| contemporary rooms offer free wifi and tvs, plus desks, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. 3 miles away. some rooms feature pull-out sofas, as do suites, which also add living areas. this modern hotel off highway 101 is a 14-minute walk from scottsdale community college and a 1. 7-mile drive from chaparral park. other amenities include an outdoor pool and an exercise room, plus free parking. there's also a business center and 5 meeting rooms, including a ballroom for 300 guests. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. social spaces include a living room-style lobby, a courtyard with a fire pit, and an american restaurant. the old town is 3
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Butterfly Wonderland (7 min)
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Hole in the Rock (14 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Camelback Mountain (15 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. OdySea Aquarium (7 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Phoenix Zoo (16 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (10 min)
City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Desert Botanical Garden (16 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (11 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Heard Museum (21 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (9 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Talking Stick Resort (8 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (9 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Big Surf (10 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Papago Park (16 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Taliesin West (17 min)
Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. | 
