| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. casual rooms, from studios to 2-bedroom suites, offer kitchens and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, as well as free wi-fi and flat-screens; some have fireplaces. set 2 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport, this straightforward all-suite hotel is 4 miles from tempe center for the arts. there's also an exercise room, a business center and a convenience store. a hot breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and parking are complimentary, as are alcoholic drinks on some weeknights. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a patio, a basketball/tennis court and a bar Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 10 min
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (13 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (9 min) 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (12 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Hole in the Rock (5 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (7 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Pueblo Grande Museum (9 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Art Museum (9 min) Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Heard Museum (10 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. Tempe Town Lake (6 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Camelback Mountain (14 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Big Surf (7 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (8 min) Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Phoenix Zoo (7 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Arizona Science Center (10 min) Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. |