Arizona’s state capital, Phoenix is one of the US’s fastest-growing and most fashionable cities, famed for its year-round sunshine, plethora of outdoor activities and excellent nightlife. Popular with families, groups of friends, couples and business travellers, Phoenix offers a fantastic range of accommodation options, including simple self-catering apartments and expansive luxury resorts. Our pick of the best places to stay in Phoenix features swish city hotels for hip getaways, as well as a classic family resort promising fun for all ages.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Phoenix for visitors, from the museums and public art of Downtown, to the outdoorsy resorts of Scottsdale, and the hiking (and golfing) of Paradise Valley. Check availability and book online.