Im going to Phoenix next week on business. I am going to the convention center and staying at the hotel San Carlos. The Wyndam downtown was booked. I have never been to Phoenix and was wondering if anyone here lives in or has been to Phoenix can give me some insight before I go.

Is it a nice city or is it a toilet? Are there certain areas i should stay away from? Is the convention center or my hotel in a bad area? Is the San Carlos a decent hotel I was told it was very nice. Any restaurants or clubs and bars that can be recomended. Any other info would be great. Also how far is Scottsdale from Pheonix?

Thanks in advance. I will be there for 3 days. I will be in meetings from 9 to 5pm. But after 5 im free so I was wondering what the best things to do or nicest places to go are

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