| other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sundeck, as well as a gym and meeting space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. near shopping plazas and casual eateries off route 101, this informal hotel is a mile from the musical instrument museum and 12 miles from taliesin west, a landmark building designed by frank lloyd wright. an area shuttle is complimentary. theres an unfussy restaurant, and lobby lounge with a fireplace and a bar. bright, relaxed rooms with sofabeds feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. suites add kitchenettes and separate living rooms
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 min
Cosanti Originals (19 min)
Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. OdySea Aquarium (16 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Butterfly Wonderland (16 min)
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Taliesin West (18 min)
Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. Talking Stick Resort (19 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (16 min)
Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. Castles N' Coasters (19 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Piestewa Peak (18 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trail (16 min)
Accessible nature trail with a granite surface looping 0.5-miles from a welcome station & map. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (21 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. TPC Scottsdale (11 min) Musical Instrument Museum (5 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (18 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. Camelback Mountain (28 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (20 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. | 
