| breakfast is available for a surcharge. upgraded rooms have balconies with pool and/or mountain views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. club rooms provide private-lounge access, breakfast and refreshments. this contemporary hotel is 12 miles from the university of phoenix stadium, 6 miles from downtown glendale and 14 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport. amenities include a casual bistro, a poolside bar and a cafe, plus a hot tub, a 24-hour gym, a tennis court and an outdoor pool with a water slide. parking is complimentary. the modern rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and work areas with desks. there's a business center
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 min
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 (20 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Camelback Mountain (29 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Phoenix Art Museum (15 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Sahuaro Ranch Park (12 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Castles N' Coasters (14 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Biltmore Fashion Park (21 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (14 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (15 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. Heard Museum (16 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (14 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Desert Botanical Garden (23 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Science Center (15 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Musical Instrument Museum (17 min)
Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (21 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. | 
