Since service first began in 1930, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has been the biggest and best airport not only in Arizona, but in the entire southwest. PHX has expanded to include over 120 gates spread across three terminals, offering direct service to domestic airports across the country (including service to Hawaii and Alaska), in addition to Canada, Mexico and London. Each year, over 40 million travelers pass through the Phoenix Airport, making it one of the ten busiest airports in the country. Staying with Choice Hotels near PHX gives you some extra time to explore the amenities that “America’s Friendliest Airport®” has to offer. The airport also features a number of rotating museum exhibits before security to check out before your flight. Once past security, travelers will find plenty of options for dining and shopping in addition to child play areas. From light rails to buses and beyond, there are plenty of ways to get around the greater Phoenix area after landing at Sky Harbor. In 2013, the airport opened a people mover that shuttles travelers between PHX’s terminals and also offers access the Metro Light Rail. From the light rail, many locations in the Phoenix-Tempe-Mesa area are within reach. Phoenix’s Valley Metro bus route also connects to Sky Harbor, providing another way to access Phoenix from its airport. Once in the city, there are many great attractions worth checking out, so consult our list of Choice Hotels in Phoenix for a list of things to see and do. No matter what reason you have for traveling or where you’re headed, you can count on our Choice Hotels near PHX to help make your journey more relaxing. With comfortable rooms at a convenient location, our Phoenix Airport area hotels are designed to take the stress out of your next trip to Sky Harbor. Be sure to check out Stay and Fly packages, and book online now to enjoy our Best Internet Rate Guarantee. Looking for more Arizona destinations near the Phoenix Airport? Choice Hotels has great locations within reach: Choice Hotels in Tempe, AZ Choice Hotels in Glendale, AZ Choice Hotels in Scottsdale, AZ Choice Hotels in Mesa, AZ