
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
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
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.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $394 | $463 on Booking.com | $69 less (15%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $246 | $284 on Booking.com | $38 less (13%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $335 | $357 on Booking.com | $22 less (6%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $234 | $240 on Booking.com | $6 less (3%) | Nov 5 | Select · 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.
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Best for: ASU visitors; short business trips; airport stopovers
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Watch out for: freeway noise; parking and breakfast charges; every-other-day housekeeping
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Location: In Tempe rather than central Phoenix; convenient for ASU, with casual dining nearby.
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Rooms: Loft-style rooms earn comfort praise; traffic noise can undermine sleep.
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Cleanliness: Recent guests across Tripadvisor and Hotels.com repeatedly describe clean rooms.
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Service: Welcoming, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, lobby bar and complimentary PHX shuttle; confirm pickup arrangements.
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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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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Triple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Penthouse room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple Penthouse room — room photo 1
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Family Penthouse room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple Family Penthouse room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
Premier room
Premier room with garden view
Grand room
Grand Suite
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