| all offer microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. some add whirlpool tubs. theres also an outdoor pool and a business center. free perks include continental breakfast, 24-hour airport transfers and parking. pets are welcome (fee). off a busy road with gas stations and automotive shops, this straightforward hotel is 3 miles from both phoenix sky harbor international airport and the arizona science center. featuring exterior entrances, the relaxed rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. its also 4 miles form the phoenix zoo. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11 min
South Mountain Park and Preserve (25 min)
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Arizona Science Center (8 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Pueblo Grande Museum (7 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Phoenix Zoo (10 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (15 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Heard Museum (10 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Papago Park (10 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Hole in the Rock (9 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Big Surf (11 min)
Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. 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. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (16 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Desert Botanical Garden (11 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Camelback Mountain (19 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Phoenix Art Museum (10 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (7 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. | 
