| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have balconies, pull-out sofas and/or sitting areas. there's also a convenience shop, guest laundry facilities and a gym, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub. this casual hotel is a mile from crackerjax amusement park, 3 miles from the penske racing museum and 6 miles from mcdowell sonoran preserve. other amenities consist of a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, and meeting and event space. freebies include breakfast and parking. decorated in neutral tones, the straightforward rooms and suites offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and wet bars
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 30 min
Cosanti Originals (12 min)
Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. Desert Botanical Garden (28 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Camelback Mountain (25 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. TPC Scottsdale (6 min) Piestewa Peak (24 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Butterfly Wonderland (13 min)
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. OdySea Aquarium (13 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Papago Park (27 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Zoo (27 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Musical Instrument Museum (14 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Taliesin West (14 min)
Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (21 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Talking Stick Resort (16 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (13 min)
Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (14 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. | 
