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Family-friendly hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 11 of the 17 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Family-friendly means suites, kitchens or connecting rooms by our research, and a hotel Google lists as kid-friendly. Two beds in a room are assumed; ask the hotel page for the room plans. The Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe selection spans Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Sky Harbor Airport: choose it for flight logistics, not as your default Phoenix holiday base. Downtown Phoenix: the best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay. Old Town Scottsdale: the easiest leisure base for galleries, shopping and nights out on foot. Biltmore and Camelback Corridor: choose polished dining and shopping, but expect to drive between outings.

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Family-friendly hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Nov 13 to 15, 2026

Family-friendly means suites, kitchens or connecting rooms by our research, and a hotel Google lists as kid-friendly. Two beds in a room are assumed; ask the hotel page for the room plans. The Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe selection spans Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: family-friendly hotels, with suites, kitchens or connecting rooms and a kid-friendly listing, located in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe (Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley); check-in 2026-11-13, check-out 2026-11-15, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Sky Harbor Airport; Downtown Phoenix; Old Town Scottsdale; Biltmore & Camelback Corridor. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (11 of 17 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Sky Harbor Airport: Choose it for flight logistics, not as your default Phoenix holiday base. Typical $150 a night. Subway: Near 44th/Washington, walk to A Line, Route 44 and Sky Train directly to PHX terminals.
  • Downtown Phoenix: The best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay. Typical $322 a night. Subway: Walk the event district and Roosevelt Row.
  • Old Town Scottsdale: The easiest leisure base for galleries, shopping and nights out on foot. Typical $210 a night. Subway: Walk the arts streets, waterfront and shopping district.
  • Biltmore & Camelback Corridor: Choose polished dining and shopping, but expect to drive between outings. Typical $335 a night. Subway: Routes 24 and 50 meet around 24th/Camelback.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

2. HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town — 3-star, Hyatt House

3. Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport — 3-star, independent

4. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

5. Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore — 2-star, Hampton by Hilton

6. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

More hotels in the area (11)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 13 to 15, 2026
  1. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North by IHG, Sky Harbor Airport
    #1 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $181a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Generous airport suites with microwaves, mini-fridges and a free shuttle. You accept Dated decor, recurring elevator problems and uncertain pool availability.

    $54/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $362 vs $470 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $362 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town, Old Town Scottsdale
    #2 of 6 · Old Town Scottsdale

    HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town

    3-star · Hyatt House

    $197a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Full kitchens and separate living areas for longer Old Town stays. You accept No elevators; housekeeping and room upkeep are uneven.

    $156/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $394 vs $706 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $394 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport, Sky Harbor Airport
    #3 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

    3-star · Independent

    $199a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Clean, spacious airport rooms with helpful staff and on-site dining. You accept Confirm shuttle hours; breakfast and parking cost extra.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $399 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport, Sky Harbor Airport
    #4 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $239a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Spacious airport rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges and welcoming staff. You accept Parking and breakfast cost extra; occasional air-conditioning and maintenance complaints.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $477 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor
    #5 of 6 · Biltmore & Camelback Corridor

    Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore

    2-star · Hampton by Hilton

    $240a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Included breakfast and spacious rooms for practical Biltmore visits. You accept Older surroundings, paid parking and uncertain pool access.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $481 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #6 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $246a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Generous kitchen suites and included breakfast beside ASU. You accept Aircraft and street noise; small rooftop pool and paid parking.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $491 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

11 of 17 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Biltmore · 5-star$348/night less than Expedia (49%)

    Axel $718 vs $1,415 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  2. 2. HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$156/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $394 vs $706 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  3. 3. Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$147/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $590 vs $883 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  4. 4. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia · Camelback Mountain · 4-star$149/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $630 vs $927 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  5. 5. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape by IHG · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$205/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $1,141 vs $1,550 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  6. 6. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $450 vs $599 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  7. 7. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North by IHG · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$54/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $362 vs $470 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

  8. 8. JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$85/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $1,323 vs $1,492 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

11 more
  1. 1. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (7%)$258Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  2. 2. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)$263Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  3. 3. Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$147/night less than Expedia (33%)$314Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  4. 4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Biltmore · Biltmore · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (7%)$370Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  5. 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$410Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  6. 6. Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Biltmore · 5-star$348/night less than Expedia (49%)$554Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  7. 7. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape by IHG · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$205/night less than Expedia (26%)$570Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  8. 8. Springhill Suites By Marriott Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$649Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  9. 9. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia · Camelback Mountain · 4-star$149/night less than Expedia (32%)$733Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  10. 10. The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$59/night less than Expedia (8%)$948Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  11. 11. JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$85/night less than Expedia (11%)$1,028Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
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