Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel sits at 100 North 1st Street in the heart of downtown Phoenix, and It is a four-class property with very high guest scores. Its biggest advantage is walkability. The Phoenix Convention Center and Phoenix Symphony Hall are about a two-minute walk away, the Mortgage Matchup Center is about five minutes on foot, Chase Field about seven, and the Washington-Central light rail station is two minutes away, so guests can reach events, restaurants and the Roosevelt Row arts district without a car. The hotel has a rooftop terrace with skyline views, a courtyard with beer pong and chess, a basement speakeasy serving artisan cocktails and two restaurants including Dust Cutter, along with a bar and lounge and an on-site Starbucks. A 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton machines. Covered valet parking is charged by the day with in and out privileges, a mandatory destination fee applies per night, in-room WiFi is charged while public areas are free, and dogs are welcome within limits for a nightly fee.
Important for this season
The swimming pool is affected by renovations running from September 4, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with the completion date subject to change. If a pool is essential to your stay, choose a different hotel for those dates or confirm the status before booking. The rooftop terrace and the courtyard remain the social spaces, and the hotel's location means you will probably spend most daylight hours elsewhere anyway.
Who should stay? Business travelers attending conventions, concert and sports fans heading to the arenas and Chase Field, and visitors who want to explore downtown museums, restaurants and the Roosevelt Row district on foot will find the location hard to beat. The Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum are a short light-rail ride along Central Avenue, and the airport is about a 16-minute drive.
Families and couples seeking a resort atmosphere and a large pool should look to Tempe or Scottsdale instead, but this is an excellent urban base with a stronger sense of city than the resorts.
Planning notes
Downtown can be hot in summer, so schedule outdoor sightseeing for early morning and use the light rail to move between air-conditioned stops. Event nights at the arenas and Chase Field fill the neighborhood and push up rates, so book early when a concert or game is on.
Check the destination fee and parking costs before comparing prices with other hotels, and ask about breakfast options, since the to-go breakfast is charged per person. When you book, ask for a higher floor or a skyline-facing room, which tend to be quieter and more scenic in a busy downtown.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace with skyline views
- ✓Basement speakeasy
- ✓Two on-site restaurants including Dust Cutter
- ✓24-hour fitness center with Peloton machines
- ✓Courtyard with games
- ✓On-site Starbucks
- ✓Walk to the Convention Center
- ✓Light rail station nearby
Good questions
Is the pool open?+
The pool is affected by renovation from September 4, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with dates subject to change. Check before you book.
How close is it to the Convention Center?+
About a two-minute walk. Symphony Hall is also about two minutes away, and Chase Field about seven.
Are there extra fees?+
A mandatory nightly destination fee applies, and parking and in-room WiFi are charged. Check the total price at booking.
