Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
1413 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport is a casual, 3-star hotel located at 1413 W Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe, Arizona, just a few miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With a 4.2 rating from nearly 1,200 reviews, it's positioned as a convenient, comfortable base for both leisure and business stays in the greater Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale area.
Rooms
Rooms are contemporary in style and feature flat-screen TVs with free Wi-Fi, a separate living area with a pull-out sofa, a work desk, a minifridge, and a coffeemaker. Upgraded rooms offer views of the surrounding mountains. Guests have noted that while bathrooms can be on the smaller side, overall room layout and design are well received.
Dining
The hotel serves a daily complimentary breakfast that guests consistently describe as high-quality, along with a coffee and cocktail bar and a 24/7 market cafe for grab-and-go options at any hour.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a heated outdoor pool, a 24-hour exercise room, free parking, and a free airport shuttle that guests report takes about 10 minutes to Phoenix Sky Harbor. The property also provides complimentary women's hygiene products in restrooms, a detail several guests specifically appreciated.
Location
The hotel sits within a few miles of numerous Phoenix-area attractions, including the Phoenix Zoo (2.8 km), Desert Botanical Garden (4 km), Papago Park (3.1 km), Tempe Town Lake (3.3 km), the ASU Art Museum (2.5 km), the Hall of Flame Fire Museum (2.3 km), and the S'edav Va'aki Museum (2.8 km). Slightly farther out are Camelback Mountain, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and Scottsdale's museum district, making the hotel a reasonable base for exploring both Tempe and Phoenix/Scottsdale sights.
Best for
This hotel suits airport-transit travelers and business visitors thanks to its free airport shuttle (about a 10-minute ride) and free parking, as well as leisure travelers wanting easy access to Tempe Town Lake, the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, and Papago Park. Its pull-out sofas, in-room living areas, and casual on-site dining also make it workable for small families or longer stays.
Travel tips
Request a room with a mountain view if available, as guests specifically call out the upgraded views as a highlight. Use the free airport shuttle for Sky Harbor transfers rather than arranging separate transport, since it reportedly takes only about 10 minutes. The hotel's location also puts several Tempe attractions like Tempe Town Lake and the ASU Art Museum within a short drive, while Scottsdale's museums and shopping are a bit further at roughly 8-11 km.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the quality of the complimentary daily breakfast. Many highlight the convenient location near the airport, the free shuttle service, and thoughtful touches like complimentary women's hygiene products in restrooms. Room design and mountain views are frequently mentioned positives, with the main recurring criticism being that bathrooms feel small. Several reviewers note repeat stays and describe the overall experience as relaxing and reliable.
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