| modest rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some add coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. kids aged 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. off i-17, this low-key, straightforward hotel is set 5 miles from castles n' coasters amusement park, 8 miles from sahuaro ranch park and museum, and 19 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport. parking is complimentary, and pets are welcome (1 pet stays free). amenities also include a heated outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 min
Phoenix Art Museum (19 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Piestewa Peak (24 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Phoenix Mountains (21 min)
Jagged mountains with hiking routes offering city & desert views, partly protected by a reserve. Biltmore Fashion Park (24 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Encanto Park (17 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Heard Museum (20 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Musical Instrument Museum (14 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. TPC Scottsdale (19 min) Cosanti Originals (25 min)
Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. Piestewa Peak Park (21 min)
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers. Castles N' Coasters (9 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Sahuaro Ranch Park (17 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (19 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (25 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (12 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. | 
