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University Inn Tempe

2.5 star property
Attentive staff welcomes travelers to this conveniently located Tempe inn, where comfort meets practicality for a memorable Arizona stay

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University Inn Tempe, in the heart of the city, offers a practical base near Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium and Phoenix Zoo. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-out. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff at this smoke-free property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Maple-Ash, a neighborhood in Tempe, University Inn Tempe is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Desert Botanical Garden and Camelback Mountain. Check out an event or a game at Chase Field, and consider making time for Phoenix Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tempe travel guide
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902 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85281

What's nearby

  • Mill Avenue District showing a fountain
    Mill Avenue District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Phoenix_ArizonaStateUniversity_502344_06
    Arizona State University
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
    Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tempe Beach Park which includes a bridge and a river or creek
    Tempe Beach Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tempe Town Lake & Mill Ave Bridges
    Tempe Town Lake
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 9th Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop
    1 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    4 min walk
  • Pedal Haus Brewery
    5 min walk
  • Zipps Sports Grill
    4 min walk
  • Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
    5 min walk

About this property

University Inn Tempe

Hotel near Arizona State University
Located close to Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium and Phoenix Zoo, University Inn Tempe has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires identification documentation for all guests and visitors, including children.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

University Inn Tempe
University Inn Suites
University Inn
University Inn Suites
University Inn Tempe Hotel
University Inn Tempe Tempe
University Inn Tempe Hotel Tempe

Frequently asked questions

Is University Inn Tempe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University Inn Tempe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at University Inn Tempe?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is University Inn Tempe located?

Located in Maple-Ash, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arizona State University and Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). 9th Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and 11th St - Mill Ave Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

University Inn Tempe Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location- remodeled rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but the rooms and bathrooms were well-maintained. Convenient location near ASU, restaurants, and public transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and nicely remodeled. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, bed was very comfortable!! Great location to ASU and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, room was spotless and parking was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for downtown, but pretty noisy at night and early morning as it is right off a Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little Inn. Room was stylish and fresh. Great shower with rain head (nice since I didn’t have to do the usual hotel shower back-bend as I am quite tall). Comfy bed. Great location handy to all the restaurants and bars along Mill St.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah at the front desk is always so helpful and kind. We have been staying here for the last 8 years. Room is impeccably clean and staff is amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff! I arrived late and Alyssa waited for me and helped me out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location for those that utilize public transport. Check-in was incredibly easy and the room deposit was refunded prior to check-out (not sure if that was a mistake but it was a pleasant surprise!).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

SM Majedur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and everything was a par
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Clean rooms and a working refrigerator!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is always nice and clean, and the staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean refreshed rooms, helpful staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice comfortable and clean place also super safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing here! So friendly in helping us with getting locked out of room and any other requests we had. The rooms are very clean and so is the property. Even though it may not look the most appealing from the outside we will for sure be back to stay here because of the great price, parking and walk ability.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at check in and out. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, really good water pressure and heat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Building was older and the rooms were small, but rooms were updated nicely and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location! Very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking and convenient location. Place was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025