5 Best Themed Hotels In And Near Phoenix, Arizona - Updated 2024

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Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and is renowned for its sunshine and warm temperatures all year round. Nestled in the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is well known for its spa resorts, iconic golf courses and plenty of vibrant nightlife. During the day, visit the Desert Botanical Garden with its beautiful native plants and cacti. Enjoy hiking in Papago Park, with its beautiful, scenic views and the Phoenix Zoo with its many animals, living in natural enclosures. Roam the streets of historic Phoenix, gazing at the beautiful architecture. Experience everything this popular area has to offer while staying in comfort in one of the best themed hotels in and near Phoenix, Arizona, USA. View our top picks by scrolling below.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. The Clarendon Hotel & Spa Phoenix (from USD 129)

The Clarendon Hotel & Spa Phoenix is a four-star boutique spa hotel, located close to Phoenix’s theater district. Biltmore Fashion Park, with all its shopping, is a 7.3 km (4.5 mi) drive away. A 3 km (1.9 mi) drive takes guests to the Encanto Golf Course and Japanese Friendship Gardens. Guests can enjoy drinks with panoramic views over the mountains and the city from the hotel’s rooftop Skydeck. Relax in style at the Oasis Pool and Cabanas, which features a 50-person HydroSpa, or exercise in the fitness center. Head to Tranquilo to enjoy “Mod Mex” cuisines or head to the Inside Restaurant and Bar. Spacious guestrooms feature king-size beds and flat-screen TVs. Pool view suites feature one king-size bed or two queen-size beds as well as a separate lounge area with a sofa bed.

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The Clarendon Hotel and Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 401 West Clarendon Avenue
14.28 km (8.9 mi) from Tempe Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Terrace Non-smoking rooms

2. Palomar Phoenix CityScape, a Kimpton Hotel (from USD 262)

The name Palomar depicts “art in motion,” and this themed hotel in downtown Phoenix has plenty of local art throughout the property and in the guest rooms. The hotel is located close to the shopping, dining and entertainment of the city and it is considered an urban retreat. Relax in the Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails enjoying tasty cuisine and craft cocktails, or head to LUSTRE Rooftop Bar on the third floor next to the rooftop pool. All rooms are spacious and modern and offer views over the city and the surrounding mountains.

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 2 East Jefferson Street
12.26 km (7.7 mi) from Tempe Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

3. Graduate Tempe (from USD 129)

Graduate Tempe is a boutique hotel with a college student theme. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix and features a swimming pool with colorful mosaics, chaise lounges, day beds, cabanas and underwater music. Enjoy relaxing on the rooftop deck, participating in yoga sessions while gazing at the mountains close by. The Skydeck bar is the place to be in the evenings, offering live music. An onsite restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

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Graduate Tempe

Address: 225 East Apache Boulevard
2.05 km (1.3 mi) from Tempe Beach Park

Squash Plunge pool Sun terrace Laundry Lift Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas Garden Meeting/banquet facilities

4. Found Re Phoenix (from USD 359)

The name of the hotel begins with the word “found.” The hotel describes this as being related to innovation, exploration and discovery. The “RE” in their name refers to the term “in reference to” which they describe as being brilliant food, amazing art and a community of visitors and locals. While the name sounds like “foundry”, this does indeed describe the industrial but comfortable aesthetic design of the hotel and its loft-style rooms and suites. Each room is decorated with original art by local artists and each offers a panoramic city view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. While staying at Found:RE, enjoy a modern interpretation of traditional comfort food at the MATCH Restaurant and Lounge.

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Found Re Phoenix

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1100 N Central Ave
12.62 km (7.9 mi) from Tempe Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

5. Mollohan Castle

mollohan castle
Source: www.booking.com

Mollohan Castle is a property with a medieval castle theme located in Tucson. The villa was built in the 1980s and goes so far as to incorporate towers, archways and a moat to continue the theme. Mollohan Castle is surrounded by gardens and is located 7 km (4.3 mi) from the Tucson Convention Center and 8 km (5 mi) from the Tucson Museum of Art. There is a patio where guests can relax and the hotel offers billiards and hiking and cycling close by. The property has four bedrooms and offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a modestly equipped kitchen and dining area.

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Experience Phoenix, Arizona

A visit to this thriving city offers plenty of things to see and do including hiking, historic tours, viewing animals and more. Stay in style while exploring the city in one of the best themed hotels in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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