Things to do near Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown sits at 340 N 3rd Street in the heart of downtown Phoenix and puts you within easy walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center, ASU Downtown, Chase Field and Footprint Center. Nearby options include museums (Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum), the Arizona Science Center, Roosevelt Row arts district, and several sports and theater venues.
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Nearby downtown attractions
The hotel is a short walk to key downtown destinations. The Phoenix Convention Center is about a 5-minute walk, Arizona Center is roughly 2 minutes away, and ASU Downtown is essentially across the street.
Sports and entertainment venues are also walkable: Chase Field is about a 10–11 minute walk and Footprint Center about an 8-minute walk. For arts and culture, the Herberger Theater Center, Roosevelt Row and Heritage Square are all within a few blocks.
- Phoenix Convention Center — ~5 minute walk
- Arizona Center — ~2 minute walk
- ASU Downtown Phoenix campus — ~1–2 minute walk
- Chase Field (MLB) — ~10–11 minute walk
- Footprint Center (arena) — ~8 minute walk
- Roosevelt Row arts district and Heritage Square — a short walk
| Attraction | Typical walking time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Arizona Center | 2 minutes |
| Phoenix Convention Center | 5 minutes |
| Chase Field | 10–11 minutes |
On-site restaurants and bars
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has three main food and drink venues: Carcara (signature restaurant), &More by Sheraton (lobby cafe/market/bar), and Breeze Bar (rooftop poolside bar and grill). Carcara serves Sonoran-inspired dishes and accepts reservations via OpenTable.
Carcara covers breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner/bar service on a daily schedule; &More operates from morning into late evening for coffee, pastries and small plates; Breeze Bar operates near the rooftop pool and is typically open from late morning.
- Carcara — Sonoran-inspired American cuisine; serves breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner; reservations via OpenTable
- &More by Sheraton — coffee, pastries, grab-and-go market and evening small plates/cocktails
- Breeze Bar — rooftop poolside cocktails and grill fare; hours tied to pool operations
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Carcara | Breakfast, Lunch/Brunch, Dinner/Bar |
| &More by Sheraton | Coffee, pastries, small plates, cocktails |
| Breeze Bar | Poolside cocktails and grill fare |
Rooftop pool, Breeze Bar and fitness
The hotel features a heated outdoor lap pool on the fourth-floor rooftop with a sundeck and lounge area; the pool is listed as complimentary for hotel guests. Breeze Bar provides poolside drinks and grill fare next to the pool.
Sheraton Fitness is a 3,200-square-foot, 24-hour fitness center with TechnoGym interactive cardio equipment (Skillrun, Skillrow, Skillbike) and complimentary access for guests.
- Rooftop lap pool — fourth-floor location, heated, sundeck and lounge area
- Breeze Bar — poolside cocktails and grill fare (hours tied to pool service)
- Sheraton Fitness — 24-hour, complimentary; TechnoGym equipment
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop lap pool | Complimentary for guests; fourth-floor deck |
| Sheraton Fitness | 24-hour access; TechnoGym equipment |
| Breeze Bar | Poolside bar and grill fare; seasonal/weather dependent hours |
Meetings, events and weddings
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown provides extensive event space, with over 110,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space across multiple levels and many breakout rooms. The Phoenix Ballroom (listed at about 27,170 sq ft) is the largest indoor venue.
For outdoor events, the Valley Overlook rooftop terrace and related prefunction spaces offer an open-air option with downtown skyline views. The property advertises full wedding services and packages that include a bridal suite and catering elements.
- Phoenix Ballroom — ~27,170 sq ft (listed capacity figures available from property)
- Valley Overlook rooftop terrace — outdoor event space with skyline views (capacity listed by hotel)
- More than 20 breakout rooms and multiple prefunction areas for conferences and receptions
| Venue | Notable detail |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Ballroom | ≈27,170 sq ft; large-capacity events |
| Valley Overlook | Rooftop terrace; outdoor skyline views |
| Multiple breakouts | 20+ breakout rooms across two levels |
Getting around: transit and driving
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is roughly 4.2 miles from the hotel; airport transfers and ride services are common options. Valley Metro Light Rail's Downtown Phoenix hub is within walking distance and connects to the PHX Sky Train for access to the airport.
On-site parking is available with self-parking and valet options; the property also offers accessible and van-accessible parking. Check-in requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit/debit card or deposit for incidentals.
- No airport shuttle — nearest airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor (about 4.2 miles)
- Valley Metro Light Rail — downtown station within walking distance (frequent service)
- On-site parking — self-parking and valet; accessible spaces available
- Front desk available 24 hours; check-in as listed by hotel
| Transport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor — ~4.2 miles; no hotel shuttle |
| Light Rail | Downtown Phoenix hub within walking distance; connects to PHX Sky Train |
| Parking | Self-parking and valet available; accessible options |
Day trips and outdoor activities
If you want to leave downtown, popular day trips include Sedona (about a 2-hour drive) and the Grand Canyon South Rim (about a 3.5-hour drive). Closer outdoor options include Camelback Mountain for hiking and the Desert Botanical Garden near Papago Park, which is a short drive away.
Phoenix's best weather for outdoor activities is typically from November through March, with spring months also very favorable. Hiking in the region is usually recommended from October through April to avoid extreme summer heat.
- Sedona — ~2 hours by car (red-rock country)
- Grand Canyon South Rim — ~3.5 hours by car (long day trip)
- Camelback Mountain — local hiking landmark near the downtown core
- Desert Botanical Garden — about a 15-minute drive from downtown
| Destination | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Sedona | About 2 hours |
| Grand Canyon South Rim | About 3.5 hours |
| Desert Botanical Garden | About 15 minutes |
