Stays in Glendale
Glendale is a Phoenix suburb built around State Farm Stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District, with Cactus League spring training fields a short drive away. Stays here run from budget interstate-corridor hotels to golf resorts, all within 20 to 45 minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Stays in Glendale put travelers within a short drive of State Farm Stadium, the Westgate Entertainment District and Camelback Ranch, while keeping Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport within a taxi ride of roughly 20 to 45 minutes depending on which side of the metro a hotel sits on. The city stretches from the older grid near Glendale Avenue and 59th Avenue out to newer corridors around Happy Valley Road, Peoria and Surprise, so the axis of a stay usually comes down to whether the plan centers on a stadium event, a spring training game or simply a pool to come back to after a day on the road. Families, football weekenders and travelers passing through on I-10 all find a base here without needing to commit to downtown Phoenix rates.
Glendale in numbers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North - Happy Valley
375 reviews
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Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
1,866 reviews
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Element by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra
54 reviews
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The Wigwam
4,964 reviews
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Bluegreen Vacations Cibola Vista Resort and Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort
2,414 reviews
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Hilton Garden Inn Surprise Phoenix
478 reviews
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Surprise
831 reviews
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Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District
653 reviews
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Garner Hotel Phoenix Northwest - Surprise by IHG
103 reviews
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix West/Tolleson
520 reviews
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Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale
994 reviews
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Windmill Suites Surprise - Phoenix, Ascend Hotel Collection
1,158 reviews
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Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley
796 reviews
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Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley
1,089 reviews
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Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West
813 reviews
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Comfort Suites Glendale - State Farm Stadium Area
886 reviews
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Best Western Plus Surprise-Phoenix NW
578 reviews
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The Hotel Serene Glendale Peoria, Surestay Collection by BW
413 reviews
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Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North
100 reviews
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Comfort Suites Peoria Sports Complex
694 reviews
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix I-10 West
1,180 reviews
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DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North
1,743 reviews
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ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Phoenix-Peoria/Glendale
58 reviews
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Happy Valley House
47 reviews
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Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Glendale
611 reviews
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix West Peoria
1,129 reviews
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Baymont by Wyndham Phoenix North
167 reviews
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Hyatt Place Phoenix-North
1,459 reviews
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Sleep Inn Phoenix North I-17
912 reviews
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Quality Inn & Suites Phoenix NW - Sun City
1,002 reviews
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- Minutes from State Farm Stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District
- Cactus League spring training fields at Camelback Ranch, Peoria and Surprise nearby
- 20 to 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport depending on location
- Mix of budget interstate hotels, suite hotels and one historic golf resort
- Desert heat peaks June through September; fall through spring is the busy season
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix water park sits on the west side near Litchfield Park
Local tips
- Book early if the stay lines up with a Cardinals home game or a big Westgate event, since rooms near State Farm Stadium sell out fast on those weekends.
- Check whether the hotel is on the Happy Valley/north side or the Surprise/Peoria side before booking, since that decides which spring training stadium is a quick drive away.
- Expect the airport taxi ride to run anywhere from about 20 minutes near the east side to over 40 minutes from the Surprise area, so factor that into a red-eye arrival.
- Plan around spring training season (February to March) if a Cactus League game is part of the trip, since that window also pushes up rates across the west valley.
- Pack for triple-digit heat if visiting June through September; pool access and air conditioning matter more than sightseeing during those months.
- Rent a car for anything outside the immediate hotel corridor, since Glendale's attractions are spread across a wide, car-oriented suburb rather than a walkable core.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is Glendale, Arizona known for?
Glendale is known for State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, plus the Westgate Entertainment District next door and Camelback Ranch, a Cactus League spring training facility shared by the Dodgers and White Sox.
How far are Glendale hotels from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
Most Glendale hotels sit 20 to 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by taxi, with properties on the east side closer in and those near Surprise and Peoria running toward the longer end.
What kind of accommodation is available in Glendale?
Glendale runs from budget interstate-corridor hotels and extended-stay suites to mid-range chain properties near the stadium, plus The Wigwam, a historic golf and spa resort on the west side of the metro.
When is the best time to stay in Glendale?
Fall through spring is the most comfortable and busiest stretch, especially February and March when Cactus League spring training fills hotels across the west valley; summer brings extreme heat but lower rates.
Is Glendale a good base for visiting Phoenix?
Glendale works well as a lower-cost base for Phoenix, since it sits on the west side of the metro with its own stadium and entertainment district while staying a manageable drive from downtown Phoenix and the airport.
Do I need a car to get around Glendale?
Yes, a car is close to essential in Glendale, since the city's stadium district, spring training fields and hotel corridors are spread across a car-oriented suburb with limited walkable connections between them.