| bright rooms with a contemporary vibe have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. a 3-minute walk from the nearest lrt station, this modern hotel in a sleek building surrounded by shops and casual eateries is also 11 minutes' walk from the arizona science center and 10 miles from the desert botanical garden. valet parking is offered for a fee. theres an airy lobby lounge with sofas, along with a relaxed cafe/bar; breakfast is available (surcharge). other amenities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness room
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 15 min
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (14 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (12 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Papago Park (19 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. South Mountain Park and Preserve (21 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Phoenix Art Museum (11 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Encanto Park (11 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (13 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Camelback Mountain (26 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (9 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Heard Museum (13 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Capitol Museum (8 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Arizona Science Center (10 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Phoenix Zoo (19 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. | 
