Sheraton Phoenix Downtown stands at 340 North 3rd Street, and It is a four-class property with good guest scores. It is a practical, central choice rather than a boutique one, and its value lies in location and facilities. Arizona Center is about a two-minute walk away, the Phoenix Convention Center about three minutes, and the Mortgage Matchup Center about eight, with Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport about a ten-minute drive. The hotel has an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a bar and lounge, room service and a 24-hour fitness center, and limo or town car service is available. Confirm parking and any additional charges when you book. As a large downtown hotel it handles conventions and events well, which also means it can be busy during big weekends and conference weeks.
The outdoor pool is a real asset in a downtown hotel. Expect a straightforward urban pool deck rather than a resort-style setting, and remember that summer heat in downtown Phoenix is intense, so the pool is most appealing from late afternoon. Two restaurants and room service mean you can eat on property after a long day of travel or meetings, and the bar and lounge is a convenient place to meet colleagues.
Who should stay? Conference attendees, event-goers heading to the arenas and Chase Field, and first-time visitors who want a central base near light rail and the downtown museums are the obvious audience. From here you can walk to Arizona Center and the Convention Center, ride the light rail to the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, and reach the airport quickly. Families who want a large resort pool and leisure activities may prefer Tempe or the South Mountain resorts, and couples seeking quiet may prefer Paradise Valley.
Planning tips
Compare rates carefully, because downtown prices rise sharply when conventions or concerts are in town and fall during the hot summer months. Ask about parking and any destination or facility fees before you book, as these affect the real nightly cost. For sightseeing, plan outdoor activities for early morning and use the light rail or ride-share during the heat of the day.
The hotel is also a practical base for day trips to the Superstition Mountains and the Desert Botanical Garden. If you are choosing between downtown hotels, think about what you will do after dark.
The restaurants, bar and room service keep you fed without leaving the building, which is welcome after a long flight or a conference day, while the walk to Arizona Center puts more restaurants and open-air space within a few minutes. The 24-hour fitness center is useful for early starts or late arrivals, and the limo or town car service can smooth airport transfers if you prefer not to use ride-share. Confirm check-in and check-out times, parking and any destination fee before booking.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Room service
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Limo or town car service
- ✓Walk to Arizona Center
- ✓Walk to the Convention Center
Good questions
How far is it from the Convention Center?+
About a three-minute walk. Arizona Center is about two minutes away.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool, along with two restaurants, a bar and lounge and a 24-hour fitness center.
How far is the airport?+
About a ten-minute drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
