Brittany B.
Yelp
On a scale or 1-5, I rate this one Gwyneth Paltrow. Unique, polished, quirky, and upon further examination, question worthy.
Upon entry, with its cozy 200 some, outdoor entry only, two-story elevator less set up, Hotel Adeline looks to be your overpriced hip vacation motel convert, but just behind that golden neon "wtf sign", it luckily offers so much more. Centrally located, this quirky spot puts you just a few minutes from Old Town Scottsdale boasting two shopping malls, plenty of shops, art galleries, and nightlife gems. Between the sparking pool, and natural backdrop of the Camelback mountains, you get really can't beat the location. Score!
The lobby itself is welcoming and bright with natural light, expertly designed with a mix of textures, finishes, and light variations, and beautifully partitioned (so you don't feel you're walking into the dining space just around the dividing wall.)
I arrived early to be told my room was not yet ready (and the staff was not able to provide me with a timeframe of when it was expected to be ready), so while my counterparts sauntered to their rooms to freshen up, I took the opportunity to explore the bar.
The bar/restaurant offers a handful of expensive options, BUT in their defense they are delicious. I highly recommend their cold brew coffee, and surprisingly the parfait ...I know, I know, just trust me on this one. While I ate, the chef dropped by to introduce himself.
The patio and pool are an awesome bonus. There are plenty of Instaworthy photo opps and I'm here for the public pool parties on the weekend, and inclusive marketing.
The rooms themselves leave a bit to be desired imo. They're cozy, and modern with beautiful lounge chairs, a modern charging station, and cozy beds, but in my room facing the back parking lot, with bed placed near the window, there was a significant amount of noise disruption.
Additionally, as of October 2022 there's something going on with the pipes/sewage. I unfortunately was placed in a room where the bathroom has a permanent, lingering, sewage smell, so everytime I entered my room, I was met with the ripe smell of sewage. After addressing this issue with the staff, they ensured a maid would take care of it, but for the remainder of my stay the issue remained. At this price point, I'd assume the hotel would confirm that the issue was resolved, offer another room, refund, or at the very least ask about the stay at checkout, but no such solution or resolution was proposed.
While the shiny perks, bells, and whistles of speakeasies, photo moments, tasty food, and friendly faces (who remember your name) were a nice treat, based on my stay, I'd say there's still a ways to go to ultimately offer an appropriate experience at this pricepoint. I'm certainly interested in staying again, and wish them the best as they continue to improve and resolve the kinks!