Name: AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Downtown
Address: 100 East Rio Salado Parkway, Downtown Tempe, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America, Tempe, Maricopa County, US
Price range: US$131–US$358 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Downtown, travelers consistently praise clean, modern rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near ASU and Tempe Town Lake, while noting recurring noise from street traffic and aircraft and parking inconveniences.

Guests enjoy the rooftop pool and fitness room, though the pool is occasionally unavailable or unheated. Rooms are comfortable with some great views, but dim bathroom lighting, sliding-door privacy gaps, and occasional loud AC are mentioned. Dining feedback is mixed: several like the bar and breakfast, but many cite high prices, limited options, closures, and uneven service or hours. Overall, expect a well-kept, convenient stay with some tradeoffs around noise, parking, and on-site dining.

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Facilities

Rooftop pool and views are a highlight, and the fitness room is appreciated, though the pool may be closed for events or unheated. Parking is often off site/paid and inconvenient, with recurring access issues and walks to a nearby garage.

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10

Michael

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel staff are extremely helpful and nice. The place was very clean. Only downfall wa the parking. It was a block over.

6

Joseph

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay. But parking disaster. Parking is down the street in public parking garage. Was given good directions how to park. Problem was construction changes. As the way back to hotel from elevator was blocked. We could not find a way to walk back, so drove back to hotel and parked in check-in parking. No staff was available at desk or anyplace around to inform of parking issue Being late we went to bed. In the morning I had a large warning sticker GLUED to my driver's side window. Making it unsafe to drive. Had to go to hardware store to purchase razor blades and glue remover. The staff did not inform me of the return from garage issue and no one was around to inform of my problem. A large GLUED on warning sticker was not warranted.

8

Heidi

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great pre check in and check out. Late check in not so welcoming. As a woman on her own with a teenager I wasn’t feeling too good about walking a few minutes away in a desolate area, to park my car in a quiet and dark multi story car park. A valet service for checking in this late and parking would be nice. I felt unsafe walking back to the hotel alone.

4

Katy

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really disappointed to be told that the pool was out of use for our stay as a function was happening. Surely the hotel is being paid to hold that function while no notice/discount/upgrade was offered for the lack of amenity. We specifically chose this hotel as we had children that wanted to use the pool. Also my husband asked for a coffee in the lounge/bar area and was met with the response don’t you have it in your room. He replied he did not like it (room coffee was undrinkable!) she begrudgingly said she could do it but no decaf. Lame service and amenities.

8

Jaelyn

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did a short staycation with my friends and we loved the hotel!!! It was quiet and not too busy. Rooftop pool had a great vibe and the view was beautiful. The only thing I didn’t like was our hotel room view was great there was just a giant dumpster that took away from the view a little bit. Overall had a great time and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Tempe.

10

Wendy

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Love the complimentary coffee ALL DAY! 😊 room was clean. Very nice fitness room! Pool was nice too- nothing fancy- not photo worthy but it’s there. View from rooftop pool is great if you enjoy watching airplanes flyover every 3-5 minutes. lol.

8

Brittany

18 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property and room was very clean. The hotel staff was mostly friendly. There was an ice machine with filtered water on our floor which was a plus. 2 bottles of water are provided daily. Housekeeping is available daily upon request. I only had the steak and asparagus with potatoes for dinner and it was pretty good with satisfying portion. The pool area was nice however it was not heated for the cool evening. This was a great value for the stay. It is located about 15-20 mins from all attractions. I would definitely stay here again.

8

cathy

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were three reasons why I didn't give this property five stars. The staff, the room and the food were great - but the location is a little weird - sterile and not at all welcoming from the outside - I felt like I was in a dystopian novel. And instead of parking at the property, you have to drive a couple of blocks and then walk back and forth to the hotel in the blazing heat - NOT convenient. And lastly, the lighting in the bathroom is so dim that it's not great for us ladies who need to apply makeup. But I can't say enough about the staff and the room - that part was excellent.

8

Laura

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was fine and property was clean. But the area is somewhat loud and we were there over the weekend. No complimentary breakfast or even coffee. Onsite parking is in a nearby parking garage and there’s a daily fee. They say you have in & out privileges but the bar code didn’t work consistently so we ended up paying extra. We were in a rush so weren’t able to discuss with hotel. Staff was ok but not terribly welcoming.

10

Daniel

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay at AC. Staff was wonderful, place and room was very clean. Rooftop pool was a delight. Great location. I will be back.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently praised as very clean and well kept. A few report issues like a dirty shower, a slow-draining sink, or missed housekeeping.

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10

Malcolm

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and tidy. Very professional and courteous staff. Will gladly stay there again when I come back to Phoenix/Tempe.

10

Juan

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying at this Hotel. It was clean and nice. The price for the rooms was absolutely reasonable. Will stay again.

10

Ferlando

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless. The staff were nice and parking was free. The room looked like the one at The Westin but AC Marriot seemed to have more space. I would definitely stay here again..

6

Lori

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights- asked for quick room clean up on Sunday while out from 7:45am to 12:15pm - was told they put it in as priority clean, they wouldn’t guarantee it though. Literally I just asked for the room to be tidied, garbage taken out, towels refreshed. And it wasn’t done, it was very disappointing so we never got cleaning service during our stay since we needed to be in the room to prepare for, our events in the afternoon. So I had to track down the housekeeping cart to get a few extra towels and toilet paper.

6

Peter

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

OK, the guy who works the front desk with the huge Afro is awesome, he deserves a raise. Other than that the property is ok at best. Planes started flying over at 6am and they were LOUD. Then jumped in the shower and it was dirty. Plenty of other options in the area around the same price, I'm not coming back

8

Brittany

18 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property and room was very clean. The hotel staff was mostly friendly. There was an ice machine with filtered water on our floor which was a plus. 2 bottles of water are provided daily. Housekeeping is available daily upon request. I only had the steak and asparagus with potatoes for dinner and it was pretty good with satisfying portion. The pool area was nice however it was not heated for the cool evening. This was a great value for the stay. It is located about 15-20 mins from all attractions. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Patrick

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice property with excellent location. Great and friendly staff. Very clean.

10

Sara

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a beautiful balcony suite looking at the mountain and old mill. The staff were helpful and friendly, and our room was the cleanest hotel room I have ever stayed in!

8

Debbie

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at this property. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and staff was friendly. My only complaint is that the bathroom sink would not drain prpowrply due to a broken or faulty drain stopper.

10

Timothy

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and quiet.

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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms and beds, with some nice views. Recurring drawbacks include aircraft or road noise, dim bathroom lighting, sliding-door privacy gaps, and occasional loud AC.

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10

Michael

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location for ASU and Mill Ave. only negative is the hotel is within the flight path of Sky Harbor so air traffic is frequent and noticeable. But then again most of Tempe has the same situation. Definitely would stay here again.

8

Brenda

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are someone who needs it to be quiet while you sleep, choose a different hotel. This place was loud from the busy road outside and the slamming doors from every direction. Tried having sleep sounds and that didn’t help. The hotel was very clean, everyone was very friendly. The coffee pot didn’t have a plug In available anywhere that I could find. Good location.

6

Gwendolyn

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great and comfy room. Only downside was the noise from the street, college kids (I’m assuming) revving the cars and speeding at all hours of the night. I will stay again but will definitely ask for a room away the street.

6

BECKY

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lighting was very dim without the ability to turn it up. I could barely see enough to put on makeup or do my hair which was an anomaly given how many hotels I’ve stayed in. The breakfast buffet is too expensive for what you get. Otherwise a nice property.

8

cathy

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were three reasons why I didn't give this property five stars. The staff, the room and the food were great - but the location is a little weird - sterile and not at all welcoming from the outside - I felt like I was in a dystopian novel. And instead of parking at the property, you have to drive a couple of blocks and then walk back and forth to the hotel in the blazing heat - NOT convenient. And lastly, the lighting in the bathroom is so dim that it's not great for us ladies who need to apply makeup. But I can't say enough about the staff and the room - that part was excellent.

10

Joseph

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly located, beautiful hotel! However, you should be 100% comfortable with you partner. The sliding bathroom door has a good 1" of open space between the wall and you can hear EVERYTHING.

6

Christopher

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing I didn't like about the room is that the AC was quite loud, made a vibration on the wall when on. The bathroom door also isn't made to close all the way so if rooming with friends, know this.

10

Ronald

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the room and free parking. Didnt like the airplane noise.

10

Darien Lee

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only bad this here is the wifi... OMG do better PLEASE

6

Daryl

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The limited food options were problematic and the constant airplane noise was annoying.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional, and helpful, and issues are often addressed. Still, some guests experienced delayed room readiness, inconsistent bar or restaurant service and hours, missed housekeeping, and limited resolution after a disruptive fire alarm.

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10

Malcolm

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and tidy. Very professional and courteous staff. Will gladly stay there again when I come back to Phoenix/Tempe.

8

Stanley

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptional - particularly Cedric and Jordan - so welcoming and helpful with a genuinely friendly spirit.

6

Nima

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon our arrival on Friday afternoon we asked what time the restaurant would close. We were told 10 p.m. We returned to the hotel at 9:30 and the lady serving the bar and restaurant told us the restaurant closed at 9:30 so we had to leave and find a place to eat. The following evening we went to the bar for drinks. We sat and waited for the same lady to serve us for 15 minutes. She completely ignored us while talking with someone at the bar. The place was not busy at all. We finally ended up going to the bar to order and we also felt we were over charged. The hotel overall was O.K. A little expensive for what it was but it was O.K.

10

Nicole

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My friend and I had Cedrick help us out and we had to wait for our room to be ready. Had to wait about 2hrs but he was very nice and answered all my questions and had a drink and every one in general was just great. Totally will go again.

4

Katy

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really disappointed to be told that the pool was out of use for our stay as a function was happening. Surely the hotel is being paid to hold that function while no notice/discount/upgrade was offered for the lack of amenity. We specifically chose this hotel as we had children that wanted to use the pool. Also my husband asked for a coffee in the lounge/bar area and was met with the response don’t you have it in your room. He replied he did not like it (room coffee was undrinkable!) she begrudgingly said she could do it but no decaf. Lame service and amenities.

4

Travis

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What made this hotel night a slight nightmare was something that may not have been 100% controllable the first time. The second and third time the fire alarm went off(unnecessarily) was absolutely not ok. Around 12 am in the hallways. Then 2 more times IN room. It was horribly loud ear piercing jolting you awake. We left at 7 am. Upon check out no Manager was on duty and no compensation was offered. But honestly im not sure what could have made us feel better.

10

puneet

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Clean and modern hotel. Paid parking in parking garage but they allowed me to park and charge at the ChargePoint charger outside the hotel. Charging is not free it is 25 cents /KWh. Our sofa bed would not come out and it took them an hour to send someone up but they compensated by providing another room. Overall good experience.

6

Lori

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights- asked for quick room clean up on Sunday while out from 7:45am to 12:15pm - was told they put it in as priority clean, they wouldn’t guarantee it though. Literally I just asked for the room to be tidied, garbage taken out, towels refreshed. And it wasn’t done, it was very disappointing so we never got cleaning service during our stay since we needed to be in the room to prepare for, our events in the afternoon. So I had to track down the housekeeping cart to get a few extra towels and toilet paper.

10

Patrick

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice property with excellent location. Great and friendly staff. Very clean.

10

Harlan

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel with very professional and friendly staff.

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Location

Convenient for ASU, Tempe Town Lake, and downtown; many find it walkable and near attractions. Downsides include noticeable aircraft or road noise and needing to use a garage a short walk from the hotel.

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Michael

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great location for ASU and Mill Ave. only negative is the hotel is within the flight path of Sky Harbor so air traffic is frequent and noticeable. But then again most of Tempe has the same situation. Definitely would stay here again.

10

Valerie

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to everything we wanted

10

Annie

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

New, clean hotel with new modern style. Walkable - had a great morning hike at A Mountain. Friendly staff.

10

Sam

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location in relation to ASU stadium and downtown Tempe

8

Heidi

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great pre check in and check out. Late check in not so welcoming. As a woman on her own with a teenager I wasn’t feeling too good about walking a few minutes away in a desolate area, to park my car in a quiet and dark multi story car park. A valet service for checking in this late and parking would be nice. I felt unsafe walking back to the hotel alone.

10

Davina

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay, hotel was nice and conveniently in the Tempe area.

8

cathy

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were three reasons why I didn't give this property five stars. The staff, the room and the food were great - but the location is a little weird - sterile and not at all welcoming from the outside - I felt like I was in a dystopian novel. And instead of parking at the property, you have to drive a couple of blocks and then walk back and forth to the hotel in the blazing heat - NOT convenient. And lastly, the lighting in the bathroom is so dim that it's not great for us ladies who need to apply makeup. But I can't say enough about the staff and the room - that part was excellent.

10

OLLIE

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for business or sports. Near a lively area for entertainment.

10

Adam

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Affordable. Friendly staff

10

Yaovarut

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right on the water and within walking distance to restaurants, shops and ASU. Clean and modern with rooftop pool with amazing view

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Dining

Bar and breakfast draw praise from some, but many note limited options, high prices, closures or early cutoffs, and uneven service; breakfast is not complimentary.

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Paul

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was okay. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff doesn’t bother you. The rooms are soundproof which is nice not hearing noise from nearby rooms. The issue is the past few times we’ve stayed at an AC Marriott in Arizona the hotel’s restaurant has been closed. Very inconvenient and frustrating.

10

Ramona

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located if you're visiting the Zoo or the Desert Botanical Garden (recommended!), this hotel on the edge of Tempe by the river has a spacious room, nice bed, decent pool on the roof, coffee in-room (and also in the lobby), good breakfast spread - and very nice staff. The parking garage felt a little steep at $18/day, but the hotel code makes it easy to enter and exit whenever needed. A great full service, slightly less expensive choice in Tempe.

6

Nima

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon our arrival on Friday afternoon we asked what time the restaurant would close. We were told 10 p.m. We returned to the hotel at 9:30 and the lady serving the bar and restaurant told us the restaurant closed at 9:30 so we had to leave and find a place to eat. The following evening we went to the bar for drinks. We sat and waited for the same lady to serve us for 15 minutes. She completely ignored us while talking with someone at the bar. The place was not busy at all. We finally ended up going to the bar to order and we also felt we were over charged. The hotel overall was O.K. A little expensive for what it was but it was O.K.

6

BECKY

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lighting was very dim without the ability to turn it up. I could barely see enough to put on makeup or do my hair which was an anomaly given how many hotels I’ve stayed in. The breakfast buffet is too expensive for what you get. Otherwise a nice property.

4

Katy

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really disappointed to be told that the pool was out of use for our stay as a function was happening. Surely the hotel is being paid to hold that function while no notice/discount/upgrade was offered for the lack of amenity. We specifically chose this hotel as we had children that wanted to use the pool. Also my husband asked for a coffee in the lounge/bar area and was met with the response don’t you have it in your room. He replied he did not like it (room coffee was undrinkable!) she begrudgingly said she could do it but no decaf. Lame service and amenities.

10

Nora

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property, super helpful staff, very accommodating Great food and bar area

8

Melanie

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are great 😊. The non complimentary European breakfast for $20 is not. I walked to a breakfast spot to meet my needs.

8

Brittany

18 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property and room was very clean. The hotel staff was mostly friendly. There was an ice machine with filtered water on our floor which was a plus. 2 bottles of water are provided daily. Housekeeping is available daily upon request. I only had the steak and asparagus with potatoes for dinner and it was pretty good with satisfying portion. The pool area was nice however it was not heated for the cool evening. This was a great value for the stay. It is located about 15-20 mins from all attractions. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Laura

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was fine and property was clean. But the area is somewhat loud and we were there over the weekend. No complimentary breakfast or even coffee. Onsite parking is in a nearby parking garage and there’s a daily fee. They say you have in & out privileges but the bar code didn’t work consistently so we ended up paying extra. We were in a rush so weren’t able to discuss with hotel. Staff was ok but not terribly welcoming.

10

Greg

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, amazing food ,at lounge bar, always excited when company books me there

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Month	Average price
January	US$237
February	US$481
March	US$328
April	US$243
May	US$184
June	US$123
July	US$122
August	US$128
September	US$173
October	US$250
November	US$229
December	US$181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $181	2 $199	3 $199
4 $154	5 $301	6 $349	7	8 $358	9 $208	10 $227
11 $154	12 $256	13	14 $306	15 $227	16 $181	17 $181
18 $163	19 $335	20 $337	21	22 $286	23 $273	24 $273
25 $154	26 $357	27	28 $255	29 $190	30 $154	31 $154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $173	18 $151	19 $136
20 $131	21 $170	22	23	24 $181	25 $136	26 $136
27 $131	28 $199	29	30

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Water View)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Balcony

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible

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