| this desert resort hotel is 3. 9 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport. there's also a lobby lounge, 2 cafes, a poolside bar and grill, and 40,000 sq ft of meeting space. stylish, modern rooms with marble bathrooms have desks, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, coffeemakers and wifi (fee). a romantic rooftop restaurant offers new american fare and valley views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include 2 outdoor pools (1 with a waterslide), a 24/7 fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, and a spa offering treatments (fee). 8 miles from the legacy golf club, 4 miles from arizona state university and 4. some rooms add patios. wifi is free in public areas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 14 min
Pueblo Grande Museum (12 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Camelback Mountain (21 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Phoenix Art Museum (16 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Hole in the Rock (11 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (20 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Tempe Town Lake (10 min)
Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Desert Botanical Garden (14 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Papago Park (13 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Arizona Science Center (16 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Phoenix Zoo (13 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Heard Museum (16 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (19 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Big Surf (12 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (15 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. South Mountain Park and Preserve (23 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. | 
