Peyton and Roger

This modern hotel off Highway 101 is a 14-minute walk from Scottsdale Community College and a 1.7-mile drive from Chaparral Park. The Old Town is 3.3 miles away. Contemporary rooms offer free WiFi and TVs, plus desks, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms feature pull-out sofas, as do suites, which also add living areas. Social spaces include a living room-style lobby, a courtyard with a fire pit, and an American restaurant. There's also a business center and 5 meeting rooms, including a ballroom for 300 guests. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and an exercise room, plus free parking.

This high-end resort is 6.1 miles from downtown Scottsdale. Sleek, modern rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi and 40-inch flat-screens, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and rainfall showerheads. Suites add balconies or patios, wet bars, and dining areas. Club-level quarters offer access to a lounge with free breakfast, wine and beer. There are 2 lounges and 6 restaurants, including a buffet eatery, a 24/7 bistro and a cantina. Additional amenities include a spa, 3 pools and a casino, plus a 36-hole golf course, a Native American cultural center, and Las Vegas-style entertainment. Over 50,000 sq ft of conference space is offered.

A 6-minute walk from shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square, this buzzy, contemporary hotel is a block from multiple restaurants and bars. Upscale rooms and suites with chic modern decor feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access. Upgraded rooms have patios or balconies, while suites add full kitchens. The 2 sophisticated lounge/bars host DJs and live music, and a sushi restaurant has a daily happy hour. The lively outdoor pool, with cabanas and daybeds for rent, is perched above the hotel entrance and has a glass bottom for viewing from below. There's also a fitness room and a spa.