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 Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Fashion Square.

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
Sunset in the desert #nofilter

Central Scottsdale

4.5/5(275 area reviews)

While visiting Central Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Scottsdale Ranch Park and Starfire Golf Club at Scottsdale Country Club.

Central Scottsdale
Millionaire's tacos with a view of the ceviche station. LOVED dinner at Deseo

Paradise Valley Village

While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.

Paradise Valley Village
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is SAR 529 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
SAR 529
SAR 710 total
25 Dec - 26 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,225 reviews)
The staff were All very sweet and courteous! Thats what stood out the most!

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Talking Stick Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North

Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North

3 out of 5
3838 E Van Buren St Phoenix AZ
The price is SAR 324 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
SAR 324
SAR 366 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,295 reviews)
Everyone from the shuttle driver to the front desk staff was very nice. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5 out of 5
2400 E Missouri Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is SAR 1,227 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
SAR 1,227
SAR 1,609 total
1 Jan - 2 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great experience!

Reviewed on 15 December 2025

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,311 reviews)
Wonderful massage at the spa, friendly pool bar staff, some street noise as we were in the main road.

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Scottsdale Camelback Resort
Sentral Old Town

Sentral Old Town

4 out of 5
4753 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a pool table. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
Place was clean and staff helpful… only notes are that place already feels a bit old, unit had no hangers or shampoo (staff helped but it did take a while) and paid for parking (on a separate app) and space was always occupied by other cars.

Reviewed on 21 December 2025

Sentral Old Town
Placemakr Downtown Phoenix

Placemakr Downtown Phoenix

3.5 out of 5
311 N 1st Ave Phoenix AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Mortgage Matchup Center and Chase ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 12 December 2025

Placemakr Downtown Phoenix
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 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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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.