Just off Camelback Road and adjacent to the upscale shopping and dining of Biltmore Fashion Park, this family-friendly hotel is tucked in Phoenix's most renowned residential area. The dramatic lobby features cascading waterfalls and koi fish pools, along with four-story murals of the Southwest. The grounds offer plenty of activities to keep guests busy--swimming, golfing, tennis, and hiking.

Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Biltmore Amenities:

• 232 rooms, 5 story, all suites. Pets accepted; fee. Complimentary full breakfast. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 1 pm. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Outdoor pool, whirlpool.