other amenities include a bistro, a 24-hour gym and a cocktail lounge. upgraded rooms provide access to a club lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. some have balconies and/or pull-out sofas. breakfast is available. there's also an outdoor pool, a convenience shop, and meeting and event space. an airport shuttle is complimentary. chic rooms provide wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, plus en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemakers. this understated airport hotel is a mile from the pueblo grande museum, and 4 miles from both phoenix sky harbor international airport and desert botanical garden. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 12 min
Phoenix Zoo (10 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Phoenix Art Museum (10 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Heard Museum (11 min) Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (14 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Hole in the Rock (8 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (14 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Tempe Town Lake (7 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Camelback Mountain (15 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Pueblo Grande Museum (6 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Arizona Science Center (11 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (15 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Big Surf (9 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Desert Botanical Garden (10 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Papago Park (10 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. |