| set 2. upgraded rooms add microwaves and minifridges. traditional rooms feature coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and free wifi. 2 miles from metrocenter mall, this basic 3-story hotel is 6. 2 miles from pheonix art museum. a breakfast buffet is complimentary. 9 miles from piestewa peak and 9. other amenities include a heated outdoor saltwater pool and hot tub, a business center and laundry facilities (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 min
Biltmore Fashion Park (19 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Musical Instrument Museum (18 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (20 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Phoenix Zoo (23 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Arizona Science Center (16 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Phoenix Art Museum (15 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Camelback Mountain (28 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (14 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (15 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Desert Botanical Garden (23 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Castles N' Coasters (5 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Papago Park (23 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Heard Museum (17 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (11 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Piestewa Peak (19 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. | 
