AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

Property class: 3.5
Lakefront hotel with outdoor pool, near Arizona State University

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AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Tempe Beach Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at AC Kitchen, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hayden Ferry -Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Tempe Beach Park - Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $111
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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

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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

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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 (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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, Hearing Accessible

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

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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, Hearing Accessible (Water View)

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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

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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 (Roll-in Shower)

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

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About the neighborhood

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100 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281

What's nearby

  • Tempe Town Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tempe Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mill Avenue District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salt River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arizona State University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 8 min drive
  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 23 min drive
  • Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 26 min drive
  • Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) - 36 min drive
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 37 min drive
  • Hayden Ferry -Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Tempe Beach Park - Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Marina Heights - Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Varsity Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culinary Dropout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Hideaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center - ‬10 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

  • AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Tempe Beach Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at AC Kitchen, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hayden Ferry -Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Tempe Beach Park - Rio Salado Pkwy Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 159 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The rooftop pool offered a great view and a pleasant atmosphere. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great food, a wide variety of options, and excellent service, with one staff member standing out for exceptional attention to detail and friendly attitude. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect. We enjoyed our one night staycation. It was definitely much needed. Everyone from the front desk to the cleaning staff were wonderful to work with. Thank you Marriott Hotels.. We definitely will be seeing you again in the near future..
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. We were able to check in early. Room was clean and well maintained. Great location to ASU and Tempe town lake.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent pool on the top floor, with nice view of the city and river
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in a great location. Right behind “A” mountain and walking distance to the waterfront and the stadium.
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8/10 Very good

Always clean with helpful staff and a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and relaxing stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Nice friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good

AC was conveniently located to downtown and the river. Staff was very friendly and the room was cozy for our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the AC Hotel by Marriott. What stood out to me most was the exceptional cleanliness. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained, and the entire property was equally clean and inviting. It was clear that the staff takes great pride in caring for the hotel. I was very impressed and would gladly stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is great the hotel staff is courteous and friendly everything was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel for the price I paid! Right next the river, walkable to downtown Tempe, great rooftop pool and pretty decent gym. The room was also good! Clean and the shower was luxurious. Only knock was $20 for a mid breakfast but everything else was fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Modern, beautiful, and new hotel with a comfortable, spacious, and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was very clean and the staff was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about this hotel with no complaints! The rooms were amazing and very clean. The staff was so friendly, especially everyone at front desk. The location is also so perfect with so much to do near by. I would definitely recommend this hotel!!
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8/10 Very good

Excellent hotel very clean and staff was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and in great shape, front desk and bar staff were really nice and helpful. A comfortable stay as usual.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was close to Twmpe Beach Park and was clean, quaint and beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean efficient and close to shopping and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!! The breakfast was amazing. Beautiful views!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Staff were so nice & attentive
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, clean room and such a perfect location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was good with access to the lake
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4/10 Fair

The room was not cleaned well, the staff was very polite and helpful. If it wasn’t for the condition of the room, I may have stayed again…