| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this informal, extended-stay hotel in an area with fast-food eateries is a 9-minute walk from shopping at chandler fashion center, 11 miles from tempe diablo stadium and 17 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport. there's also a business center and meeting space. relaxed rooms with a contemporary vibe, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, come with fully equipped kitchens and free wifi, as well as pull-out sofas and flat-screen tvs. there's a coin-operated laundry. hot breakfast, parking and regular evening socials are free. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, as well as a barbecue area Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 22 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (30 min) 16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Hole in the Rock (17 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Golfland Sunsplash (12 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Lone Butte (8 min) A steakhouse & lounge complement the gaming at this hot spot for bingo, cards, slots & other games. SEA LIFE Centre Arizona (13 min) Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (13 min) Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour. Pueblo Grande Museum (20 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Papago Park (19 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Oasis Water Park (16 min) Arizona Grand Resort's on-property water park complete with a wave pool, slides, tubing & hot tub. Big Surf (16 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. Mesa Arts Center (17 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Arizona Museum of Natural History (17 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Phoenix Zoo (19 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Tempe Town Lake (14 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. |