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3.0 of 5
951 East Playa Del Norte Drive, (Opens April 1, 2009), Tempe, AZ 85281
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Aloft Tempe
Ranked #9 of 47 hotels in Tempe
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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Lodi, New Jersey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Tempe Aloft”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Aloft is a division of "W" Hotels. The rooms are different from other hotel rooms. The beds are platform, so some people may find them a little "stiff". There is a giant flatscreen TV mounted on the wall directly in front of the bed(s) - only downside is that the only chair is the desk chair, and you can't turn the TV so you are forced to sit in bed and watch TV. The only place to sit is a bench that runs the length of the space along the wall under the TV and connects a desk on one side and another "counter" on the other. I love the large tile shower (no tubs) and the mirror pull door that closes off the toilet and shower. There is not a typical closet, but an area in the bathroom that holds 8 pieces of clothing with "curtains" that you pull to close. This was not my first stay at an Aloft, so I knew what to expect and was okay with it. I would not recommend this hotel for an extended stay due to the limited "closet space" and I would not recommend it for a family with kids. I definitely would recommend it for singles or a young couple at this is the brand it is geared towards. The check-in area tends to get very loud especially at night and on the weekends. The pool is very small, and it was not clean (debris in it) while I was there so I did not get to use it. They have a very nice workout area though. There is no restaurant at the hotel, but you can get light snacks and there is a Starbucks across the street as well as an In and Out Burger restaurant.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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England
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Really cool place, noisy crowd”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Really cool place. Nice building, cool lighting, attractive model type people checking you in. Rooms are modern and well maintained.

Only negative would be that it was almost too cool. Some of the guys in there were really painfully attractive and knew it. They were also pretty loud and probably drunk. But a solid hotel for the younger crowd... which I hope I'm just about clinging onto!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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albany, ny
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Cheap Modern Chic”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

This hotel was simple, clean, modern and chic. It was quiet except for Friday night when there was about 30 mins of yelling outside, but that is to be expected. My husband and I are both 29 and we found this hotel to be geared towards the young traveler. It looks like what IKEA would make a hotel look like if they designed it top to bottom. Their pool area was nice, as was the bar and lounge. And although we did not eat breakfast there, they did have a nice breakfast area and snacks available for purchase all the time. Room was aesthetically pleasing and tasteful. They provide two bottles of water in your room every day, which was really nice in the mornings and for nighttime. Their own line of soaps and lotions were great. They are in large dispensers in the shower so there is as much as you need all the time. Mini fridge and cool Moonbeam alarm clock from LL bean, as well as hair dryer and complimentary magazines in the room were nice amenities. Room had a small desk with pencils and paper and there was a nice chaise lounge in the room as well. All in all, for $135, a great deal. We will be looking for more Aloft hotels when we visit other cities. Definitely for the modern, young traveler looking for a great deal, clean hotel and great atmosphere.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great workout and great sleep!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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This was my first time staying at an Aloft, and I thought it was a great experience! I enjoyed the workout room, excellent accommodations for keeping your workout resolution!

The rooms are unique and I was a bit taken aback at first...but really liked the difference, very modern! I liked the fact the rooms were clean, comfortable and I could get a great night sleep every night. Location was great for my work travel and I felt safe parking my car and walking in at night.

The only drawback, is there is no room service. However, if you check at the front desk they will give you many options for take out to be delivered to the hotel.

You can also get a fresh breakfast bagel/English muffin or whatever, on your way out in the morning. Hit the spot for something light, but got me through the morning.

The manager was extremely kind and considerate and really knows how to treat guests!

I would definitely recommend this hotel, especially for work travel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scottsdale Arizona
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Convenient and modern”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I like the lobby and the breakfast food.The dinner food and bar are not as good.I would have done better eating at In n Out across the street.The beds were not very comfortable nor were the pillows.The shower was great . I like the bliss things. I wish there was a jacuzzi. It was fine for this stay.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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951 East Playa Del Norte Drive, (Opens April 1, 2009), Tempe, AZ 85281
Price range (per night):* INR5,937 - 10,698

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