07/17/08

If You Read and Believe Anything - Believe that Hotel Stinks

by productjunkie

I booked this hotel through Travelocity and got double charged. Once from Travelocity on my business credit card and then again on my personal credit card. Neither company is easy to work with to get a refund for the double charged amount. The hotel was "cool" but dirty, in a low-income neighborhood, and nothing worked properly. All the air-conditioners in the rooms were broke (which is what the front desk staff said when I called to tell them my AC was not working properly) resulting in me turning my AC to 55 degrees just to get it to turn on, then running louder than a train wreck all night to put out a measly amount of cool air on a 100+ degree night. When checking in they gave my reservation away which was a double bed room, and made me stay in a single bed room, with my co-worker - which as a married woman was an extremely awkward situation. The pool area noise is unbearable at night. And when I bring it up to them today after I called about the double booking charge they first told me that both the King rooms and Double rooms are "standard" so Travelocity can't tell the difference when making a reservation, and that they did my a favor by "upgrading" me to a king room. Obviously that's a contradiction (first a king bed and double room are standard, then the king room is an upgrade?), and I still have my Travelocity email confirmation which clearly stated a double room with 2 beds was reserved. + I remember clearly being able to choose which room type I wanted online. I wouldn't recommend staying at this hotel or having to go through this experience to my worst enemy.

02/18/08

Classy Modern Fun

by phoenixkidd

Just went to Dinner at the Clarendon for Valentine's and it was fantastic. "C" is their logo and aptly so,--minimalist but retro style colors and stripes make this place pop!

They have done major alterations to the pool area and all that water falling over that glass just made it look magical.

It's interesting how they leave the curtains open on the windows of the unused hotel room--It creates a kind of display case for the retro style furniture pieces and accessories.

The staff at the restraunt was very attentive and seemed happy to greet you, they quickly made arrangements so I did not have to sit in the middle of the dining room but instead on the side which I prefer.

The food still has somewhat to go, I had lamb chops with stuffing soaked in an excellent spice mixture with cranberry sauce and a flower garnish.

The lamb was not completely done but tasty nonetheless, for any of you lamb experts, I think you will agree lamb is one of the hardest meats to cook as you have to get it just right.

Nothing beats the prices though, I had 2 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, 2 beers and dessert for only $59.00??

Then we went to the rooftop which was equally brilliant.

I really can't think of any other hotel or building in the uptown Phoenix area that has that type of rooftop entertainment. They have DJ's spinning there from 4PM to 9PM Thursday through Sunday I am told--A great place for happy hour adoring the Phoenix skyline and magnificent sunsets.

Cheers to you "C" you rock and put some glam to our uptown area.

check out their website at: goclarendon

12/29/06

Nice quiet stay...

by lolo2kx

The clarendon definitely has a different feel. It has a central location, abstract appeal, and free internet... Lacks some of the smaller benefits such as a fridge in the rooms. The food / bar are rather expensive (spent 12 for two eggs - two pieces of bacon - and two pieces of toast) and h it up about $50.00 on the tab for three drinks and a shot. The staff are friendly and courteous.

• Pros: location
• Cons: price of food and drinks