| this contemporary extended-stay hotel is 3 miles from sky harbor international airport and 3. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. guests can use an outdoor pool, fitness center and free area shuttle service. the classic rooms, from studios to 2-bedroom suites, come with fully equipped kitchens, dining tables and free wifi, plus flat-screen tvs. a free hot breakfast is provided daily, as well as complimentary light dinner and drinks (mon-thurs). some suites have balconies and fireplaces. there's a convenience store and a free grocery shopping service, plus a business center and coin laundry. 6 miles from arizona state university
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 13 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (21 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Camelback Mountain (20 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Heard Museum (15 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (15 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (14 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Pueblo Grande Museum (10 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Art Museum (14 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (13 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Hole in the Rock (10 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Big Surf (11 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Desert Botanical Garden (12 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Tempe Town Lake (9 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Phoenix Zoo (12 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. 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 (18 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. | 
