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Sanctuary on 22nd

📍 8530, North 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, 85021

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Das Eigentum — Sanctuary on 22nd

Sanctuary on 22nd is a pragmatic three-star motel-style property on East Van Buren Street, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, no-fuss room with a pool and free parking. The lobby is plain and functional – tiled floors, plastic plants, a desk with a smile. It suits road-trippers or anyone needing a reliable base for a short Phoenix stop, not a resort escape.

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Chroniken von Phoenix

Phoenix was founded in 1867 on the ruins of the Hohokam canal system, adopting its name as a symbol of rebirth. It grew rapidly after the Second World War, fuelled by air conditioning and the car, sprawling into a grid of low-slung suburbs and palm-lined boulevards. The city's architecture is a pragmatic mix of mid-century modern, adobe revival and glass-box towers downtown. Today, Phoenix is a Southwestern sunbelt hub, balancing cowboy heritage with a growing arts and food scene centred on Roosevelt Row.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

Vollständiger Phoenix-Guide →

Die besten Monate

November and March: daytime highs of 24-27°C, clear skies, and no monsoon storms; moderate crowds at resorts and trails. April also works if you can handle 30°C.

Peak / Festival Surge

Peak is March (spring training baseball and snowbirds) and October (cooling weather plus the Arizona State Fair). Hotel prices in these months can double from summer lows; Sanctuary on 22nd often sells out weeks ahead.

Budget Schulter Saison

May and September offer lower room rates (often 30-40% under peak) and thinner crowds, but brace for 38°C heat and, in September, the start of monsoon humidity.

Wetter & Verpackung

Phoenix in July is brutal: average daily high is 41°C with monsoon thunderstorms possible late afternoon. Pack a wide-brim hat, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and lightweight long sleeves – you need to cover up, not strip down.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Phoenix

  • Valley Metro light rail is extending the northwest line, so expect some street closures on Dunlap Avenue into summer 2026, but no impact on Van Buren near the hotel.
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have home games at Chase Field (2 miles west) the first week of July – the area around the ballpark will be busier, but it's a fun, safe walk from the hotel.
  • Phoenix is under a Stage 1 heat alert for July 2026: city libraries and rec centres open as cooling stations; visitors should avoid outdoor activity between 11am and 4pm.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Sanctuary on 22nd, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 3-4 facing east (away from 22nd Avenue). These rooms are high enough to reduce street noise but not near the roof or any mechanical equipment.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they suffer from lobby and foot traffic noise, plus any passing vehicles on North 22nd Avenue. Also avoid west-facing rooms on any floor due to direct road noise from that busier arterial road.

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Best views

East-facing rooms on floors 3-4 give you a view of the neighbourhood rather than the parking lot or main road. No mountain or city-skyline views at this location — it’s a suburban stretch.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 are your quietest bet — elevated above street-level disturbances and not close to the roof or any plant areas.

🔊 Noise notes

North 22nd Avenue is a main road with steady traffic. Phoenix heat means you’ll have air-conditioning units running, so road noise may be less noticeable with windows shut. No bar or nightclub nearby but the hotel itself may have internal corridor noise — avoid rooms near the lift shaft.

Insider tips

Ask for the east side at check-in before you’re assigned — it costs nothing and gives you the quietest room. If you’re driving, note that the lot is open and gets hot in summer; park in any shaded spot you can find early in the day.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Sanctuary on 22nd

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Wi-Fi

Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier ($10/day, 50 Mbps) requires login via room number and surname.

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary access to PressReader via a link sent at check-in. The building is a converted 1950s motel; no notable heritage quirks.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00. Late check-out fee of $30 until 13:00, then full night's rate.

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day drop-off; overnight storage $10 per bag.

Accessibility

Step-free access from street-level entrance; lift to all floors. No roll-in shower in any room.

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Parking

Free on-site surface parking; no EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Metrocenter Mall, 1.5 miles south, $8/day.

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: A mandatory 3.5% city tax applied to the room rate per night.

Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; a $100 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Church: Open Door Fellowship Church (835 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Church: Faith United Methodist Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
  • Church: Freeway Baptist Church (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
  • Church: Royal Palms Baptist Church (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

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Walking & Running

Royal Palm Park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Wells Fargo — 734 m · ~9 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Walgreens — 813 m · ~10 min walk

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Convenience Store

Circle K — 603 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Northern/19th Ave — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk

Geld & Währung

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Local currency

US Dollar, USD

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Where to exchange

ATMs at banks or credit unions give the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport or tourist areas — they add steep fees.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; contactless (tap-to-pay) is common; Apple Pay and Google Pay work at most retailers. Small street vendors or farmers' markets may be cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

15–20% at restaurants for sit-down meals; $1–2 per drink at bars; round up to the nearest dollar for taxis and ride-shares; $2–5 per night for hotel housekeeping; $1–2 per bag for porters.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee at a diner or gas station counter: about $2–3.

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Best-value lunch

A fast-food combo or burrito from a takeaway spot: $8–12.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a casual family-style restaurant or taco shop: $12–18.

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Street food & cheap eats

Food trucks and taco stands along major roads like 7th Street or Dunlap Avenue serve cheap tacos and tortas for $2–5 each.

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Budget groceries

Fry’s, Safeway, and Walmart Neighborhood Market are the common supermarkets in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Marshalls, Ross, and Target on 7th Street and Bell Road are the go-to for affordable clothing.

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Cheapest way around

The bus day pass ($4) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take Valley Metro Route 13 bus ($2) or a shared shuttle (about $15–20 one-way).

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Money-saving tips

1) Fill reusable water bottles at the many public drinking fountains — tap water is fine and avoids $3–4 bottled drinks. 2) Drink happy-hour specials (4–7pm) at bars and restaurants for half-price beer and wine. 3) Get a rental car if you’re staying longer than three days — Phoenix is sprawling and ride-share costs add up fast.

Gut zu wissen — Phoenix

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Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

Phoenix
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

For non-emergency police, call (602) 262-6151. For poison control, call 1-800-222-1222. For road conditions or traffic incidents, dial 511.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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1
Cornish Pasty Co. cornish
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Akaihana japanese
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cheese 'N Stuff Deli american
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Casey Moore's Oyster House Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Los Compadres Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Rito's Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Starbucks coffee_shop
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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LadyBug Cafe sandwich
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phoenix, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Sanctuary on 22nd

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Wells Fargo — 734 m · ~9 min walkpharmacy · Walgreens — 813 m · ~10 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Umher zu kommen

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Valley Metro Bus Route 1 2

PHX Airport Terminal 4 (bus stop at 44th St & Sky Harbor Blvd) → Budget Suites of America (use stop nearest your location, e.g., 27th Ave & Camelback)

45 min · every 30 minutes · 5am to 11pm daily

💡 Buy a Valley Metro card from the airport's convenience store (opens 6am). The ride is slow but dirt cheap. Avoid during Phoenix summer afternoons unless you enjoy a sweat bath.

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Valley Metro Light Rail 2

44th St & Washington St (free shuttle from PHX Airport Terminal 4 to this station) → Budget Suites of America (nearest stop: Central Ave & Camelback Rd or 19th Ave & Camelback, depending on location)

35 min · every 15 minutes · 5am to 11pm daily (last train from airport at 10:30pm)

💡 The free shuttle 'PHX Sky Train' connects the airport to the light rail station. This is the fastest public transit option. Get off at 'Central & Camelback' for the Budget Suites on 19th Ave, then it's a 10-minute walk or short bus ride.

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Valley Metro Light Rail (integrated with local buses) 2

PHX Airport (via Sky Train to 44th St Station) → Budget Suites of America (any location, using bus transfer after light rail)

50 min · every 15 minutes (light rail); buses every 30-60 minutes · 5am to 11pm daily

💡 Use the app 'Valley Metro Trip Planner' for real-time connections. The light rail + bus combo is the cheapest way to reach the Budget Suites near I-17 but add 20 minutes for waiting. Never rely on it for late-night arrivals.

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Phoenix Taxi 25

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) → Budget Suites of America (multiple locations, assume central Phoenix near I-17)

20 min · on-demand · 24/7

💡 Flag down a taxi at the airport's designated taxi stands outside baggage claim. Confirm the fare upfront; flat rates apply to most hotels within city limits. Surcharges after 10pm.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

What are the best rooms at Sanctuary on 22nd?

Request a room on floors 3-4 facing east (away from 22nd Avenue). These rooms are high enough to reduce street noise but not near the roof or any mechanical equipment.

Which rooms should I avoid at Sanctuary on 22nd?

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they suffer from lobby and foot traffic noise, plus any passing vehicles on North 22nd Avenue. Also avoid west-facing rooms on any floor due to direct road noise from that busier arterial road.

Is Sanctuary on 22nd noisy?

North 22nd Avenue is a main road with steady traffic. Phoenix heat means you’ll have air-conditioning units running, so road noise may be less noticeable with windows shut. No bar or nightclub nearby but the hotel itself may have internal corridor noise — avoid rooms near the lift shaft.

Which rooms have the best views at Sanctuary on 22nd?

East-facing rooms on floors 3-4 give you a view of the neighbourhood rather than the parking lot or main road. No mountain or city-skyline views at this location — it’s a suburban stretch.

What are insider tips for staying at Sanctuary on 22nd?

Ask for the east side at check-in before you’re assigned — it costs nothing and gives you the quietest room. If you’re driving, note that the lot is open and gets hot in summer; park in any shaded spot you can find early in the day.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary on 22nd?

Check-in at Sanctuary on 22nd is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Sanctuary on 22nd have Wi-Fi?

Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier ($10/day, 50 Mbps) requires login via room number and surname.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Sanctuary on 22nd?

A mandatory 3.5% city tax applied to the room rate per night.

Where can I eat cheaply near Sanctuary on 22nd?

A fast-food combo or burrito from a takeaway spot: $8–12.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Sanctuary on 22nd?

The bus day pass ($4) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take Valley Metro Route 13 bus ($2) or a shared shuttle (about $15–20 one-way).

When is the best time to visit Phoenix?

November and March: daytime highs of 24-27°C, clear skies, and no monsoon storms; moderate crowds at resorts and trails. April also works if you can handle 30°C.

Top-Attraktionen in Phoenix

Arizona State Capitol Museum Free

💡 Free guided tours at 10am and 2pm weekdays—ask about the secret tunnel to the adjacent building. Allow 1 hour. Close to the Capitol, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza has a free outdoor memorial with a real Apollo lunar module replica.

Camelback Mountain Free

💡 Go at sunrise to beat heat and crowds. Bring more water than you think you need—at least a litre per person, more in summer. No shade on the trail.

South Mountain Park and Preserve Free

💡 Drive to Dobbins Lookout for sunset—free and spectacular. For a short hike, try Mormon Trail from the main lot: 2 miles each way, moderate effort, fewer people than Camelback.

Heard Museum

💡 Free admission on First Friday (6pm–10pm) and every Sunday for Arizona residents. Otherwise, £14. Allow 2–3 hours. The café serves good fry bread.

Desert Botanical Garden

💡 First Tuesday of each month is free from 8am to 10am (limited tickets, arrive early). Otherwise, admission is £18. Go late afternoon when the light turns the cacti gold.

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