| airy, unfussy studios and 2-bedroom suites come with kitchens, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and living areas with pull-out couches. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. some have fireplaces. on a commercial road, this contemporary extended-stay hotel is 5 miles from odysea aquarium and 9 miles from paradise valley mall. amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, plus a gym, a business center and a meeting room. a hot breakfast buffet is complimentary, as is parking and a grocery shopping service. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 23 min
VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (8 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (4 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Piestewa Peak (18 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Desert Botanical Garden (15 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (8 min)
City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (8 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Butterfly Wonderland (10 min)
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Phoenix Zoo (16 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Taliesin West (20 min)
Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. Hole in the Rock (16 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. OdySea Aquarium (10 min)
Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Camelback Mountain (11 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Heard Museum (25 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Talking Stick Resort (11 min)
High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Papago Park (16 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. | 
