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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe hotels with free cancellation, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 10 of the 16 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe selection spans Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Downtown Phoenix: the best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay. Tempe and Mill Avenue: a practical car-light base for ASU and the lake, not guaranteed partying. Biltmore and Camelback Corridor: choose polished dining and shopping, but expect to drive between outings. Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley: stay for mountain views and retreat time, not neighborhood wandering.

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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe hotels with free cancellation, Nov 27 to 29, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe selection spans Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, located in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe (Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe & Mill Avenue, Biltmore & Camelback Corridor, Sky Harbor Airport and Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley); check-in 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown Phoenix; Tempe & Mill Avenue; Biltmore & Camelback Corridor; Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley. Order: cheapest first.

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Where Axel beats the public price (10 of 16 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown Phoenix: The best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay. Typical $322 a night. Subway: Walk the event district and Roosevelt Row.
  • Tempe & Mill Avenue: A practical car-light base for ASU and the lake, not guaranteed partying. Typical $223 a night. Subway: Walk Mill Avenue, the lakefront and nearby campus.
  • Biltmore & Camelback Corridor: Choose polished dining and shopping, but expect to drive between outings. Typical $335 a night. Subway: Routes 24 and 50 meet around 24th/Camelback.
  • Camelback Mountain & Paradise Valley: Stay for mountain views and retreat time, not neighborhood wandering. Typical $905 a night. Subway: Walking generally means grounds and nearby residential streets.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown — 3-star, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

3. MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area — 3-star, Moxy Hotels

4. Graduate by Hilton Tempe — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

5. Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU — 4-star, Omni

6. Hyatt Regency Phoenix — 4-star, Hyatt Regency

More hotels in the area (10)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 27 to 29, 2026
  1. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG, Sky Harbor Airport
    #1 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $102a night · Nov 27 to 29

    An airport base with especially useful Sky Train and light rail access. You accept Worn finishes, paid parking and conflicting shuttle information.

    $23/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $246 vs $293 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $204 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown, Downtown Phoenix
    #2 of 6 · Downtown Phoenix

    Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown

    3-star · Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

    $111a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Clean, comfortable downtown rooms with helpful staff and included breakfast. You accept No pool or self-parking; valet is expensive. Nine minutes' walk to Phoenix Convention Center, 15 minutes' walk to Chase Field.

    $214/night less than Expedia (56%)

    Axel $339 vs $768 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $222 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #3 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area

    3-star · Moxy Hotels

    $114a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A social ASU base with lobby games, loaner bikes and friendly staff. You accept Recurring cleaning, odor and maintenance complaints outweigh the playful design.

    $23/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $369 vs $415 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $228 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Graduate by Hilton Tempe, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #4 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    Graduate by Hilton Tempe

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $130a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Retro character and accommodating staff across from ASU and Gammage. You accept Aging rooms and bathrooms; parking and breakfast cost extra.

    $25/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $370 vs $421 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $260 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #5 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

    4-star · Omni

    $157a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Polished modern rooms and several dining options beside ASU. You accept Traffic and neighboring-room noise; destination charge and valet-only parking.

    $9/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $405 vs $424 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $315 all in for 2 nights, of which $57 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix
    #6 of 6 · Downtown Phoenix

    Hyatt Regency Phoenix

    4-star · Hyatt Regency

    $173a night · Nov 27 to 29

    A full-service convention base directly across from the convention center. You accept Variable soundproofing, destination fee and a small, shaded pool. Four minutes' walk to Phoenix Convention Center, eight minutes' walk to Mortgage Matchup Center.

    $34/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $426 vs $494 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $346 all in for 2 nights, of which $57 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 16 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$214/night less than Expedia (56%)

    Axel $339 vs $768 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  2. 2. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$278/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $1,183 vs $1,738 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  3. 3. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $450 vs $599 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  4. 4. The Camby, Autograph Collection · Biltmore · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $555 vs $728 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  5. 5. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $246 vs $293 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  6. 6. Hyatt Regency Phoenix · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $426 vs $494 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  7. 7. Graduate by Hilton Tempe · Tempe · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $370 vs $421 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

  8. 8. MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area · Tempe · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $369 vs $415 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

10 more
  1. 1. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)$179Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$205Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. Renaissance Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (9%)$208Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. The Westin Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$214Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. The Camby, Autograph Collection · Biltmore · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (24%)$220Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Tempe Mission Palms, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel · Tempe · 3-star$236Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$278/night less than Expedia (32%)$262Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  8. 8. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University · Tempe · 3-star$264Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  9. 9. AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Biltmore · Biltmore · 4-star$288Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  10. 10. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$1,070Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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