guests can visit the fitness center and outdoor pool. an 8-minute walk from scottsdale center for the performing arts, this modern hotel is less than 10 miles from sky harbor airport. all rooms offer straightforward decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen tvs with premium cable, microwaves, minifridges and free wifi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. all suites have pull-out sofas, and some have whirlpool tubs. a cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site american restaurant, bar and 24/7 convenience store. additional amenities include meeting rooms and a business center Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 22 min
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (8 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Hole in the Rock (13 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Papago Park (12 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (8 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (10 min) Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Camelback Mountain (11 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Butterfly Wonderland (11 min) Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Desert Botanical Garden (11 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. OdySea Aquarium (11 min) Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Taliesin West (21 min) Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. Phoenix Zoo (12 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (9 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Heard Museum (21 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Talking Stick Resort (13 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Big Surf (11 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. |