| understated rooms feature wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking and a breakfast buffet are also available. amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a market, plus coin-operated laundry facilities. off interstate 10, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from gila river arena, 7 miles from the desert diamond casino and 10 miles from the phoenix raceway. suites add sitting areas with sofabeds
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 min
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (14 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley (11 min)
Casino, native american gaming, slot machine, poker, and table game Margaret T. Hance Park (11 min)
Home of the Japanese Friendship Garden & the Irish Cultural Center, plus a playground & picnic area. Estrella Mountain Regional Park (20 min)
Big, mountainous park featuring wetlands & undisturbed desert areas plus trails & picnic sites. Arizona Science Center (15 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Sahuaro Ranch Park (19 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (14 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. Arizona Capitol Museum (15 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Castles N' Coasters (20 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Heard Museum (16 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Encanto Park (15 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park (18 min)
Expansive collection of land & water animals with special features like giraffe feeding, plus rides. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (16 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. 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. Phoenix Art Museum (15 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. | 
