OT: Best place to stay in or near Phoenix, AZ

[UConnSwag11]

Flying into Arizona this summer and looking to find an area to stay in Phoenix or right outside. It's only going to be for one night as we're traveling to the Grand Canyon later the following day. Is there a street with good bars and food?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I’d stay in Scottsdale. Downtown Scottsdale has a good selection of resorts and a pretty vibrant night life.

 

[UCDaveD]

Scottsdale. Phoenix blows.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I’d also stay away from Tempe as Mill Avenue is geared more to ASU students.

 

[Yardigan]

Stayed here several time...this place is very nice..

Phoenix Marriott Resort Tempe at The Buttes

Multiple bars on site with good beer selection and a couple micros nearby.
May be better places nearby, but this is right around the corner from our office, so always end up here...

 

[TopDogs]

I was just out there. Drove out to Flagstaff and stayed there. It's 90 minutes to the Canyon from Flagstaff

 

[LIuconn]

+1 for scottsdale. Old town is cool and walkable

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Stayed here several time...this place is very nice..

Phoenix Marriott Resort Tempe at The Buttes

The Buttes is nice Yardigan. But there are literally twenty beautiful places to stay in the area.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Remember Uber and Lyft are everywhere here in the Phoenix area also.

 

[Yardigan]

The Buttes is nice Yardigan. But there are literally twenty beautiful places to stay in the area.

Yep, eta that it's usually our 'work' spot, but great area to be in, with lots of top-shelf choices.

 

[minidarren]

A refrigerator...

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Summer here does suck and I’d head for Flagstaff as soon as possible but high end resort prices in Scottsdale are much cheaper in Summer.

 

[Danzz]

Been awhile but of all the major cities in the USA the Phoenix area is the easiest area to figure out how to get around.

 

[GHSWolverines]

I am doing the same this summer. I am staying one in Scottsdale then seeing the grand canyon (south rim).
Make sure to visit Sedona. I was told by many people that it is beautiful.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Been awhile but of all the major cities in the USA the Phoenix area is the easiest area to figure out how to get around.

The Grid street design makes it really easy.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Thanks for the responses. Any where to stay in the Grand Canyon besides camping? Looking for a place basically on or in the canyon

 

[Yardigan]

Thanks for the responses. Any where to stay in the Grand Canyon besides camping? Looking for a place basically on or in the canyon

We stayed here...nothing fancy...but, adequate and REALLY convenient...

Home - Red Feather Lodge

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Grand Canyon has many lodges and if they are booked look at Tusayan, Arizona just outside the park.

 

[GHSWolverines]

Thanks for the responses. Any where to stay in the Grand Canyon besides camping? Looking for a place basically on or in the canyon

good luck finding a place to stay near the canyon. I would get on it asap bc there are not many places and they book up fast.

 

[nomar]

Flying into Arizona this summer and looking to find an area to stay in Phoenix or right outside. It's only going to be for one night as we're traveling to the Grand Canyon later the following day. Is there a street with good bars and food?

Not sure of the budget but The Phoenician in Scottsdale is very nice. It's a 5-star place, but it's probably not very expensive in summer.

As others have said, you can Uber anywhere. Old Town is cool.

 

[jibsey]

Wherever you stay, stop off at Chompies.

 

[UConnSwag11]

has anyone taken a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon?

 

[UConnSwag11]

or a tour of Antelope Canyon?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Grand Canyon Copter tours are good. Good canyon views.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Grand Canyon Copter tours are good. Good canyon views.

any antelope canyon tours that we can park near the reservation?

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I’m not sure on Antelope Canyon. I have never toured there.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

any antelope canyon tours that we can park near the reservation?

I went last December and did Antelope canyon. You have to do a tour and pay the fee as its protected land . It's well worth it. I didnt stay up there as we drove all the way back to Phoenix that night (5 hours) but that area is really out in the middle of nowhere.

 

[storrsroars]

Not sure who "we" is... you and an SO or you and drinking buddies.

If it's an SO, I'd put one of these two on your dining itinerary:
Vincent's at Camelback - Southwestern French, if that makes sense to you. One of my favorite restaurants in the US. It'll cost you 2 bills+ but worth it.
Pizzeria Bianco - arguably better than anything put out in NH. YMMV.