| suites add separate living areas and kitchenettes, and some have whirlpool tubs in the bedrooms. . amenities include an outdoor pool and a picnic area with bbq grills. a 5-minute walk from the main st & sycamore light rail station, this budget hotel in a low-rise building with palm trees is 6 miles from tempe town lake and 9 miles from the phoenix zoo. simple rooms and suites include tvs with premium cable channels, microwaves, minifridges and free wi-fi. parking is free
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 min
Phoenix Zoo (17 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Papago Park (17 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Mesa Arts Center (7 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Tempe Town Lake (11 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Golfland Sunsplash (10 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Arizona Museum of Natural History (7 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (18 min)
City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Casino Arizona (10 min)
Dynamic center for global dining, entertainment & classic gaming options, plus bingo after dark. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (17 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Hole in the Rock (15 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Camelback Mountain (26 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Big Surf (12 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Pueblo Grande Museum (18 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Desert Botanical Garden (17 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. | 
