The Banner Gateway Medical Center is located in the town of Gilbert, Arizona, just off Superstition Freeway. A number of hotels are within five miles of the center, in both Gilbert and the adjoining town of Mesa. Guests staying in these hotels gain access to both the Banner Gateway Medical Center and the downtown areas of Phoenix and Scottsdale, which are each 20 miles from the hospital. The Tonto National Forest begins just 12 miles from the hospital, and allows guests to experience the beautiful green Arizona countryside.
The Windermere Hotel and Conference Center is three miles from the Banner Gateway Medical Center, in the city of Mesa. The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, fresh baked cookies each evening and access to a heated swimming pool, spa and fitness center. The hotel also has extensive conference facilities, ranging from small boardrooms to large outdoor areas for events. While there is no restaurant on site, the Bavarian Point, Panda Express, John's Villa and Filberto's Mexian restaurants are all within walking distance. A selection of bars are also accessible by foot , including the G and G Lounge, R and R Stix, Sushi Kee and Mo's on the Green Sports Grill.
The Miles Motel is three miles away from the Banner Gateway Medical Center, in Mesa. This motel is pet-friendly and boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa and guest laundry facilities, but there is no restaurant on site. Jean's Itsy Bitsy restaurant is the closest dining option, and other cafes, bars and restaurants are also within walking distance. The city of Mesa is home to a number of golf courses, shops and movie theaters. Particular tourist interests include hiking and biking through the Superstition Mountains and Canyon Lake cruises on the Dolly Steamboat.
A member of the Choice Hotels International hotel chain, the Mesa Sleep Inn is two miles from the Banner Gateway Medical Center. The hotel welcomes pets to stay with guests for a nightly fee. The inn offers continental breakfast each morning and access to an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, gym, and laundry facilities. The Sleep Inn also hosts a restaurant which is open throughout the day. This location is ideal for retail shopping, as it shares its grounds with the Superstition Springs shopping center, home to over 150 stores. Local attractions include the Casino Arizona, the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden and trails through the Superstition Mountains.
