| set a 6-minute walk from scottsdale stadium, this straightforward hotel is 3 miles from the desert botanical garden and 5 miles from casino arizona. casual rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's also a business center and coin-operated laundry. suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. freebies consist of hot breakfast and parking. additional amenities include a fitness room, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 21 min
Heard Museum (21 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Big Surf (10 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (5 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Papago Park (12 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (10 min)
City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (10 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Phoenix Zoo (12 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Camelback Mountain (13 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. OdySea Aquarium (12 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Hole in the Rock (13 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (11 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (11 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Tempe Town Lake (12 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Talking Stick Resort (14 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. | 
