Whirlpool suite available. Only a short distance from Sky Harbor International, experience the charm of Southwest living at its best at the La Quinta Inn Sky Harbor Airport North. Our central location provides easy access to all Valley of the Sun attractions, like the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens. Take a tour among giant saguaro cactus with Arrowhead Desert Jeep Tours. Try your luck at Fort McDowell and other area Casinos. Head downtown to the Arizona State Capitol or to Scottsdale for the quaint shops of Old Town and the Native American Tourism Center. There are plenty of sporting events at Bank One Ballpark (Diamondbacks), America West Arena (Suns), and such spring training stadiums as Tempe Diablo. If you are in town for events at Celebrity Theater, the Phoenix Civic Center, Wells Fargo Conference Center, and Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion, this is the place to stay. All rooms at the La Quinta Inn Sky Harbor Airport North come with expanded cable television, oversized desks, dataport phones, coffee & maker, and many other useful amenities. Our King rooms have a microwave and refrigerator, and our spacious deluxe double bedded rooms include a micro-fridge. For extended stay, there is a guest Laundry Facility. The sparkling outdoor resort-style Pool and Whirlpool are open year-round because of our wonderful climate. And unwind in the courtyard while you prepare a meal on one of our new BBQ grills. Enjoy Free Bright Side Breakfast^TM mornings in our rustic southwestern dining area. We have a Meeting Room for up to 125 people, perfect for business and family gatherings. Take advantage of our free airport shuttle service from 7am-11pm Mon-Fri and and 7am-3pm on Sunday. Located near 48th Street and Thomas Road, just seven miles from downtown and two miles from downtown Scottsdale. Convenient for visitors to the University of Phoenix and area Community Colleges.