For two nights and five girls, La Quinta was the right room for the right price. With a mall behind us (Fiesta Mall), and a Denny''s in the parking lot, it was a good location also. Since the trip was more about US having a good time than the actual New Year''s celebration, we didn''t mind staying 20 minutes from Downtown Phoenix. This hotel is located in a somewhat quiet area near US 60.
The hotel itself was brand new when we stayed there, so the room was very nice and clean. We were on the second floor, and even though it was around New Year''s, it was pretty quiet. There was even a high school baseball team staying there and we didn''t even hear them (they did hang out in the parking lot, however). We had all the normal La Quinta amenities: Cable, heated outdoor pool, clean rooms, alarm clocks, and even a continental breakfast in the morning.