The property reminded me of a really high end youth hostel, if there was such a place. Not that there were that many young people, just something about the finishes and vibe. I was OK with all that. The hotel is beginning to show its age though, in some of the fabrics (the poolside bed mattresses are splitting from the... more

I live in the Phoenix area and anytime I want a "staycation", I always choose the Clarendon Hotel. I've always gotten excellent customer service and the rooms and pool are wonderful! It's modern and classy, but not pretentious. As others have said, the downside is that it isn't really near anything too exciting (shopping, nightlife, etc) nearby. Aside from that,... more

There are two kinds of Arizona visitors: those who want a real flavor of Phoenix, and those who want to shop and buy ceramic Chile peppers. If the latter is you, stay in Scottsdale. If you want the real deal, complete with true Mexican food, downtown culture and sipping margaritas poolside, the Clarendon is for you. Located dead center in... more

We visited the pool at the hotel because we had purchased gift certificates for use at the hotel's restaurants. Once we ordered food, we were told that the new restaurant would not accept the gift certificates. When we pushed back because the hotel had issued them and they were signed with an expiration date of 2010, the owner of the... more

It's obivous the owners who re-did this hotel didn't want to spend tons of money re-doing the facade or updating the physical look of the hotel to be more modern. But that's what I loved about it! The rooms were modern and clean. The pool and hot tub were amazing. The decor was really cute, without being exclusive. The roof-top... more

I have stayed at the Clarendon a few times over the last 4 years, even when it was very rough around the edges. What made me return? It was the great staff and now (finally!) great hotel that keep me coming back. The Clarendon is the only interesting place to stay in Central Phoenix, and it's in the heart of... more

I had my 2nd 35th birthday at the Clarendon...From the moment we checked in I knew I was going to love it. Their employees are so friendly and outgoing, and the room we got was extremely cool. The furniture they picked is trendy but also comfy, even the pull out bed was comfortable and inviting. I've never stayed anywhere where... more

The Clarendon Hotel is the best. Funky, cool, hip, edgy & fun. Great food, better beer, cool staff. more

I had a business trip to PHX and decided again that the Clarendon offered a great central location. There was some sort of entertainment industry party going on when I arrived late Friday night. Beautiful types mixed with people who looked like the guys from Flight of the Conchords. Parking was convenient (just beside the building) and check in was... more