For travelers watching their budget, downtown Phoenix's motels deliver plain-spoken practicality where the city's action unfolds. Properties like the Downtown Phoenix Hotel place you within walking distance of Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks, and the Phoenix Convention Center, while the Van Buren light rail stop sits just 200 feet away-making transit a non-issue. Here, you can expect essential conveniences: free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and rooms kitted out with microwaves and refrigerators to keep snacks and drinks close at hand. These are no-frills bases built for ticking off the sights, not lingering indoors.
The other budget-minded anchor, EZ 8 Motel Airporter, offers a different sort of value. For rates that cater to thrifty travelers, you get an outdoor pool and hot tub, free on-site parking, and a location roughly two miles from Sky Harbor International Airport and three from Bank One Ballpark. Family-friendly and welcoming to guests with disabilities, it's a no-surprises base camp with family rooms and 24-hour reception. Your lodging dollar goes further here, so you'll have more to drop on a Diamondbacks game or a meal at Carolina's Mexican Food-a short stroll away.