Strange Place - Strange Process
Perhaps it's my lack of familiarity with a "resort," but I found this property confusing. After I had made my reservation online, I was offered the opportunity for a "low cost" upgrade if the upgraded room was available upon check-in. At check in they had my original reservation, but made no mention what-so-ever about an upgrade. I mentioned that I had put in for one, and the check in clerk played with the computer for a while. (I must stress she was most courteous and helpful.) I told her I was confused by the "offering" on the web site, but that there were supposedly large suites available. She identified a classification of a room. As it turned out, there was an upgraded suite was available for an additional $29 per night. We were given our key, and told to go across the lobby to the gift shop and give our welcome letter to the shop proprieter for complimentary water, and the to see the concierge for directions to our room. (bouncy bouncy anyone?)
We got our water, and the concierge explained how to find our room.... and off we went.
The entire "resort" is built into a mountain (see other reviews) so the drive up and parking was different. The views are WONDERFUL. However, we noticed there was not one other car parked anywhere near the building where we were directed. This was ok by me as it made for easier parking.
The suite was very very large. Nice "living room," nice bedroom, a bath suite at the end of the bedroom, a separate half bath off the living room "Kitchenette" area. BEWARE of the "Kitchenette." It is actually merely a wet bar with a full refrigerator of insanely high priced snacks and drinks.
We found an information sheet about the "resort." For an additional $25, they will remove the stuff from your refrigerator. Also included in the information sheet was the ability to spend an additional $2.75 per day for access to the gym and a few other things that I would think would be included at the over $230 per night price.
The suite was strange. It had been renovated as it had granite counters and flat panel TVs, and probably new furniture. (I personally found only the desk chair really comfortable...but I have a bad back and am fussy about chairs.) However, there were two thermostats on the wall and we could not figure out what they were for. As this was early February in Phoenix, we did not have to make too much use of the heating system, so we did NOT bother to ask for assistance. The bathroom fixtures had not been recently renovated.
Driving up to the top of the hill, where there was a restaurant (which I believe we were told at check-in we needed to make reservations for if we wanted to eat there) and a parking lot. The view into the valley from this parking lot was ever bit as spectacular as the view one gets after hiking up (or walking up the road) at North Mountain. Simply wonderful.
As we drove around the resort we seemed to think there is a main central building, and the various buildings up the hill. The "main" building appeared to be newer than the buildings up the hill.
Perhaps if one is familiar with resorts, or plays gulf, this place may be more appreciated. 
Another strangeness: wifi was available in the lobby, but one had to pay $10 per day for wired wifi in the suite.
For the view, and access to the Phoenix Mountain Parks (hiking trails), this place is great. Perhaps if you know somebody familiar with this place it might be great. As a member of Hilton's loyalty program, I am terribly disappointed in this property. If you can obtain a great rate, it may be worth staying at.