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BEST WESTERN Phoenix I-17 MetroCenter Inn
8101 N Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85021-4857Phone: 602/864-6233 | Fax: 602/995-7503
Centrally located only minutes from downtown and just north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with the Convention Center, shopping and major sports venues nearby, the BEST WESTERN Phoenix I-17 Metrocenter Inn is positioned along the I-17 business park corridor, we proudly offer convenience, comfort and outstanding Award Winning service.
Once you've arrived at our hotel, you'll find a lot of great amenities waiting for you in your room. Need to get some work completed during your stay with us? We offer complimentary high-speed Internet access in every guest room and a business center located in the lobby for your convenience. Prop your laptop on our work desk and type away while you watch TV. Or simply listen to your favorite kind of music on the alarm clock radio. When you're ready for some rest, hunker down for the night & call our Guest Service Agent to schedule your wakeup call so you don't miss our Complimentary full breakfast buffet every morning! Have extra energy or want to keep up with your latest workout routine? We have that covered too with complimentary access to the nearby LA Fitness.
This BEST WESTERN Phoenix I-17 Metrocenter Inn's convenient access to the I-17 allows guests to enjoy a quick and easy drive to many of the most popular attractions in Phoenix such as the Arizona Science Center, the Phoenix Convention Center, and US Airways Center, home of the Phoenix Suns.
Spend the morning golfing at one of the many fabulous courses in Phoenix or take a stroll through the Desert Botanical Gardens. With just a short drive, you can catch a Diamondbacks baseball game at Chase Field or see an Arizona Cardinals football game!
Visit our hotel in Phoenix, and you will always start and end each day with everything you need for an enjoyable visit to Phoenix, AZ, so hurry to make your reservation today!
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
At ASU Gammage Auditorium in Tempe.
2pm at the US Airways Center in Phoenix.
Part of the Hometown Race Series, the Arizona Half Marathon & 5k promises to be an amazing race. In Phoenix.
March 2012
Alternative theatre, showcases a wide variety of performers from the local, national and international alternative theatre communities.
A celebration of Hawaiian culture featuring music, entertainment, island crafts, games, plus Hawaiian foods. Free. At Tempe Town Lake.
More than 150 artists displaying paintings, bronzes, stone, clay, copper, wood, pottery, photography, jewelry & more. In Fountain Hills.
April 2012
A powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, based on E.L. Doctorow's novel, intertwines the stories of three families. In Mesa.
Features beautiful glass artistry by some of Arizona’s finest and glass-blowing demonstrations on the streets. In Scottsdale.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves – Chase Field, baseball, 6:40, 5:10 and 1:10pm. In Phoenix.
May 2012
Halter, English and western pleasure, trail and more, all ages and skill levels are welcome, free, 8am – 5pm. In Scottsdale./p>
Conductor Michael Christie, and Olga Kern performs the composer’s Concerto No. 3, reprising her Van Cliburn gold-medal performance.
The pop culture event focuses on comic books, anime, sci-fi and film, comic book creators, movie & TV actors will be there. In Phoenix.
June 2012
US Lacrosse welcomes teams from across the country to compete in the second annual US Lacrosse Regional Championship. In Phoenix.
Performance at the Arizona State University Auditorium, in Tempe.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AZ AttractionsArizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix is an educational center that includes more than 300 hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, a planetarium and an IMAX Theater. With recent expansions, the center has over 142,000 square feet of gallery space to educate children and adults alike. Over the next few years, the Center will be expanding through the “Future of Education is Science” capital and endowment program.
The Arizona Science Center also offers camps, classes, adult programs, and hosts birthday parties and private events. The Center's Cafe offers a wonderful selection of sandwiches, salads and kid-friendly food, for refueling after a morning of exploring. While visiting Phoenix, consider checking into one of several Best Western hotels, for wonderful guest accommodations and amenities.
Arizona State Capitol Museum
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona State Capitol Museum has more than 20 exhibits showcasing the history of Arizona. The Museum does not charge for admission and the nearby parking is free – a nice bonus. The award-winning Museum Gift Store has a wonderful selection of books and items for purchase, to make your visit to Phoenix complete.
Current exhibits include: the “We the People of Arizona: Celebrating 100 years of the State Constitution”, “USS Arizona”, Road to Statehood and Artwork from the Capitol Museum Collection. After spending a day downtown, consider checking into one of several Phoenix Best Western hotels for convenient and comfortable lodging.
Camelback Ranch
Camelback Ranch is located on 141 acres in the Phoenix Sonoran desert suburb of Glendale. Spend an afternoon in the stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox play their Spring Training games. Camelback Ranch boasts to be the largest of all the facilities in the Cactus League.
This Phoenix facility is complete with 13 full baseball fields, 3 half-fields, 118,000 sq ft of clubhouse space, 13,000 stadium seats, 3,000 lawn seats, 12 luxury suites, stocked lake and party deck. Visitors to the ballpark enjoy the games as well as the surrounding walking trails and mountain views. After a day at the games, enjoy a convenient and comfortable Best Western guest room.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden has been educating visitors and exhibiting the native desert plant-life and environment for more than 70 years. The Garden encompasses 145 acres, 65 of which are under cultivation. The Desert Botanical Garden is proud to be the only botanical garden to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.
In addition to the self-guided tours, workshops, Desert Landscaper School and field trips, the Garden also hosts seasonal exhibits, special events, festivals and concerts. Located minutes from the Phoenix Zoo, Tempe Town Lake and other wonderful attractions, there's plenty to do in central Phoenix. Staying close to the action in Phoenix is easy with Best Western hotels.
Heard Museum
The Heard Museum is known as one of the “world's finest destinations for learning" and one of the first cultural attractions in Phoenix. Founded in 1929, there are two locations in Phoenix, displaying American Indian Arts and exhibits on American Indian cultures. These “living museums” are recognized world-wide, for the quality of collections on display.
Both locations have a Cafe and a wonderful Museum shop with authentic artwork, jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculpture and weavings for purchase. With 10 exhibition galleries in the central Phoenix Museum and two galleries in the North Scottsdale Museum, visitors can spend all day admiring the displays. Best Western offers three convenient locations in Phoenix and several more in Central Arizona for convenient lodging choices.
Maryvale Baseball Park
Visit the Maryvale Baseball Park to watch the Spring Training games for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. Located in Phoenix, the stadium features 10,000 seats and a grassy outfield berm for 1,000 lawn seats. The shaded concourse is a plus when watching the game. The stadium was awarded the "Architecture Accessibility Award" from the Mayor's office.
The on-site seven practice fields and team clubhouses are also available for minor league baseball programs and recreational league games. Bring the entire family to enjoy a Phoenix Cactus League baseball game. While in town for a game, stay in a comfortable Best Western guest room, and enjoy excellent guest services.
Peoria Sports Complex
The Peoria Sports Complex is an entertainment venue for sports and special events, on 145 acres of land in central Phoenix. The stadium holds 11,000 people for a traditional function and 18,500 for a festival-type event. Its features include 12 full-size practice fields, 4 half-fields, 8 covered major-league hitting tunnels, 12 minor league hitting tunnels and 30 practice mound galleries.
The two 40,00 square feet clubhouses, 400 lockers and training equipment are ideal for the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres Spring Training baseball games. Phoenix events hosted at the complex include the Peoria Beer Festival, Arizona on the Move - 5K race, Hot Air Balloon events and Job Fairs. Check into a convenient Best Western guest room, to enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent guest services.
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Visit the Phoenix Municipal Stadium to watch a Spring Training game for the Oakland A's baseball team. The stadium has been home to the Oakland A's since 1982. Wilie Mayes christened the stadium, when he hit the first home run during a spring training game, upon its opening in 1964. The architectural character of this Phoenix stadium includes the accordian roof and the "Rock House", stone-faced administration building.
Located in central Phoenix, the stadium features 8,000 seats along with party suites and a patio for special events. Desert Dogs Fall League games, Men's Senior Baseball League World Series games, Little League games, National Adult Baseball Association World Series games and College Baseball games are all held at the stadium. Check into a convenient and comfortable Best Western hotel guest room, after a fun day at the ballpark.
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo offers a variety of daily activities for family fun, in addition to the animal habitats. Popular activities include the camel rides, the petting zoo, Stingray Bay, the safari train and monkey village.
The Zoo hosts special events, family programs and activities throughout the year for family fun and education. Zoo members even have their own events. The Zoo is located in the heart of Phoenix, close to Tempe, Scottsdale, Papago Park and other Valley destinations and attractions. Best Western hotels offer several locations throughout central Arizona and the Valley of the Sun for comfortable lodging and guest amenities.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, located in Scottsdale, is the spring training home to both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies baseball teams. The facility is the first of its kind to be built on Indian land in the country. The teams are partners with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
This stadium and sports complex includes a ballpark stadium with a capacity for 11,000 fans, twelve practice fields, clubhouses for the Major and Minor League teams and team offices. Enjoy cheering on your favorite team as you gaze at the incredible views of the McDowell Mountains, Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks Mountains and Camelback Mountain, surrounding the Phoenix valley. After a day at the ballpark, choose a Best Western guest room for a comfortable night's rest.
Surprise Stadium
Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home to the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals baseball teams. Located in the beautiful Phoenix suburb of Surprise, the stadium holds 10,500 baseball fans on its recreation campus. Visit the campus to watch baseball or bring a racket for a great game of tennis on one of the 25 tennis courts. There's table tennis and racquetball too.
The Surprise Aquatic Center is a great family attraction with waterslides and swimming pools. The Community Park features a fishing lake, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a wonderful playground. Stay close to the action in a convenient Goodyear or Phoenix area Best Western hotel guest room, for an enjoyable stay in the Valley of the Sun.
Taliesin West
Taliesin West began as a personal home and studio for Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937. Today, a variety of tours are offered to see first-hand, how Wright incorporated the desert with indoor spaces and his philosophies and theory of design. Educational programs continue today through the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's programs.
Depending on the tour, you can see the terraces, gardens and walkways that link together the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion and Wright's office. Or, view the newly restored living space, the Garden Room and sit in the Wright-designed furniture. Taliesin West is located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. Stay close to Phoenix area attractions, events, restaurants and shopping as a guest of Best Western hotels.
University of Phoenix Stadium
Home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona is unique with it's retractable roof and field - a design unlike any other stadium in America. The stadium hosts over 90 events per year, with 63,400 permanent seats, luxury lofts and lounges. The 160,000 square feet of exhibit space allows for concerts, consumer shows, motorsports, rodeos, soccer, basketball and of course, football.
The stadium is conveniently located off of State Route 101, 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix and adjacent to Jobing.com Arena and the Westgate City Center - a retail and entertainment complex. With several Central Arizona Best Western locations to choose from, comfortable accommodations are easy to find.
