there's a relaxed restaurant, a 24/7 exercise room, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub. room service is available. modern rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus desks with ergonomic chairs. other amenities include a 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms and a ballroom. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, and some offer keurig coffeemakers. an airport shuttle and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 9 miles from the phoenix zoo. 4 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport and 2. opposite a valley metro light rail station, this upscale hotel is 1 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 10 min
Big Surf (12 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Phoenix Zoo (10 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Tempe Town Lake (10 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (17 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Heard Museum (12 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Hole in the Rock (8 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Papago Park (10 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Arizona Science Center (12 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Desert Botanical Garden (10 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (11 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (17 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (11 min) 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Pueblo Grande Museum (9 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Art Museum (11 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Camelback Mountain (18 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. |