A daily guest amenities fee of $35 plus tax applies. Parking is $30 a night to self-park or $44 for valet, and vehicles over 7 feet won’t fit the garage. There’s no airport shuttle.
Getting to the game
Walk to the arena at 201 E. Jefferson St., on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson. The Palomar is at Central and Jefferson, one block west.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd. If you need a ride, the arena’s only Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
A boutique art hotel at the corner of downtown and the midtown arts district, with MATCH Market & Bar on site. It’s pet friendly, and it lists Valley Metro Light Rail among its neighborhood transportation.
A hotel at the west end of Old Town Scottsdale, within walking distance of its restaurants and galleries, with the free Downtown Scottsdale Trolley stopping near the end of its main driveway. It charges no resort fee.
It has no shuttle, so the game is a ride or drive across the Valley. Guests must be 21 or older to book a room.
Getting to the game
Take a Lyft to 1st Street and Jefferson, or drive in by the arena’s route from North Phoenix and Scottsdale: State Route 51 south to I-10 east, exit at Washington/Jefferson Street, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street.
Getting back
Walk to the Lyft pickup at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, or back to your garage. Parking has no in-and-out privileges.
From downtown on footDowntown Phoenix and CityScapewalk
Getting there
Walk to the arena on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson. From the Palomar at Central and Jefferson it’s one block east; the arena puts the walk from the Downtown Phoenix Hub rail platforms at about 0.3 mile.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd. If you’d rather ride, the only Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
Door times vary by event, so check your game’s event page. Standard backpacks aren’t allowed, and bags must fit within 14 × 14 × 6 inches.
From Roosevelt Row by light railRoosevelt Row and North Central Avenuetransit
Getting there
Your game ticket covers the light rail fare. Ride Valley Metro Rail south toward downtown, exit at the Downtown Phoenix Hub and walk about 0.3 mile to the arena, or change at the Hub’s Jefferson St platform and ride to 3rd St/Jefferson.
Getting back
Walk back to the Downtown Phoenix Hub, about 0.3 mile, and ride north toward Roosevelt Row.
The ticket covers rail but not bus fare. The arena publishes directions to the game only, so check your nearest stop, the platform for the ride back and the last train for your date in Valley Metro’s trip planner.
Buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz. Take State Route 51 south to the I-10 east interchange, exit at Washington/Jefferson Street, turn right on Washington to 3rd Street, then left on 3rd Street to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive back. Parking doesn’t include in-and-out privileges.
Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, and rates vary by event. Valet at the arena is for select ticketed guests only.
From south Phoenix by carSouth Phoenix, near Sky Harbordrive
Getting there
Buy garage parking ahead on ParkWhiz. Follow the arena’s East Valley and Tempe route: I-10 west to the Washington/Jefferson Street exit, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to your garage and drive back. Parking doesn’t include in-and-out privileges.
Event parking generally opens about 30 minutes before doors, and rates vary by event; call the parking office at 602-379-2003 for a game’s price.
From south Phoenix by LyftSouth Phoenix, near Sky Harborrideshare
Getting there
Book a Lyft to the arena plaza at 1st Street and Jefferson, or to one of the other drop-off zones on S 2nd Street, S 3rd Street or E Jefferson Street.
Getting back
Walk to S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, the only Lyft pickup after the game.
The resort lists no shuttle beyond saying it has no airport shuttle, so the ride is yours to book each way. Prices and waits after the game are set by the app.
Downtown Phoenix and CityScapeWalking to the arena on a game night
Stay a block or two from the arena by CityScape and walk to the game.
To the arena
Walk to the arena at 201 E. Jefferson St., on the southeast corner of 1st Street and Jefferson. The Palomar is at Central and Jefferson, one block west.
After the game
Walk back with the crowd. If you need a ride, the arena’s only Lyft pickup is at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
The tradeoff
The Palomar charges for its garage and adds a daily amenities fee, and Hotel San Carlos lists only public parking options nearby, with no price.
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Old Town ScottsdaleA resort stay with dinner in Old Town
Stay in Old Town or on Scottsdale Road with restaurants and galleries nearby, and ride or drive across the Valley to the game.
To the arena
Take a Lyft to 1st Street and Jefferson, or drive in by the arena’s route from North Phoenix and Scottsdale: State Route 51 south to I-10 east, exit at Washington/Jefferson Street, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street.
After the game
Walk to the Lyft pickup at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St, or back to your garage. Parking has no in-and-out privileges.
The tradeoff
It’s a trip across the Valley to the arena each way, and neither hotel runs a shuttle to downtown Phoenix. The Scott charges a $60 nightly resort fee.
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South Phoenix, near Sky HarborFamilies and a pool day before the game
Stay at a resort with a water park south of downtown, and drive or ride in for the game.
To the arena
Drive in by the arena’s East Valley and Tempe route: I-10 west to the Washington/Jefferson Street exit, west on Washington to 3rd Street, then south on 3rd Street. Or take a Lyft to 1st Street and Jefferson.
After the game
Walk back to your garage, or to the Lyft pickup at S 3rd St and E Jefferson St.
The tradeoff
It’s a trip to downtown and back for the game. The resort has no airport shuttle and its FAQ lists no other shuttle, and it doesn’t publish the resort-fee amount there.
The restaurant, coffee bar and market at FOUND:RE, for breakfast, a weekend brunch or dinner before heading downtown.
Hours & notes
Breakfast and grab-and-go daily 7–11 a.m.; kitchen Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sat–Sun 3–9 p.m.; brunch Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The bar stays open to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.