Cvent Supplier Network
  2. Venues

Graduate by Hilton Tempe

225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85281
Venue image
Videos

About us

Welcome to Graduate Tempe–where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay. You’ll find us serendipitously situated across the street from Sun Devil central—the famed Arizona State University. We are just a short walk to all of the bustling Mill Avenue stops and shops, as well as nearby Tempe Town Lake and ASU Gammage theater. Our rooms are ready for a night like you’ve never had before, where little moments of surprise and discovery will meet you down every corridor and around each corner. This is Graduate—get ready to be inspired. So whether you’re dropping in for a bite, showing off the Alma Mater or have a to-do here in town, we’re here to make it memorable. Our warm, friendly and whip smart staff can guide you to and around Tempe’s finest, so that you feel like a local, at home again even if it’s your first time here.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built1967
Renovated2014
Total meeting space3,950 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms140
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Jan 01 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Oct 01 - Nov 30
Low season
May 01 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,950 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Exhibit space
2,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
120

Floor Plans

Download floor plans for this venue.

Menus

Download catering menus for this venue.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Meeting room image
Hayden Ballroom
|
1,624 sq. ft.
29 x 56 sq. ft.
13 ft.
110
40
80
100
110
70
20
60
25
Meeting room image
Rooftop Reception area
|
1,500 sq. ft.
54 x 44.5 sq. ft.
13 ft.
120
-
80
80
110
50
-
60
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
140
Single (1 bed)
72
Single (1 bed) rate
$99.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
68
Double (2 beds) rate
$109.00 - $299.00
Tax rate
14.07%
Occupancy rate
14.07%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $15.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Phoenix Zoo
Park
4 mi
AS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THE PHOENIX ZOO PROVIDES EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOTIVATE THEM TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Visit website
Desert Botanical Gardens
Park
4 mi
or more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty.
1201 N Galvin PkwyAZ 85008
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Visit website
Tempe Town Lake
Park
5 blks
Beautiful Tempe Town Lake Park offers a restful area for all ages. There are paddle boats for rent, splash pad for children, clean restrooms.

Nearby vendors

StarAlliance Band
StarAlliance Band
Multi-city
StarAlliance Band is a high-energy live music cover band based in Phoenix, Arizona. Led by the world-class vocalist Star Lynn Fiegener, this talented group of professional musicians delivers an entertaining and versatile performance that caters to various occasions and venues. Here’s what makes them stand out: Versatility: Whether it’s a casual blue-jean bash or a formal black-tie affair, StarAlliance Band adapts to the occasion. From corporate events and private parties to weddings, anniversaries, and more, they’ve got you covered. Song Variety: Their extensive repertoire spans genres and eras, including classic rock, pop, today’s hits, country, dance, oldies, soft rock, and jazz. You can even experience live band karaoke with them! Fun and Surprises: With three gifted co-vocalists sharing leads and harmonies, their show is full of surprises. They engage with the audience, create a positive atmosphere, and ensure everyone has a great time. Acoustic Duo: In addition to their full live band experience, StarAlliance offers an acoustic duo. Same great energy and variety, but in an affordable acoustic setting. Serving the greater Phoenix/Tucson region. ★ STAR LYNN FIEGENER- LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ JIM FIEGENER- GUITARS, LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ DAVE LEWICKI- BASS, LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ TINO MAGAZU- DRUMS ★
Hired Entertainment
Visit Profile
Dave and Busters West
Dave and Busters West
Multi-city
Back in the late 1970s, Buster opened a restaurant known for its tasty food and friendly service. A few doors down, Dave opened an outrageous place for entertainment and games where adults were irresistibly drawn for fun. The two young entrepreneurs noticed people rotating between their establishments, and an idea started to form: What if they put both under one roof?
Activity
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Main event West Coast
Main event West Coast
Multi-city
Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.
Activity
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Papillon Helicopters - Grand Canyon Group
Papillon Helicopters - Grand Canyon Group
Multi-city
Providing tours since 1965, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is the largest and most experienced operator in the Grand Canyon. We are the only company that flies the entire length of the Grand Canyon, flying more than 400,000 passengers annually. Guests will relish in unique one-of-a-kind experiences to monumental destinations to exceed their wanderlust. Whether it be a sightseeing excursion above the incredible lights of the Las Vegas Strip or soaring through the air through the Grand Canyon, these expeditions will create memories to last a lifetime.
Activity
Visit Profile
EEG
EEG
Scottsdale
Skylanes Let The Good Times Roll Elevate your next corporate or private event at Skylanes, our stylish private event space located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale! Our team is dedicated to making every event unforgettable while you enjoy the company of your guests. At Skylanes, you can choose between our sky-lit bar area or game space featuring two private bowling lanes, all situated on the second floor with a view of Scottsdale’s vibrant nightlife. With an option for interactive games, jumbo LED walls for custom branding or personal touches, and a vibe that takes your event to the next level, your guests will be talking about it long after the night ends. Let’s make your event one to remember!
Activity
Visit Profile
Onyx Offsites & Trainings
Onyx Offsites & Trainings
Multi-city
With over 20 years of expertise, Onyx Offsites & Trainings offers team-building activities, creative CSR activations, wellness experiences, and organizational development trainings. From team olympics at the beach to city scavenger hunts and community benefit projects like surfboard art or military care package creation, we provide a variety of experiences tailored to your team’s needs. Meeting planners love how seamlessly we integrate your theme and objectives, ensuring a memorable event with exceptional service. Join industry leaders like GoFundMe, Google, Meta, and Netflix, and let us help elevate your company culture and empower your team members through our transformational programs.
Activity
Visit Profile
TeamWorx
TeamWorx
Multi-city
TeamWorx is based just outside silicon valley California and specializes in team building events for tech companies and tech employees, engineering companies and engineers, and groups looking for robotic themed events. Our signature Robot Team Building events are Robot Build and Battle 1, Robot Build and Battle 2, and our newest addition, Robot Racing! We deliver events for large groups anywhere in the United States: Robot Build and Battle 1 up to 300 people, Robot Build and Battle 2 up to 500 people, Robot Racing up to 200 people, and combine 1 & 2 for up to 800 people!
Activity
Visit Profile
Landry's Dining Brands
Landry's Dining Brands
Multi-city
Landry's, Inc., is a privately held American multi-brand dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. Landry's, Inc., owns and operates more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos, and entertainment destinations in 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Fogo de Chao - Scottsdale
Fogo de Chao - Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Fogo Scottsdale is located in the heart of the city near the popular Scottsdale Fashion Square. The restaurant showcases a beautiful dining room with seating for over 300 guests, a glass-encased wine room displaying many of South America’s finest varietals and an expansive patio for al fresco dining. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Evolving Productions
Evolving Productions
Multi-city
We are a family-owned and operated business based in New Orleans and travel nationwide servicing Conventions and Trade shows. Tradeshows and events can run smoothly when choosing the experience of Evolving Productions. From planning the event to freight and general labor, our job is to make your event a success. Regardless of your location we can get you what you need when you need it. Conferences, events, conventions, trade shows, meetings, and festivals are our specialty. For over a decade of combined years our staff continuously has received outstanding reviews from all events we have produced. We take pride in not only being a woman owned business but also a family-owned company.
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

All F & B goes through the hotel catering department.

Cancellation Policy

24 hrs. transient reservations Seasonal Cancellation Clause for groups

Additional details

Heated Pool - Hot Tub- Meeting space for up to 200. Roof top reception area Parking - Restaurant - Lounge - patios for outside dining -Bicycles for guest use - On site fitness center

Weblinks

Follow us

Venue resources

Graduate by Hilton Tempe Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Graduate by Hilton Tempe regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Graduate by Hilton Tempe's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
We provide recycling bins in rooms and a linen reuse program. We also participate in several social impact initiatives.
Does Graduate by Hilton Tempe have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, General Recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Graduate by Hilton Tempe and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Graduate by Hilton Tempe's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Tempe developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Cleveland Clinic and Procter and Gamble
Does Graduate by Hilton Tempe clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, A Health and Safety Awareness Committee has been created to help implement the Graduate Cares program
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.