| parking is complimentary. off interstate 17, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from the castles n' coasters amusement park and 5 miles from sahuaro ranch park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. breakfast is available. straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and separate living areas, plus minifridges, pull-out sofas and coffeemakers. other amenities include a 24-hour market, a cafe/bar and a gym, plus an outdoor pool and meeting space
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 22 min
Sahuaro Ranch Park (13 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Musical Instrument Museum (18 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Castles N' Coasters (7 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Piestewa Peak (23 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Heard Museum (19 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. 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. Arizona Science Center (18 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (16 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (25 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (32 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Piestewa Peak Park (20 min)
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers. Camelback Mountain (33 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Biltmore Fashion Park (23 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Phoenix Art Museum (18 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (16 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. | 
