Went in with some jewelry and two silver serving trays just to see what I could get for them. I wasn't really expecting to get anything. They welcomed me right away and looked over everything and told me what everything was made of and whether it was worth anything. I was right, most of my stuff was worthless but I got a few bucks for a necklace I'll never wear. They were respectful and helpful. If I ever come across anything else, I'll definitely go back here.

positive

Not really impressed with the actual Hotel part of Hooters. I stayed here one night under a comp from work, probably wouldn't go back on my own dime though to stay here. The front desk staff was pretty nice and quick about getting us our rooms, but once i got up the room i was not impressed at all. The room is outdated (expected it from pictures online). I do like that, for the most part, it was clean. I found the bed to be decent at best, definitely not anything to rave about, but it wasn't disgusting by any means Downstairs in the casino area is pretty fun though. They still had the $1.50 Bud Light special i heard some friends talking about when i got there so i had a couple of those and then some fries to snack on downstairs. Not the best place to grab food i must say, but you can't beat $1.50 beer! The bar tenders are always nice too, very quick and efficient and they don't screw up anything. Always checking up to make sure my group didn't need anything as well. Looked like lots of people were enjoying the pool, which did look pretty cool, especially at night. It wasn't a bunch of rowdy drunks either, most of the people seemed to just be relaxing and having a good time poolside with some drinks. The location of the hotel isn't that great. It's just slightly off the strip, the MGM is right across if you want to take the monorail, but you'll probably need a Taxi to go to any of the bigger hotels. But then again, that's why this hotel is by no means pricey. All in all, i think the Hooters hotel is a better place to hang out, gamble and have drinks than it is to stay. If you want a budget room than this hotel isn't bad, you'll get a decent room at a really good price. But this is definitely more of a party and bar place then it is a hotel to me.

negative

My wife and I needed a ride to the airport to catch a flight to start our honeymoon. As to not bother any of our friends/family for a ride at 5am, I decided it would be best to hire a taxi. The reviews for this service on Yelp looked ok so I thought I'd give it a shot. I went to their website and scheduled my pickup (http://www.ridecharge.com/s/az-phoenix-tucson/taxi/branded/vip_allstate) and it went smoothly. I was actually pretty impressed with their website (http://www.viptaxi.com/) and online scheduling functionality. Soon after I received an automated email confirmation and text message. After verifying all the information on the confirmation email and text message, I felt secure in the fact that I would be picked up on time and without incident. I felt so secure that I didn't even call them the day before to confirm my pickup. This was a HUGE mistake. The time of my pickup came and went so gave them a call using the number that was listed on the confirmation email. I spoke to a nice young lady who proceeded to tell me that they had no record of my pickup reservation. Lucky for me I left a big cushion of time just in case something like this should happen. Anyway, the girl sent a taxi and 30 minutes later one arrived. I didn't miss the flight and it all worked out, but I will never again use this service. I agree with most of the reviews on here though; the cab was pretty nasty but the driver was great. Oh, and the greatest part is that I received TWO automated email "Thank You's" sent from their ridiculous online "booking" system.

negative

When people say there is nothing to do in Phoenix or that Scottsdale is comprised only of club-thumping Barbie's and Ken's, I like to take them here. See? This is where the "rest of us" go. You have to know where to go to even find the door, and once you're inside the dimly lit speakeasy, you've found the perfect escape from mainstream nightlife. Lovely for a date with your honey or with your BFF to catch up. Gazillions of choices for wine from places you've likely never heard of and some nosh to tide you over. Perfection! Wines are obviously the show case here and are pretty well priced even by the glass. I've had many hits and some misses, but that is to be expected when the wine list is the size of a bible (I actually trust the wine bible more for spiritual guidance). I love the inclusion of varietals outside your typical european/american selection, and they really have something for everyone. Even non-wine fans - although I trust them - can find a good cocktail from one of the talented bartenders. The food isn't really the main attraction, though we typically end up with a nosh. The hummus is quite bland, and the flatbreads are alright. But you CAN order a very special salad from Cowboy Ciao that I happened to be obsessed with, so I'm good! I dig the live music most of the time, but be ready to pay a cover even if you're not there for the music. The venue is small, so the acoustics make for impossible conversation while the band is playing. There are some tables slightly further away where conversation is still plausible, though they are often reserved by larger parties. As such, seating can be really tight especially on weekend evenings, so drop in early if you want to sit in a chair! Weekdays are fun with a more intimate crowd. And let's face it, when it comes to drinking wine - I hardly discriminate between Tuesday and Friday.
positive