Arizona Grand Resort

A $52 million renovation elevated both the business and pleasure amenities here. Standard rooms are two-room suites, and exclusive group-function spaces and services are available. The Oasis water park onsite includes an eight-story slide tower, wave pool and lazy river, the bar is island-themed, and the grounds are vigorously populated by palm trees. Three dining venues and 18 holes of golf too. Nestled into the north face of South Mountain, with easy access to I-10 and US 60, as well as a speedy, underused route along Baseline Road to downtown Phoenix.