Hotels in Tempe, Arizona

A little about Tempe...

Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a population of 161,143 according to 2005 Census Bureau estimates. Darrell Duppa is usually credited with suggesting the name, adopted in 1879, after comparing the Salt River valley near a 300-foot-tall butte, to the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece. Duppa also had the honor of giving name to Phœnix, 11 years earlier. Tempe is a major suburb of Phœnix and is located immediately southeast. The upscale suburb of Scottsdale is immediately to the north of Tempe.

Tempe is the location of the head offices of US Airways (formerly America West Airlines) and the main campus of Arizona State University. It was the longtime host of the Fiesta Bowl, although the BCS game moved to University of Phœnix Stadium, located in Glendale, in 2007. On New Year's Eve, the city hosts the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nation's largest New Year's Eve parties. The event typically has a national band heading a concert, along with several other local and national bands. It was also the site of one of the three Presidential debates in 2004 and Super Bowl XXX. Additionally, it is the spring training host city of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The city is known in Pima as Oidba?.

Fun in the sun accentuates the excitement and spirit you’ll find in Tempe. The city is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events. Treat yourself to an ASU Football Game game, have a shopping spree at Arizona Mills or Arizona's only IKEA, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway performance at ASU Gammage, hike in the picturesque Papago Park or simply lounge by the pool. It is all here for you to enjoy. Come explore our city .

Tempe's status as a university town has created a welcoming environment for artistic expression. Whether you prefer contemporary art, live music from up and coming bands, art festivals, Broadway shows or performance art, Tempe fits the bill. By day, view works of art by the likes of Georgia O'Keefe. By night, have your pick of Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai or American cuisines before you attend a stellar performance at a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed masterpiece, ASU Gammage. Top off the evening by sipping coffee at a sidewalk café, while listening to local musicians.