Anonymous
Post 02/07/2026 13:55     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just don’t go anywhere near Chandler. It’s the pits of strip mall/subdivision sprawl.

Also my mother in law is there and she’s … a trip.

Honestly, Phoenix is kind of the worst.


LOL and NOVA is not? But yeah, I don't see why people come to Arizona and stay in the Phoenix area. There is so much other amazing stuff to see and do in this state.


Chandler is significantly worse than NoVA. Not least because NoVA is blue and Chandler is full of gun-toting crazies and is far from anything interesting.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 18:15     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just don’t go anywhere near Chandler. It’s the pits of strip mall/subdivision sprawl.

Also my mother in law is there and she’s … a trip.

Honestly, Phoenix is kind of the worst.


LOL and NOVA is not? But yeah, I don't see why people come to Arizona and stay in the Phoenix area. There is so much other amazing stuff to see and do in this state.


I'm a pp who went for only a long weekend. I agree Phoenix isn't THE destination but there are so many amazing hikes within an hour or less of the city, lodging downtown is cheap, and the airport is right there, so it made a lot of sense for us.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 14:48     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:Just don’t go anywhere near Chandler. It’s the pits of strip mall/subdivision sprawl.

Also my mother in law is there and she’s … a trip.

Honestly, Phoenix is kind of the worst.


LOL and NOVA is not? But yeah, I don't see why people come to Arizona and stay in the Phoenix area. There is so much other amazing stuff to see and do in this state.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 12:53     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Just don’t go anywhere near Chandler. It’s the pits of strip mall/subdivision sprawl.

Also my mother in law is there and she’s … a trip.

Honestly, Phoenix is kind of the worst.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 19:24     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
If your kids like sports, its a great time to catch games at the cactus league Spring Training. These are actual MLB teams spring training games.

https://cactusleague.com/schedule.php
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 19:22     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Marriott desert ridge is lovely but was way too pricy for spring break when we went a few years ago.

We went to Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. It was also very nice and less insanely priced. It’s just south of the downtown Phoenix area.

Downtown Phoenix is bleh.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 20:02     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Our kids loved the JW Marriott in Phoenix. They still talk about it years later.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2026 14:39     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Marriott Desert Ridge has golf, a lazy river, and waterslides. Your kids would probably enjoy. My two favorite resorts are they and the Marriott near Kierland Commons. If you want to relax and enjoy the resort and do some partial-day hikes, I would stay at either of those. Kierland is nice because you can walk to Kierland Commons for food and shopping. These will both be insanely expensive during spring break, especially if it overlaps with spring training. It might be perfect weather or a cold spell; there's no way to know.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2026 14:34     Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Scottsdale is so overrated. This is the new bachelorette/bachelor party hot spot so if you like that scene, go for it. The resorts and their amenities are nice but in OPs case, they're not in town to enjoy a resort, they are in town for a wedding for a few short days.

Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.

I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.

The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.


+1 to all
Young teens would probably prefer the vibe of Tempe.


To shop and eat at the same places they have at home? If the weather is right a lot of teens would prefer the resorts with water slides, lazy rivers, or other amenitites.