| less than a mile from interstate 17, this laid-back hotel surrounded by eateries and stores is 16 miles from the phoenix convention center. it's 20 miles from camelback ranch - glendale, a baseball stadium. straightforward rooms provide complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and all-day coffee are free, as is a hot breakfast buffet served in a simple dining room. seasonal amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. there's also a fitness room. family rooms can sleep up to 4 people; suites offer sitting areas with pull-out sofas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 25 min
Biltmore Fashion Park (25 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Camelback Mountain (34 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Musical Instrument Museum (14 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Heard Museum (22 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Cosanti Originals (25 min)
Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. Castles N' Coasters (10 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (20 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Sahuaro Ranch Park (18 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Phoenix Mountains (22 min)
Jagged mountains with hiking routes offering city & desert views, partly protected by a reserve. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (26 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Piestewa Peak (25 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Phoenix Art Museum (20 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Piestewa Peak Park (22 min)
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (12 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. TPC Scottsdale (18 min) | 
