Phoenix Arizona Hotels - City Information

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The fifth most populous U.S. city, Phoenix, Arizona boasts temperate climate, expansive desert, huge mountains and the most incredible sunsets which surround an amazing selection of Phoenix, AZ hotels. With over 300 annual sunny days and average temperature of 72 degrees, visitors come to this area to revel in the natural beauty while experiencing a modern city bursting with activity.

Visiting such a large city can seem overwhelming. OneTravelSource has created this City Guide to help with your travel plans; you can use the tabs above to choose among the many Phoenix, Arizona hotels and attractions available. Let's discover what makes Phoenix so special!

An ancient people are believed to have farmed in this area as early as 300 BC; modern Phoenix began developing in the 1860’s and has grown into a city approaching 4 million. Therefore, visitors can enjoy the modern conveniences of an enormous city such as while being able to quickly escape to deserts and mountains for more solitary explorations – Phoenix offers the best of both worlds!

Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is ten minutes from downtown; Metro Light Rail is available to take you to various popular attractions as well as to nearby Tempe, Arizona. Freeways and roads are modern and easily-navigated, so most visitors choose to drive. You will find it easy to use our Hotel search tab located at the top of this page; what may be difficult is to decide exactly which hotel you will love! The natural surroundings in Phoenix are so beautiful that low-priced hotels are often found in nice settings. And the area is known for amazing spa hotels where guests are pampered and indulged with the most relaxing of treatments. Settle back and enjoy reading about the outstanding hotels we offer in the Phoenix area!

Culture is abundant in Phoenix, beginning with the American Indian exhibitions at the Heard Museum. The Phoenix Museum of Art provides a collection of world-famous art pieces as well as festivals, independent art films and welcomed travelling exhibitions. For los ninos, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers free admission the first Friday of every month. Take the whole family to explore eye-opening exhibits, the Planetarium and the IMAX Theater at the Arizona Science Center.

It is definitely time to get outside! The Desert Botanical Garden is a great beginning point to explore the area’s wonders of nature. For those more adventurous, take a hike up hump-shaped Camelback Mountain which is perfect for rock climbing with its red sandstone formations. You will be rewarded with inspirational views at the summit of Piestawa Peak as well. These days, tourists have a blast touring the Sonoran Desert in Hummers or Jeeps!

More fun can be found attending the NBA Phoenix Suns’ basketball games at US Airways Center while the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks play at Chase Field. Get your heart even more revved up at one of the local casinos such as Harrah’s Ak-Chin. Hop over to Scottsdale on Thursday evening for “America’s Original ArtWalk”.

For total relaxation, Phoenix is known for its destination spas offering new age and traditional treatments in serene settings. Golf Magazine recently named Scottsdale’s Troon North (Pinnacle) as its Number One public course in Arizona; you will be sure to find a variety of courses to play while visiting. Perhaps you should choose a luxury hotel offering both a spa and a golf course!

Learn about the Old West, experience exhilarating mountain climbs and enjoy 5-star resorts and dining. Phoenix has it all!