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Graduate Tempe

Graduate Tempe

225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe (Arizona), AZ 85281, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Graduate Tempe

Welcome to Graduate Tempe, a charming 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Tempe, Arizona. With its prime location just 1.5mi from the city center, this hotel offers easy access to all the vibrant attractions and cultural experiences that Tempe has to offer.

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the friendly 24-hour front desk staff ready to assist you with any needs. The hotel boasts 265 glowing reviews, with guests praising the impeccable service and fantastic amenities. The rooms are tastefully designed and feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and balconies providing picturesque views.

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast offered by the hotel. Afterward, take a dip in the refreshing outdoor swimming pool or unwind in the hot tub. If you're feeling active, the hotel offers a fitness center and a tennis court to keep you entertained. For those who want to explore the area, the hotel is conveniently located near a golf course and offers easy access to hiking and cycling trails.

With its unbeatable location, top-notch service, and an array of amenities, Graduate Tempe provides the perfect base for your stay in Tempe. Prices start at just $122 per night, so book your room now and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Graduate Tempe!

When it comes to relaxation and leisure, Graduate Tempe has you covered. Take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip under the Arizona sun. The pool, available year-round, features a unique plunge area, adding a fun twist to your swim. Please note that the pool is for adults only, ensuring a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Food lovers will delight in the Graduate Food Hall, the hotel's very own restaurant. Offering a delectable array of American cuisine, this onsite dining option is sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast to start your day or a delicious dinner to round off your evening, the Graduate Food Hall has you covered.

At Graduate Tempe, convenience is key. Don't worry about carrying cash, as the hotel accepts various payment methods, including American Express, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay. This ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to focus on enjoying your stay.

With its exceptional amenities, including a refreshing pool, a mouthwatering restaurant, and convenient payment options, Graduate Tempe goes above and beyond to provide a truly enjoyable and stress-free stay. Book your room now, starting at just $122 per night, and let us take care of the rest. Your memorable experience at Graduate Tempe awaits!

Closest airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

3.9mi

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

17.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Racquetball

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds City View in Graduate Tempe

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Room - 2 Queen, City View

2 Queen Size Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Room with City View in Graduate Tempe

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King Room, City View

1 King Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Graduate Tempe

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the perfect family getaway in our spacious Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. With accommodations for 4 adults and 3 children, this room provides all the comforts you need including a private balcony, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator, ensuring a memorable stay for everyone.

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Graduate, 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

265 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

King Room with Garden View in Graduate Tempe

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King Room, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Garden View in Graduate Tempe

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Room - 2 Queen, Garden View

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard King Room in Graduate Tempe

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in comfort and tranquility in our spacious Standard King Room, perfect for a relaxing stay for two adults and one child. Admire stunning views from your private balcony, unwind in the sitting area and take advantage of the modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.

Graduate, King

1 King Size Bed

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Wifi

Patio

Air conditioning

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Graduate, King, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Wifi

Patio

Air conditioning

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

7.9

265 reviews

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Location

Facilities

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Featured reviews:

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Sean

10

August 2023

The Graduate Tempe was perfectly located in downtown Tempe. An easy walk to the university and to numerous restaurants and other fun locations. We went there for the location and our expectations were absolutely met; however, it was the design of the interior that ended up being my favorite part of the stay. The mid-century aesthetic was in full effect with many excellent pieces of furniture in the hallways and even in the rooms and numerous local paintings on the walls. The pool was quite nice too.

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Bonilla

10

January 2023

This was our first time staying at the Graduate Hotel in Tempe, AZ. Check in was very smooth and the room was cozy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are a bit on the pricey side, but we thought it was worth it due to location, cleanliness, and wonderful staff. We had a small balcony to enjoy. The hotel is right next to a super cute neighborhood, and we were able to take our dogs for a nice walk through the neighborhood. It was wonderful to be able to take our dogs with us on our trip, and parking was plentiful. There is an extra charge ($12 per day) for the on-site parking, but it is worth it as there is limited parking around the area due to the university. Mill Avenue, the downtown college district, is super close and there are multiple public transit options (some are free) to reach that area for shopping, restaurants, breweries, etc. We definitely recommend staying here if you plan to visit Tempe. Thank you to the staff at the Graduate. We hope to visit you again soon!

The view from the balcony was into someone's backyard, so that was a little awkward, but otherwise we loved everything about the hotel, it's location, staff and ease of access.

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Arturo

10

April 2023

It is a friendly and creative hotel close to the Arizona State University and at less than 1 mile from Tempe downtown, but there is a free tramway taking you there in few minutes. It is expressely oriented towards inclusion and against any discrimination of races, countries and sexual orientations. It has in the common lot fine decorations, interesting books and a fantastic swimming pool. The rooms are well equipped and artistically arranged.

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Joanna

9.1

April 2023

The size of the room was excellent, the beds super comfy, the view from the balcony was nice.

The fitness room is tiny, the lobby not very welcoming, staff not overly friendly. The girl on reception was supposed to book us for the airport shuttle but when we went to leave we were told that the driver had left and they didn't know why she had booked us at 4.30pm if the driver leaves at 4pm.

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Aisling

10

July 2022

The Graduate in Tempe was absolutely excellent! We wanted to stay close to ASU campus and it is practically on campus with beautiful views of Gammage auditorium. It is also located on the new tram line and has a tram pass by approximately every 15 mins which brings you to downtown Tempe (and the tram is free to use). My children enjoyed the pool and the comfortable beds. Our room face ASU and we had a lovely view. The front desk staff could not have been nicer - they helped us out with the shuttle bus and answered our many questions!

The man that drove the shuttle bus was not particularly nice. He complained the entire time about giving us a lift and we had to listen to his political opinions about US politics (which we didn't appreciate) and European politics (about which he was factually incorrect, and we are Europeans so we should know!). I also heard him complaining to another family that he didn't usually take that many people in his shuttle (they were two adult and their 3 children) .... surely, this is his job?!

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Jennifer

8.2

March 2022

The location was very good. Quick, easy walk, scooter, or uber ride to restaurants and other sights.

We reserved a king room and ended up with a room that had 2 queen beds. I was not happy with that situation, despite the front desk assuring me we had a nicer room - I was expecting 1 king bed, not 2 queens. Also - it was very cool that the property had a peloton bike in the workout room - but it was broken.

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Mariastravels

9.1

May 2023

the decor, privacy, and convenience. Great proximity to Mill Avenue. Got to go watch a movie, eat dinner, park really, and get to bed in good time!

The coffee in the room... very bad, instant. And the dairy-free creamer curdled in it.

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Enjoli

10

March 2022

Loved this hotel! SUPER CUTE, and staff was very nice and helpful. Our room was comfortable. Restaurant on site was delicious and our server made us some great iced coffee!

Front desk staff misinformed us of where the microwave was located and we had to go to 3 different floors to find it, but the fact that there was even a microwave to use overshadowed the misinformation.

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Cara

8.2

July 2022

The location is perfect for staying overnight after seeing a show at ASU Gammage. The beds are fabulous and the food was really tasty. Great staff!

It would be nice to have refrigeraters and microwaves in the room. The bar was okay, but it would be nice to have a better dining area. $5 for a bottle of water is ridiculous.

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Olsen

10

May 2022

Location was great. Our For whatever reason our reservation through Booking.com was not confirmed at the Hotel. They honored the price we were quoted and upgraded our room from a King to a Double. The room was great and the staff even better. We always stay her when we come to Tempe.

Extra charge for parking.

Points of Interest Around Graduate Tempe

Attractions

Tempe

1.6mi

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona

2.6mi

Phoenix Zoo

2.9mi

Desert Botanical Gardens

3.3mi

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)

5.4mi

Old Town Scottsdale

5.5mi

Scottsdale Fashion Square

6.2mi

Camelback Mountain

7.8mi

Heritage Square

7.9mi

Arizona Science Center

7.9mi

Wrigley Mansion

9.2mi

South Mountain Park

9.6mi

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

16.8mi

Superstition Mountains

25.2mi

Lost Dutchman State Park

26.4mi

Restaurants

Graduate Food Hall

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With plunge

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Graduate Tempe

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Racquetball

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Graduate Tempe

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Graduate Tempe

Are pets permitted at Graduate Tempe?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Graduate Tempe hotel. They do allow pets, although charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Graduate Tempe?

Graduate Tempe permits check-ins after 04:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Graduate Tempe?

Yes, there is parking available at the Graduate Tempe hotel. The parking is private, on-site, and costs $15 per day. Reservations for parking are not required.

How much does a stay at Graduate Tempe cost?

Graduate Tempe offers accommodations starting at $122. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Graduate Tempe?

The hotel offers Standard Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, which accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children. The room size is 269 sqft and smoking is not allowed. There are also Standard King Rooms available, which accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. These rooms have a room size of 194 sqft and do not allow smoking. Additionally, the hotel offers Queen Rooms and King Rooms with garden or city views, all of which have similar occupancy and bed sizes as the Standard Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What activities does Graduate Tempe offer?

Guests staying at the Graduate Tempe hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, soak in the hot tub or jacuzzi, and play a game of tennis on the tennis court. The hotel also provides beach umbrellas and chairs for guests who want to enjoy the nearby beach.

For dining options, guests can visit the Graduate Food Hall, which offers American cuisine.

To stay active, guests can make use of the fitness center, racquetball and bowling facilities. They can also enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking.

Additionally, the hotel features an outdoor fireplace and a sun deck, providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment for guests to spend their time.

Can guests use a pool at Graduate Tempe?

The hotel has one pool called Pool 1. It is available all year round and located outdoors. There is an age restriction, allowing only adults to use the pool. Additionally, the pool has a feature called "WithPlunge," although it is unclear what exactly this feature entails.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Graduate Tempe?

Yes, the Graduate Tempe hotel has a restaurant on site called the Graduate Food Hall. The restaurant offers American cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at Graduate Tempe?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Graduate Tempe. Cash is not accepted at this hotel. Accepted credit cards include American Express, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay.