries are within a 15-minute walk.” 13
- “The hotel is very close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, making it ideal if you have an early flight or just want convenience.” On camera120:17
- “All 204 rooms and 13 suites are spacious and feature handsome Miami-esque Art Deco style, plus they're equipped with minibars, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and outdoor areas.” 13
- “They gave us room 112. We opened the door and the smell hit us. The carpet was damp and it was clear the room had been flooded as you could see by the drywall patches by the shower.” 11
- “They gave us room 112. We opened the door and the smell hit us. The carpet was damp and it was clear the room had been flooded as you could see by the drywall patches by the shower. It was in no way suitable for occupancy.” 9
- “The rooms are well equipped for longer stays, featuring a fridge, microwave, and a dedicated desk area.” On camera10:35
- “Comfortable, contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, but you'll have to pay for parking, breakfast, and in-room Wi-Fi.” 13
- “Rooms are well-equipped with practical items like a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and desk. This makes it much easier to manage your own snacks and work remotely.” On camera40:50
- “I heard people arguing and doing drugs late into the night and the room itself was outdated and had some pretty gross carpet.” 5
- “I loved having blackout curtains to ensure a deep sleep after exploring the desert.” On camera10:41
What we still don't know
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- 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.
- 14 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 5What's it like to stay in a La Quinta hotel, and would you ...reddit.comForum thread2018-09-01Ageing8 quotes used
“JaggedMedici • 8 taon ang nakalipas They're a good value. They're a good value. No extras, but they usually clean, and low priced and have good staff.”
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“The staff here is known for being friendly and accommodating, ensuring your check-in process is quick and smooth so you can settle in immediately.”
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“This makes it much easier to manage your own snacks and work remotely. You won't have to hunt for Wi-Fi as free wireless internet is available throughout the hotel. This is a huge plus for both travelers and business gue…”
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