Accommodation & Travel
How to Get Around
Transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Condensed transportation guide
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport – Official Site
Transportation around Phoenix
Rideshare
Uber – download app
Lyft – download app
Public transportation; Local bus and light rail
Full Fare (Ages 19-64): $2 (1-ride); $4 (1-day); $20 (7-day)
Reduced Fare (Ages 6-18, Medicare, people with disabilities): $1 (1-ride); $2 (1-day); $10 (7-day)
Neighborhood circulators & Tempe Orbit
Tempe Orbit is a free bus that serves the Tempe areas. From the website: “Orbit serves neighborhoods and connects people to local destinations such as shopping areas, other neighborhoods, major bus routes, schools and multi-generational centers for free. There are six Orbit routes: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. All routes operate seven days a week, 365 days a year with 15 minute frequency on most routes.
The Orbit routes use 'flag' stops, which means that the driver will pick up and drop off passengers in neighborhoods as long as it's safe. Passengers should wave at the driver to let him or her know that they would like picked up. On major streets like Mill Avenue, University Drive and Broadway Road, designated bus stops should be used. To get off the bus in a neighborhood, passengers should pull the cord located near the windows. On major streets like Rural Road or Priest Drive, designated bus stop should be used.”
Where to Stay
Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University
601 E. 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-219-5956
- 0.4 mi from conference venue
- Walking distance to ASU
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary High-speed wireless internet
- Parking is $15.00 per night in a secure parking garage
Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix/University
601 E. 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-219-5956
- 0.4 mi from conference venue
- Walking distance to ASU
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary High-speed wireless internet
- Parking is $15.00 per night in a secure parking garage
MOXY Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Call 480-337-2853 and request ASU LODGING rate
- 0.6 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary transportation to/from Sky Harbor
- Complimentary Bikes
- Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Drive, Tempe AZ 85281
480-968-6800
- 0.7 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Complimentary Bikes and access to Fitness Center
- Conveniently located to ASU, Gammage and Mill Avenue, walking distance to dining, shopping and nightlife
The Westin Tempe
11 E. 7th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-8885
- 0.8 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi
- Complimentary access to WestinWorkout
- ½ block from Mill Ave. District; walking distance to over 70 dining options
- Destination Fee Waived ($22 per night value)
- Destination Fee includes the following:
- Daily Enhanced High Speed Wi-Fi
- $25 Food and Beverage credit in Cup of Joe, Terra Tempe, or SkySill Rooftop
- Bike Rental for 2 (2 hour max)
- 1 free Drip Coffee for up to (2) guests at Cup of Joe
Tempe Mission Palms
60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
- 0.8 mi from conference venue
- Valet or self-parking (included in destination fee)
- Access to health club and fitness center (included in destination fee)
- Airport Shutte Service (included in destination fee)
- High-speed wireless Internet access (included in destination fee)
- Discounted hospitality fee to $12.95 plus tax per room, per night (regularly $19.95 plus tax per room, per night)
Graduate Tempe
225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-9431
- 1.0 mi from conference venue
- Walking distance to ASU, restaurants, shopping and entertainment
- Complimentary Shuttle Service to/from Sky Harbor Airport and within 3 mile radius of the hotel
- Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Bikes
Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown
601 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)395-7328
- 1.2 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary Breakfast vouchers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet in every guest room and guest areas
- Complimentary parking
- Shuttle service within a 5 mile radius of hotel (excludes airport)
Vīb Best Western Tempe
511 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 805-2070
- 1.3 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary Self-Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms
- Complimentary Lyft Business to and from work within 3-mile radius (for business travel only)
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix - Tempe
2100 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
480-804-5264
- 3.2 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary daily full hot breakfast
- Complimentary shuttle to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/ within 5 mile radius of Hotel
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms
- Complimentary self parking
Element Scottsdale at SkySong
1345 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480-361-0000
- 3.0 mi from conference venue
- Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily
- Complimentary light evening reception, Monday – Thursday
Things to Do in Phoenix Area
Arts & Culture
Museums
Phoenix Art Museum
Heard Museum
Musical Instrument Museum
Arizona State University Arts Museum
Mesa Arts Museum
Pueblo Grande Museum
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Landmarks
Taliesin West
Heritage Square
Japanese Friends
Entertainment
Shows
Gammage Theater
Herberger Theater
Tempe Center for the Arts
Outdoors
Phoenix Zoo
Desert Botanical Gardens
Hike
Golf
Tempe Town Lake
Goldfield Ghost Town
Districts (shopping, food, fun)
Roosevelt Row Art District (Downtown Phx)
Mill Ave (Downtown Tempe)
Old Town Scottsdale
Resources for more things to do
Tempe: Tempe Tourism
Scottsdale: Experience Scottsdale
Phoenix: Downtown Phoenix Org, Visit Phoenix