★★★★ 1. The Westin Tempe11 E Seventh Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 The Westin is set to become the top hotel in Tempe following its summer 2021 opening; a luxurious, 18 storey, full service, city center property along Mill Avenue between 7th Street and University Drive, within walking distance of Towne Lake, the university, and numerous shops and bars. The 290 guest rooms & suites feature custom designs, locally-sourced artwork and spa-style bathrooms, and have far-reaching views over downtown. Hotel features include a rooftop pool with open-air bar, a coffee shop, a 24 hour fitness center, an all-day restaurant and over 18,000 square feet of convention space. |
★★★★ 2. Marriott Buttes Resort2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 Despite its busy surroundings, next to I-10 (exit 153A; Broadway Road) on the border between Phoenix and Tempe, Marriott Buttes Resort sits in a patch of undeveloped land, surrounded by landscaped gardens and facing a cactus-covered hill, and it offers many amenities for the leisure traveler. There are two large outdoor pools, several hot tubs, a waterslide, fitness center, tennis courts, the Narande Spa, and walking trails around the nearby hill. The Diablo Stadium is right next door. Most of the 353 luxurious rooms offer fine, elevated views over the city, and all are equipped with free internet access, a mini-bar, the extra-comfortable Marriott bedding, and marble bathrooms. The hotel has five different dining outlets, and 40,000 square feet of meeting space. |
★★★★ 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe is a large, contemporary, resort-style property centered on a beautiful tropical courtyard garden with outdoor pool, hot tub and plenty of comfortable seating. The hotel sits just off Broadway Road, 2 blocks from I-10, and 2 miles from both Arizona Mills Mall and University of Tempe. The Light Metro is a short walk away, for easy travel to area attractions, while a complimentary 24 shuttle is provided to Phoenix International Airport (6 miles). Other highlights including the on-site restaurant (Milagro's), a lounge/bar, a 24 hour fitness center, Absolute Vitality Spa and 30,000 sq ft of meeting space. |
★★★★ 4. AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown100 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 Guests at AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe are within a short walk of various natural areas, including Hayden Butte Preserve directly opposite, Tempe Beach Park just down the street and Papago Park on the far side of Tempe Town Lake. The upscale property opened spring 2016 along Rio Salado Parkway close to ASU, and also near various shops, restaurants and other businesses. The hotel has six floors, 136 guest rooms, meeting facilities, a south-facing rooftop pool, and enhanced facilities for business travelers. |
★★★ 5. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University510 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 The second Residence Inn hotel in Tempe opened late summer 2013, centrally located beside City Hall, adjacent to University of Tempe and within walking distance of Tempe Town Lake. The extended stay property rises 11 stories above the urban neighborhood, so upper floor suites enjoy fantastic views across the surroundings. Features include a rooftop pool, extensive meeting space, a free grocery shopping service, free hot breakfast daily and free weekday evening receptions. All suites (studio, one bed or two bed) contain a fully equipped kitchen. There are many restaurants and bars close by, 2 blocks west along Mill Avenue. |
★★★ 6. Embassy Suites Phoenix-Tempe4400 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 The 224 spacious, recently upgraded suites at the well reviewed Embassy Suites Phoenix-Tempe are divided into several three floor blocks enclosing gardens and tree-lined walkways, centered on a good sized outdoor pool - this is a large, upscale, full service establishment complete with on-site restaurant/lounge (Garcia's, serving Mexican cuisine), open for lunch, dinner & room service. Freshly cooked breakfast is provided free of charge each morning, plus a complimentary light dinner in the evenings. The suites have a wet bar with microwave and refrigerator, though no full kitchen. Other facilities include meeting space, a business center, gift shop, convenience store and fitness center. The hotel adjoins the Superstition Freeway at the Rural Road intersection, close to many retail outlets including Arizona Mills Mall, 2 miles west. |
★★★ 7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Phoenix Tempe ASU Area2104 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 A new all-suite/extended stay hotel opened in Tempe late 2016, part of the Rio Salado Business Park on the east side of Tempe Marketplace, close to the intersection of highways 101 and 202. The Homewood Suites is a four storey property that provides free full breakfast each morning, and free receptions weekday evenings (Mon-Thu). A complimentary shuttle is operated to Sky Harbor Airport (7 miles west), and to other destinations in the vicinity. All accommodations include a separate living area and a full kitchen; one bedroom and two bedroom suites are also available. Leisure amenities include a sports court, bbq grill, fitness center and outdoor pool. |
★★★ 8. Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton Phoenix/Tempe ASU Area2102 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 The Hilton Garden Inn is one of a pair of hotels (Homewood Suites is the other) within a new business park on the east side of Tempe Marketplace Mall, close to the busy 101/202 freeway intersection, and a short drive from parkland and a lake along the Salt River. A free shuttle is provided to places within a five mile radius (and to Sky Harbor Airport); also complimentary are wi-fi and hot breakfast. Accommodations include a selection of two room suites. A fitness center and snack shop are open 24 hours a day. The American-style restaurant/bar is open for lunch, dinner and room service. A business center, outdoor pool and 150 person meeting room are some of the other amenities. |
★★★ 9. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix-Tempe ASU Research Park7290 S Price Road, Tempe, AZ 85283 Open late 2017, the Hilton Garden Inn is situated towards the south side of Tempe, close to Mesa and Chandler, alongside the 101 Freeway adjoining a business park, though part of a mostly residential district, not close to any restaurants or major stores. Breakfast and dinner are available on site, however, together with room service & evening drinks, while a 24 hour market sells snacks and sundries. All guest rooms contain a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and desk. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a bbq area with fire pits, and a fitness center. The meetings facilities cater for events of up to 200 people. |
★★★ 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/Phoenix Airport1550 S 52nd Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 The second Hampton Inn hotel in Tempe opened early 2017, newly constructed in a quiet business district along 52nd Street, one block from the Broadway exit of Interstate 10; the international airport is 3.5 miles away, linked by complimentary, 24 hour shuttle, which also serves other destinations within a similar distance. The centers of Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale are all less than ten miles away. There are no restaurants in the vicinity, though free hot breakfast is provided by the hotel; other amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and meeting space for up to 60 people. All 104 guest rooms are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. |
★★★ 11. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Tempe-ASU Area1415 N Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Tempe is situated along Scottsdale Road on the north side of Tempe, half a mile north of the 202 freeway and one mile from the edge of Arizona State University. Nearby are many restaurants, bars, shops and other business premises. Free hot breakfast is provided (take-out version available), and free coffee/tea is served all day in the lobby. Accommodations include several studio suites with sofa bed and wet bar; all 117 rooms contain a refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel also has a business center and a 780 sq ft meeting room, plus the usual pool and fitness center. |
★★★ 12. Hotel 13331333 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 Named after its street address along Rural Road, Hotel 1333 (formerly Sheraton; now part of the Marriott hotel group) has a south-central location in Tempe at the edge of the campus of Arizona State University, one mile south of Tempe Towne Lake. The nearest light rail station (Apache Blvd & Dorsey Lane) is half a mile east. About half of the 187 guest rooms and suites look out across the tree-lined garden area with outdoor pool, shielded by a wall from the parking lot beyond. There is one restaurant on the premises and plenty more within one block. 4,000 sq ft of meeting space caters for events of up to 100 people. |
★★★ 13. TownePlace Suites Tempe1929 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85288 TownePlace Suites Tempe is part of a 2023 development, shared with the Fairfield Inn, occupying a large, four floor building along Rio Salado Parkway, near many restaurants, shops and other businesses. The ASU campus is two blocks west, Tempe Town Lake a similar distance north. All accommodations are suites (two bedroom, one bedroom, studio), equipped with full kitchens. Hot breakfast is complimentary. Recreation amenities are bbq grills, fire pit, fitness center and outdoor pool. The onsite bar/restaurant provides food and drinks, and stages regular live events. |
★★★ 14. TownePlace Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall5223 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 A block south of a Marriott sister property (the Residence Inn) stands another all-suite hotel, the TownePlace Suites, offering more economical lodging though still with good facilities, very clean rooms and excellent staff. Suites are available in studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom configurations; all have a full kitchen, and some have views over the hotel's sheltered tropical courtyard garden, at the center of which is a heated swimming pool. Free hot breakfast buffet is served, plus a free evening reception Monday to Wednesday. The TownePlace Suites is located along Priest Drive, close to Arizona Mills and interstate 10. A complimentary shuttle is provided to the international airport; other facilities are a fitness center and business center. |
★★★ 15. SpringHill Suites Phoenix/Tempe Airport1601 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 Considered by many to be the best hotel in all of Tempe, the SpringHill Suites Phoenix/Tempe Airport has especially good customer service, beautifully clean rooms, better than usual free breakfast, and all the amenities expected for a mid range extended stay hotel, including a free shuttle to the airport (2.5 miles away), an outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise room and guest laundry. The 99 studio suites have a microwave, refrigerator and cooking/eating utensils. Apart from planes flying directly overhead, the hotel has a quiet location, away from main roads, though downtown Tempe and ASU are just 2 miles east, and the 202 Freeway half a mile north. |
★★★ 16. SpringHill Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall5211 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 One of a group of hotels and fast food restaurants just east of I-10 (exit 155) along Baseline Road, SpringHill Suites Tempe is well placed for visitors to the huge Arizona Mills Mall, on the opposite side of the main road. Other nearby attractions include South Mountain Park and the Phantom Horse Golf Club. The all suite hotel has 121 rooms, generally clean and bright, equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, wet bar and ironing facilities. The outdoor pool & hot tub are at the rear, away from the street, surrounded by bushes and palm trees. A complimentary shuttle is provided to the international airport, and to other places within 5 miles. Free hot breakfast buffet is served each morning. |
★★★ 17. Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe1600 S 52nd Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 The Wyndham hotel in Tempe is a large, popular, well-established property of 209 guest rooms & suites, offering full service amenities with a convenient location, right beside I-10 at the Broadway Road exit, 3 miles south of Sky Harbor Airport (served by complimentary shuttle). Apart from several other hotels, the neighborhood is a business/industrial district; the nearest large stores are several miles east, near the ASU campus. The onsite restaurant/bar, Fire + Spice, is open all day, with both outdoor and indoor dining areas. Meetings facilities comprise ten rooms, largest capacity 300 people. |
★★★ 18. Aloft Tempe951 E Playa Del Norte, Tempe, AZ 85281 The Aloft is a stylish, boutique property with bright decor and contemporary styling, located by the intersection of Scottsdale Road and the Red Mountain Freeway (202) on the north side of Tempe, a short walk from Town Lake on the Salt River. Highlights include a cafe, a lounge with pool table, and a bar with regular live music. The elegant, loft-style accommodations are equipped with coffee maker, refrigerator and walk-in showers, plus free wi-fi. An outdoor pool and 24 hour fitness center are available for relaxation. |
★★ 19. Ramada by Wyndham Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall1701 W Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85283 Like most hotels of this brand, Ramada Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall occupies an older building, of two blocks and three exterior corridor floors, but is offers a decent range of amenities, charges relatively low rates, and has a good location, right beside the Baseline Road exit of I-10 and just across the street from Arizona Mills, the largest mall in the state. Also close by is South Mountain Park; the nearest trailhead is just 2 miles away. All guest rooms contain a microwave and refrigerator. Wi-fi and full breakfast are provided free of charge. |
★★ 20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe Town Lake670 N Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 Holiday Inn Express Tempe has four floors and 103 rooms, half looking out over the busy Red Mountain Freeway (202) which runs past just to the north. Access is from Scottsdale Road, which to the south becomes Rural Road, reaching ASU and the center of Tempe with its many restaurants, bars & shops after one mile. Also nearby is Tempe Town Lake, a popular location for boating, fishing, hiking and picnics. The hotel offers the usual range of facilities including indoor pool, exercise center, free buffet breakfast and free 24 hour airport shuttle. All-day dining is available from a Mexican restaurant right next door. |
★★ 21. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tempe1520 West Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85283 Right next to the Arizona Mills discount shopping mall, the Holiday Inn Express Tempe hotel has 128 spacious, modern rooms and suites on six floors - in a large, attractive, brightly colored building at the corner of Baseline Road and Priest Drive, towards the west side of Tempe. The hotel offers complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and is next to various restaurants; it has good standards of cleanliness, excellent customer service, and well equipped rooms that include a microwave and refrigerator. The other main amenities are a fitness center, outdoor pool, hot tub, guest laundry, business center, and three meeting rooms. |
★★ 22. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Tempe University1429 N Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85288 Best Western Tempe University has 118 microwave/refrigerator-equipped guest rooms, divided between several blocks, centered on three courtyards, one containing the outdoor pool. All are surrounded by plenty of parking space, shielded by trees from the main road - Scottsdale Road, less than a mile from Tempe Town Lake, on the far side of which is Arizona State University. Complimentary full breakfast is served each morning. Accommodations include a selection of suites with kitchenette and separate living area. |
★★ 23. Vib Best Western Tempe511 S Farmer Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 Vib Tempe, one of the first representatives of a new vibrant, boutique brand of Best Western hotels, has a relatively quiet location in a residential neighborhood along 5th Street, within walking distance of Tempe Town Lake and the ASU campus. Highlights are an outdoor pool, a 24 hour fitness center, a rooftop restaurant/lounge and a cocktail bar in the lobby. The pet friendly hotel has five floors and 102 guest rooms, and serves as the corporate headquarters for Best Western in Arizona. Free coffee and pastries are available all day in the lobby. |
★★ 24. Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe1929 E Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85288 Along Rio Salado Parkway, just across from the restaurants and shops of Tempe Marketplace, the Fairfield Inn opens early 2024, conveniently located for the ASU campus two blocks west. Sky Harbor Airport is a 15 minute drive away. Amenities, shared with the TownePlace Suites that occupies half the building, include an outdoor pool, a bar/restaurant, a 24 hour fitness center and meeting space. Complimentary hot breakfast is served each morning. |
★★ 25. Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe/Airport2222 S Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 Fairfield Inn Tempe is part of a business park along Priest Drive, one block south of Broadway Road, and so easily accessed from I-10 which runs past to the west. There are several restaurants within walking distance, to the east, while the nearest mall (Arizona Mills) is 1.5 miles due south. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle to Sky Harbor Airport (4 miles), and other places in the neighborhood. Wi-fi and hot breakfast are complimentary. A coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator are installed in all guest accommodations. |
★★ 26. Comfort Inn & Suites Tempe Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport808 N Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281 On the north edge of Tempe near the adjacent city of Scottsdale, the Comfort Inn enjoys an easily reached yet scenic location - beside the Scottsdale Road exit of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway, but a just short walk from both Tempe Town Lake on the Salt River and the desert landscapes of Papago Park, also the location of Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona Historical Society Museum. Complimentary amenities are hot breakfast, wi-fi and a local area shuttle, including to Phoenix Airport; other sites of interest in the vicinity are Arizona State University, Tempe Center for the Arts and Papago Plaza Shopping Center. A fitness center, business center, pool and meeting space are also available. |
★★ 27. Comfort Suites Airport Tempe1625 S 52nd Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 The Comfort Suites Airport hotel in Tempe has a quiet location at the edge of a business park next to interstate 10, two blocks from the junction with the 143 Freeway and a 5 minute drive from Phoenix International Airport. There is not much of interest in the immediate neighborhood apart from a few restaurants along Broadway Road, though all sites in Tempe are close by, including ASU (2 miles), Arizona Mills (2.5 miles) and Tempe Diablo Stadium (1 mile). Rooms are clean, above average in size, and equipped with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker & ironing facilities. An outdoor pool, free continental breakfast and free airport shuttle are the main services. |