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AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

Property class: 3.5

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A modern bar area with a marble countertop, wooden stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.
A reception area with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a geometric wall design.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.
A modern pool area with a city skyline in the background, lounge chairs, and a clear sky.
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a bar with glassware, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $125
$110 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

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100 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281
  • Place, Tempe Town Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tempe Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill Avenue District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Water View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the city through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Water View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Roll-in Shower)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tempe

With a stay at AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Tempe, just a 4-minute walk from Tempe Beach Park and 10 minutes by foot from Arizona State University. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tempe Town Lake and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Chase Field.

What's nearby

  • Tempe Town Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tempe Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mill Avenue District - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Salt River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arizona State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hayden Ferry -Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Chuckbox - ‬16 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown offers 159 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Tempe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 159 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at AC Kitchen serving the guests of AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Tempe? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
AC Lounge - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Tempe/Downtown
AC Phoenix Tempe/Downtown
AC Tempe/Downtown
Ac Phoenix Tempe Tempe
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown Hotel
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown Tempe
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown Hotel Tempe

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great the hotel staff is courteous and friendly everything was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Macarena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, beautiful, and new hotel with a comfortable, spacious, and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nengneng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a one night stay before leaving for the airport the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and in great shape, front desk and bar staff were really nice and helpful. A comfortable stay as usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and courteous. Room was spacious and clean. Hotel was centrally located. Will certainly stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel very clean and staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, let us check in early, very clean, beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient and close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!! The breakfast was amazing. Beautiful views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to Twmpe Beach Park and was clean, quaint and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aniello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and AMAZING staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, clean room and such a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in a great location near bars and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JESSIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and great staff. Food was yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good with access to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025