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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 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.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.
A reception area with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a geometric wall design.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

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

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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About this property

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and self parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown offers 159 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tempe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. 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 centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arizona State University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at AC Kitchen
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Tempe Beach Park and 10 minutes on foot from Arizona State University
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Tempe hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
AC Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves breakfast. Open daily.
AC Lounge – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (89 centimetre wide)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive smart lock details.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly 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

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. 709 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 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
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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
Verified review

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

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

Keri

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

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
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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
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