Location The property is on the doorstep of 6;885 hectares of south mountain reserve. Phoenix is a 10-minute drive and other nearby places of interest include Big Surf Water park 16 minutes' drive; US Airways Arena 15 minutes; Wildlife World Zoo 50 minutes; Desert Botanical Garden 17 minutes; Arizona Mills Mall 4 minutes and Scottsdale 21 minutes. The family-friendly city hotel is approximately 3 hours' drive from the Arizona Snowbowl ski area; and two hours' drive from Theodore Roo Facilities This independently owned and operated luxury hotel all-suite resort is set on 2.4 hectares; and it features 640 oversized suites. Guests are welcomed to the air-conditioned conference hotel in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services; and further facilities include a hotel safe; hairdressing salon; games room; TV lounge; cafe; bar; pub and 5 on-site restaurants. Younger guests can spend some time in the kids' club. Guests may also take advantage of the conference facilities; wireless Internet access; room and laundry services; a car park and a bicycle hire service. Rooms All suites have separate living rooms and bedrooms and all are designed with the natural comfort of warm desert colours. All units have a balcony or patio; wet bar; 2 TVs; a minibar; sofa bed in the living room; coffee maker; iron and ironing board and a CD player. An en suite bathroom with a shower; bathtub and hairdryer; a double or king-size bed; a direct dial telephone; Internet access; a radio and air conditioning and central heating also feature in all suites as standard. Sports/Entertainment On the property guests will find a golf course; the 7-acre Oasis Water park with 6 heated outdoor swimming pools; a 25-person hot tub; 7;620 square metres of gym space offering 45 fitness classes a week free to guests; and a full-service spa with a sauna; spa treatments fees apply and massages fees apply. The pool area also has a children's swimming area; poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Guests may also play tennis; volleyball or croquet. Meals Guests can choose from 5 different on-site restaurants ranging from fast-food to fine dining. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning and a lunch buffet is also offered. Set menu and a la carte options are available for lunch and dinner. Payment American Express; Diners Club; JCB; MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment. Misc. At least 1 guest per room must be over 21 years old. There is a resort fee per day payable by guests in the resort. How to get there From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX; head East on E Sky Harbor Blvd. Turn left to merge onto I-10 E towards I-17 N. Then take exit 155 for Baseline Rd towards Guadalupe. Turn right at W Baseline Rd. Turn left at Arizona Grand Pkwy and enter the roundabout. The hotel will be on the left.