Meridian CondoResorts for $197 a night with taxes
$174 a night before taxes at Hotels.com for Nov 17–Nov 20 (3 nights, two adults): about $590 with estimated taxes. 9 similar 4-star resorts in Scottsdale rated 4.1–4.7 on Google cost a median of $426 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $256 a night (32% above today's price). 4-star, rated 4.4 from 159 reviews.
- Room for two adults
- 3 nights
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 3 nights at $174Required | Hotels.com, before taxes | $522 |
| Taxes, about 13% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$68 |
| Total | room for 3 nights plus estimated taxes; any resort fee extra | $590 |
| Resort fee, if the hotel charges oneNot included | paid at the hotel; check before booking |
How to book it
- Open Hotels.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $174 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
It already costs less than similar resorts nearby, and it has cut its rate for these dates on top of that.
Why it's a steal
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 9 similar 4-star resorts in Scottsdale rated 4.1–4.7 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $426 a night before taxes, plus the same taxes. Other hotels of the same type, star class and guest rating; same dates, two adults Google's usual rate for this hotel: about $256 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Hotels.com $174/night before taxes; 9 similar resorts for the same dates: median $405; Google's usual for this hotel about $232 | Oct 27, 6:40 AM ET |
