America's fifth largest city, Phoenix is a vibrant destination with active cultural and outdoor recreation scenes. The sun shines on Phoenix more than any other major American city, making for hot summers where the temperatures regularly reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A dip in a pool can help fight the heat, and Phoenix's hotels offer a number of water amenities. Water slides are a favorite way for kids and adults alike to cool off and four of Phoenix's hotels offer them.
Located near Phoenix's scenic South Mountain Preserve, the Arizona Grand Resort is a luxury hotel whose amenities include the Oasis Water Park. This extensive water park was voted one of America's top 10 water parks by the Travel Channel. It is open only to resort guests and has three water slides, a wave pool, lazy rivers and a 25-person hot tub. Guests need to be at least 48 inches tall to use the slides. The Arizona Grand Resort also boasts a golf course, full-service spa, athletic club and multiple dining locations.
Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85044
602-438-9000
Arizonagrandresort.com
The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is located near Pheonix's North Mountains. The hotel property includes the Falls Water Village water park. The Falls Water Village has multiple swimming pools, two hot plunge spas, waterfalls and a 138-foot water slide. The resort also contains the Tocaloma Spa & Salon. Dining options include five restaurants. They range from the casual Cascades Café to the gourmet Different Pointe of View. A golf course and tennis courts are available for guest use.
Pointe Hilton Tapatio
11111 North 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-866-7500
Tapatiocliffshilton.com
The sister resort of the nearby Pointe Hilton Tapatio, the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort's grounds include the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch. Located on site, the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch has a lazy river, pools and a water slide. Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to use the water slides. The resort also hosts Coyote Camp, a supervised kids activity program. Nature hikes or jeep tours of the nearby mountains are also available. Squaw Peak's three dining options offer Southwestern cooking that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 North 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-997-2626
Squawpeakhilton.com
Located off Phoenix's I-17 highway, the Sheraton Crescent Hotel has an Olympic-size pool with a water slide. Other amenities include a whirlpool, volleyball court and sauna. Pets are welcome as long as they are quiet and nondestructive. The hotel offers poolside food at the Cabana Bar, casual dining at the Coyote Cafe and bistro fare at the Indigo Restaurant & Lounge. Hotel rooms are divided between standard accommodations and Club Level rooms. Club Level perks include access to the Club Level Lounge, free Internet, complimentary fitness club use, a deluxe breakfast and evening appetizers.
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
800-325-3535
Sheratoncrescent.com
