North Central Phoenix Hotels

The Crowne Plaza hotel in Phoenix has an easily-reached location towards the north of the city, right beside I-17 (exit 208, W Peoria Avenue), east of the freeway - walking distance from the Metro Center Mall and the Mofford Sports Complex. This is a large (249 room), full service, boutique-style hotel, recently redecorated in a Mexican style with bright colors both inside and out. The many amenities include a 24 hour fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, gift shop, games room, a bar/lounge and the La Cocina restaurant. Some of the best meeting facilities in this part of Phoenix are found in the hotel - over 13,000 sq ft of event space, and 13 separate meeting rooms.

Holiday Inn North Phoenix opened its doors late 2011, after renovation of an existing hotel, and it provides every conceivable amenity, together with stylish, modern accommodations and excellent customer service. The 129 room property sits beside I-17 at the Cactus Road exit, close to a few shops and restaurants, one mile north of the much greater selection at Metrocenter Mall. All day dining (plus room service) is available at hotel's Indian-style Tandoori Times bistro/lounge; the many other facilities include an outdoor pool/whirlpool, business center and fitness center (both open 24 hours), convenience store and meeting space for up to 200.

Modern, economical accommodation is the main feature of Candlewood Suites Phoenix, catering to the extended stay business market though still suitable for short leisure visits. The 98 guest rooms have comfortable bedding, extra large work desk, and a full kitchen - food for which can be purchased at the on-site convenience store. Leisure amenities are an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a DVD library. Some of the rooms have views eastwards to the foothills of the Phoenix Mountains - the hotel is situated towards the north of town along Black Canyon Highway, next to I-17, half a mile from Cave Creek Park and one mile from the Metrocenter Mall.

The well regarded Best Western InnSuites Hotel in northeast Phoenix has an excellent, quiet location along N 16th St - close to many businesses and shopping centers in the Glendale-Phoenix-Scottsdale region, but also just one mile from Squaw Peak and Phoenix Mountain Park, good for hiking and biking. Features of the hotel include better than average free full breakfast buffet, a free evening reception, well maintained outdoor pool/hot tub, and friendly staff. The surroundings are mostly residential but a few restaurants can be found 0.4 miles west along Northern Avenue.

The Best Western Phoenix I-17 MetroCenter Inn lies adjacent to I-17 (exit 206, W Northern Ave) in a small business park, 1.5 miles south of the Phoenix MetroCenter mall. The inn provides reliable, comfortable, mid range accommodation in 147 rooms on 3 floors, with south or west facing balconies and patios, and also offers an outdoor heated pool, spa, and complimentary full breakfast. There are many restaurants within a short walk of the hotel, along Northern Avenue.

One of several hotels next to interstate 17 on the opposite side to the Metro Center Mall in north Phoenix, the three star Courtyard by Marriott has the familiar design for this brand based on a central landscaped garden with palm trees and an outdoor pool, overlooked by many of the 146 large, clean rooms & suites. The on site cafe serves breakfast only but there is no shortage of restaurants close by, plus a 24 hour market in the lobby where drinks and snacks can be purchased. Other facilities include a fitness center, hot tub, guest laundry, and 2 meeting rooms.

Next to interstate 17 (exit 206; Northern Ave), the all suite Residence Inn Phoenix caters mainly to the extended stay market, all the rooms containing separate sleeping/living areas plus a full kitchen. The hotel has the old style layout for this brand with the 168 rooms divided into a number of two floor blocks linked by tree-lined walkways; at the center of the complex is an outdoor pool, hot tub and sundeck. Free hot breakfast is served each day, plus a free light dinner during the week (Monday to Thursday). The neighborhood is mostly residential but there are many shops and restaurants 1.3 miles north at the Metro Center Mall.

Of two adjacent all suite Marriott hotels near the Metro Center Mall in north Phoenix, the SpringHill Suites has slightly lower rates than its neighbor the TownePlace Suites, though both are clean, modern, well managed establishments. The hotel has 81 studio suites (equipped with sofa bed, microwave & refrigerator), in a three storey building next to I-17 and the Black Canyon Highway, with a smallish outdoor pool & hot tub at the rear, and interior facilities of an exercise room, business center and a dining area for the free breakfast buffet.

Right next to its Marriott sister property the SpringHill Suites (a little further away from the main road) stands the 94 room TownePlace Suites Phoenix, comprising two blocks either side of the parking lot and outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast is served each morning, and for other meals, there are several restaurants a block or two north and many more at the Metro Center Mall on the far side of I-17; alternatively, guests can cook meals in their room, as this includes a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator. Also just across the interstate is the popular Castles'N Coasters fun park. The hotel has a business center though no meeting space, however this is available at the adjacent Black Canyon Conference Center.

Part of a sizeable group of hotels serving the vast Metrocenter Mall in north Phoenix, the Comfort Suites has 60 oversized rooms with separate sleeping/working areas, equipped with microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Like many similar hotels in the area it faces interstate 17 (near exit 209; W Peoria Ave) so can be noisy at times, but the compensation is the close proximity to many shops and restaurants, and good connections to other sites in Phoenix. Leisure options are a fitness room, indoor pool and outdoor hot tub; free continental breakfast is served.

Lodging at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel of north Phoenix is bright, clean and relatively inexpensive. The long stay property offers 87 modern studio suites equipped with kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink & 2-ring stove) and extra sofa bed - in a new-looking building, part of a group of other hotels next to I-17, bordered on the east side by the Mofford Sports Complex and Cave Creek Park. To the west, on the far side of the interstate, is the Metro Center Mall together with other attractions like the Castles 'n Coasters family fun park. The hotel serves free continental breakfast, and has leisure facilities of an outdoor pool, hot tub, bbq grills and exercise room.