unpretentious rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. some have balconies, pool views, sitting areas and/or safes. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site, and breakfast is offered for a surcharge. complimentary amenities include an airport shuttle, parking, and coffee and snacks in the lobby. off i-10, this relaxed hotel is 3 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport and 5 miles from phoenix art museum. there's also a cozy restaurant with a bar, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a sauna. room service is available. kids age 17 and under stay with a parent at no extra cost Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 9 min
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Heard Museum (14 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (12 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Camelback Mountain (22 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. South Mountain Park and Preserve (19 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (12 min) 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Hole in the Rock (12 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (14 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (10 min) This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (20 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Pueblo Grande Museum (12 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Papago Park (14 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Zoo (14 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Phoenix Art Museum (13 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Arizona Capitol Museum (14 min) Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. |