Downtown has some great bars. Just south of Washington (behind America West Arena) is Alice Cooperstown. Good food, rock/sport theme. I like it. Also around there is Jackson's on 5th. Majerle's is on 3rd st, just south of Van Buren. It's a smallish sports bar, but fun also. Networks seems to be the place where a lot of business types hang out. Arizona Center on Van Buren and 3rd St. has Phoenix Live - like 3 bars in one. That place is fun.

Your hotel is central to all of them - nice location.

I don't know the number to any cab services here...