
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Best for convention delegates and large meetings who want to be steps from the Phoenix Convention Center and downtown attractions.
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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is a large, full-service convention hotel in the heart of downtown Phoenix aimed at business and convention travelers. Renaissance® Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service conference hotel anchoring Glendale’s sports and entertainment district — good for event groups and fans attending nearby arenas.
Updated · about 27 km (17 mi) apart

Best for convention delegates and large meetings who want to be steps from the Phoenix Convention Center and downtown attractions.

Best for groups attending games, concerts or events at State Farm Stadium/Desert Diamond Arena and for mid-size conferences in Glendale.
When Sheraton Phoenix Downtown wins: choose Sheraton if your priority is being adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center, having maximum meeting capacity, or staying in downtown Phoenix within walking distance of theaters, restaurants and transit.
When Renaissance® Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center wins: choose Renaissance Glendale if you need a full-service conference hotel near Westgate, State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena, or if you want on-site indoor and outdoor pool options and a large dedicated Glendale event footprint.
Bottom line: both are full-service, event-focused hotels; pick Sheraton for downtown convention access and the largest meeting facilities, or pick Renaissance Glendale for proximity to Glendale sports venues and a conference center located inside an entertainment district.
| Category | Sheraton Phoenix Downtown | Renaissance® Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Busy downtown convention hotel and business hub | Conference hotel anchored in a sports/entertainment district |
| Location | Steps from Phoenix Convention Center, downtown attractions, light rail access | In Glendale Sports and Entertainment District near Westgate, Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium |
| Size (rooms) | 1,003 rooms across ~31 floors | 324 rooms |
| Meeting & event space | Over 110,000 sq ft (major ballrooms and 26 meeting rooms) for very large conferences and weddings | About 30,000 sq ft with 29 meeting rooms and a conference center suitable for mid-size to large events |
| Pools | One outdoor heated rooftop lap pool with sundeck and Breeze Bar (complimentary for guests) | Indoor pool, outdoor pool and a hot tub (on-site) |
| Restaurants & bars | Carcara (Sonoran-inspired restaurant), &More café/bar, Breeze Bar rooftop pool bar | Desert Sage Restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, bar/lounge and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | No verified on-site spa; 3,200 sq ft 24-hour fitness center (Sheraton Fitness) | Fitness facilities listed and wheelchair-accessible fitness center; on-site spa not published |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages property; accessible rooms and public areas available; pets allowed (fees apply) | |
| Parking & fees | Self-parking and valet with published daily rates; no airport shuttle | Self parking and valet available (surcharges); resort fee and parking/other fees apply |
| Nearby highlights | Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, Footprint Center, ASU Downtown, Roosevelt Row | Westgate Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Arena, State Farm Stadium, Tanger Outlets |
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown sits in the heart of downtown Phoenix, effectively adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center.
If you need convention-center adjacency and downtown walkability, Sheraton is the better-located option.
Renaissance® Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center anchors Glendale’s sports and entertainment district near Westgate and major venues.
Choose Renaissance Glendale if your trip revolves around Glendale-area games, concerts or Westgate activities.
Sheraton offers a very large inventory of rooms and suites, including multiple accessible configurations and club/club-suites.
Sheraton gives the most room choice and capacity for large groups and attendees needing varied room types.
Renaissance Glendale provides a standard mix of rooms and one-bedroom suites with accessible options.
Renaissance Glendale covers typical business and group room needs with accessible options, but is smaller than Sheraton.
Sheraton has three distinct outlets covering Sonoran-inspired dining, coffee/market needs and a rooftop pool bar.
Sheraton’s dining emphasizes local Sonoran flavors plus quick-service and rooftop poolside options.
Renaissance Glendale offers a full restaurant, coffee shop and poolside bar to serve guests and event groups.
Renaissance Glendale covers standard conference dining needs with a main restaurant and multiple casual outlets.
Sheraton’s signature water amenity is a rooftop heated lap pool with sundeck and a dedicated pool bar.
Sheraton’s rooftop pool is primarily a lap/pool-deck feature that pairs with downtown skyline views.
Renaissance Glendale lists both indoor and outdoor pools plus a hot tub — useful for year-round use and event attendees.
Renaissance Glendale offers more pool variety (indoor + outdoor + hot tub), which can be handy for events and variable weather.
Sheraton focuses on fitness and downtown nightlife rather than an on-site spa.
Pick Sheraton if you want a strong fitness offering and easy access to downtown nightlife and theaters.
Renaissance Glendale lists fitness facilities and proximity to Westgate nightlife; a named on-site spa is not published.
Renaissance is convenient for Westgate nightlife and has fitness options; spa services are not published in supplier data.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — far larger meeting capacity and direct convention-center access.

Renaissance Glendale — within walking distance of Westgate and close to major Glendale venues.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — rooftop heated lap pool with downtown skyline views and Breeze Bar.

Renaissance Glendale — indoor pool plus outdoor pool and hot tub offer more flexibility in cooler months.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — it’s essentially adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center and has the largest meeting and ballroom capacity.
Renaissance® Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — it’s in Glendale’s sports and entertainment district within walking distance of Westgate and close to State Farm Stadium.
No verified on-site spa is published for Sheraton Phoenix Downtown; the Renaissance supplier listing does not publish a named on-site spa either.
Renaissance Glendale lists both indoor and outdoor pools plus a hot tub; Sheraton has a single outdoor heated rooftop lap pool.
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