After checking out hotel ratings in Mesquite, we decided to stay at the Falcon Ridge Hotel, a relatively new property, because it was rated #1 by tripadvisor members. We have always stayed at the Oasis Hotel and Casino in the past, but we wanted to try something different, and hopefully, better. The differences are huge, between the two hotels. The biggest difference being that the Falcon Ridge is NOT a casino hotel. In fact, there was not a slot machine in sight. This was perfect, as far as we were concerned. When we want to gamble, we have no problem getting in the car and driving 5 minutes. Being that the Falcon Ridge is not attached to a casino, there was no "smokey" smell lingering in the hotel, or in the room we stayed in. The atomosphere is quieter and very low key. Perfect for relaxing.
Big difference number 2 - The Oasis has a huge pool scene. Several pools and usually a lot of people hanging out by them. The Falcon Ridge pool area is small, but it was refreshing and clean and beautiful. The hotel does have a hot tub, as well. My husband and I had a great time hanging out in the pool on Sunday, there were only 2-3 other adults out there with us at any given time. It was very quiet and pleasant.
Big difference #3 - Continental Breakfast. The Falcon Ridge steps up to the plate with this one. I have never gotten a Continental Breakfast like this at any other hotel I have stayed at. They had many selections, I can't even remember everything. Fruit and cookies and muffins, omelets with salsa, belgian waffles, cereals, milk and juices, coffee, sausage... I know I'm forgetting several things. There was about 7-8 large tables in the eating area, and they served breakfast until 10am.
We chose one of the larger rooms, or a "King Petite Suite", as the staff called it, which was located on the first floor. We needed the extra room to accomodate our 3 children and our dog (which was also welcome on the property for a nominal fee).
The room was nicely decorated and had plenty of storage in drawers, closet and cupboards. The room was quite cold when we first entered, we had to turn the air conditioner down, which by no means is a complaint!
The bathroom was clean and was nicely done with lots of marble/granite. It is not a large bathroom, by any means, but did have a few nice touches to it. For instance, female guests are given a free Venus razor (which smells like peaches, no kidding!) and a free sample of oil of olay regenerist face cream, both of which I am still using 2 weeks later! The shampoo and conditioner was standard stuff - I brought my own. There is a nice full length mirror on the back of the bathroom door, and of course, a blow dryer in the wall by the sink.
Kitchenette included a small refridgerator, coffee maker and coffee, disposable cups, a sink, and plenty of cupboard space.
We had a king-sized bed, which was comfortable and had several thick pillows on it, with a TV in the bedroom. The room had a decent sized fold-out couch, and a second TV in that sitting area. There was a desk, a dresser and several other nightstands or tables with drawers. Like I said, plenty of storage space for those who like to completely unpack (like myself).
Our room had a walk out with a small sitting area. 2 iron chairs and a small table. It was nice, but almost too hot to ever sit outside and enjoy it. I did sit outside for a while one night, and watched a lightning storm was miles away to the east. The sun was setting at the time and the sky was a dark pink, with clouds looming in the distance. The Falcon Ridge is located, yes, on a ridge - so it does have a nice view.
Some facts -
The Falcon Ridge is situated on the west side of the freeway, near Walmart.
The hotel has ample parking.
There is a soda vending machine and ice machine located on the first floor, there is a snack vending machine located on the second floor. Staff gave us change whenever we needed it.
There are two washing machines and two dryers available for guest useage, as well as small containers of laundry soap and dryer sheets for sale.
Complaints -
The floor under the air conditioner was damp. Maybe a small leak? We placed a towel over the area during our stay.
The couch seats on our fold out smelled faintly of urine. The staff took care of the problem immediately.
***Overall - Great experience, we will definitely stay here again!***

A Jewel In The Desert for sure !! This hotel location was just perfect with wonderful staff, wonderful rooms; clean and comfortable with highly impressive bathrooms; granite countertop sinks and granite surrounding the tub/shower; really homey ... better than what we saw when "peeking" at the other resorts in town .. also, found a gem of a restaurant; Hugo's Hilltop Restaurant; fabulous italian food with awesome prices .. went there two nights in a row for dinner; asked and received recipe for chef's "tomato basil" soup which was to die for .. highly recommend this restaurant above any others in town as well as the Falcon Ridge Hotel

We stayed two night at the hotel. Very nice rooms and property.
The hotel is newer, clean and well maintained.
They offer free WiFi which we used with our laptop.
You need a cable to hook up. If you don't have one, they will loan you one, for a deposit.
The breakfast wasn't that great. They eggs were rubbery, hash brown looked greasy as was the bacon. But, people were gobbling it down so I guess it tasted all right to them.
We had waffles which you make yourself. The coffee was weak, but I am a Starbucks fan.
Nice place to stay, we would stay there again.
Nick

Room was fantastic, clean and had everything you could ever need.
The Hotel was easy to find which was important after a long flight from London - Las Vegas, then the drive to Mesquite
Breakfast in the hotel was better than most hotel breakfasts, and was enough to set us up for the drive to Bryce.
Will definately use this hotel again.