A modern and well run hotel that is within a 30 second walk of In 'n Out. The rooms are well furnished with everything as you'd expect. For a cheeky stay it's ideal, but suffers from being in the middle of nowhere. The staff are excellent and have always been friendly, helpful and efficient. There's a pool outside, your room has a fridge and decent shower and washing facilities. Recommended. read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. The lobby is so cool and modern! The staff is spectacular! They have a new manager, he went out of his way to speak with us and get feedback. The rooms are well thought out. They had ear plugs by the bed and makeup wipes even! I'm really happy. Will definitely stay here when I come to visit my son at ASU. read more

Calling all Pac-10 college sports fans! Do you want the perfect place to stay in the Valley of the Sun while your team is playing against Sparky at ASU? Try the Aloft. It's decor is like a hip, trendy, bachelors pad, and their lobby is like a bottle service club or lounge (without the bottle service). It is brand new, just opening in February 2009. Here, when you get hungry, you can go across the street to Inn-n-Out Burger, and after that, go to YogurtLand for Fro-Yo, and what more could you want? Yes, there's a Starbucks within a 1 minute walk. Oh, it is only 1 mile from campus and the Stadium, and close to the Phoenix airport. Aloft is not your father's business hotel. It is designed for the younger, hipper, going-on-my-first-years-of-business-trips-crowd. The rooms are like a city studio dwelling in design; Euro efficiency in space, trendy decor and colors like that modern furniture store in that trendy city neighborhood you hang out in. But be careful, there is no real closet or dresser. Just cubby holes, a curtain to cover your clothes, but no real drawers to hide your drawers! If you have friends visiting, hide your unmentionables in your suitcase. Oh, and the door opens right into the bathroom sink, so when you are nude, brushing your teeth after a shower after 8am, try the deadbolt and lock so the maid doesn't walk in on you butt naked! (Unless she is cute and you're an exhibitionist!) The gym is nice with all new machines, the pool area is like a fancy desert party pad, and the lobby common bar area is like a Vegas lounge, with the bar as the main feature, 4 small TV screens, and a pool table to shoot around on. Aloft is exactly like Elements, the other new hip, trendy chain from Starwood.. Aloft is the new younger demo chain for W Hotels, and Elements is almost exactly the same and is the younger., hipper chain for Westin. They are all owned by Starwood hotels, ergo the similarities. But don't expect food. They have snacks, like 7 Eleven or Egg McMuffins; and they offer a free hot drink for Gold and Platinum Starwood frequent guests. Big whoop! (They do have a self serve latte machine). They do offer free WI-Fi though, and free parking here. Neon lights on the sides of the building, too. No charge. Haagan Daz for late nite snacks, too. Pricing is reasonable, in the $100 - $150 range, depending on season, location and availability. Most Alofts are in the east. So far there is only one in California and 2 in Arizona. read more

MY 100th REVIEW! Woo. I've stayed here a good three weeks so I have the license to preach about this place. The Aloft is supposed to be a 3-star version (or excuse me, I mean "vision") of the W Hotels, meaning that it encompasses the functional-modern aesthetic without all the bells and whistles. And trust me, they've taken out the bells and whistles... The decor of the hotel is definitely modern, albeit cheap. You'll see an abundance of tacky decorations and plastic-y items riddled everywhere. The bed is not nearly as comfortable as its Starwood-luxe counterparts and you'll find that the room contains the bare-minimums. That said, I've always found the hotel to be clean, friendly, and very welcoming. While the entrance of the hotel leaves much to be desired, the lobby+bar region is actually decent. There's a cool w-xyz bar with affordable drinks during happy hour and a full-size pool table. Can't say no to that. The amenities are kept to a minimum: you'll find a re:fuel station in the lobby (surprisingly useful), a small-medium gym with new LifeFitness machines, and a small swimming pool/outdoor patio which is never used. The location is far from the business centers (boo) but close to the ASU bars (yay) and an In-N-Out Burger (yay). However, you might find a giant red neon sign outside your window and an ever-so-subtle smell of fries in the parking lot. Make of that what you will. Out of all the 3-star hotels in the region, the Aloft is certainly my top pick. ----- Distinguishing factor: The Aloft is glory of the W, without the hefty price tag. read more

I love Aloft hotels! Came across this chain about a year ago when we stayed in Denver for a run. One of the most affordable hotels on the recommended list of race day hotels. However, we didn't give up trendiness and comfort to save a some bucks. The hotel is chic, modern, small but with all the basic amenities of a Hilton or Marriott. We were wondering if they had a rewards program because this will definitely be our go to hotel when traveling. Front desk service is friendly and free hotel shuttles to and from the airport are offered. Late check out is 4 pm! A major plus when finishing up a race and wanting not to rush out at 2 pm. Plus, pups are welcomed. IDK the fee for furry friends. Enjoy! #ontoursince2008 read more

Great food and better service! Enjoying a old fashion, watching the Stanley Cup and nibbling on some bar snacks. The bartender is fun & the music is good read more

Aloft by Marriott Tempe - Hotels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Aloft is the attractive blonde you see from across the bar, who, when you get up close, has many imperfections and not much substance or personality. Awful showers, dark rooms, poor maid service, perpetually empty grab-and-go cafe, uncomfortable beds. The gym has decent equipment, but a horrible configuration as well as lack of equipment, make it pretty tough to get in a workout. The pool is positioned in such a way that only gets sun from about 10-1pm. Not ideal if you're trying to catch some rays...which is about all you can do there since it's not long enough to swim laps. The bar area is a disaster as well. I've reviewed that separately under the Wxyz Lounge. read more

The worst experience of customer service I have EVER seen in all my life and I am 38 years of age. I went to set up a room and when I was checking in at the reception. The only person helping me is a lady who is in training or inexperienced with her job title. She set up the payment and WALKED AWAY DURING A TRANSACTION IN PROGRESS. I insert my bank debit card. They took the payment for $206.00 some change but could care less about the change when Iam told they didn't receive any money from me. Like a scam!! I was also told they had no way to check transactions for records of the payment. I called my bank and the bank told the man that seemed like he was a manager and yet managed NOTHING CORRECTLY. I WAS NEVER APOLOGIZED TO. I WAS GIVEN NO OTHER OPTIONS FOR A RESOLUTION. HIGHLY RECOMMEND AVOIDING THIS HOTEL AND THE INCOMPETENCE OF THE ENTIRE RECEPTION. SAVE YOURSELF, YOU'RE MONEY AND EVEN THOUGH THE LOCATION IS GOOD. NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE THEY GIVE YOU. read more

Their system was "down" for practically our entire stay. The staff was still courteous, professional and smiling despite the hectic problem they were facing!! We enjoyed our five day stay and will absolutely go back. read more

Stayed here for two nights, The back board in my room was all scratched up the rooms were tiny and the bed was uncomfortable not to mention the charges from my card they made. If I didn't notice they would have kept $150 of mine!!! Per front desk lady it was an error on there end ??? So annoyed never coming back again read more

Wow. I travel a lot for both business and pleasure, and the Aloft in Tempe has by far the most "modern" hotel room I've ever stayed in. The rooms are comfortable and spotless, with large beds. They have free wireless internet (a first for me as a traveler - most places charge $15+ per day for wireless access), flat-screen wall-mounted TV, modern cordless phones, a cool little box on the desk next to the TV with RCA plugins and other inputs - I assume for the TV - as well as power outlets that are perfect for a laptop. Great soap in the bathroom by Bliss, with mounted soap and shampoo dispensers in the shower. The room also features a mini-fridge that is actually empty and provided for your own personal use -- not loaded with overpriced drinks and candy. You also get a complimentary bottle of water, which is pretty standard for hotels in hot climates, but still nice. The exercise room, which is open 24/7, has brand-new modern equipment -- with video screens that come with virtual trainers... stuff I've never seen before. They also have free-weights and a nice all-in-one weight lifting station. If you like to lift, hotel gyms are usually a disappointment. It's clear that the gym here was more than just an inexpensive afterthought. The lobby has a nice bar with a pool table, and it opens out onto a great patio seating area and a beautiful (small) pool with water-fountains. The staff was great -- friendly, conversational and attentive. I got this room for $99/night and I can't believe what an unbelievable deal it is. I'm an ASU alum and I was looking for a new place to stay when I come to town for games and to visit friends -- this is it. Basically, everywhere I went here, I was totally impressed. I don't normally give hotels 5-star reviews, but Aloft definitely deserves it. read more

Have stayed at the A-Loft Tempe several times over the course of the past few years and I'm never disappointed. Rooms are impeccably clean, decor is modern and the attention to detail for the experienced traveler is much appreciated! Beautiful showers and retro modern vibe to the joint makes feels a lit like being in Berlin (albeit with Southwest Airlines cruising over the pool on the final approach to Sky Harbor). No, there aren't a bunch of kids running up and down the hall that you usually get at the Holiday Inn and other joints near campus-- which means you can actually get a great night's sleep here. Much appreciated, whether on business or pleasure. The front desk staff is always lovely and the location awesome (In-N-Out right across the parking lot... need I say more). There's a path for a nearby morning run along Tempe Town Lake if you need to burn off the Animal Style from the night before or you can hit up the workout center before you set about the day. The location is perfect--right along the 202 but close enough to the 101 to get you anywhere in the East Valley conveniently. All in all, a great experience and one of the best options for a modern hotel in Tempe. Definitely somewhere I'd stay again. read more

Loved having the mini-pool table at my disposal, my own private pool, and the elevator always at the ready. A trifle sad to see all that air-conditioned hipness going to waste on little ol' me. Got exceptional service though - pool hours extended, late check-out, and ice chest filled for a summertime hike up South Mountain - no snickering included. The decor of the room was space-age coolness with a touch of rock and roll, and the dressing area made me feel as if I were in the suite of a mega jet. The decorator touches just saved the long hallway from "Shining" creepiness. To top it all off, Bliss products (however miniaturized)! Someday the location will be wonderful - I guess it already is for fall football games at Sundevil Stadium, but I got the impression it was along a lake trail and steps from trendy shops. The river/lake is more like a stagnant green canal, and the shops are a lonely strip mall consisting of In-N-Out, Starbucks, by-the-ounce yogurt, and one or two other fast foods. All this is surrounded by bare, baking concrete. Eventually the landscaping will take hold, and this will become the extension of Mill Avenue... then the likes of me will never get on the once lonely pool table... read more

I was in town for my Niece's wedding. We picked the Aloft to stay. This one was very nice. The service was excellent. A nice greeting at the front desk. My room was ready and clean nd comfortable. Aloft has a bar that opens at 5pm. It is a great place to meet people, relax and unwind. On Friday night, the bartender was super friendly and very helpful. I must mention the FREE WIFI. This is a must have for any hotel I stay in. We stayed over the weekend and despite a pretty full hotel, we were very comfortable. The pool was a great place to relax in the morning with a cup of complimentary coffee. The only reason my review is not a full five stars is because of the lack of someone picking up trash in the common areas. There were always cups in the pool area, around the bar and the front trashcan was overflowing every time I passed by it. Friday afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Sunday. It seemed like no one had been assigned to empty it. That said, I hope to stay with you again the next time I am in Tempe. Thank you. read more

By Far Top Notch Attended! Josh is a phenomenal mixologist and attends to everyone equally and treated us all at the bar with the most utmost respect and every drink is treated as a 5 course meal and every customer is treated presidential! I highly recommend their happy Hour from 5pm-7Pm DAILY read more

I've never actually stayed here, but I frequently grab a drink or meet friends here! They have great "loungy" areas inside and the patio is small, quaint, and comfy. The music always fits my mood, somehow, and the service is very friendly and upbeat. The bar itself is worth the trip - it looks like granite but it changes colors! Call me crazy, but I am so easily distracted whenever I am here. Love it. read more

Great hotel. Friendly staff, pet friendly with no extra fee, clean, very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again. Bar in lobby, pool table, and board games. The pool looked nice, although it was a bit too cool for us to use. read more

Very accommodating, very friendly staff. They went above and beyond for me and my traveling companion (Luna ). I was very impressed with the rooms, amenities, location, but again- most of all, the staff was very hospitable and kind. Amongst some of the best places I've stayed in all of my travels. Thank you, Aloft! Rosa- you made my stay! read more

Great hotel! Pros - Incredibly friendly, sweet, helpful staff - they welcomed us with huge smiles and were truly excited to see our dog - Speaking of which - very dog-friendly. The staff even offered to bring us some dog bowls in case we forgot. - Clean, cozy, nice-looking, new-looking room with great layout. - Good shower and bathroom Cons - Didn't love the bed - was just kinda hard, not super comfy. Sheets felt stiff. Overall, a really great value for the price! Would definitely stay there again. read more

I am a big fan of the Aloft chain and the room and lobby were identical to the ones I have stayed in before. However, this hotel is very close to a busy freeway and my room was facing it. I heard the traffic all night. I could also hear the drive through speaker from the In & Out right across the parking lot. Still, I'd recommend to my fellow yelpers to stay here BUT request a room facing AWAY from the freeway or bring earplugs. This hotel was very convenient for my recruiting trip to ASU and is an easy drive to Ikea and airport. read more

The Tempe location is a great central location for clubs:) I had great service, and the room was very modern and comfortable. There is also a Starbucks and some places to get something to eat right across the street. The bar also was pretty nice in the downstairs area, I was able to get a drink while waiting for my cab. The bartender was very helpful at recommending places to see. read more

The staff at both this aloft are all great. The hotel is clean, has a great video system that allows you to plug in your toys to it, and it is in a decent location. (Next to an In N Out!) The bar area in the lobby is pretty well stocked with a decent, if limited, selection of beers, wines, and liquor. It has a good workout room. However, the hotel gets three stars for the following: No complimentary breakfast, no drawers to stash your clothes and such, no ironing board in the room. They get points for style, but it comes at an expense. UPDATE: There actually is an ironing board and iron in the room, it's just hidden where one would not think to look. The free pool table is also a nice treat. I added a star to the review for these reasons. UPDATE: Just got back from what they call a pool. It is a bit small, and very shallow. (3ft!!!) Too shallow for my 6'1" frame to swim well, Also, it is the only area in the hotel where people can smoke, and the smell was thick there. I had to go to the desk to get some towels, as the ones there were all used and strewn all over the pool area. There were used drink cups and even a pair of sunglasses just sitting there on the side of the pool. It is obvious no one checks on the pool area very much. Taking the rating down to a three. It would be a two, but the kind staff boosted it. read more

Convenient location , central to all the good spots. In n out literally across the street can hear the drive- thru orders when downstairs, kinda weird. Pool is on the small side. The beds were really comfortable. The hotel had a nice homey feel with a chill lounge downstairs to hang out and mingle. read more

Aloft by Marriott Tempe - Hotels Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I have stayed in this hotel in the past and it was really nice. There must have been a change in ownership or management or possibly both. Being in property management I am very particular with curb appeal, cleanliness and overall customer service. This hotel is filthy!! The pool furniture looks like it hasn't been cleaned in months, cobwebs all over he doors and lights on the exterior and the room we checked into was dirty as well. The signs are old and faded and the place is very run down. No wonder the rooms were so cheap. I'm surprised this is a Starwood hotel. I will not stay here again and wouldn't recommend it. You are better off going to the Hilton Garden Inn. read more

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Very happy with my stay here! Very modern set-up in the rooms, lobby, pool & fire pits. Check-in was quick & easy & will definitely stay here again. read more

Aloft Tempe has friendly staff, a clean hotel and an excellent location. The location made it easy for me to get to our downtown data center and to get to our Scottsdale offices quickly. Like other Alofts, the rooms are stripped down modern. The lobby and lounge area is nicely laid out. Guests have plenty of bright, cool space to sit and read or they can join folks at the bar. read more

Awful... Never ever again. Two of the most uncomfortable synthetic pillows I've ever seen in a hotel. A light flashing from the ceiling right by the bed every 5 seconds. Not clean. One towel, one washcloth. Awful, lumpy mattress badly made up by what is clearly an apathetic housekeeping crew. Honestly, I'm not a picky traveler, and I travel on business about 3x a month, but this was the worst hotel experience I've had in years. I normally stay in a residence inn or CY type place - not fancy. I think a Motel 6 would beat this place. I could go on and on about the bad outlet placement, the lack of spare pillows and blankets or the just plain weird closet. Run, don't walk, away from Aloft Tempe. read more

We stayed at the Aloft for the first time last weekend. We decided to stay there due to the proximity to Sun Devil stadium for the ASU vs. Norte Dame game. Boy were we disappointed. 1. Wifi sucked! You couldn't get Wifi in the room even though they tell you it's free Wifi throughout the hotel. 2. We were on the third floor and could hear the orders being called out at In N Out across the street until 1:00 a.m. each night. We just wanted to get to sleep but instead we had to hear - "Order 41, 43 and 55. Order 61, 62, and 63" until 1:00 a.m. 3. The room looked rundown with pieces of the wall falling off in the bathroom area. 4. It felt like an overpriced youth hostel We will never stay at Aloft again! read more

Modern look and feel. Lots of nice little touches. Friendly and hip staff. Carpet is s bit lumpy in places and probably needs to be smoothed out or replaced (both in the room and hallway). read more

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Good on Looks, Lacks on Basics The "Aloof" front desk staff will begrudgingly notice you as you walk in the door. We requested an early check-in in hopes to catch a daytime music festival at Tempe Beach Park and we were delayed 2 hours before any rooms became available. This wouldn't have been too bad if the bar opened up before 5pm. Once we got the room, the first thing we realized is that the room is small and almost clinical-like. The bed is big but not supporting. The shower has cool translucent glass panels, but seriously lacks in water pressure. Had to call for towels because we had one washcloth and an large towel. The thermostat was hard to use and continually kicked on and off all night. But most notably, the sound of incoming flights will keep you up all night. Aloft-Tempe might be a great place to have a party in your room, but If you're looking for a solid one-night stay over, look elsewhere. read more

I stay here sometimes when I'm in town for work bc its close to my client office. I cant say that I'm a huge fan. The service is good, but I don't like the fact that there is no room service. The rooms with king beds are tiny and have no counter space in the bathroom. I now get a double. Also they have a dispenser in the shower for body wash and another for shampoo+conditioner. I get that its green but it doesn't seem sanitary to me. The pool is a bit lackluster too. I think the pools at the Aloft and Sheraton by the airport are much better. But its reasonably priced so it does the job. read more

Located next to freeway and both nights that we stayed there had loud car engines sounding in the middle of night. Had an industrial feel and look vs. cozy. Small kitchen for breakfast, on the slow side. Nice thing about location is that there is a Starbuck's and a few food places right out of the parking lot, good access to freeways and the university. Had just a few machines in the gym room, one was not working. Pool was below average, no spa. Very nice bartender and it's nice that there is a bar in the lobby. Nice lounge chairs, with available board games. read more

Went to meet a friend for a few drinks that was staying at this hotel... I didn't see the room but the bar was awesome! Our bartender was really cool, giving us advice on the drink specials. I loved the guy singing and playing piano. That was a nice touch. I can see why business travelers stay here for their trips! read more

This is a typical hipster dufus Aloft perfumed lobby and all.This one getting run down. Bed sucked in my room and pillows not much better. Rooms show their age as do halls, carpet etc. Window shades torn and fraying on one side. Lighting is terrible. AC worked great. Linens and towels, bathrooms were clean. 1/4 of the room is wasted space, would be nice to have a chair to sit in other than crappy desk chair. Not a fan of the Aloft brand overall and even less so now that they are starting to age. read more

This place is like a motel with trendy IKEA furniture. Lipstick on a pig. Definitely not for business travelers. Checking out early and going to Double Tree. read more

I was excited to stay at the A Loft, but was very disappointed. The room size was fine, but it was muggy without the air conditioner on. When on, the air conditioner cooled one side of the room far more than the other and was Extremely Loud. It continuously woke me up throughout the night. The hotel is very loud with freeway traffic running nearby. The lighting in the shower area is dark and there were several calcium deposits around the shower. The cork headboards were scratched and discolored and some of the walls were dirty. Ick! The staff was nice, but seemed poorly trained and we ended up getting charges that were not ours and they had to be reversed. They often seemed confused on how to run the POS system. Not to mention it took me no less that 3 hours over several phone calls to even get my reservation completed. Overall I was very dissatisfied and would not stay there again. read more

Spent a Saturday night here with some trepidations that in a college town during spring training season, the hallways would be full of raucous drunk 20-somethings slamming doors all night as I have experienced at other Alofts. My fears were blissfully unfounded. It was a quiet and peaceful stay. The hotel looks exactly like all the other Aloft properties - same fabrics, carpets, bathrooms, lighting, etc. Same lousy pillows. Same dinky closet. Same noisy AC unit. But the bed is surely comfortable. The TV has a decent selection of real HD channels. A new and snazzy Starbucks is just across the street, as is In-n-Out Burger, which is nirvana to an Easterner who misses that chain at times. It is well-located, the staff is extremely pleasant and efficient, and that, as they say, is that. read more

I've been interested in staying at an Aloft hotel ever since one opened in my town of Tucson. When the opportunity arrived to spend a couple of nights in Tempe, I decided to go for it and see what it was all about. I'm sorry we did. The room was dusty, walls had repair patches, the carpet in the hallways was lumpy from all of the rolling carts and luggage, the elevators are scary to ride in (not smooth at all), cobwebs on the pool fence and speakers, cigarette butts all over the patio, full trashcans outside...you get the idea. The worst of it was the bed. Neither of us got a good night's sleep with the mattress 'pad' coming up and getting lumpy, the pillows were horrible as well. We had planned on staying 2 nights but checked out after the first night. There was no way we could stay there anymore. Thankfully, we had a nice chat with the manager who listened to our complaints and took notes about housekeeping. I hope they make some changes. It could be a cool place to stay. PS: The platform that the bed is on is a shin breaker. There needs to be some kind of padding on the corners. I've got a nice bruise from the first time I smacked my leg. read more

I've been wanting to check out the Aloft brand since I travel so much and for the most part, I dig this brand. Love the sleek, mod look of the hotel and rooms. Only problem,?? For all the sleek amenities, they couldn't give decent pillows!!! For the king size bed, they provided (2) pillows big enough for your 10 year old. That's the best way to describe it!! Kinda thrown off by that! I was basking in how much I like this hotel till I went to lay down and was shocked that they would skimp on such a small item. They use Bliss products in the bathroom but can't provide standard pillow sizes or decent pillows for that matter?? Surprised to say the least. Checked in on the later side and was glad there was food choices across the street. In addition, there is a food available for purchase in the lobby, salads, sandwiches, etc. The hotel has a club vibe but there was a mixture of old and young. Business folks milling around but no families. Don't think this is the brand you would check your family into. Definitely will check out the other Aloft properties while traveling. read more

Aloft's style is interesting and cool--all the touches have that space-age bachelor pad look that is a little bit futuristic, a little bit retro. The rooms aren't huge but they do the trick--the beds are comfy and the TVs are huge. The amenities are kind of basic (very very small closets, for example), but all the important stuff is there: great big flat-screen TV, free wireless access, nice bath products, free bottles of water. The pool and gym are small but well-accoutred. The lobby bar is very cool, though I did not patronize it so I can't say more (the people there were so young that it was hard to believe they were of drinking age, so if you're older than 30 you'll likely feel like a senior citizen there). The overall feel is a bit cheap-y; as one other reviewer said, it's kind of like a poor (or at least non-wealthy) man's W Hotel. The finishes feel like they came from IKEA, which is not bad but not impressive either. Then again, it's not like you're paying the same price that you would for a luxury hotel, so the cost/quality ratio seems about fair. If I were to come back to Tempe, I'd be happy to stay here again. read more