Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for conference and convention visitors
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is a large downtown hotel steps from the Phoenix Convention Center with extensive meeting and ballroom space, a rooftop heated lap pool and on-site dining (Carcara, &More by Sheraton, and Breeze Bar). It’s aimed at business and conference visitors and offers 1,003 rooms across multiple room types, 24-hour Sheraton Fitness, and convenient access to Valley Metro light rail.
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Location & getting around
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is at 340 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004—essentially adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center and a short walk to ASU Downtown, Arizona Center, Chase Field and Footprint Center.
The property is close to Valley Metro Light Rail and local bus stops, which provide convenient public-transport links across the city. The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle; Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is roughly 4.2 miles away and is typically a short drive.
- Walking: Phoenix Convention Center ≈ 5-minute walk
- Light rail: Downtown Phoenix stations within a few blocks; trains run frequently
- Airport: No hotel shuttle; plan rideshare/taxi or public transit to PHX
| Nearby destination | Approximate walk time |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Convention Center | 5 minutes |
| Arizona State University — Downtown Phoenix | 1–2 minutes |
| Chase Field | 10–11 minutes |
Meeting and event spaces for conferences
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown offers over 110,000 square feet of event and meeting space across two levels, including large ballrooms and multiple breakout rooms suitable for conferences, trade shows and receptions.
The Phoenix Ballroom (listed at about 27,170 sq ft) is the hotel's flagship space; smaller ballrooms and boardrooms provide divisible options for sessions, and the property also includes an outdoor rooftop terrace for receptions and prefunction gatherings.
- Phoenix Ballroom: ~27,170 sq ft (capacities listed up to 2,510 guests)
- Valley of the Sun Ballroom: ~14,043 sq ft
- Valley Overlook rooftop terrace: outdoor capacity up to 499; smaller prefunction terrace for about 80
- About 20 breakout rooms and several boardrooms (e.g., Arcadia Boardroom capacity 18)
| Space | Typical max capacity (source-listed) |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Ballroom | 2,510 guests |
| Valley of the Sun Ballroom | 980 guests (banquet) |
| Valley Overlook (rooftop) | 499 guests |
Rooms and suites (what conference guests should know)
The hotel has a wide range of room types and suites; total inventory is around 1,003 rooms across the tower. Room names you may see when booking include Traditional Room, Premium Room, Club Room, and several suites such as Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View and Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View.
Accessible room types are available (examples listed include Traditional Room (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr) and several Club Suite/Club Room mobility-accessible variants). Many rooms offer work-friendly features and double-glazed windows to reduce street noise.
- Common room names: Traditional Room; Premium Room; Club Room
- Suites include: Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View; Club Suite, 1 Bedroom; Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
- Accessible options: multiple mobility/hearing-accessible room types available
| Example room types | Bed options / notes |
|---|---|
| Traditional Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Premium Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed or 2 Double Beds; listed for up to 5 guests |
Dining, bars and on-site catering
For conference groups and individual attendees the hotel has three main venues: Carcara (the signature Sonoran-inspired restaurant), &More by Sheraton (lobby cafe/market/bar), and Breeze Bar (rooftop poolside bar and grill). Carcara accepts reservations and runs service across breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner hours.
Catering for meetings and weddings is handled by the hotel; wedding packages and site fees are published through the property’s event services and third-party wedding sites. If you need restaurant reservations or a specific catering plan for a group, contact the hotel or the venue teams directly.
- Carcara: Sonoran-inspired menu; breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner hours listed on property materials
- &More by Sheraton: coffee, pastries, grab-and-go and small plates; lobby bar open into the evening
- Breeze Bar: rooftop poolside cocktails and grill fare; hours may vary with weather
| Venue | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Carcara | Full-service restaurant for meals and group dining |
| &More by Sheraton | Coffee, market items, quick meetings, evening small plates |
| Breeze Bar | Poolside drinks and light grill fare for receptions or casual gatherings |
Amenities relevant to conference visitors
The hotel provides business-oriented amenities that matter for meetings: a staffed business center, extensive meeting breakout rooms, on-request housekeeping, and in-room Wi‑Fi (public-area Wi‑Fi is listed as complimentary; third-party sites sometimes list in-room Wi‑Fi as a paid option).
Fitness and pool: Sheraton Fitness is a 3,200-square-foot, 24-hour gym with TechnoGym equipment available at no extra charge to guests. The property offers one outdoor heated lap pool on the fourth-floor rooftop with a sundeck and lounge area; the pool is complimentary for hotel guests but the hotel also runs occasional ticketed/seasonal pool events.
- Sheraton Fitness: 24-hour, complimentary to guests; TechnoGym cardio machines
- Rooftop heated lap pool: fourth floor; complimentary for hotel guests; pool hours vary by source (hotel lists early–late morning to late evening)
- Business center and meeting support staff available for conference needs
- In-room Wi‑Fi: available; confirm whether in-room access is included in your rate
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness center (Sheraton Fitness) | 3,200 sq ft; TechnoGym; 24-hour access |
| Rooftop lap pool | Heated; sundeck; guest access complimentary; occasional paid pool events may occur |
| Wi‑Fi | Free in public areas; in-room access listed as available (some sources list a fee) |
Policies, check-in and practical details
Check-in at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown begins at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. The hotel requires guests to be at least 21 years old to check in; a government-issued photo ID and a credit card or deposit for incidentals may be required at arrival.
Parking is available on-site with both self-parking and valet options; published nightly ranges are available from the property and should be confirmed at booking. The hotel is smoke-free and accepts major credit cards; the property does not run its own airport shuttle.
- Check-in: 4:00 pm; check-out: 11:00 am; guaranteed early check-in/late check-out are advertised
- Minimum age to check in: 21
- Parking: self and valet parking available (rates vary); accessible parking provided
- Pets: dogs allowed with a non-refundable pet fee listed on the property page (confirm at booking)
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 pm / 11:00 am |
| Minimum age to check in | 21 years |
| Airport shuttle | No hotel airport shuttle; taxi/rideshare or public transit recommended |
