| built in the 1930s, this upscale boutique hotel is set on 6 landscaped acres, 7 miles from the heard museum and 8 miles from the desert botanical garden. rooms feature warm southwestern decor and are equipped with free wi-fi and coffeemakers. parking and access to a nearby fitness center are free. there's an outdoor pool, a bar and a spa (fee), as well as 2 hot tubs. a restaurant serves regional fare using ingredients grown on-site, and offers patio seating with views and outdoor fireplaces. upgraded rooms may include walk-in showers, pedestal bathtubs, fireplaces, separate living rooms and patios. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 min
Piestewa Peak (9 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Camelback Mountain (10 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (13 min)
Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Phoenix Zoo (18 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Papago Park (18 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Heard Museum (18 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (18 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Desert Botanical Garden (17 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (13 min)
Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. Pueblo Grande Museum (16 min)
Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Biltmore Fashion Park (5 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (14 min)
Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Phoenix Art Museum (17 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (17 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Hole in the Rock (18 min)
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. | 
