Phoenix has much to offer guests, whether visiting for business or pleasure. Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and the 18-hole par-70 Encanto Golf Course, built in 1935, are all located just a short distance from downtown. However, sometimes the bustle of downtown traffic and business can detract from the enjoyment of a vacation. The next time you visit Phoenix, consider staying at a hotel just outside of the downtown area for a true taste of relaxed, southwestern life.
Firesky Resort & Spa
Although Firesky Resort & Spa is not in Phoenix, the hotel is located in neighboring Scottsdale, one of the most popular tourist cities in all of Arizona. The Firesky Resort & Spa is close to the many shops, restaurants and sights of Scottsdale, allowing you to enjoy all that Scottsdale has to offer while just a short distance from downtown. The 204 guest rooms and suites include free high speed internet, flat screen televisions, free daily newspapers, pillow-top mattresses and bathrobes. There is a business center on site, as well as a spa offering in-room spa treatments, and a fitness center. Guests can also enjoy Taggia, the onsite restaurant with southwest décor and Italian-inspired dishes.
Firesky Resort & Spa
4925 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-7666
fireskyresort.com
Arizona Grand Resort
Just south of the downtown area is Arizona Grand Resort. This sprawling resort at the base of South Mountain includes a freshly remodeled lobby, dining locations and brand new villa suites. There is also a new 18-hole golf course on site, with the first hole starting just beyond the hotel's lobby. Guests can stay in any of the 640 suites, which include Grand Dream Sleeper beds with pillow-top mattresses, large desks and high-speed wireless Internet. On site, guests can enjoy the full-service spa, expansive athletic club, three restaurants and sprawling water park with a tubing river, eight-story water slide and wave pool.
Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(602) 438-9000
arizonagrandresort.com
Hermosa Inn
Under 10 miles from the heart of downtown is the Hermosa Inn. This hotel offers subtle elegance, charm and comfort in every one of its 34 hacienda-style accommodations, all within view of Camelback Mountain. Enjoy a fireplace and private patio in your room; many rooms have been recently remodeled with antique pedestal bathtubs, new fixtures and luxurious bedding. Free high-speed Internet access is available in all guest rooms. The famous Lon's at the Hermosa restaurant awaits guests for dinner; as one of the most popular restaurants in the Phoenix area, guests will find plenty to enjoy from this elegant dining experience with American cuisine.
Hermosa Inn
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253-7599
(602) 955-8614
hermosainn.com
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Jack Stone, a 25-year-old freelance writer, has been writing professionally since 2009 for sites such as eHow, Golflink and Trails. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Ozark Christian College, a certificate to teach English to speakers of other languages from Biola University and a Masters of Arts degree from Wheaton College.
