other amenities consist of a 24-hour gym, an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities, as well as a convenience shop. ranging from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom suites, the down-to-earth quarters offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, plus kitchens, and tea and coffeemakers. this laid-back, all-suite extended-stay hotel is 6 miles from mccormick-stillman railroad park, and 3 miles from both odysea aquarium and butterfly wonderland. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. pets are welcome. complimentary perks include breakfast and parking Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 23 min
Butterfly Wonderland (6 min) Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop. Papago Park (20 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. McDowell Sonoran Preserve (13 min) Expansive desert conservation area offering scenic views & a variety of trails for all skill levels. Talking Stick Resort (9 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Desert Botanical Garden (20 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Phoenix Zoo (20 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Taliesin West (10 min) Tours are offered of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, now a campus for an architecture school. Cosanti Originals (11 min) Imaginative outdoor studio & gallery of architect/sculptor/wind-chime designer Paolo Soleri. OdySea Aquarium (6 min) Huge aquarium featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life, plus a 3D movie & interactive experiences. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (14 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Camelback Mountain (21 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. TPC Scottsdale (10 min) VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (16 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Musical Instrument Museum (13 min) Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (12 min) Complex with miniature train rides, jungle gyms & a 10,000-sq.-ft. model railroad display. |