Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Mix-and-match your outdoor activities during a stay at this resort hotel located within walking distance of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Spend the morning hiking trails through the recreational area, with a stop at the North Mountain Visitors Center. In the afternoon, go swimming in the interlinked pools at the resort or enjoy a relaxing massage at the Tocasierra Spa that is on the premises. Stay in a standard accommodation with one bedroom and a living room, or choose a one or two bedroom casita with its own microwave oven and refrigerator. Western-style dining is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Squaw Peak's on-site restaurant, the Hole-in-the-Wall.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(800) 947-9784 [Reservations]
(602) 997-2626 [Resort]
squawpeakhilton.com
Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center
Just four blocks up Elliot Road from the Clarion you will find Cactus Adventures (cactusadventures.com) where you can rent a bike to explore the nearby South Mountain Park trails on your own or join a guided mountain bike and hiking tour. Rooms at the Clarion Hotel have a microwave and refrigerator, free high-speed Internet access and a coffee maker. There is an outdoor pool, a whirlpool spa and a fitness center. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning and the hotel offers free shuttle service to and from the Phoenix airport.
Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center
5121 E. La Puente Ave.
I-10 & Elliot Road
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 893-3900
clarionhotel.com
Motel 6 Phoenix East
A budget-conscious hotel on the edge of Papago Park, this Motel 6 is just two blocks from the park's western access trail. Enjoy exploring Papago Park's extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails, visit the Phoenix Zoo or walk through the Desert Botanical Gardens. Back at the hotel, take a swim in the outdoor pool or settle back to check the Internet. Wi-Fi connections are available in select rooms for a nominal fee. King, queen and double bed rooms are available. Pets are allowed and kids stay free.
Motel 6 Phoenix East
5315 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 267-8555
motel6.com
Crowne Plaza Phoenix
Flanked on the west by the Arizona Cardinal's Metrocenter stadium and the Metrosquare Shopping Center, the east side of Crowne Plaza borders parkland with miles of hiking and biking trails extending north to Cave Creek Regional Park. The boutique-style hotel's 248 rooms are decorated in Southwestern style and designed for sleeping comfort with plush bedding, earplugs and night mask, a sleep CD and lavender spray, if you wish, to promote restful slumber. Take a swim in either the outdoor or indoor pool, work out in the 24-hour fitness center or take the whole family to the game and arcade room. Order in room service or enjoy the savory flavors of southwest, Mexican and all-American cuisine in the hotel's La Cocina restaurant.
Crowne Plaza Phoenix
2532 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85209
(602) 943-2341
cpphoenix.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
