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Our staff knows just where to go!

Getting off the beaten path and discovering hidden gems is one of the wonders of travel. But how do you find those special places? Ask a local. Hotel Palomar Phoenix helps you make the most of your Phoenix stay by sharing our staff's favorite picks and insider tips.

We asked our intrepid staff: If you had only two days in Phoenix, what would you do? Take a peek, have some fun and Live Like a Local.

Eat
Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones

Executive Chef

  • One of my other Valley favorites is Yasu Sushi Bistro.

  • Of late, you can find me at The Breadfruit, a great Jamaican restaurant next to Rum Bar. Try the Rum Glazed Prawns on Roti Flatbread...Delish!!

Drink
Macen

Macen

Front Desk Agent

  • If you’ve been a fan of the wine bottle since well before you could legally drink, you’ll love Cheuvront Restaurant and Wine Bar.

  • The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café houses some of the best sandwiches and brew selections in the valley including local and domestic beers.

Wellness
Samantha Fitzgerald

Samantha Fitzgerald

Concierge

  • Feed your yoga craving at Sutra Midtown, voted The Best in the Valley!

  • If you’re a hiking enthusiast, Camelback Mountain is a must visit during your trip to Phoenix.

Retail therapy
Richard Ness

Richard Ness

Guest Services Supervisor

  • A unique keepsake from your visit to the Valley of the Sun is no further away than the Melrose District on 7th Avenue.  Bring your walking shoes and really explore!

  • Every woman should have a one-of-a-kind piece of vintage couture, find yours at Fashion by Robert Black in Scottsdale.

Play
Tim Soule

Tim Soule

Bellman

  • Octane Raceway is the largest indoor kart racing facility in the U.S. A must for getting your adrenaline pumping. 

  • Skypark is a local trampoline park that makes staying cool and having fun possible at the same time!

One of a kind
Taha Fatemi

Taha Fatemi

Front Desk Supervisor

  • The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is the largest of its type in the world and celebrates our cultural differences as expressed through music.

  • Experience Arizona like a cowboy (complete with Wild West shows) & visit Rawhide, best western destination in Arizona!

For more information about any of these suggestions and additional favorites, contact Palomar Phoenix's concierge at (602) 253-6633.

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