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BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

3 stars
7017 E McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3313
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
110 reviews
Holiday Getaway

Great place to stay--quiet, staff helpful, comfortable beds, and great housekeeping staff. See full review

  • Krazy Kat 2
  • May 30, 2013
Best Western Papago Inn

This place is like a blast from the past! Although it looks like a 1960s era motel, the room doors... See full review

  • Ambul Chsr
  • May 16, 2013
Stay at this charming Scottsdale, Arizona hotel located near the Phoenix Zoo and downtown Scottsdale. Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort, located in the heart of beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Each of the 58 well-appointed guest rooms at this Scottsdale hotel features pillow top mattresses, cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests will enjoy an array of hotel amenities including a beautiful courtyard setting with an outdoor heated swimming pool, a fitness center, free parking and a business center. Guests will also enjoy a delicious breakfast at the onsite coffee shop or relaxing with friends at the hotel's cocktail lounge. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort is conveniently located less than five miles from some of Scottsdale's key attractions including the Phoenix Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Scottsdale Civic Center and the Pueblo Grande Ruins. Sports fans staying at this Arizona hotel will enjoy being close to the Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Sun Devil Stadium, and Bank One Ballpark, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Just minutes away from the hotel in Old Town Scottsdale, guests will find an array of great dining and shopping options. The hotel also provides convenient access to Arizona State University, Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, the Phoenix Civic Plaza and Sky Harbor International Airport. The Scottsdale area also hosts annual events including baseball spring training, Bike Week, Iron Man Marathon, the Fiesta Bowl, the Insight Bowl and the PF Changs Rock N Roll Marathon. The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Scottsdale, Arizona. Make a reservation today and save!

BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort Rooms

2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,HI SPEED ACCESS,DLX FURNISH,REFRIG
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,DELUXE FURNISHINGS,REFRIGERATOR
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,BATHTUB,NSMK

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Heated pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Heated pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Coffee shop
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Express check in
Guest laundromat
Express checkout
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Gift shop
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Bathroom telephone
Electronic door locks
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

33.4651 -111.93
Area served
Casa Grande, Goodyear, Phoenix, Chandler, Payson, Glendale, Tempe, Sun City, Mesa, Cottonwood
Nearby airports
(PHX), 7.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Resort

Dining

La Mariposa Restaurant
La Mariposa Restaurant, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, Our restaurant is open for an ala carte breakfast from 7am untill 10am. Items are available from off the menu.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (110)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Overall score

4 / 5
110 out of 110
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.3

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Eugene, OR
Jul 11, 2007

Great location

The Papago was very comfortable and the staff was really friendly as well as helpful. I liked the location because it was close enough to go shopping and entertainment. The rooms had great beds. The courtyard and pool were nice and private. The birds and decor were charming.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Arizona Mills mall is within a short driving distance. So is Big surf and downtown Scottsdale. Lots of great restraunts as well as galleries and just about anything you could want. Fashion square is just a short drive as well.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Vashon
Nov 14, 2008

Great value, friendly and helpful staff!

Both times I have stayed here the staff has given us great dining ideas. The rooms are comfortable and clean and the courtyard is beautiful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The staff directed us to a great pizza and microbrew place which was a short walk from the hotel.It was nice to be able to walk after a long day driving.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
USA
Sep 26, 2007

Friendly

We would rate this hotel a 5 out of 10. The room was clean and quiet. Would be nice to have a continental breakfast. It was a bonus having a fridge in the room and a coffee maker. All in All, we would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Close to the fashion place mall

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Albuquerque
Dec 23, 2008

Nice and cozy Best Western

It was a great value for the price and very relaxing. The room was supplied with a counter top refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, blow dryer, 2 bath robes, free wireless broadband, and cable TV. Also, it had complimentary bottles of shampoo and conditioner. Plus in the courtyard, it had a bird aviary.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Next to the hotel is a new and quaint shopping center.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Dec 22, 2008

Great Value

This quiet and well kept facility is conveniently located for getting to Phoenix and the eastern communities. It was clean, quiet and comfortable, the only complaint was the somewhat small rooms for more than 2 persons. It had a mini fridge and coffee maker. Would have been nice to have a microwave. The on site restaurant is only open for breakfast, but there are plenty of options within walking distance. The rate makes this property an exceptional value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Downtown Scottsdale, a short drive away has some good reasonably priced restaurants.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
kayenta az
May 3, 2009

wonderful stay

This hotel has its own little paradise. There was a wonderful swing I could have sat in all day, just listening to the birds they keep out side. If you are stressd and need to relax their courtyard is the place to do it. It was very clean. The beds were not only there to give you a great nights sleep they looked so inviting. My husband forgot something in the room,they mail it to us right away after we notified them. A great location for family vacation. Afar cry from other hotels we have stayed in. Great value also.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Hec
El Paso, tx
Jun 1, 2009

great

great

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Gila Bend
Jul 22, 2009

Fantastic fun for the family!

I loved the beautiful green courtyard view, usually we get stuck with parking lot views! We loved watching the birds and hearing them chirping in the courtyard. The pool was more perfect than any place I've ever stayed before, it was really WARM and clean!! Many other places we've stayed at had lots of bees and bugs flying around and floating in the pool, yours did not. The room was clean and comfortable, thank you for making this a great stay!! We loved that the room was sound proof and that there was a fridge included. The staff was VERY friendly! The only thing we would have liked to have in the room was a microwave. Everything else was perfect!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

We liked that all different types of food were easily accessable, only a short drive away!!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
hawaiigirl2009
Honolulu
Sep 9, 2009

An unexpected surprise!

We arrived very late at night and upon our arrival, the desk attendant greeted us and was very pleasant and helpful. If you're looking for a hotel in the middle of the action, this probably isn't the place for you. Once you walk inside the courtyard of the hotel, it's like a different world. Calm, quiet, and comfortable. Trees, a swing, and a gazebo await you. It's like a desert oasis! And the best thing is that it's easily accessible from Scottsdale Road and isn't far from the 101 in South Scottsdale. It only takes about 10 minutes to drive from the hotel to the SkyHarbor Airport terminals. The rooms at the hotel are a little dated, but the air conditioning was ice cold if we wanted it that way and the bathrooms have been recently updated with nice tile. The room was clean, homey, and comfortable. Housekeeping came daily to make the beds and remove our used towels and trash. The mattresses were the pillow top type and the down pillows made for a very comfortable night's sleep. The free Wi-Fi is a great feature as you can sit in your room or outside and send e-mails, do work, or browse the internet. The grounds were well maintained and the staff was very warm and made us feel right at home. The aviary was soothing and the birds are well cared for. Pool was clean and looked inviting. The restaurant on the grounds serves breakfast at reasonable prices with a good selection and helpful servers. I was truly impressed by this Best Western and definitely pleased with the value. Anytime we need to be in AZ, we will definitely stay at the Best Western Papago again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

There's the British Pub (bar & restaurant) in the shopping complex next to the hotel. You could walk there but being unfamiliar with the surroundings, it's probably a better bet to make the short drive. The food was good, plentiful, and reasonably priced. The staff there was really nice and made great suggestions on their menu offerings. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the Lounge at the BW Papago hosts a cocktail hour and also serves light appetizers.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Papago Inn & Resort

Reviewer score

5
hawaiigirl2009
Oahu, HI
Nov 3, 2009

Another great stay!

Friendly staff, even in the very early hours of the morning. Quiet, peaceful, and comfortable after a long flight! Loved hearing the birds in the morning as I enjoyed the coffee from the complimentary coffee packs/maker in the room. Overall, I really enjoy staying here and will do so again on my next trip to AZ!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

2 Casino Arizona's are within a 30 minute drive. Less than 20 minutes from nearly anywhere in Scottsdale. And less than 20 minutes from the hotel to the Rent A Car center at Sky Harbor Airport.

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