This hotel is located in Old Scottsdale, beside the biggest shopping centre in Arizona, Scottsdale Fashion Square. The hotel is also near Scottsdale Stadium, 5th Avenue shops and the Phoenix Zoo. Founded in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California, the hotel chain is synonymous with great travel value. The first hotel in Santa Barbara still carries the torch today, but a lot has changed for the motel chain that pioneered the first real economy motel designed for the no-frills traveller. Internet access is available. Basic room amenities include an en suite bathroom with a shower and bath, a double bed, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio and wireless Internet is available in select rooms for a nominal fee. Free coffee is served in the morning. The air-conditioning and heating in all accommodation is individually regulated. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.