| this relaxed low-rise hotel is a mile from the famous hole-in-the-rock formation, 2 miles from the desert botanical garden and 3 miles from phoenix zoo. there's free breakfast and parking. laid-back rooms come with flat-screen tvs, minifridges, complimentary wi-fi, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a rustic restaurant/bar, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and a tree-filled courtyard with an aviary
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 16 min
VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (8 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Desert Botanical Garden (6 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Big Surf (7 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Heard Museum (16 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Papago Park (7 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (6 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Phoenix Zoo (6 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (15 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Camelback Mountain (14 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Tempe Town Lake (7 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Pueblo Grande Museum (12 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Talking Stick Resort (15 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (7 min)
City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Phoenix Art Museum (15 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Hole in the Rock (7 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. | 
