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Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University

3.0 star property
Travelers experience university energy with attentive staff nearby, while evenings bring relaxation by the firepit or stunning views from the rooftop terrace

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An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the cityscape at dusk. - Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University (Tempe)
A modern conference room with a large marble table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outside. - Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University (Tempe)
A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase. - Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University (Tempe)
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen. - Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University (Tempe)
A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area. - Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University (Tempe)
Just steps from Arizona State University, the Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University offers a breakfast buffet each morning. After exploring campus, guests can unwind in the garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or soak in the spa tub while enjoying rooftop views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a small dining area.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A view from a balcony overlooking a parking lot, a hilly landscape, and modern buildings with solar panels.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A view from a balcony overlooking a parking lot, a hilly landscape, and modern buildings with solar panels.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bed, and a small table with chairs.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a small dining area.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and grab bars.

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

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

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

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, a shower, and a towel rack.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bed, and a small table with chairs.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and grab bars.

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

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Tempe, a neighborhood in Tempe, Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University is near the airport and near a metro station. Shoppers can check out Scottsdale Fashion Square, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tempe Town Lake and Desert Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Diablo Stadium or Chase Field. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, rock climbing, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Tempe travel guide
Map
510 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85281

What's nearby

  • A fountain with multiple water jets, surrounded by rocks and trees, with buildings in the background.
    Mill Avenue District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large building with a central archway, palm trees, and a clear sky.
    Arizona State University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large stone bridge over a calm river.
    Tempe Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, solar panels, and a stadium.
    Mountain America Stadium
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bridge over water with a sunset in the background.
    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

  • Laymoon Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Varsity Tavern
    4 min walk
  • CASA Tempe
    4 min walk
  • Rusty Taco
    3 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; 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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University located?

Located in Downtown Tempe, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake. Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). Tempe Transportation Center is only a 2-minute walk and Veterans Way - College Station is 2 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Obdulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, daily breakfast options were great. I love the coffee bar and the lemonade in the afternoons for the Arizona hot heat. The rooms were great and having a full kitchen was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great and the rooms were really clean and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast had a good selection. Pool area was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Room very spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dionicio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are clean and location is great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, easy to access many local places. Parking is safe but comes with added cost. Breakfast options are nice with lots of selection. Gym is convenient and well lit, nice view compared to other hotel gyms. Outdoor seating is not a huge area, but relaxing. Overall very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christian stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff, with a good variety of breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing to be honest. Very clean. Great amenities. Comfortable beds. Room had full kitchen. Rooftop was so nice. We left a hotel on campus and booked this one it saved the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and fresh. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooftop at night time is a vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above also the location was just what we needed !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice. Parking was easy to get in and out of. Friendly hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like the property was very welcoming to pets. We did not go into the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, friendly staff, amenities were great especially breakfast quality was really good.overall good location in terms of restaurant and shopping around hotel. Though passing was paid it was convenient as hotel is attached to parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice hotel in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great stay

Great location, secure, quiet, parking onsite, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great roof top pool!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Great stay - highly recommend

Great location, friendly staff, easy onsite parking and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in went smooth, room very clean, bed was very comfortable, breakfast was tasty and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and our room was very clean. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

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

Will definitely stay again

Awesome hotel, very comfortable and clean. Definitely staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, convenient and safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edsel

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

You won't be sorry to stay here! 5 Stars and more!

Pretty awesome room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023