| upgraded rooms add mountain views and keurig coffeemakers; a suite offers a kitchenette. plush and airy rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as walk-in showers, and balconies or patios. there are 2 healthy restaurants with terraces. room service is available. loaner bikes are complimentary. set on 20 acres of land in the sonoran desert, this upscale, eco-chic wellness hotel is 2 miles from carefree desert gardens and 15 miles from scottsdale airport. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a fitness center and a luxe spa, plus tennis courts
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 44 min
Cave Creek Museum (8 min) Carefree Desert Gardens (20 min)
4-acre botanical garden with self-guided walking tours & a playground, plus events & a huge sundial. Cave Creek Regional Park (17 min)
Scenic, 2,922-acre desert destination offering winding multi-use trails, campgrounds & picnic spots. Sonoran Arts League (4 min)
Art and art museum Spur Cross Ranch Conservation (18 min)
2,154 acres of desert open space with hiking & equestrian trails, picnic tables & wildlife. Tom's Thumb Trailhead (27 min)
Several walking trails begin or end at this trailhead with restrooms, an information center & more. Carefree Sundial (18 min) Pinnacle Peak Park (18 min)
A trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trail (24 min)
Accessible nature trail with a granite surface looping 0.5-miles from a welcome station & map. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (24 min)
Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. Phoenix Sonoran Preserve (31 min)
Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus. Musical Instrument Museum (26 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Black Mountain Trail (9 min) Frontier Town (7 min)
Reproduction of an Old West town, featuring costumed performers, a restaurant & gift shops. Rare Earth Gallery (9 min) | 
