all rooms offer sophisticated decor, french doors with panoramic views and custom-designed beds, plus minifridges, flat-screen tvs and wifi (fee). this contemporary 8-story hotel, off route 60, is 3. suites add sitting areas and pull-out sofas. 2 miles to mesa arts center and 3. 4 miles to kokopelli golf club. executive rooms and suites provide access to the executive lounge's free breakfast and evening appetizers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a business center and over 25,000 sq ft of meeting space, plus a free local area shuttle. amenities include a relaxed grill and an atrium bar, a 24/7 fitness center and an outdoor pool with a hot tub Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Camelback Mountain (25 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Arizona Museum of Natural History (9 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Phoenix Zoo (16 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Mesa Arts Center (8 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Talking Stick Resort (17 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Hole in the Rock (14 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Golfland Sunsplash (6 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (17 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Big Surf (13 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Desert Botanical Garden (17 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Tempe Town Lake (11 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (19 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Papago Park (16 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. |