other amenities include 2 casual restaurants/bars (1 in an adjoining hotel), as well as fire pits, a 24/7 convenience store and a coin-operated laundry. within the discovery business campus, this relaxed all-suite hotel off route 101 is a mile from the arizona state university research park, and 12 miles from tempe center for the arts. there's also an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a gym and a jogging track. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add separate bedrooms. an area shuttle, a hot breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. laid-back modern studios feature living areas and kitchens, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and pull-out sofas. room service is offered Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Big Surf (13 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Hole in the Rock (14 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Camelback Mountain (25 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Desert Botanical Garden (17 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Mesa Arts Center (14 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (10 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Golfland Sunsplash (9 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Phoenix Zoo (16 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Papago Park (16 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Arizona Museum of Natural History (14 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Pueblo Grande Museum (17 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (10 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Tempe Town Lake (11 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. South Mountain Park and Preserve (27 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. |