Papago Motor Hotel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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7017 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
  • Papago Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Desert Botanical Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hole in the Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room (28)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (29)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (28)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (27)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (17)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (29)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (30)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (17)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (23)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (25)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (26)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (12)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (27)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (24)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (25)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (26)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (13)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (34)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room (21)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (32)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (21)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (33)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (14)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (31)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (15)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (14)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (30)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (19)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (20)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (18)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (18)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (5)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (12)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (20)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (31)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (19)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (16)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (8)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (9)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (15)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (16)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (7)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (6)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (10)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (1)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (13)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (9)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (24)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (22)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (23)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (10)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (11)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room (22)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (7)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Scottsdale

With a stay at Papago Motor Hotel in Scottsdale, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Arizona State University and Scottsdale Fashion Square. .This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Talking Stick Resort Casino and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Chase Field.

What's nearby

  • Desert Botanical Garden - 14 min walk
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square - 4 min drive
  • Arizona State University - 4 min drive
  • Tempe Town Lake - 5 min drive
  • Phoenix Zoo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Center Parkway - Washington Station - 5 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McFate Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Defalco's Italian Grocery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Trevor's Liquors - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salad and Go - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rift Wine + Tap - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Papago Motor Hotel

Hotel in Scottsdale with free breakfast and a fitness center
Papago Motor Hotel offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hai Noon serving guests of Papago Motor Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hai Noon - Onsite restaurant.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Hai Noon

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Instructions will be in our guidebook mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 35 per day
  • Towels fee: USD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Mariposa
Sonder The Mariposa
Papago Motor Hotel Hotel
Papago Motor Hotel Scottsdale
Papago Motor Hotel Hotel Scottsdale

Papago Motor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 779 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

sid

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This turned out to be the most painful, time-consuming check-in process (took about 1.5 hours) we have ever experienced, and we have travelled extensively all over the US, as well as all over the world.  1. After booking this, we got many emails to continue the check-in process & to pay for parking. 2. In the lobby, we found a robot for checking in, resulting in getting a call from a person referring us back to the email we had received. 3. After reviewing & processing those, we paid $10 for parking. 4. We were then given a space on the other side of the building (about a two-minute walk).  5. That space was taken so & we did not get a reply so after 20 minutes called the agent who had not read our text. She then said we needed to send her a photo showing that car parked in our assigned space. Eventually got a slightly closer space. 6. We received two six-digit codes to get through the gate and into the room. 7. The room is on the minimalist side, but was comfortable. The bathroom mirror was impressive, having dim, color, & defog options. 8. Having lost faith in this property, we thought they were only being provided with one set of towels (a hand towel, wash cloth, floor mat). (The next morning, we found that bath & pool towels are in a cabinet under the sink.) 9. The breakfast is provided in two baskets in the lobby, including a packaged waffle & RX Bar. For the travel-weary looking to quickly relax and unwind, this is not for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My big complaint was the notification that I was emailed hours before arriving. I was instructed that there was no designated parking for hotel guests. And to not park on behind the hotel or on the west side which is reserved for restaurant customers. Parking there would have you towed. There is no other place to park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time and awesome customer service 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Lipstick on a pig
No one at a front desk. you check in online by email. the email that was sent to me was not the right code. Luckily there was a person that answered the phone to send me the right code to get into my room. There is no designated parking on site you have to park off site then walk 10 minutes back to the hotel. I will never stay in this hotel again. I will say the bed was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not book this place! Tons of hidden fees. It was not advertised that you have to pay extra if you want a towel to use and that there’s no parking on site. Such a scam. We didn’t even stay there and had to book another hotel and lost our money. They refused to refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place could be amazing...it's not. If you book through Expedia don't expect a parking spot. Don't think you won't have to pay until check in. Don't think.... actually don't think anything about staying at any hotel in the past will exist, it won't. THIS PLACE SUCKS!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, easy and accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ephantus

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Checked in was good. Got to the room, turn on the Television for some background noise doesn’t work contacted staff about it they said they would send maintenance over to look at it, that was at about 6pm at 7pm and asked if maintenance was coming she then said he is unavailable so staff is unreliable…. Would not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No help from the front desk I’ve been ignored all day
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bret

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denzel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no staff on-site and they’re not responsive to customers nor Expedia so do with that what you will.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These people are criminals and need to be held accountable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verenice

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the most comfortable bed ever. Safe and quiet. I think the mini breakfast could offer more variety. Great for couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Have stayed a number of times. Nice rooms, location and good price. Only problem frig didn't work bummer. No one on property to address any problems. No front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall average experience. Unfortunately our daughter couldn't swim because of a perv that was lurking. Not the hotel's fault. Our bathroom door handle was broken. Customer service said they would repair it after we left. Breakfast is grab-and-go, and not impressive at that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
1 more shot
No front desk, no parking for blocks,, I'm handy capped. No valet parking. No employees on property. Rear Security gate open all day and night. Comp breakfast was literally 2 rotten pears and some cheap plastic danish. Now the GOOD STUFF, been here many times under previous management. Great comfortable little spot. Very nice comfortable rooms. Nice location, well maintained property. Pool area and closeness to downtown Scottsdale is a plus. And yes after all my b*tch'n, I've booked a room there again for next week. They rescheduled ELO concert for next week! As long as you are not worried about parking , no front desk, breakfast or the security gate open all night... it truly is a nice place and a solid price. 6
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Norman

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very difficult to get to room. Upstairs that are very steep and no cart for suitcases. Parking OK. Breakfast a joke, one sweet waffle and empty coffee pot. Robot broken in foyer. Room was ample, bring your own kleenex!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hannes Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It could be good. Self check in was not promoted and was not well labeled. Items such as in room coffee and TV where either non functional or very worn. The pool was ice cold, so only polar bears allowed. Continental breakfast, sometimes happened, around 8:30 ish. Usually there was someone sleeping in the lobby ( not guests) the breakfast offering, some bars, pears and sometimes coffee. My opinion is this place could be nice but needs staff to run it. Doubtful i would stay there again and feel a credit should be given
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024