| all have microwaves, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. some provide balconies, and room service is available. coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site, and breakfast is offered for an additional fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool, as well as a ballroom. between interstate 17 and highway 51, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from phoenix art museum and 3 miles from downtown phoenix. featuring custom-designed beds, the unfussy rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs. there's a casual restaurant with a bar, along with a lounge and a 24-hour convenience store. parking and an area shuttle are complimentary
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 15 min
Arizona Science Center (12 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Camelback Mountain (21 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Castles N' Coasters (15 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Heard Museum (6 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Papago Park (17 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Phoenix Art Museum (7 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Phoenix Zoo (17 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Biltmore Fashion Park (12 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Desert Botanical Garden (18 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Capitol Museum (13 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Encanto Park (7 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Piestewa Peak (15 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (8 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 (8 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. | 
