Graduate by Hilton Tempe

Tempe, 225 East Apache Boulevard33.414296,-111.936017(Show on Map)

7.8

Good

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Checkin - Checkout datesMon, 06 Jul - Tue, 07 Jul06 Jul - 07 Jul

Info

Graduate Tempe is a comfortable and intellectual hotel located across the street from Arizona State University. The hotel's prime location allows guests to explore nearby shops, Tempe Town Lake and ASU Gammage theater. The hotel features Mex'd-up Southwest quarters with Malin Goetz amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi, among other luxuries, making it a perfect stay for game days or show times. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and complimentary bike rentals. Creative catering options for events make it a great venue for gatherings of all sizes. The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry friends. With convenient onsite parking and a friendly staff, Graduate Tempe is a great choice for anyone looking to stay close to Arizona State University or explore the city of Tempe.

Summary of reviews

Graduate Tempe is a highly recommended hotel located in the heart of ASU campus, making it an ideal location for anyone interested in experiencing campus life firsthand. The hotel is clean, welcoming and staff members are friendly and helpful. The unique and college-inspired rooms are clean, cozy and nicely appointed with some rooms having balconies with great views of "A" Mountain and Tempe. The staff is accommodating, friendly and able to honor requests for early check-ins or adjacent rooms. The hotel's decor is classy and cool with mid-century style furniture, artwork and loads of details that keep guests interested. The cleanliness of the hotel was praised and many guests called it a very nice and germ-free touch. The staff was professional, friendly and excellent with many guests complimenting their helpfulness and warm welcoming demeanor. The parking situation was positively reviewed by guests with plentiful on-site parking options available. The beds were a highlight for many guests with multiple reviews praising their comfortability. Overall, Graduate Tempe is a perfect location for anyone attending a show at ASU Gammage Theater or visiting ASU campus.

Categories

Golf

Located near ASU, this hotel provides reasonable access to both Shalimar Golf Club and Rolling Hills Golf Course, offering convenient options for a round of golf in Tempe.

Dog Friendly

This hotel is pet friendly with a $75 nonrefundable pet fee. Up to 75 pounds; maximum two pets per room

Business

Offers 3,950 sq ft of meeting space with two meeting rooms. Features unique design elements and provides a suitable venue for business meetings and events.

Accessible

This hotel is wheelchair accessible and features an elevator with a 91 cm wide door. It offers a stair-free path to the entrance, visual alarms in hallways, a well-lit path to the entrance, a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator, and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 cm high). A King Room - Disability Access is available. [S1.8, S1.11, S1.14, S1.35, S1.39]

EV charging stations

Graduate Tempe features 3 EV charging stations, including Tesla Destination chargers and a Clipper Creek charger. This provides multiple options for guests to charge their electric vehicles, catering to different connector types and charging speeds.

Outdoor Pool

This hotel is listed as having an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Parking

EV charging stations

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Pool

Outdoor Pool

Gym

Room Types

Graduate King RoomThis air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room with Garden ViewThis air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with PatioThis air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility AccessThis air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen BedsThis air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Garden ViewThis air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and PatioThis air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

About Graduate by Hilton Tempe

Graduate Tempe is a hotel that combines intellectual curiosity with a comfortable stay, conveniently located across the street from the Arizona State University. The hotel is a short walk from the Mill Avenue shops, Tempe Town Lake and ASU Gammage theater, making it an ideal location for those exploring Tempe. The hotel's staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help guests discover the best of the city. The hotel rooms at Graduate Tempe are designed to surprise and inspire guests with little moments of discovery around every corner. The Mex'd-up Southwest quarters are perfect for game days or show times, with Malin Goetz amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi, among other little luxuries, enhancing guests' stays. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry friends along. Graduate Tempe offers many amenities for guests, including a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and complimentary bike rentals. The hotel also has creative catering options for events, making it a perfect venue for gatherings of all sizes. With onsite parking and a convenient location, Graduate Tempe is a great choice for those looking to explore the city or stay close to Arizona State University.

Guest Reviews

7.8

Good

Review Summaries

Location

Graduate by Hilton Tempe is located in the heart of ASU campus, making it the ideal location for anyone interested in experiencing campus life firsthand. Guests can easily access ASU Gammage Theater, which is within walking distance from the hotel. The hotel is also conveniently located near various restaurants, including some great options for breakfast. For those who enjoy bar hopping, Mill Ave is just a short walk away and the hotel is located on the new tram line, making it easy to explore downtown Tempe. The hotel is clean, welcoming and staff members are friendly and helpful. While some guests noted that the rooms are slightly outdated, others emphasized the great location, proximity to various attractions and the hotel's reliable quality. Overall, Graduate by Hilton Tempe is a perfect location for anyone attending a show at ASU Gammage Theater or visiting ASU campus.

Breakfast

If you're looking for a hotel with a delicious breakfast included, you may want to look elsewhere as breakfast is not included at Graduate by Hilton Tempe. However, for those who don't mind paying for their morning meal, the hotel offers a cute coffee shop with really tasty food. It's important to note that coffee at the hotel breakfast bar does come at a steep price ($4.50 per cup!!) but there's a fine selection nonetheless. Some guests were disappointed to find out that even though they paid for breakfast in advance, it was never served. However, the hotel has since made improvements and breakfast is now provided. One guest did mention that they would have liked to see a more varied breakfast selection, but overall breakfast seems to be a great experience at Graduate by Hilton Tempe.

Rooms

The Graduate Tempe hotel offers unique and college-inspired rooms that are clean, cozy and nicely appointed. Some rooms have balconies with great views of "A" Mountain and Tempe. The staff is accommodating, friendly and able to honor requests for early check-ins or adjacent rooms. The location is excellent within walking distance of Mill Ave for those interested in the college bar scene. The hotel's decor is classy and cool with mid-century style furniture, artwork and loads of details that keep guests interested. The large beds are comfortable with plenty of pillows. The hotel is clean, except for some dusty shelves in some rooms. Some guests have complained about the AC not cooling the room properly or the AC unit blowing air directly onto the bed. Some rooms need updating, like loose wallpaper or outdated bathrooms and some guests found the rooms too small. However, most guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the attention to cleanliness and unique decor.

Beds

The beds at Graduate Tempe are a highlight for many guests with multiple reviews praising their comfortability. Even though some guests thought they were slightly too firm, they were still able to sleep well. Many guests also appreciate the bedding with some calling it the "best pillows and bedding." The beds were also often described as "comfy" and "very comfortable," with a "huge mountain of comfy squishy pillows" adding to the comfort. Families with children found the beds comfortable and some guests even make frequent visits to this hotel partly because of the comfortable beds. However, a few guests found the beds "terrible" or "very uncomfortable." Overall, the beds at Graduate Tempe seem to be a pleasant feature of the hotel.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and welcoming hotel that is conveniently located near the university, check out Graduate by Hilton Tempe. Most guests raved about the cleanliness of the hotel, including the rooms and public areas. The decor in the lobby and rooms was cute and cozy and the sumptuous linens on the beds were a highlight for many guests. The staff was friendly and made the stay a lasting one. Some guests did notice some areas that needed improvement, such as dusty surfaces, coarse towels and dirty shower curtains and floors. However, overall, the cleanliness of the hotel was praised and many guests called it a very nice and germ-free touch.

Staff

The staff at Graduate by Hilton Tempe has been noted by guests as being professional, friendly and excellent. Many guests complimented the staff's helpfulness and warm welcoming demeanor. They were responsive to guests' needs and made them feel right at home. The hotel's location in the central district and proximity to ASU was appreciated by many and the shuttle service and texting option for communication were also noted. Some guests did note that there were a few inexperienced staff members or rude interactions, but overall the staff was praised for their customer service. Particularly, Marcus and Jeremy at the front desk were mentioned as being exceptional.

Parking

The parking situation at Graduate by Hilton Tempe has been positively reviewed by guests. While some wished for free parking, others appreciated the plentiful on-site parking options. Despite an extra charge for parking, guests found the lot to be convenient and spacious. Additionally, some lucky guests received complimentary parking fees. Though a few reviewers found the parking situation to be strange, the majority were satisfied with their experience.

EV charging stations

If you're an electric vehicle owner looking for a hotel with convenient charging options, you'll be happy to know that Graduate by Hilton Tempe has several EV charging stations available. Some guests have raved about the convenience of being able to charge their vehicles while staying at the hotel. While there were a few negative reviews mentioning being charged a full day rate for only a few hours of charging or no mention of EV charging, overall the charging stations seem to be a big hit with guests. As a bonus, one reviewer even mentioned the EV charging as a positive aspect of their stay without providing any specific details. However, note that the hotel doesn't have laundry on-site or a transportation service and some guests were disappointed not to have in-room coffee pots. Also, it's worth considering any possible travel restrictions related to COVID-19 before making your booking. Nonetheless with plenty of EV charging options available, Graduate by Hilton Tempe could be a smart choice for eco-conscious travelers.

FAQ

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Tempe has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Graduate by Hilton Tempe.

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Tempe welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Graduate by Hilton Tempe.

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Tempe has a gym.

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