Which hotel area would be more "family friendly"?
La Quinta (Thomas Rd)
Ramada (Metro Center)

The prices are comparible.

In other words which one would you rather have your family stay in? (or neither)

Posted a response in the other forum, where you have several answers. As I said there, it depends on where you are playing, but I believe there are better choices than the two you mention.

We have gone 10 years and found 3 good motels with a breakfast bar include. They are, the Phoienx Inn(downtown) Holiday Inn Express, Peoria and is very close to the Mariners and San Deigo. La Quinta on Greenway. All 3 are close to activities for the kids after games or great for family stays.