Phoenix, AZ

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Phoenix featuring mountains and tranquil scenes
Camelback Mountain featuring a sunset and landscape views
Fountain Hills Botanical Garden which includes desert views
Tempe showing night scenes and a city
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Where to stay in Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix which includes signage and night scenes

Downtown Phoenix

3.5/5(2,458 area reviews)

A true urban neighborhood, Downtown Phoenix boasts major sports venues like Chase Field and Footprint Center, as well as cultural attractions such as the Arizona Science Center and Phoenix Art Museum. Easily accessible via Valley Metro Light Rail, enjoy walkable streets, friendly cafes, and local businesses.

Downtown Phoenix
Old Town

Old Town

Old Town is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Scottsdale Waterfront and Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West.

Old Town
Papago Park featuring desert views as well as a small group of people

Camelback East

4/5(1,116 area reviews)

Adjacent to Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, Camelback East Village boasts two main cores and sits between Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain. Explore the vibrant 24th Street and Camelback Road or 44th Street and Van Buren Street areas.

Camelback East
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East Mesa

4/5(563 area reviews)

While you're in East Mesa, take in top sights like Salt River Tubing and jump on the metro at Superstition Springs Transit Center to see more of the city.

East Mesa
Deer Valley showing a sunset, desert views and landscape views

Deer Valley

3.5/5(888 area reviews)

Nestled in northwestern Phoenix, Deer Valley boasts the Adobe Dam Regional Park, offering a sports complex, golf course, and kart racing track. Explore the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve, home to over 1500 petroglyphs, for a unique experience.

Deer Valley
North Mountain showing a small town or village, landscape views and mountains

North Mountain

3.5/5(1,948 area reviews)

If you're spending time in North Mountain, you might enjoy attractions like Castles N' Coasters and Metrocenter. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.

North Mountain
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,527 reviews)
"Casino is large, poker room is big with lots of tables, very well laid out. Absolutely one of the nicest hotels in Scottsdale. The casino gaming is a plus."

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

Talking Stick Resort
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ
The price is SAR 395 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
SAR 395
SAR 786 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,010 reviews)
"I thought the resort was nice. I would probably stay again. It’s kinda outdated but still nice. Our room was DIRTY upon arrival but housecleaning came swiftly to clean the room and even gave complimentary wine. The waterpark was nice. I suggest renting a day bed or chairs. The views at the resort ..."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

4 out of 5
7677 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ
The price is SAR 447 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
SAR 447
SAR 653 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy free parking, 7 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,124 reviews)
"Really love it!"

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Scottsdale Camelback Resort

4 out of 5
6302 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Stay at this 4-star spa condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
"Liked the big rooms and full kitchen. The pool was in need of cleaning, we noticed some black stuff around the edge of pool in many spots."

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Scottsdale Camelback Resort
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town

2 out of 5
3275 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"Easy check in, clean, snd staff was courteous."

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town
Metro Phoenix All Inclusive Living

Metro Phoenix All Inclusive Living

3.5 out of 5
Phoenix
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,508 reviews)
"Too slow to respond to AC issue on a very hot day. Took 2 + hours to move me to a different unit. Unit had no waste bins and no hooks to hang towels."

Reviewed on 2 July 2025

Metro Phoenix All Inclusive Living
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Phoenix

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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
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5/5 - Excellent

LoriAmberttuex

I love Phoenix. Trust me, it has it's faults in it's stars but with all that I still LOVE this town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

As with any city, some areas were very nice and others not so nice. It was very hot there.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Phoenix it’s got lots to do and definitely pool capital of the world.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Its HOT!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Was a noce quite trip to visit family

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Be carefully peopple drive very bad and so fast. they dont respect speed limits.