| kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. off interstate 10, this colorful hotel with a landscaped courtyard and gazebo is a 12-minute drive from phoenix sky harbor international airport and a 27-minute drive from phoenix-mesa gateway airport. free continental breakfast and parking are offered, as well as an outdoor pool and 24/7 fitness and business centers. upgraded rooms add minifridges and microwaves, and suites also add separate living areas with sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the modern rooms include pillow-top mattresses, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus coffeemakers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 min
Desert Botanical Garden (20 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (13 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Papago Park (19 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte (10 min)
A steakhouse & lounge complement the gaming at this hot spot for bingo, cards, slots & other games. Pueblo Grande Museum (18 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Zoo (19 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (13 min)
Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Hole in the Rock (18 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Mystery Castle (25 min)
Created by a father for his princess, this unique stone mansion features 18 rooms & 13 fireplaces. 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. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (20 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Golfland Sunsplash (18 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Tempe Town Lake (17 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Big Surf (18 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Arizona Science Center (22 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. | 
