Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Arizona State University

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Rooftop terrace
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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510 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85281
  • Place, Mill Avenue District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona State University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tempe Town Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 469 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 469 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 469 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 469 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tempe

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Tempe hotel, you'll find Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake. Also, Desert Botanical Garden is within 3 miles (5 km) and Phoenix Zoo is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mill Avenue District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arizona State University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mountain America Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tempe Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tempe Town Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tempe Transportation Center - 2 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Varsity Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafetal Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Taco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Postino Annex - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University

3-star hotel near Arizona State University
Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (405 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Tempe hotel is smoke free.

  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 405 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University offers 173 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University to the airport?

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University is 5.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University on Dec 21, 2025 start from $143.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University.

Does Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University offer free breakfast?

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Arizona (10-min drive) and Talking Stick Resort Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

Does Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University have a pool?

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University features an outdoor pool.

Does Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University to downtown Tempe?

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University is 0.2 mi away from Tempe.

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 926 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay this year at the hotel and I stay in several hotels. This staff was professional, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Nestled in the Arizona State University and famous Mill Avenue downtown Tempe areas, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and plenty of night life in the immediate area. I had an emergency business shipment and the staff handled the issue as the pros they are! My early check-in was ready and the overall stay was very relaxing. Bring your swimwear as the 11th floor pool and views at sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. The complimentary breakfast was nice too. Couldn't complain about the rooms at all. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tempe ASU stay

Great place near campus and close to many other great places and walking distance to the stadium and Mill Ave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sherelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjie

Staff was incredible and the rooms were amazing and clean. Would recommend if you’re in the Tempe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property just hated parking situation. Would have been great if we hung out just downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the way your rooms have a kitchen and its very spacious. I also like my room had 2 TV's, so I could watch my own shows and my guest can enjoy their shows. What I dislike, which is not very often when I stay here, the curtain in my room couldn't close all the way. Which some sunlight came through. And had a problem with the living room TV, the remote wouldn't work. I did call down and they switched out the remote, but still wouldn't work. Luckily I was technology savy, I got it to work myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel was great, and the room was huge, but we got a handicap-accessible room. The only thing I didn't like was the tiny bathroom sink for such a big space. The views were amazing; we could see Mill Ave, Phoenix, the bridge, and Tempe Town Lake. From the roof, we could see everything, like the ASU campus and A Mountain. The pool was a bit small, but it was nice, and there's also a nice little gym up there. I didn't hear any noise unless we were outside. The bed was comfortable and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tifany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays very clean cozy and near everything by mill ave. I highly recommend this as a choice to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the best stay ever im definitely coming back here my next trip thank you for being so kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend 👌

Outstanding customer service. Very clean, easy parking, easy tram access.. enjoyed our stay will back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , clean , and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and big
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, beautiful view, and super friendly staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina, Orland Park

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying. Clean, friendly staff, great room. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaneli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Palm Desert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for Tempe events and ASU
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space, clean, and very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the staff was amazing! The rooftop pool was incredible with magical sunsets. My kids loved it and we will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Traveled with partner
Very friendly staff. Great location across the street from the light rail station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, West Palm Beach

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Residence Inn was very clean and I love the the 2 bedroom suites with 2 bathrooms and mini kitchen. I will definitely will book again at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025