| room service is available. a block from downtown's central ave & van buren st tram stop, this upscale hotel is within 12 minutes' walk of both the arizona science center and the chase field baseball stadium. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. refined rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and desks with ergonomic chairs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and keurig coffeemakers. other amenities include a 24-hour convenience store, a gym and coin-operated laundry facilities. suites add separate living areas. there's an elegant restaurant, an art deco eatery serving italian fare, and a relaxed bar offering light bites and weekday happy hours; breakfast is available for a fee
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 12 min
Phoenix Art Museum (5 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Arizona Science Center (8 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Pueblo Grande Museum (15 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. South Mountain Park and Preserve (23 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Encanto Park (8 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Arizona Capitol Museum (7 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Heard Museum (6 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Phoenix Zoo (15 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Camelback Mountain (22 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (6 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (9 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Desert Botanical Garden (16 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Papago Park (15 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. 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. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square (6 min)
This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days. | 
