SDC Session #31
Transportation and Travel
Hotel
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel-Paradise Valley/Scottsdale
Airport
The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 13 miles from the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton and the ride should take roughly 20 minutes.
Rental Car
There are a wide variety of rental car options at the airport. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Rental Car Center houses all of Sky Harbor's rental car operations under one roof. The rental car counters are located inside of a 125,000 square foot customer service building which sits on top of a three level parking garage. The garage has the capacity to hold 5,600 rental cars ready for customer pickup. For more information click on the link below.
http://phoenix.about.com/b/2006/01/19/phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport-rental-car-center.htm
Ground Transportation
The cost of transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel-Paradise Valley/Scottsdale via taxi is approximately $25-45 each way.
The following taxis are contracted to pick up passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor:
• Apache Taxi: (480) 557-7000
• AAA/Yellow Cab: (480) 888-8888
• Mayflower Cab: (602) 955-1355
Rates remain the same regardless of company, number of passengers and number of bags. The first mile is $5. Each additional mile is $2.10. Each hour of a traffic delay is $21. The minimum fare is $15. Each per trip airport surcharge is $1.
Super Shuttle is approximately $18 each way making multiple stops. To make reservations for Super Shuttle Time-Scheduled Vans, call 602-244-9000 or 1-800-BLUE VAN. Super Shuttle needs at least 3 hours advance notice for pick-up.
AAA Sedan (602-454-7433) is the recommended sedan service of DoubleTree Resort. Vehicles are all Lincoln Towncars and Continentals. Guests arriving at the airport may call AAA Sedan by using the baggage claim courtesy phone and dialing DoubleTree Resort Paradise Valley. The fare is $35 per car (pricing does not include gratuity). If you prefer meet and greet service, please make advance reservations. Pricing for meet & greet is $55 per car (pricing does not include gratuity).
For a listing of multiple ground transportation options out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, click on the link below:
http://skyharbor.com/transportationparking/transportationparking.html
Parking
Self Parking is complimentary for overnight guests at the hotel.
For more information on all Ground Transportation options, Things to Do – Tours, Shopping Guide, Driving directions to the hotel and additional general hotel information please click on this great link below:
http://www.bikramcomestophoenix.com/DoubleTree.pdf
