Aloft by Marriott Tempe
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Axel’s take

A strong Tempe base with welcoming staff, but freeway noise is the catch.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a contemporary, select-service 3-star near ASU and Tempe Town Lake

Aloft Tempe is a contemporary, select-service 3-star that makes a strong base for ASU visits and short business trips. Recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms. The outdoor pool, lobby bar and 24-hour gym give it useful extras without pretending to be a resort. Guests also consistently appreciate the complimentary airport shuttle.

The main compromise is freeway noise: it appears across guest feedback, so light sleepers should request a room away from traffic or choose elsewhere. Parking and breakfast cost extra, and Marriott lists housekeeping every other day. One recent Tripadvisor guest also flags bathroom lighting spilling into the sleeping area—a consideration for couples with different schedules. We'd pick it for friendly service and practical convenience, not a quiet retreat or full-service pampering.

Rooms
Loft-style rooms earn comfort praise; traffic noise can undermine sleep.
Cleanliness
Recent guests across Tripadvisor and Hotels.com repeatedly describe clean rooms.
Service
Welcoming, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, lobby bar and complimentary PHX shuttle; confirm pickup arrangements.
Fees and surprises
Parking, breakfast and pets carry charges; housekeeping is every other day.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · wanderlog.com · Expedia · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

951 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Tempe

In Tempe rather than central Phoenix; convenient for ASU, with casual dining nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, lobby bar and complimentary PHX shuttle; confirm pickup arrangements.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Pet-friendly
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 5.00 and USD 15.00 per person (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $50 per room per stay
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Aloft by Marriott Tempe: from $163 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $163 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Aloft by Marriott Tempe on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Aloft by Marriott Tempe is a contemporary, select-service 3-star near ASU and Tempe Town Lake in Phoenix, United States.

Address: 951 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Tempe. Property ID: 1109464. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/phoenix/aloft-by-marriott-tempe-1109464

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/phoenix/aloft-by-marriott-tempe-1109464/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$394$463 on Booking.com$69 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$246$284 on Booking.com$38 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$335$357 on Booking.com$22 less (6%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$234$240 on Booking.com$6 less (3%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $163 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $260 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $356 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $449 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $548 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $683 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $778 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $888 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $988 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,133 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 9 hotels in Tempe & Mill Avenue by Axel's take. Tempe & Mill Avenue is #3 of 6 places to stay in Phoenix. The best hotels in Tempe & Mill Avenue, ranked · Where to stay in Phoenix

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A strong Tempe base with welcoming staff, but freeway noise is the catch. a contemporary, select-service 3-star near ASU and Tempe Town Lake, scored for what it is.

Aloft Tempe is a contemporary, select-service 3-star that makes a strong base for ASU visits and short business trips. Recent Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms. The outdoor pool, lobby bar and 24-hour gym give it useful extras without pretending to be a resort. Guests also consistently appreciate the complimentary airport shuttle.

The main compromise is freeway noise: it appears across guest feedback, so light sleepers should request a room away from traffic or choose elsewhere. Parking and breakfast cost extra, and Marriott lists housekeeping every other day. One recent Tripadvisor guest also flags bathroom lighting spilling into the sleeping area—a consideration for couples with different schedules. We'd pick it for friendly service and practical convenience, not a quiet retreat or full-service pampering.

  • Best for: ASU visitors; short business trips; airport stopovers

  • Watch out for: freeway noise; parking and breakfast charges; every-other-day housekeeping

  • Location: In Tempe rather than central Phoenix; convenient for ASU, with casual dining nearby.

  • Rooms: Loft-style rooms earn comfort praise; traffic noise can undermine sleep.

  • Cleanliness: Recent guests across Tripadvisor and Hotels.com repeatedly describe clean rooms.

  • Service: Welcoming, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, lobby bar and complimentary PHX shuttle; confirm pickup arrangements.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking, breakfast and pets carry charges; housekeeping is every other day.

Axel's opinion of Aloft by Marriott Tempe, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · wanderlog.com · Expedia · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Aloft by Marriott Tempe

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Aloft
  • 951 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Tempe
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 850 reviews (location 3.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 9 min by taxi · Mesa Gateway Airport: 31 min by taxi · Tempe Town Lake: 7 min walk · Phoenix Zoo: 8 min by taxi · Hall of Flame Fire Museum: 8 min by taxi · Desert Botanical Garden: 9 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 5.00 and USD 15.00 per person (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $50 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Restaurant, Fitness center, Self parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (free), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Phoenix
  • Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

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Standard Sextuple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family Penthouse room

Deluxe room

Premier room

Premier room with garden view

Grand room

Grand Suite

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