University Inn Tempe

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom shower
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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902 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85281
  • Arizona State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Phoenix Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

University Inn Tempe

Hotel in Maple-Ash
This smoke-free hotel features express check-out, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
University Inn Tempe offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
University Inn Tempe features express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

University Inn Tempe is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1959
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires identification documentation for all guests and visitors, including children.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

University Inn Tempe
University Inn Suites
University Inn
University Inn Suites
University Inn Tempe Hotel
University Inn Tempe Tempe
University Inn Tempe Hotel Tempe

University Inn Tempe Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 814 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This motel is conveniently located, clean, and reasonably priced. It’s been renovated recently, but is pretty bare bones and a bit noisy because of the location on a main road through ASU. It’s nit picking, but combined shampoo/conditioner is an oxymoron. Spend a dollar and provide both separately. And, wooden shutters let in a lot of light at night. Again, no serious complaints, but nothing to get excited about.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D-O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Safe, Noise

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our flight got delayed 4 hours and after communicating with the staff, they ensured someone would be there for us to check in when we finally arrived at 3:30am. They were so kind and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Light sleepers should avoid at all costs

If you are a light sleeper, avoid this place. Right next to a busy main street that people speed up and down all night long in addition to a train that that dings consistently. Room was super bright at night because the shutters don't block much light. I had the only room with an extremely bright light just outside of the bathroom window that spilled even more light into the room even with the barn door closed. I slept with an eye mask and ear plugs and was still awaken all night. But the biggest issue was the mattress. Pretty sure an elephant has slept in the middle of this bed for this last 10 years. The grounds and room were very clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was quite friendly and very helpful and the bed felt incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

CYNTHIA, Landenberg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appearance of hotel on the outside wasn't at all what the rooms look like. Rooms are updated and just perfect for the overnight that we were looking for. Close to airport and great value. The woman working at the front desk is great. Made us feel right at home and happy to be there. Thank you! It is on a busy street...not quiet during the day but the evening was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for my birthday and it was the best time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amour-che

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel Parking cost at $15 is terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ASU location

GREAT location close to university and shops. clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient spot. A little noisy but we ran the air all night and it covered it well. Not a fancy place but parking included and walking distance to lots of places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEINRICH

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Kent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Room was clean and recently remodeled. Bathroom had limited counter space and road noise was more than expected. Over all would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms.newwly renovated was pleasantly suprised
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice enough

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Neshoba

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room had a slight smell. The noise made sleeping incredibly challenging. Front desk staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Chi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel, noisy location

We stayed at University Inn Tempe for one night. The service and cleanliness of the room were good - what we'd expect from a hotel of this size. The two concerns that we had were safety and noise. The room to our door had a standard lock, but no deadbolt or other second lock. The door itself had a slight gap (could feel a small draft from the outside) so it felt a bit insecure. For a hotel with high visibility to some major streets and lots of car and foot traffic in the area, this made me feel a little uneasy when going to sleep. Our second issue was the high level of noise from the street traffic. Cars revving down the street, two fire trucks in the middle of the night and the street trolly stop that including a dinging sound - maybe normal if you are used to sleeping in an urban location, but we are not. We didn't sleep well. A heads-up from the front-office when we checked in (and maybe an offer of ear plugs) would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The updated rooms were great and I felt very comfortable during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy rooms with Kool decor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025