| complimentary amenities include parking and coffee. other amenities consist of an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a game room. the basic rooms feature tvs with premium cable channels, as well as internet access and desks. this low-key, budget motel is 2 miles from the arizona science center in downtown, and 4 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 12 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (17 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Desert Botanical Garden (16 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Heard Museum (12 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Phoenix Art Museum (11 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (5 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Hole in the Rock (14 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. 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. Camelback Mountain (22 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (5 min) This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. Arizona Capitol Museum (9 min) Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Phoenix Zoo (15 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Arizona Science Center (6 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Papago Park (15 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (13 min) Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Pueblo Grande Museum (14 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. |