A Resort in A City? WIth a Water Park?

So here I am looking for a hotel in Phoenix, near an office building because I am meeting someone for dinner who does not have a car. I am also trying to have a little bit of a "Me Day" for a break. I am recommended to the Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. I go on line. How can this resort be in an area of the city, with office buildings...and have a water park to boot??

Well it did and it does. Beautiful property --definitely a resort. Meeting rooms are lovely and most have a very different feel to them then a standard hotel meeting room. And of course they have outdoor entrances (I am adjusting!). They also have a number of pools, a Wild West City which would be fun for an outdoor event.

It really has a nice blend for leisure (even if you bring the family) and professional events. It also has a spa on premises...it was booked and I did not get to try it, but it was beautiful.

You Know You are From the NE United States When..

In May I had the pleasure of speaking for the MPI-AZ chapter. Although I am a little behind I did want to mention that it was held, and I stayed at, a beautiful property called the Tempe Mission Palms, part of the Destination Hotels and Resorts. As most of you probably do, I tour (almost) every property I stay in. I promise I have nothing to gain by telling you about it!

It truly is a beautiful property, IACC certified, elegant SW decor, and a really nice professional staff. You can even walk right out into the shops and restaurants of Tempe --no transportation needed!

Here is one of the funny things though - and when you can tell I am a Northeast girl and sometimes only think like a NE girl! The day before I was scoping out where all the parts of the meeting were. The reception was to be held in Courtyard East. I looked at the map and went off wandering. Do you really want to know how long it took me to figure out ---it was in the (outdoor) courtyard? Also the fact that the meeting rooms open to outside....I guess that works when you aren't worrying about the snow and ice.

I know I cannot be the only one who is astounded to see this...but what a wonderful thing (when it is not 115).