Q: This mall has always been enjoyable to me and I was so glad that Tempe finally had a spot for shopping that wasn't a snobby Scottsdale mall or a ghetto Tempe Outlet Mall (like AZ Mills). I honestly don't usually come here to necessarily shop, but I do enjoy walking it and window shopping and people watching. If I do shop while I'm there, it's because I see something I like, not because I purposely went there to buy something... though I usually always shop at the stores outside the mall (ie. Penzey's, World Market, RoadRunners, etc) and I do have to admit the mall itself has a crap-load of selection for whatever type of shopping you want to do. The walk around the mall is great and perfectly shaded most of the time and when it's hot, they have misters and outdoors music that is calming enough to not notice the 100+ degree weather. I really, really like their sitting spots - comfy couches and sectionals for hanging out.. reading, etc and heaters or fireplaces for when it's cold (or misters and fountains for when it's hot) and a good, relaxed yet lively ambiance around you. There's a theater, so that's another plus and they have a decent selection of places to eat (I like the Irish pub and CPK). I'm SO glad that there aren't any Tempe Trash (as I affectionately call the homeless college dropouts that litter Mill Ave's walking areas) at the mall.. I'm glad the mall has sufficient security to keep them out because you bet I'd stay away like I stay away from Mill Ave. OPTIONS:
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A: positive

Q: Really solid establishment. Dogs always look great and seem to enjoy the cuts. They would be a 5 if they took credit cards. OPTIONS:
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A: positive

Q: So many wonderful students at this academy. In particular, Sara groves is now working at Ulta on 20th street and camelback in Phoenix :) OPTIONS:
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A: positive

Q: DO NOT BOOK HERE! I paid with points for a bachelorette party and on the day of my arrival had a family emergency land me in the hospital, canceling my trip. When I called to alter the reservation so my friend could still keep the room without me there, I was told I had to call the obscure 3rd party agency that booked it. Mind you, this room is paid in full, under my name, and I'd already changed the room type and check-in time via phone with The Mirage earlier in the week, yet this nasty woman keeps cutting me off to insist NO CHANGES can be made through them directly. (Guess I imagined all that!) Finally, I get the 3rd party agency to call The Mirage and make the changes, only to have them come back and tell me it's actually been at the discretion of the hotel THE WHOLE TIME and they are simply refusing to update the name on the reservation because it's "against their policy", so I'll just have to cancel the room I already paid for and re-book it at a new rate, including a one-night cancellation fee. Are you kidding me!? After much argument and nearly three hours of back and forth phone calls, the hotel eventually relented, but I will never stay at this establishment again, and I will make it my personal mission to ensure that everyone I know avoids The Mirage moving forward. OPTIONS:
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negative