Hotels in South Mountain, Arizona

South Mountain Park is a 16,000 acre touring spot in Phoenix, Arizona known for its environmental beauty and outdoor activities. The park contains more than 50 miles of trails where hiking, horseback riding and cycling are popular. There are also spots for climbing and a lookout point that rises more than 1,000 feet. Spend a day enjoying the sun, warm weather and unique landscape of the Arizona desert. As the largest city park in the United States, South Mountain is a popular tourist attraction in the valley, and nearby are several of the finest hotels in the state.

Legacy Golf Resort

With 328 luxurious suites, a championship 18-hole golf course, pool and health club, this resort is a perfect spot to spend a vacation. Less than five miles from South Mountain, this resort is a perfect spot for avid golfers or hikers. The accommodations leave nothing to be desired. Rooms are spread out through 12 buildings and start at studio suites with 410 square feet of space, and continue through the two bedroom condos that are 1,257 square feet and include premium bedding, multiple televisions and DVD player as well as luxury bathrooms and showers, two private balconies and daily housekeeping.

Legacy Golf Resort
6808 S. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(866) 729-7182 for reservations
(602) 305-5500
shellhospitality.com/index.html

Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

A comfortable, conveniently located hotel, the Radisson is located near the I-10 freeway just a short distance from Sky Harbor airport. The hotel offers great access to all that downtown Phoenix has to offer, as well as being close to Arizona State University, a fantastic nightlife on Mill Avenue and close to swanky shopping in nearby Scottsdale. Rooms each feature Sleep Number beds, free Internet access and upgraded bathrooms. Considered one of Phoenix's top hotels, the Radisson offers guests a large business center, heated pool and Jacuzzi, as well as a fitness center and no-charge shuttle service to the airport. It's just 6.3 miles from South Mountain, with biking, horseback riding and hiking trails, 4 miles from Pueblo Grande Ruins, and near golf, tennis and cultural activities. This hotel provides convenience and comfort in the heart of Phoenix.

Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport
3333 East University Drive
Phoenix AZ 85034
(800) 395-7046 for reservations
(602) 437-8400
radisson.com/phoenixaz_airport

Clarion Hotel Phoenix

With 188 guest rooms, the Clarion Hotel is a bit smaller, but offers just as much as the bigger resorts. The hotel offers its own outdoor pool and on-site fitness center, it is also just 6.3 miles from South Mountain, so guests are near hiking, biking and climbing trails. It is also close to Phoenix International Raceway, the Phoenix Zoo and Gammage Auditorium. Guests have access to free wireless Internet, complimentary breakfast, in-room safe deposit box, television, cable and airport shuttle.

Clarion Hotel Phoenix
5121 E. La Puente Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85044-5212
(480) 893-3900
clarionhotel.com/hotel-phoenix-arizona-AZ048

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