| 1 miles from historic old town scottsdale. kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. 2 miles from talking stick golf club, this laid-back lodging is also 9. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the property features an outdoor pool with a hot tub and a fitness center. pillow-top mattresses are included in each contemporary room, as well as coffeemakers, free high-speed internet and flat-screen tvs with hd channels. upgraded rooms and suites add minifridges and microwaves. 5. continental breakfast and parking are offered free
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 23 min
VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (16 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (13 min)
Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. Musical Instrument Museum (13 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. OdySea Aquarium (6 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Phoenix Zoo (20 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Papago Park (20 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Butterfly Wonderland (6 min)
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (14 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Camelback Mountain (21 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. TPC Scottsdale (10 min) Desert Botanical Garden (20 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Talking Stick Resort (9 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Cosanti Originals (11 min)
Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (12 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Taliesin West (11 min)
Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. | 
