Hotel/resort Scottsdale area

I am attending a conference in July for a few days at the Hyatt downtown but I will have a car. I am looking for a nice hotel/resort for myself, 17 year old son and his friend for a week in the area. I am looking at the Firesky Resort or the Gainey Hotel as a possible choice. Does anyone have any comments about these or perhaps is able to suggest a better option. Thanks for any tips.

Hotel/resort Scottsdale area

Of the two I would choose the Hyatt. Firesky%26#39;s pool is not as good for teens and there%26#39;s golf onsite at the Hyatt Gainey if they like that.

I saw your other posts. I totally agree that you should not stay downtown. The boys will be bored to tears unless they want to attend a Diamondbacks game - and most are at night during the week. Have you looked at th Arizona Grand? It%26#39;s a great family property with a nice water park and golf. It is next to the South Mountain Preserve for horseback riding, hiking or bike riding (they%26#39;d have to go early to avoid the heat!). Arizona Mills Mall is also close for indoor shopping and Gamewerks. They%26#39;re all suites and have recently opened some of their villas if you want kitchen facilities. It%26#39;s maybe 15-20 minutes to your meeting downtown.

Rates will go down in July so regardless of where you choose I%26#39;d advise you make reservations now then check back from time to time for specials. Often the Grand will get to around $100/nt in the summer. Same with the Pointe properties.

Hope you enjoy your visit.

Hotel/resort Scottsdale area

Thanks for the comments. Actually it is the Gainey Suites Hotel I am looking at not the Hyatt Gainey. I really would like to find a place with a suite instead of a room with double or queen beds for the three of us. Your idea to price watch is a good one.

Would not choose Gainey Suites with kids either. The Hyatt has some casitas by the pool that have multiple rooms if that helps.

If you%26#39;re there for a week, rent a condo through VRBO (vacation rentals by owner).It%26#39;s often a much better value.

I would also not recommend Firesky or Gainey Suites for what you describe.

Arizona Grand is a great suggestion.

You might also want to look into Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak. Great water features and some stuff to do nearby, though Arizona Grand still might be better - depends on your price.

You should also look into Marriott Desert Ridge, though that%26#39;s a bit of a drive from downtown Phoenix.

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