The family-friendly Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (starwoodhotels.com) in Scottsdale has a Family Fun Program for families with toddlers through teens. Indoor activities include cooking classes and scavenger hunts. The supervised Westin Kids Club has a dedicated indoor space for arts and crafts and other activities. When the weather cooperates, head to the Adventure Water Park, with a lazy river, water slide, pool, kiddie pool and children's play area. The resort has six restaurants, including the Latin-influenced Deseo.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Phoenix (ichotelsgroup.com), about 20 miles from Scottsdale, has both an indoor and an outdoor pool. The family-friendly hotel is half a mile from the Castles & Coasters Amusement Park. For spring training fans, the hotel's central location make it convenient for 11 baseball stadiums. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to nearby Papago Park, with 18 miles of hiking and biking trails. La Cocina serves Southwestern food, and 99 Degrees Lounge has dinner and a daily happy hour.
The luxury resort Fairmont Scottsdale (fairmont.com) has an indoor-outdoor Willow Stream Spa, where you can spend the day before or after a spa treatment. The state-of-the-art fitness center offers fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, plus certified personal trainers. You can relax in the lounge, saunas or eucalyptus inhalation rooms. The family-friendly resort also has a supervised children's program, Bobcat Billy's Clubhouse, with indoor activities like photo and video safaris. The resort's six restaurants include Bourbon Steak and the Mexican La Hacienda.
