We arrived on Wed October 10th for 3 nights. The Wingate Inn
is now called the Fairfied Inn.& Suites (Marriott), Check In was
fast and efficient and we were assigned room 205. The room was very clean and it included two queen beds & appropriate
furniture. A new twist was the bed spread which was about
two and a half feet wide (Indian Design) and it was draped over
the sheets. AC was cold to my wife's liking. Free breakfast
included cereal, quaker oats, juice, bagels, English muffins,
waffles, & fruit. Pool was also excellent for relaxation and it has
a small fitness exercise room. Two coin operated washer and
dryers (one dollar a load) are located on the third floor. This
small hotel is located near the Heard Museum and the
Phoenix Theater (complex). We visited the Heard Museum and it is excellent and a true Gem. I took my wife to the Phoenix Theater to see "Crazy For You" which is a live broadway musical in an intimate showroom (about 500 seats). The show was
very good entertainment. This hotel is located on North Central Ave and construction was going on to build a light mass transit system. However, it did not interfere with our movement around
nor did it cause any problem.There was only one problem with
parking and it was on Thursday night after the musical show
as we arrived to our hotel after 11:00 pm. We could not find a parking space on the property, so I parked in a metered stall
adjacent to the hotel and right across IHOP. Since we last ate at about 4:00 PM we decided to eat at IHOP. After dinner I spoke to the manager of IHOP and he indicated that my car was perfectly safe as he himself parks there. In the morning I drove my car
back on the property and there were many empty spaces.

This hotel is in the middle of being refurbished while its location and the surrounding area are blighted by the construction of a light railway down Central Avenue. The decor and the rooms were tired confirming refurb is overdue. Breakfast average although it seems to be a favourite spot for the local police to come in and write up their reports whilst enjoying a freebie

Has amenities/service not usually fund at this price point. Desk staff called to check everything was ok and if w needed anything. Neutrogena products instead of "el cheapos". Desk staff were very helpful both on the phone and in person. Great rooms (large) and good breakfast with hot sausage and "eggs" (egg beaters?) Service was outstanding with polite and friendly staff. Nice 24 hour pool and jacuzzi. About the only knock I have is that eggs/sausage were warmed by sterno which gave them a bit fo a checmical taste. If I were travelling to Phoenix again this would be my first choice. Our room was $93 plus tax. Has airport shuttle although we didn't use it.

Our daughter gets medical treatments at St. Joseph's hospital near the hotel. We stay here every time--not only for its convenient downtown location but because cleanliness is so important to our daughter's health. This is absolutely a clean, nice and comfortable place. And I'm pretty picky! It seems new and smells good. The staff are helpful and got us through one time when we locked our keys in our rental car. The free breakfast is bigger than the usual continental breakfast and helps keep expenses down. We will stay here every single time.