Best Hotels near Arizona State University--West

Located steps from the Metrocenter, a mall with more than 100 stores and a movie theater, and less than 15 miles north of downtown Phoenix and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Carlson Rezidor-affiliated DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North is a great choice for families and shopaholics. The hotel is also just a block away from Castles ~n~ Coasters, an amusement park with a mini-golf course, rides and a video game arcade. Inside the hotel, guests will find 284 pet-friendly rooms and suites, all of which come with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access, minifridges, Keurig coffee makers and either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. Outside the rooms, guests have access to a 24-hour business center and fitness center, an outdoor heated pool (open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily), complimentary parking and free shuttle service within a 3-mile radius. Additionally, there's a large courtyard with a fireplace and games, as well as the Brixton Pub, which serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recent guests said the location is great for families, given the amenities and the on-site pool, and appreciated the friendly employees, though others mentioned the rooms were a bit outdated and bland.