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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 120
  • Address: 7515 E Butherus Drive Scottsdale, AZ 86260
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Four-story Hotel with beige stucco exterior & red pantile roof next to Scottsdale Municipal Airport; 18 miles to Phoenix Airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“boy this place is older”

Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites

Nov 11, 2007

I also stayed here recently (Nov 5 to 9), an older facility, in North Scottsdale. No mention of Priceline during checkin and forgot my CC and to sign the checkin sheet, clerk just circled the room on a map and off I go. Back down in the lobby maybe 30 minutes later using one of the two computers and the clerk says "I'm looking for you." Then she's holding up my CC which isn't her fault, I should have asked for it back. Well anyway, everything got resolved. The room is like an Embassy Suites setup, microwave and mini fridge and bar sink. There were utensils and plates in the cabinets. The bathroom was small, I mean if you are facing the basin, to turn to the tub, you literary had to stay in the small foot steps. My bathroom at home is small, but this place takes the cake. The beds (assigned doubles) were fine. I noticed a musty smell throughout my stay, even opening the windows wouldn't aleve anything. Oh, the screen on the bedroom window was not fitted properly and spider webs like it had not seen a dusting in months. Luckily, no bugs flew into the room. Breakfast was yogart, juices, fruits, pastries, cold cereal and one steam tray item. You can order egg items, but I did not. Two computers in the lobby with printers very useful to print boarding passes, during my four night stay, I never had to wait to use them. Pool open in the center courtyard. Looked like a laundry room on the first floor next to the fitness center which I did not used either. If you stay on the street of the hotel, it turns to Greenway and another mile west has supermarkets. Costco is the next major street east (Hayden). Heard a jet takeoff after 10pm two of the four nights. Helicopter takeoffs in the AM and very early construction across the street. I'd suggest asking for a room in the west building. Never stayed in this area before, a little out of the way, but doable. $38 per night plus fees on Priceline.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cheap Priceline price
    • Disliked — tad far from main drag, also construction on Scottsdale Rd, use Hayden or 64th Street
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TravelingChumley's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 05, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Gambling / Casinos, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Golf, Sporting event
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“More than adequate.”

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4 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA USA
Nov 9, 2007

This is a four-story faux-adobe motel that's a bit out of the way but easy to find. All rooms face a courtyard with a pool, with exterior corridors. (Don't worry; there's an elevator.) I got a two-room suite with a kitchenette in the front room. Air conditioning wasn't the usual window unit but a big sort of mini-central unit in the front room. The noise didn't bother me because I kept the bedroom door shut. The collective heat thrown off by the units did make a warm sticky night even warmer and stickier in the courtyard.

The bed was comfortable. The bath was large, with two sinks (no trouble recharging my cell phone). Oddly, the tub and shower were separate, and both were small. The shower had a double-knob setup, with one controlling the pressure and the other the temperature.

The expected amenities were all there: coffee-maker, iron, computers in the lobby. Service was friendly, if sometimes slow. The continental breakfast, in a very pleasant space, was nothing special one way or the other, except that it included potatoes. (Egg dishes are available for about $7 extra.)

I didn't encounter any of the problems mentioned by previous posters. I only stayed for a night, through Priceline, and got more than my money's worth.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and comfort.
    • Disliked — Only one ice machine, on the first floor.
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slsiege's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $136 (year-round)
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“Thunderbird = nice choice”

Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites

Oct 23, 2007

Nice hotel, great suites, older property but still very nice. An overall good value with good service.

The bedding was comfy, the suite was two rooms that were nicely outfitted. I'll stay there again for sure.

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Anthonythecat's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 28, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
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“Fun place to stay”

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4 of 5 stars
Santa Monica, California
Oct 15, 2007

The rooms are spacious, the bedding top-quality, and best of all, the jacuzzi and pool area are open 24 hours a day! Check-in was easy and the staff seemed eager to please. 2 computers provide free internet access in the lobby. My only complaint would be that the bathrooms are a little cramped.

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poinciana's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Member since: July 09, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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“Great for the price - a few minor hiccups”

Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites

Oct 13, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

For the price, it was very nice. However, don't be fooled by the hotel's website comparing itself to a "resort". It's a nice hotel, but it's on small grounds surrounded by the Scottsdale airport and various airport-related businesses. The property itself is older, but very well maintained. My room was modern and spotless. The only two issues were that the front desk clerk initially assigned me to a room which had no yet been cleaned, then when she assigned me to another room, a housekeeper walked in on me without knocking to drop off a towel. Thankfully I was not in an embarassing state. For the traveler looking for nice, clean, reasonably priced accomodations in Scottsdale, this place fits the bill. But don't be under the illusion that you will be at a typical "resort" no matter what they call themselves.

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FrequentBizTraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 08, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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7515 E Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 86260