South Phoenix Hotels (Airport)

One of only three Crowne Plaza hotels in Arizona, the Crown Plaza Phoenix Airport at 4300 E Washington St offers almost the closest lodging to the airport, which is just one mile away to the south. Downtown Phoenix is 4 miles away, and all local area attractions are within easy reach owing to the proximity of I-10, I-17 and the 202 Freeway. The full service hotel is one of the larger and more upmarket of those near the airport; it has 298 rooms (all quite recently renovated) on 10 floors, a large outdoor pool at the rear, a convenience store, lounge, bar and restaurant serving Southwest-style dishes; room service is available. For meetings, the Crowne Plaza has 3 rooms, totaling 5,568 sq ft of space.

The newly constructed Holiday Inn Phoenix Airport opened spring 2010 adjacent to the University Drive exit of the 143 freeway, less than 2 miles from the terminal buildings, and one mile from interstate 10. The neighborhood has a mixture of businesses and other hotels, with just a few restaurants, though all-day dining (plus room service) is available in the hotel at the Soleil Bistro. The other main facilities at the 114 room Holiday Inn are a lounge/bar, outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, gift shop and 3,000 of meeting/event space. A complimentary shuttle is operated to the airport and to other locations within a 5 mile radius.

Formerly Embassy Suites, the fully renovated, all suite Holiday Inn Phoenix Airport North opened spring 2011, occupying a large site along N 44th Street, 2.6 miles from the terminal buildings, and a similar distance from many southeast Phoenix attractions including Papago Golf Course, Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Country Club & Pueblo Grande Museum. The 234 modern, luxurious rooms are arranged around an attractive courtyard garden with pool, whirlpool, gazebo and mature trees; inside, the main facilities are a full service restaurant, lounge/bar, 24 hour fitness center and 12,000 sq ft of meeting space catering for functions of up to 400 people. The hotel's complimentary shuttle serves the airport and all places within a 5 mile radius.

The best aspect of the Holiday Inn Express, regarded by many as the top hotel at Phoenix Airport, is the rooms - extra large, modern and beautifully maintained, equipped with a microwave and a full size refrigerator. The hotel is part of a quiet business park near I-10 exit 151 (E University Dr) - due south of and 3 miles by road from the international airport. Also nearby are Arizona State University (4 miles) and the Diablo Stadium in Tempe (3 miles). Guests can take advantage of free buffet breakfast, free evening reception, free airport transportation, a fitness center, outdoor pool, hot tub and gift shop.

The full service, 12 storey Marriott is one of the closest hotels to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - 1.5 miles north along 44th St - and it provides all necessary services for visitors to downtown Phoenix, especially those here on business. Accommodation comprises 347 rooms & suites, all large, brightly decorated and well equipped, with 3 concierge levels available for those needing extra amenities. The hotel's restaurant is Red Rim Bistro, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner, while food and drinks are also served at the Lobby Lounge. Meeting facilities include 14 rooms totaling over 18,000 sq ft of event space. The Marriott is positioned at the intersection of the 202 and 143 freeways, for easy travel to all area locations.

Adjacent to the Fairfield Inn, Courtyard Phoenix Airport is quite a large building of 4 floors and 145 rooms, a five minute drive from the airport via the hotel's complimentary shuttle, which also serves nearby locations in Tempe. The inn is built around a lovely garden area with a pool & hot tub, lined by palm trees and other plants; it provides comfortable, quiet lodging in the care of friendly staff. Services include a business center, two meeting rooms, free continental breakfast and guest laundry.

Within easy reach of as Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale as well as Phoenix and the international airport, the Residence Inn by Marriott offers high quality accommodation for long or short stay travelers, and its combination of good facilities, efficient staff and general cleanliness makes this one of the top rated hotels in all of Phoenix. The 200 rooms feature separate living/working/sleeping areas plus a full kitchen, pull-out sofa bed and large work desk; some have a fireplace. Complimentary services include full breakfast, light evening dinner, airport shuttle and parking. For relaxation, guests have use of an outdoor pool, hot tub, sports court and fitness center. The inn occupies quite a large area along N 44th St, beside the junction of the 143 and 202 freeways.

One mile southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor international airport, the 2 storey Best Western Airport Inn occupies quite a large site just south of I-10, at 2425 S 24th Street. It is accessed from exit 150 of I-10, one mile east of the junction with I-17, so has good links with anywhere in the Phoenix area. The full service hotel has 117 nice clean rooms, an outdoor pool/hot tub, free airport shuttle, guest laundry & meeting space, and is connected to a restaurant/lounge open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (room service available).

Two miles southeast of Phoenix International Airport, and within 10 miles of Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale as well as downtown Phoenix, the Fairfield Inn is a good, central choice for visitors to the Valley of the Sun. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle to the airport, and offers up to 14 days of free parking for those flying away. The immediate neighborhood consists mostly of office buildings though with a few nearby restaurants including Denny's; breakfast though is provided free at the hotel. At the front is an outdoor pool and hot tub, while interior facilities are an exercise room, business center and guest laundry.

2.5 miles by road from Phoenix International Airport, the Sleep Inn offers all the expected amenities for a mid range airport hotel; free deluxe continental breakfast, outdoor pool/hot tub, free airport shuttle, and a quiet night's sleep, as it lies a little way south of the main flight paths. The 105 rooms are small to medium sized and contain a microwave & refrigerator. The hotel is next to the 143 Freeway (Hohokam Expressway) and a mile from I-10 so within easy reach of other sites in south Phoenix.

For budget Phoenix Airport accommodation, the Econo Lodge is a good choice - a simple, U-shaped, 2 storey, exterior corridor motel along busy Van Buren Street, 3.5 miles from the terminals and served by free 24 hour shuttle. The 95 rooms are fairly standard though a few have hot tub baths. Free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool are the two main amenities; for lunch & dinner there are a few restaurants a block or two away along the main road.