Is Sheraton Phoenix Downtown worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is worth considering if you need a large, centrally located downtown hotel for business, meetings, or event-oriented stays. Expect strong meeting-space infrastructure, convenient walkable access to the Convention Center and sports venues, a rooftop lap pool and on-site dining, but plan for city-noise, paid parking, and a relatively small pool area.
In this guide
Location & neighborhood
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown sits at 340 N 3rd Street in the heart of downtown Phoenix, a short walk from the Phoenix Convention Center, ASU Downtown and the Arizona Center. That makes it an easy base for conferences, concerts and ballgames.
Nearby walking attractions listed by the hotel include Chase Field, Footprint Center, Roosevelt Row and the Heritage Square historic district. The Valley Metro Light Rail and local bus stops are within a few minutes' walk, which helps if you plan to leave your car parked.
- Phoenix Convention Center: ~5-minute walk
- Footprint Center: ~8-minute walk
- Chase Field: ~10–11-minute walk
- Valley Metro Light Rail: a few minutes' walk to the downtown hub
| Nearby place | Typical walk time |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Convention Center | 5 minutes |
| Footprint Center | 8 minutes |
| Chase Field | 10–11 minutes |
Rooms and who it suits
The property offers a wide range of room types and suites, from Traditional Room and Premium Room to Club Room and multiple suites (Executive Suite, Club Suite, Presidential Suite). The hotel has many accessible room options (Traditional Room (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr), Premium Room (Mobility/, Tub), Club Room (Mobility/, Tub), and others).
Rooms are aimed primarily at business travelers and convention guests, though families can and do stay. If you want extra quiet, ask for a high floor away from busy streets; double-glazed windows are used to reduce street noise.
- Standard room examples: Traditional Room, Premium Room, Club Room
- Suites include: Executive Suite, Club Suite, Presidential Suite, plus accessible-suite options
- Accessibility: multiple Mobility/Hearing Access and roll-in shower room types available
| Sample room names | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Meetings, events and weddings
If you need large meeting or event space, this is one of the hotel's strengths: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown advertises over 110,000 sq ft of meeting space, including the 27,170 sq ft Phoenix Ballroom and multiple breakout rooms. The property handles a wide range of event sizes from boardrooms to large conferences.
Outdoor options include a rooftop terrace (Valley Overlook) suitable for receptions. The hotel offers wedding packages and a bridal suite as part of site-fee inclusions where applicable.
- Total meeting space: ~111,961 sq ft across two levels
- Phoenix Ballroom (Grand Ballroom): ~27,170 sq ft, large-capacity ballroom
- Valley Overlook rooftop terrace: outdoor event space with separate prefunction area
| Event space | Notable capacity/size |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Ballroom | 27,170 sq ft (large ballroom) |
| Valley of the Sun Ballroom | 14,043 sq ft |
| Valley Overlook (rooftop) | Outdoor terrace; max listed ~499 |
Food, bars and pool
On-site dining options include Carcara (Sonoran-inspired restaurant), &More by Sheraton (lobby cafe/bar/market) and Breeze Bar at the rooftop pool. Carcara accepts reservations through OpenTable and serves breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner per published hours.
The hotel has one outdoor heated lap pool on the fourth-floor rooftop with a sundeck and poolside Breeze Bar. The pool is compact — a lap-style pool and deck rather than a large resort pool — and the rooftop area also hosts occasional adults-only pool events.
- Carcara: Sonoran-inspired menu; hours include breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner
- &More by Sheraton: lobby coffee shop, pastries, small plates and evening bar service
- Breeze Bar: rooftop poolside bar and grill (poolside hours vary and can be weather-dependent)
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop heated lap pool | Complimentary for guests; compact lap-style pool on 4th floor |
| Breeze Bar | Poolside drinks and grill fare; daytime hours listed by third parties |
| Carcara restaurant | Open for breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner; reservations via OpenTable |
Fitness, services and practical details
Sheraton Fitness is a 3,200 sq ft, 24-hour complimentary fitness center for guests with TechnoGym interactive cardio equipment. There is no verified on-site spa at this property (references to a spa appear to be templated or associated with other Sheraton properties).
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am; minimum check-in age is 21. The front desk is 24-hour; guests arriving after 11:00 pm are advised to contact the hotel in advance.
- Fitness center: Sheraton Fitness, 24-hour access, TechnoGym equipment
- Check-in/out: Check-in 4:00 pm, check-out 11:00 am; guaranteed early/late options advertised
- No hotel airport shuttle; alternative transport and Valley Metro light rail nearby
| Practical item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Free in public areas; in‑room Wi‑Fi is available (some third-party sites list a nightly fee) |
| Parking | On-site self-parking and valet with daily fees (ranges listed by Marriott) |
| Pets | Dogs allowed (one per room) with a non-refundable fee; weight limit listed on property page |
Costs and value — what to watch for
The hotel is large and convenient for events, but several everyday costs can add up: on-site self-parking and valet have daily fees, in-room Wi‑Fi may be charged by some booking channels, and breakfast is not universally included with all rates. Check the rate conditions when booking.
If you need a big meeting venue or are attending the Convention Center, the convenience can justify the cost. For leisure stays where pool time or resort facilities are priorities, the small rooftop lap pool and urban setting may feel limited.
- Parking: self-parking and valet are charged (Marriott lists self $36–$51/day and valet $46–$61/day)
- Breakfast: typically a paid extra unless included in your rate
- Pool and leisure: one small rooftop pool — good for views and laps, not for extensive family play
| Paid item | Typical range (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | $36–$51 per day |
| Valet parking | $46–$61 per day |
| Pet fee | $100 non‑refundable per stay (per Marriott listing) |
Who should pick Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — quick pros and cons
Good fit: conference attendees, business travelers, event planners and guests who need immediate downtown access to the Convention Center and arenas. The hotel's large meeting footprint and central location are the main selling points.
Less good fit: travelers seeking quiet resort-style leisure amenities, families wanting a full resort pool and kids' program, or visitors who want free parking included with room rates.
- Pros: central downtown location, massive meeting/event space, rooftop pool and on-site dining, 24-hour fitness center
- Cons: paid parking and other fees, compact rooftop pool, urban street noise possible despite double-glazed windows, no on-site spa
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Great convention/meeting infrastructure | Parking and extras add to total cost |
| On-site dining options (Carcara, &More, Breeze Bar) | Pool is small and primarily a lap pool |
| Good public-transit access to light rail and buses | Not a full-service leisure resort (no spa, limited family pool facilities) |
