| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 2 miles from south mountain. 8 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport and 8. there's also an outdoor heated pool, plus tennis and basketball courts, bbq grills and a fitness center. a block from i-10, this unassuming all-suite hotel is 6. the contemporary rooms feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, minifridges and microwaves, as well as tea and coffeemakers. complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast buffet (served in the on-site cafe), an evening social hour in the cafe, an airport shuttle and parking. upgraded suites add pull-out sofas; some also have whirlpool tubs
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 14 min
Arizona Science Center (16 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (14 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. South Mountain Park and Preserve (19 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Heard Museum (16 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Camelback Mountain (21 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Big Surf (12 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Phoenix Art Museum (15 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Papago Park (13 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Hole in the Rock (11 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Golfland Sunsplash (11 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Tempe Town Lake (10 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Phoenix Zoo (13 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Desert Botanical Garden (14 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Pueblo Grande Museum (11 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. | 
