AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

Hotels
AC Hotels by Marriott
9.2 (398 reviews)
100 East Rio Salado Parkway , Tempe , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Limited soundproofing
Noise from outside
Double beds instead of queens

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Mentioned as beautiful and clean.
Service
9.8
Exceptional service highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.34
Great location for activities and nearby fun.
Room Quality
9.29
Great rooms and fantastic mattresses mentioned.
Amenities
8.32
Standard hotel amenities with a note on limited dining options.
Value for Money
8.78
Affordability noted, but parking and soundproofing issues mentioned.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast and snacks were all great.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall enjoyable stay with helpful staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:20

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Downtown offers a stylish and comfortable stay just 16 km from Copper Square. With a shared lounge, private parking, and a terrace, guests can unwind in style. The hotel's restaurant and bar provide delectable dining options, while air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi ensure a pleasant stay.

Entertainment and Business

Guests can enjoy evening entertainment and 24-hour service at the front desk. The hotel also features a snack bar, perfect for quick bites, and a business area for those mixing work with leisure.

Explore and Relax

Located near hiking spots and attractions like Phoenix Convention Center and Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, guests have plenty to explore. Book your stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Downtown for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 18 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 398 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Passport738252 Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Fantastic experience with notably exceptional hospitality from Chandler. Just one example, I mentioned I liked an oat milk latte my first morning, but they didn’t have oat milk. The next morning he had gotten some just for me. He remembered everyone’s names and went above and beyond to accompdate.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Rocky-since1951 Business Sammamish, Washington
10
Pleasant stay at the AC hotel
Pros:

The stay at AC hotel Tempe was great. We had a 4 night stay at the hotel and the staff made it very comfortable and pleasant. The restaurant staff, Logan and Chandler I believe were awesome. They are very empathetic and make sure everyone is taken care of. 10 on 10 to both.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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matthewhE3048US Business Austin, Texas
10
Great staff. Good location
Pros:

Great location and amazing staff in the kitchen with Logan and Chandler, and at the bar with Lexi and Carlota. I had an amazing prosciutto and egg breakfast before heading off to my work meeting and a good old fashioned at night

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Bennet solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Helio family_with_children mx
10
Excelente lugar
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Todo está perfecto

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Karen C-batch solo_traveller au
9
Great stay - hope to be back
Pros:

Superb service from all staff. Shout out to both Jack and Carlo on front desk, and Chandler and Victoria serving breakfast.

Great facilities (pool, gym). Very pleasant lobby lounge/bar to chill in.

We were travelling as family of 4 adults (perfect). Would also be great business trip accomodation (there were plenty of obvious business trippers around).

Cons:

Struggled to keep room cool with A/C on lowest setting with max fan (room 501). Admittedly it was 110 degree day. Return air also quite noisy, but hotel does provide ear plugs.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Erika solo_traveller us
10
Clean, friendly, comfortable and safe are words i would describe this hotel.
Pros:

I had an emergency stay because I was in between apartments literally by 1 day. I was distraught by how my old apartment complex was treating me so, i just had to go ahead and book a hotel. I was very stressed by the situation and when i got to this hotel, the smiles, quick chit chat and helpfulness of the staff made the weight of the world disappear for just a moment. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious to relax. House keeping was also sweet to me when i made a mess in the hallway. Being treated nicely when the world has got on your last nerve is so much appreciated. You never know what people are going through. Thank you to the staff for providing a safe, friendly and clean atmosphere for customers like me😌

Cons:

The parking, its inconvenient but not enough to take stars away.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple se
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Stephany solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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KAYB0001 Couples
2
Won't be returning!
Pros:

We should've looked at more reviews before booking, including Yelp! We prepaid our reservation with Marriott.Check-in was great, simple, and staff were very helpful welcoming! It was in a great location. However, the elevator and the room, ugh! DIRTY! There was a large brown stain on the bed. The bathroom had white splat on the mirror, the wall, and near the toilet. Also, the toilet would continuously run. It wasn't an issue until the last day when it OVERFLOWED! The shower was old, you could see scum, and it leaked everywhere! I reported it to the front office and went to change rooms. The second room seemed worse. We decided to book a different hotel, but due to our reservation being prepaid, it was a hassle because the front desk staff was new. Our trip was already packed with a full schedule, so changing hotels in the middle of our stay was extremely difficult.
On checkout day, we went to our vehicle, and a note was left saying, "Only registered guests are allowed for loading and unloading or be towed." It caught us off guard because our vehicle was registered the entire time. The funny thing is, there was no posted sign anywhere in sight.Won't be returning. Very disappointed.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Douglas solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Robin couple us
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Pritchard solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds, good view, great breakfast staff

Cons:

$20 to park in another building is ridiculous

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Rana solo_traveller us
8
Nice hotel in great location if you’re visiting Tempe.
Pros:

Nice hotel in good location for ASU visit.

Cons:

The price was too high for the value

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Yanitza extended_group us
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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ChatWithMatt Couples Prescott, Arizona
8
Really nice place with even nicer staff.
Pros:

AC Hotel in Tempe was a pleasant surprise. The staff was lovely and really helped accommodate us. We travel a lot, and we recognize the efforts people make. Daniel was really helpful in helping us.
The corner units are very nice. However, the traffic along Rio Salado Pkwy is extremely noisy, so if you're a light sleeper, avoid these rooms. There is also a lot of airplane traffic directly overhead. However, the rooms are lovely and appointed nicely. The floor-to-ceiling windows are fantastic for views. Location is great for ASU or Marquee theater events.
Rooftop pool is super-cool with great views of the mountains and surrounding town.

Note to Marriott in general...stop installing glass bathroom entry doors. Was there left-over shower supplies? So annoying not only being woken up in the middle of the night with bright bathroom lights shining directly into the bedroom, but there's also zero privacy. Springhill Suites also does this and I avoid them now when not traveling alone.
Negatives: Room rates are decent here, but add in the $20 for parking, which is across the street.

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Ahmed family_with_children sa
9
Amazing clean rooms, nice staff, excellent location.
Pros:

Location, Breakfast buffet, Staff, and Room Cleanliness

Cons:

Bathroom doors are not well closing, not good ventilation.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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andrewwJ5711LR Solo travel
10
Business trip
Pros:

Really like this hotel! Great staff, especially Jack Gurries on this trip. And Ronnie too. Nice pool with views on the top floor too. I come here every year for a business meeting.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Destiny couple us
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee