| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded suites add separate living rooms, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes. relaxed rooms and suites feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, in addition to desks and keurig coffeemakers. it's 1 mile from the main campus and 6 miles from the phoenix art museum. off-street parking is free. next to shops off i-17, this modern hotel is run by hospitality students of the grand canyon university. there's also a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, plus a campus shuttle service
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 16 min
Heard Museum (13 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Piestewa Peak (20 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Encanto Park (10 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Papago Park (19 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Biltmore Fashion Park (16 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Phoenix Zoo (19 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Castles N' Coasters (9 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Arizona Science Center (12 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Camelback Mountain (26 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (7 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Phoenix Art Museum (11 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Desert Botanical Garden (19 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Capitol Museum (11 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (11 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. | 
