By Isabel Prontes
Phoenix is both the biggest city and the capital of the southwestern state of Arizona. It has the fifth-largest population of cities in the
United States. Phoenix is a popular tourist destination thanks largely to its pleasant winter climate. It also has museums, cultural centers, performing arts venues, art galleries and notable Mexican cuisine. Phoenix has many hotels.
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
The Hyatt Regency Phoenix is a downtown accommodation that is near Chase Field, the Phoenix Convention Center, the Herberger Theater and the US Airways Arena. The vast, modern hotel has 712 guest rooms, all of which are equipped with either downtown or mountain views. The hotel offers a round-the-clock business center, wireless high-speed Internet access, self and valet parking, foreign currency exchange, 24-hour exercise center, hot tub, outdoor swimming pool and large events space (48,000 square feet).
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 N. Second Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(602) 252-1234
www.phoenix.hyatt.com
Wyndham Phoenix
The Wyndham Phoenix hotel is in downtown Phoenix and is 100-percent nonsmoking. It is close to the Phoenix Convention Center. The hotel is bright and comfortable, and offers continental buffet breakfast, business center, babysitting service, valet, laundry, room service, shoeshine, heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, tourist information desk, shuttle service, spa, guest parking and bellhop.
Wyndham Phoenix
50 E. Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(602) 333-0000
www.wyndham.com
Ramada Plaza Phoenix at Metrocenter
The Ramada Plaza Phoenix at Metrocenter is a comfortable and convenient accommodation for families, leisure and business travelers alike. The north-central Phoenix hotel has 174 guest rooms and suites, and offers amenities such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, round-the-clock business center, heated outdoor swimming pool, cable television, on-site restaurant, buffet breakfast every morning, blow dryer, coin laundry and dry cleaning. All of the guest rooms are nonsmoking.
Ramada Plaza Phoenix at Metrocenter
12027 N. 28th Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85029
(602) 866-7000
www.ramadaplazaphx.com
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix
The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix is a luxurious hotel that is situated amidst the city's financial, restaurant and shopping area. The hotel has 281 guest rooms and suites, and offers comforts such as security safe, heated outdoor swimming pool, sundeck, free exercise center, round-the-clock business facility, laundry and dry cleaning services, baggage storage, valet parking, free refreshments station (for joggers), free teas and coffees every morning and a multilingual staff.
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(602) 468-0700
www.ritzcarlton.com
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel has a convenient location in the midst of the city. It is 5 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport. It is near the Phoenix Convention Center. The vast hotel has 1,000 guest rooms, exercise center, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, business center, valet, laundry, air conditioning, baggage storage, round-the-clock room service, self parking, heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, gift shop and security safe.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 N. Third St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(602) 262-2500
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
