Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

This Radisson hotel is on a busy street near the airport with a lot of traffic constantly whizzing through. There's a relatively quiet business park next door and this hotel blends right in with its bland, beige neighbor. Inside, it has a fanciful, modern look with many works of art and art objects arranged subtly on the walls. The lobby has a nicely laid out seating area with a wide raised fireplace and comfortable gray sofas. The white floors and colorful accents in the restaurant and bar give an eccentric charm to this hotel, which guests might easily expect to be mundane. Outside, the pool area is blocked from public eyes with a stone wall. The atmosphere is more polished than your average airport hotel.

For both business and leisure travelers who want to be close to downtown Phoenix and the airport, this hotel offers a convenient location. The immediate area has a number of other hotels lining the street along with chain and fast food restaurants (though there isn't much within walking distance). The hotel is approximately one mile from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and one street from the Metro light rail with access to Tempe and Downtown. The big conference and entertainment venues, namely Chase Field, Comercia Theater, and Talking Stick Resort Arena, are in downtown Phoenix, approximately a 20-minute commute by the light rail or a 10-minute drive away.

This Radisson hotel offers both rooms and suites. Rooms are clean and spacious, with dark neutral colored carpeting, dark wood furniture, work desks, and upholstered chairs or couches. Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are generically outfitted with granite counters and tiled floors. They aren’t luxurious, but they are pleasant and don't show signs of deterioration. They include hair dryers, towels, toiletries, and shower/tub combos. Suites resemble standard rooms except for the addition of the separate living and bedroom areas, sleeper sofas, and extra flat-screen TVs.

The fitness center is a small room with limited options -- a couple treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, and weights. Additionally, there are meeting rooms, a business center with computer and printer access, a free 24-hour airport shuttle, and a bright, contemporary breakfast room that serves a daily free continental breakfast. Lunches and dinners are also available throughout the day and via room service. Outside, a parking lot provides ample parking space and a pool with lounge chairs provides a pleasant spot to relax -- minus the overhead noise from planes.