Phoenix Archives - Life is Suite

No February Blues Here: 4 Destinations to Visit in the Thick of Winter

Say no to the winter blues and book a trip to one of these sunny locales.

Winter Travel Secrets: Get Hip to Off-Season Spots

These spots have so much more than sunshine to offer in their off-peak months.

Desert Dreams: Three Ways to Savor the Flavors of Phoenix

Sunny Phoenix is so much more than just blue skies and dramatic landscapes.

The Ultimate Warm-Weather Road Trip After a Long Winter

This epic road trip will introduce you to a whole new warm-weather wonderland.

phoenix wall mural @anniejanssen via twenty20

Can’t-Miss Cultural Activities in Phoenix

Phoenix may be synonymous with golf and hiking, but in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., there’s so much more to discover.

Arizona’s Two Hot Art Events

It’s hard to resist the warm Arizona sun – especially this time of year. If you’re headed to the Grand Canyon State your travel plans are looking particularly bright: The arts and culture scene in Phoenix and Scottsdale has never been so exciting.

Culinary Techniques: Charring, Blistering & Searing

Move over, grilling - it's time to let other types of high-heat cooking shine.

Travel Tips

Stretch out the Fun at a Kimpton Hotel Yoga Class

Our hotels are dedicated to helping you feel well and good when you’re on the road, so this is an especially happy time for us. As it happens, we have yoga classes for our guests all over the nation.

Ending Summer on a High Note: 4 Rooftop Lounges

From D.C. to San Diego, we have an outdoor lounge perfect for soaking up the season's last golden rays of sun. Check out these 5 rooftop lounges to toast the end of summer.

Hotel Palomar Phoenix is Open!

You just never know where a Kimpton Hotel might rise up. Starting today, we’re spreading our wings in Phoenix.

Grilling Tips and Recipes From Our Chefs

A few of our chefs offer their best grilling tips, as well as some flame-enhanced recipes. Get fired up for summer.

8 Outdoor Patios to Soak Up

What goes well with light bites and tall glass of wine? Spring breezes, of course. If you've been itching to get outside and enjoy a meal in the open air, now's your chance.

Phoenix Goes Pop: Warhol Exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum

Iconic Pop artist Andy Warhol is having a moment in the sun. An in-depth Warhol exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum through June 21 features some 200 works of his art.

Cozy Up to Kimpton Fireplaces

Gather ’round – Kimpton fireplaces are at your roasty-toasty service.

Chasing Arizona: A Desert Adventure

Greater Phoenix, known as Valley of the Sun, lies in the desert.

We’re Juiced!

Juice is hot. Once solely relegated to the breakfast table, fruit and vegetable juices are now busting out in a big way.

Life’s a Picnic

Now that we’re a little older, a little wiser and just as adventurous, we’re still taking our bikes out for a joy ride but with a decidedly grown-up twist.

Batter Up! Spring Training Hotel Packages are Here

We can taste the peanuts and Cracker Jacks already. Can't help it — baseball season is around the corner.

Valentine’s Day Dining You’ll Fall For

Cupid is drawing back his bow – and taking aim at your appetite. Join Kimpton restaurants from coast to coast for special menus in honor of Valentine’s Day.

A Look Back at 2012

It was a great year to bring in the new. Kimpton welcomed seven hotels in 2012 in all parts of the country. Each one has something different to offer, from rich history to rooftop lounges.

Strike a Pose at Hotel Palomar Phoenix

To do hot yoga, you normally need a temperature-controlled room set to a blazing 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But not at Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape!

Let’s Celebrate Earth Week!

During Earth Week – which starts today! – our hotels and restaurants show the environment even more affection with everything from eco-focused events to sustainable-minded menus.

Why Our Chefs Can’t Wait for Fall

It was nice knowing you, summer. While we hate to cut our relationship short (we know you aren’t over until September 23), we are already turning our thoughts to what the next season will bring.

Travel Tips

We Like to Bike

By now you know we are always on the move. In June, we showed you how we make a run for it.