| there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a guest laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. some suites add wet bars and seating areas. complimentary amenities include continental breakfast served in an informal dining area, and parking for cars and large vehicles. simple rooms include en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with premium cable/satellite channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. this low-key budget hotel off us route 60 is a 6-minute drive from historic downtown gilbert and 16 miles from phoenix sky harbor international airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 22 min
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (20 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Arizona Museum of Natural History (12 min)
Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Mesa Arts Center (11 min)
Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (23 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Golfland Sunsplash (7 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Phoenix Zoo (19 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Hole in the Rock (18 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (11 min)
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Papago Park (19 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Pueblo Grande Museum (20 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Usery Mountain Regional Park (23 min)
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High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. | 
