| there's also a business center and meeting space. warm rooms with a contemporary vibe feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and coffeemakers. this laid-back hotel flanked by desert is 2 miles from the chandler fashion center, and 5 miles from both the i-10 and the chandler center for the arts. freebies include hot breakfast, coffee in the lobby, parking and an area shuttle. suites add kitchenettes and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. amenities consist of a hot tub and an outdoor heated pool, as well as a fitness room and a sundeck with lounge chairs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 23 min
Golfland Sunsplash (13 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (14 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). South Mountain Park and Preserve (30 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Papago Park (20 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Big Surf (16 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Pueblo Grande Museum (21 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Arizona Railway Museum (8 min) Historic museum dedicated to the railways of the Southwest with a collection of antique rail cars. Phoenix Zoo (20 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Desert Botanical Garden (21 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Mesa Arts Center (18 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Arizona Museum of Natural History (18 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (14 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte (8 min) A steakhouse & lounge complement the gaming at this hot spot for bingo, cards, slots & other games. Hole in the Rock (18 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Tempe Town Lake (15 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. |