Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback
2101 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, Phoenix, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback is a modern, 3-star hotel on E Camelback Rd in Phoenix. It has a strong public rating of 4.2/5 from 575 reviews and is positioned for easy access to central Phoenix and the Biltmore area.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are contemporary and include Wi‑Fi, a desk, a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, and a coffeemaker. Suites add separate living areas and a minifridge, and guest feedback also notes practical in-room furnishings such as night tables and a wardrobe.
Dining & Coffee
An on-site restaurant serves breakfast and offers all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. Guest feedback suggests the on-site restaurant may not be a highlight for everyone, with many choosing the surrounding area for additional dining options.
Amenities & Recreation
Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard for casual downtime. Recreation facilities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and an exercise room. On-site parking is available.
Business & Events
Business travelers have access to a business center with workstations and printers. The hotel also offers three meeting rooms for small events or team sessions.
What’s Nearby
The hotel is about 2 miles from Arizona Biltmore Golf Club and about 5 miles from Camelback Mountain. Popular attractions within a short drive include Heard Museum (5.1 km), Phoenix Art Museum (5.6 km), Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (6.4 km), Children’s Museum of Phoenix (6.9 km), and Chase Field (7.5 km). Farther afield are the Arizona Science Center (7.1 km), S'edav Va'aki Museum (8.4 km), Desert Botanical Garden (9.9 km), Scottsdale Fashion Square (9.9 km), Phoenix Zoo (10.5 km), and Musical Instrument Museum (18.6 km).
Best for
This property suits travelers who want a modern, straightforward base in Phoenix with easy access to major museums, downtown attractions, and Camelback Mountain. It’s also a good fit for guests who value on-site basics like an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, an exercise room, and a lobby/courtyard space for informal downtime.
Travel tips
If you plan to hike Camelback Mountain (about 5 miles away), start early to make the most of cooler morning temperatures. For museum and downtown days, the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and Japanese Friendship Garden are all within roughly 5–6.5 km, while Chase Field is about 7.5 km away. Guests often mention plenty of nearby dining choices beyond the on-site restaurant.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the location, noting it as convenient and surrounded by other places to eat. Room comfort is a recurring positive, with mentions of comfortable beds and functional furnishings. On-site Starbucks coffee is called out as a plus. Negative feedback includes mixed impressions of the on-site restaurant and at least one serious complaint regarding front-desk handling of a billing/fraud issue.
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