The Vig

Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

Easygoing spot offering sushi & Japanese-Latin fusion dishes, plus craft beer, cocktails & sake.

Sleek quarters in a hotel with a rooftop deck & a Mexican restaurant, plus a spa & an outdoor pool. This trendy boutique hotel is 2 miles from the Heard Museum and 3 miles from the Japanese garden at Ro Ho En. Sleek rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites add iPod docks and pull-out sofas; upgraded suites have separate living rooms and pool views. Room service is available. Wine-tasting sessions are complimentary. There's a Mexican restaurant/bar, a spa, and a rooftop deck with city views. Other amenities include an outdoor pool with underwater speakers, a 50-person hot tub, and indoor and outdoor cabanas with flat-screen TVs. A resort fee covers parking, Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks, and access to a 24-hour gym.

This functional eatery with a retro vibe specializes in Central Texas–style BBQ & traditional sides.

Panera Bread is your go-to spot for fresh sandwiches, salads, and comforting soups served in a cozy setting with free WiFi, though expect a buzz during lunchtimes.

Unfussy rooms with free WiFi in a chic airport hotel, plus an outdoor pool & an exercise room. Less than a block from the 44th Street/Washington light rail station, this modern airport hotel is 1.3 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and 5.3 miles from downtown Phoenix. Unfussy rooms with 9-ft ceilings feature free WiFi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A laid-back bar offers cocktails and light fare, and there's a 24/7 snack shop. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour exercise room, plus free on-site parking and an aiport shuttle.

Lively brewery with a hip, dog-friendly patio serving drinks, burgers & other American bites.

Discover a lavish getaway in the Sonoran Desert with sleek rooms, five stellar restaurants, a rejuvenating spa, and a playful lazy river at this upscale hotel.

Industrial-chic rooms & suites in a stylish property offering an outdoor pool, a bar & dining. In a modern building 2 minutes' walk from the nearest light rail station, this hip, art-filled hotel is also 8 minutes' walk from the Phoenix Art Museum and a mile from the Phoenix Convention Center. Industrial-chic rooms feature iron beams and concrete floors, as well as flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add patios or balconies. Suites have wet bars, microwaves and separate living areas. Room service is available. A lively restaurant with an open kitchen serves local produce, beers and wines. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a gym. Valet parking is available for a fee.

Unfussy lodging with an outdoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast, happy hours & an airport shuttle. This functional hotel is 4 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 6 miles from Desert Botanical Garden. Offering sitting areas, the relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas. Free perks include a 24/7 airport shuttle, parking, hot breakfast, and happy hours with food and drinks. Additional amenities consist of a 24-hour gym, a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. Pets are welcome for a surcharge.