A trip to Tempe, for business or pleasure, puts you right in the middle of a number of Arizona cities, including Phoenix and Scottsdale. Tempe is the home of Arizona State University's largest campus and the site of U.S. Airways' corporate headquarters. Visitors to Tempe will find discount hotels in the area.
The Super 8 Motel in Tempe, Arizona, is located within walking distance of the Arizona State University campus as well as to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The hotel is near Tempe Town Lake, which offers boating and fishing. Visitors can also enjoy the nearby Big Surf Water Park, the Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Zoo. Restaurants close to the hotel include King Tut's Cafe and the Urban Restaurant. Tempe's light-rail system is a short walk from the hotel, which offers quick service to the airport and downtown Phoenix. As of January 2011, rates start at about $60 per night.
Located close to Arizona State University and the Arizona Mills Outlet, rooms at the Red Roof Inn start at $55 a night, as of January 2011. Along with easy access to the Phoenix Airport, the hotel is close to most of the Phoenix sports stadiums as well as the Phoenix Zoo. The Gila River Casino is within easy driving distance. The hotel is also close to many different types of restaurants, including House of Tricks, Four Peaks Brewing Company, Sushi 101 and Lo Casio Italian Restaurant.
Offering free shuttle service from the airport two miles away, the La Quinta Inn in Phoenix starts at $75 per night as of 2011. Visitors can find the Desert Botanical Garden and Papago Park Zoo close by, as well as the homes of the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals. Within driving distance in nearby Phoenix visitors can find the Phoenix Art Museum and Arizona Science Center. Many restaurants are also nearby, including Denny's, Starbucks, PF Chang's and Chili's.
Near Old Town Scottsdale, Quality Suites offers discount hotel service to tourists visiting the Tempe area. As of 2011, rates start at $59 per night. Close to Tempe Town Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing and canoeing. Biking and hiking trails can also be found at the lake. Several golf courses are within one mile of the hotel. Tempe Marketplace offers numerous stores and restaurants nearby. Guests can visit the Arizona Historical Museum, Casino Arizona, Old Town Scottsdale and the Desert Botanical Gardens.
Studio 6 in Tempe is considered to an extended stay hotel. As of 2011, rooms can be rented at the rate of $49 per night, while suites begin at $57 per night. The Arizona sports venues are close to the hotel, as are the Firebird International Speedway and two different casinos. The Arizona Mills mall is located on the other side of the freeway. Nearby restaurants include Claim Jumper, Top of the Rock and Fire + Spice.
