Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown
601 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown is a modern, 3-star hotel in Tempe at 601 S Ash Ave, positioned for easy access to Arizona State University and downtown. It has a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 828 reviews, reflecting generally positive guest sentiment for its location and comfort.
Rooms & Suites
Contemporary-styled rooms include Wi‑Fi, desks, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas, which can be useful for longer stays or guests who want extra space to spread out.
Social Spaces & Dining
The hotel’s common areas include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard designed for hanging out between plans. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast.
Amenities & Recreation
Recreation features an outdoor heated pool and a whirlpool, plus an exercise room. Practical extras include on-site parking.
Meetings & Work
Business facilities include a business center with workstations and printers and three meeting rooms. In-room desks complement the work-focused setup for guests who need to stay productive.
Location & Nearby Highlights
It’s about a 12-minute walk to Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University and close to downtown Tempe, with convenient access to light rail noted by guests. Nearby attractions include ASU Art Museum (about 779 m), Tempe Town Lake (about 1,588 m), Phoenix Zoo (about 2,816 m), Papago Park (about 3,235 m), and Desert Botanical Garden (about 4,087 m).
Best for
This hotel suits ASU visitors and downtown Tempe travelers who want a walkable base near Sun Devil Stadium and close to the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Town Lake. It also works well for guests who value a straightforward stay with an outdoor heated pool/whirlpool, breakfast on-site, and a business center plus meeting rooms.
Travel tips
If you’re planning ASU events, the hotel’s proximity makes it practical to walk to Sun Devil Stadium and nearby campus-area museums. Guests also note convenient access to light rail for getting around Tempe and toward other Phoenix-area sights. For outdoor plans, Tempe Town Lake is nearby, and Papago Park/Phoenix Zoo are a short drive away.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the central Tempe location, noting easy access to downtown, ASU, and nearby transit, plus proximity to dining and nightlife. Comfort is a recurring positive, with mentions of comfortable beds and a good night’s sleep, alongside generally positive service impressions. Cleanliness is also cited positively in the excerpts. On the downside, some guests mention rooms feeling too dark due to insufficient lighting, particularly near the bathroom sink. A minor maintenance issue is also raised regarding the elevator.
Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure