The Monarch

The accommodation is conveniently situated in Old Town Scottsdale, offering great value and a lovely setting. Guests appreciated the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the comfortable and safe rooms.

The Hotel was amazing, and so was the staff. The only problem I had was the upkeep of the “quiet” pool area. It wasn’t as well maintained as the other pool party area. There was a dead baby bird, and towels left from days before. Housekeeping should make sure that area is well maintained daily. Other than that. The stay was great.

The pictures of the hotel property and pool on the Monarch’s website are misleading. While the staff were friendly and the pool was refreshing and clean, the entire property (including the pool area) is in need of renovation. The room I was assigned to was clean yet pretty broke-down- like a room I would expect in a budget 1-2 star motel. Worn down furniture with scratches; a small streaming tv that you can only use if you enter your Netflix/amazon account info; poorly painted over doors; and an in the wall air conditioner that struggled to cool the room at night. The “old town” Scottsdale area nearby is convenient, but kind of wack unless you are into buying “authentic” souvenirs and what not. My expectations were probably too high, as I had hoped for a nice lounging by the pool before retiring to my updated room experience. In all fairness, the room rate was cheap and if you just want a cheap motel with a nice (but in need of basic renovations) pool area for a day, then this will fit the bill.