amenities also include a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and a business center. unfussy rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screens and coffeemakers, plus minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 12 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. cooked breakfast and parking are complimentary. upgraded rooms and suites add whirlpool tubs and/or pull-out sofas. this straightforward hotel is a mile from the chandler center for the arts and 7 miles from the arizona museum of natural history Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 26 min
Hole in the Rock (21 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (24 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (19 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Phoenix Zoo (23 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Arizona Railway Museum (10 min) Historic museum dedicated to the railways of the Southwest with a collection of antique rail cars. Tempe Town Lake (18 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (17 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Arizona Museum of Natural History (17 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (17 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Golfland Sunsplash (12 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Big Surf (20 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. ASU Art Museum (21 min) Collection of contemporary ceramics, new media, prints & crafts in a modern college campus building. Pueblo Grande Museum (24 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Mesa Arts Center (17 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Papago Park (23 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. |