Name: University Inn ASU/Tempe
Address: 902 South Mill Avenue, Maple-Ash, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America, Tempe, Maricopa County, US
Price range: $64–$151 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

Across the reviews, University Inn ASU/Tempe is praised for its walkable location by ASU, modern renovated rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring drawbacks include street and nightlife noise and tight parking that can be limited at busy times.

Rooms are generally comfortable but on the small side, with some noting sliding bathroom doors, limited counter space, and shutters that let in light. Facilities are basic with few extras, and several guests mention no ice machine. Expect a clean, simple stay in a lively area if you’re comfortable with urban noise.

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Facilities

Basic, motel-style setup with few on-site amenities; several guests mention no ice machine and that there’s little beyond the room itself. Parking is on site but tight/limited, and a few reviews note it can be challenging or may incur a fee.

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James

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel Parking cost at $15 is terrible

8

Ashley

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent and rooms are upgraded and neat. Parking is lot is small and limited was really my only concern. I would stay again.

10

Allan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Second stay here. Great location and a great hotel. Close to the ASU campus, shopping, great restaurants and not far from Scottsdale. Parking at this place is a problem, however. That is my only complaint.

10

David

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient spot. A little noisy but we ran the air all night and it covered it well. Not a fancy place but parking included and walking distance to lots of places.

8

Aniket

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very chill. Book here if you don’t care about extra amenities such as breakfast, swimming pool, gym, etc. and just want a place to drop your bags at while you roam around Tempe or elsewhere.

8

Shad

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and price. Wish there was ice and water for drinking.

10

Allan

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the limited parking, it was an excellent stay and I will stay there next time I am in Tempe

10

Joe

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No ice machine, but other than that, it was great

4

james

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Major construction across street starting at 5:30. Road construction on adjuction strreet very little parking

10

Margaret

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Like everyone else said, the outside of the building is not much to look at, but the inside is clean and modern, and most important, the bed is comfy. There are no real amenities here (not even ice), but, pleasantly, there is a hanger to put on your door if you want your room made up. How nice! Also, the location can't be beat--walk to all kinds of food options, shops, ASU. The price is fair. A win.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as very clean and recently refreshed. A few reports mention isolated issues like odors, hairs, or ants.

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10

Emily

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is always nice and clean, and the staff is friendly

10

Kian

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and modern inside and walkable distance from ASU.

6

Destiny

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was INFESTED with ants.

10

Aurora Ivonne

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Floor was dirty

10

Michel

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, cheap, well serviced. At this price point it is a great value. A great motel option if you’re just looking for a simple nice room in the middle of Tempe.

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Farbod

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sound isolation of the room was not good. The room and the pillows had a foul odor. Woke up multiple time to the sound of people walking by.

10

Doris J

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Great staff. I would definitely return.

10

Laura

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

University Inn provided my son and I with the perfect place to stay in the heart of ASU, while visiting my daughter for Family Weekend. The room was modern, beautiful, and immaculate. The price point was very affordable. The staff were helpful and friendly. I will not hesitate to stay at University Inn again!

10

Doris

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff are friendly. Mill Avenue is a busy street but I didnt mind the traffic. Rooms are comfy and clean! Renovated. AC is perfect. Room has a small fridge but no microwave. Nice cable stations. Close vicinity to dine and shop. I stayed five nights here. Rooms were cleaned each day. Price was reasonable. I would definitely stay here again.

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Jessica

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very updated, and I appreciate that there is no carpet flooring. Unfortunately, there were a few hairs on the bedding as well as in the sink which made it seem like it hadn’t been well cleaned in between visits. The front desk was very helpful. The parking lot is small and busy. The surrounding area has a lot of dining options due to proximity to ASU.

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Rooms

Renovated, modern rooms with comfortable beds and good showers, though many note small layouts and frequent street noise. Some mention shutters that let in light, limited bathroom counter space, and sliding bathroom doors that don’t fully close; mattresses vary.

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Jason

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property lived up to previous reviews and photos. The rooms are furnished and decorated well. The shower in particular was especially nice. The property is adjacent ASU so there are loads of dining and entertainment options within a short walk. The rooms might be considered small by today’s standards however all I really need out of business accommodations are that they be clean, secure and relatively quiet. The rate was excellent for Tempe even in the middle of July. I would stay at this property again when visiting Tempe.

10

James

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Modern decor and an awesome shower. For the price this room cannot be beat. one minor cons. Traffic noise. One a main street. Maybe one of the rooms near the back of the building would be better.

8

Scott

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

In general, nice overall. Only complaint was that the ac unit is super loud, to the point where i couldn't talk on the phone on speaker.

8

Elizabeth

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute room and clean! Wish there were blackout curtains instead of shutters considering a street light was right outside my window. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant stay.

8

William

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was great. My only suggestion is to add curtains to the rooms. There are shutters, but a decent about of light still comes through them when closed.

10

James

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nicely refurbished and quite comfortable, except for the bed. It looked like it had a king bed frame with 2 twin mattresses - not quite a king bed I reserved (I'm 6' 3" and need the length) and very soft. I kept banging my shins into the frame because the mattresses were so much smaller than the frame. Parking was adequate but very tight. No breakfast service in the morning, so consider this in the price for the stay. There was a little noise from Mill Ave, but did not disturb my sleep. There is no one in the office until 9 am, and I had to leave shortly after 7:30. So I figured out I could only slip my key through the window when I left (would have been nice to be notified if this during check-in).

8

Laurie

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really liked the room except for the lack of any counter space in the bathroom. It is noisy due to the major street but overall a nice place

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Kirk

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Changed rooms & both had problems with the sliding doors in bathrooms. They do not close completely so there is no privacy

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AnhKim

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good, only wish mattress was firm, very soft and sunken, couldn’t sleep much despite kept switching positions and to different spots of mattress.

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Emily

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, well-cared-for and reasonably priced motel. The beds were comfortable and the staff very friendly. Easy walk to multiple restaurants and shopping. I would stay there again. The only think I did not like was the doors to the bathrooms, which are the sliding, barn-style doors. They did not really close properly.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, including for late check-ins. A handful of guests reported rude or unprofessional interactions.

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Jennifer

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was great and Jennifer at the front desk was super helpful.

10

Greer

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is small family run motel that has been nicely renovated. What makes it special is the staff from the owner to all the other staff - they give exceptional customer service. It is rare and wonderful in today’s world to have people really care and are helpful with lovely attitudes. Thank you.

10

David

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super. Ladies at the desk were awesome

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Don

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It felt like a pretty cold "welcome", like I got caught sneaking in. I've never been asked for the ID of the person traveling with- again, like I was doing something wrong. Parking is odd,

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Jennifer

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was prompt and wonderful. Perfect for our visit. Will definitely consider booking again for future events in the area.

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MarQ

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures didn’t match the property, I reserved a suite and got a one room with a closet space for a pull out couch. When I told the front desk clerk he became rude and refused to call the manager after I requested to speak with him. They are refusing to give me a refund and I had to book a different hotel. I would not recommend this place to anyone

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Jester

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I had one of the worst hotel experiences at University Inn Tempe. In the middle of the night, staff forced us to leave even though we had done absolutely nothing wrong. The repeated false alarms in the building created a stressful environment, and instead of addressing the faulty system, the staff treated us like we were the problem. To make things worse, they threatened us and showed no professionalism or courtesy. I felt completely disrespected and unsafe. No guest should ever be treated this way. I strongly do not recommend staying here—there are plenty of other places in Tempe where you’ll be treated fairly and actually get the rest and comfort you’re paying for.

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Philip

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible customer service. Stay at a Hilton property! They were extremely rude!

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Joanna

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our flight got delayed 4 hours and after communicating with the staff, they ensured someone would be there for us to check in when we finally arrived at 3:30am. They were so kind and accommodating!

10

Greer

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gem. It doesn’t look impressive from the outside but the rooms are updated and cute. The staff is beyond amazing!

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Location

Highly walkable spot by ASU and Mill Avenue with easy access to restaurants, bars, and transit. Urban setting brings frequent traffic and nightlife noise, and a few guests raised safety concerns.

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Alan

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

University Inn is an older hotel near Arizona St. University. The parking lot was not built for SUVs. College traffic was loud late at night. While there was one very good seafood restaurant, there were not many other options.

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Jason

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property lived up to previous reviews and photos. The rooms are furnished and decorated well. The shower in particular was especially nice. The property is adjacent ASU so there are loads of dining and entertainment options within a short walk. The rooms might be considered small by today’s standards however all I really need out of business accommodations are that they be clean, secure and relatively quiet. The rate was excellent for Tempe even in the middle of July. I would stay at this property again when visiting Tempe.

10

Diane

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at this location for at least 5 years in a row for the Rock n Roll Run. Great location, clean, safe, walking distance to restaurants, bars etc. Very friendly & accommodating staff.

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Izaah

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to everything we wanted to do.

10

Megan

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was fantastic. The hotel is well kept. It's small and cute. Parking is very tight, which makes sense given the location. And there is considerable road noise, but there's nothing a hotel can do about that. It is terrifically located in a bustling area.

8

Devin

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For motel style pretty cool for right downtown and the price was right

10

Irene

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute room. Just loud area

10

Elliott

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place and not far from downtown Mill Ave.

10

Eric

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and convenient location to ASU and Mill Avenue. Food and entertainment within walking distance. Only item that can be a bit of a disturbance is the alert-noise from the tram passing by but it can be overlooked for the economy and convenience. I've stayed here many times and the cost and location are the reason I come back.

10

Bailey

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

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Dining

No on-site dining or breakfast noted. Many guests walk to nearby restaurants and cafes for meals.

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Paul

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room ss it was nicely decorated. Staff were amazing. Could walk to shops... dining and gricery store

8

Kristine

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for such a great location. You can walk 2 blocks into the residential neighborhood right there to a cool oyster joint or the other way several blocks to Snooze AM for great breakfast, and of course a lot of other stuff is near by like CVS within the block.

10

Heather

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The woman at the front was very friendly and very accommodating. This spot was a great price and very close to many bars, restaurants AND easy to access the tram and airport.

10

James

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nicely refurbished and quite comfortable, except for the bed. It looked like it had a king bed frame with 2 twin mattresses - not quite a king bed I reserved (I'm 6' 3" and need the length) and very soft. I kept banging my shins into the frame because the mattresses were so much smaller than the frame. Parking was adequate but very tight. No breakfast service in the morning, so consider this in the price for the stay. There was a little noise from Mill Ave, but did not disturb my sleep. There is no one in the office until 9 am, and I had to leave shortly after 7:30. So I figured out I could only slip my key through the window when I left (would have been nice to be notified if this during check-in).

8

Aniket

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very chill. Book here if you don’t care about extra amenities such as breakfast, swimming pool, gym, etc. and just want a place to drop your bags at while you roam around Tempe or elsewhere.

10

Monica

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean property, with modern decor, walking distance from Casey Moore’s and Mill Ave/University shops. Will stay again.

10

Brian

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but no extras. You get a room and thats it.

10

Gary

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Very friendly office staff! Room had been recently renovated with nice decor and window shutters. The street traffic was a little noisy on a Friday night but my white noise app covered it up. The best part about this property is it's location in Tempe. It's walking distance from ASU, Rio Salado Park and many restaurants.

10

Eric

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and convenient location to ASU and Mill Avenue. Food and entertainment within walking distance. Only item that can be a bit of a disturbance is the alert-noise from the tram passing by but it can be overlooked for the economy and convenience. I've stayed here many times and the cost and location are the reason I come back.

10

Lisa

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed for a quick overnight to attend a show at Gammage. Very close, and walkable to restaurants for dinner and breakfast. Clean and comfortable.

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Month	Average price
January	$120
February	$165
March	$165
April	$105
May	$109
June	$68
July	$69
August	$70
September	$74
October	$121
November	$112
December	$107

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $74	18 $80	19 $79
20 $65	21 $67	22 $64	23 $64	24 $65	25 $74	26 $80
27 $69	28 $66	29 $66	30 $65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $106	3 $108
4 $97	5 $100	6 $98	7 $97	8 $97	9	10
11	12 $97	13 $98	14 $144	15 $143	16 $144	17 $143
18 $145	19 $144	20 $147	21 $151	22 $143	23 $144	24 $143
25 $148	26 $144	27 $141	28 $146	29 $146	30 $143	31 $144

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