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| - I really enjoyed the Graduate Tempe. They spent a ton on remodeling the place, and I gotta say: #NAILEDIT.
Let's talk rooms: Not huge, but nicely sized. Luxe bathroom soaps and shampoo (Malin+Goetz), so no need to lug your expensive bottles with ya. We had the king rooms with a little balcony which, hey, it's always nice to enjoy a little alone outdoor time. The beds are super comfy and they don't penny pinch on those pillows. Hipster decor, a mini fridge and a nice flat screen tv. I'm gushing, guys!
Note: This isn't an upscale W. This is more like The Ace style hotel. Hip more than luxurious.
*** Note: My company paid a group rate. Note: I know nothing about Tempe/Phoenix area and have nothing to compare this to.
Not only are the rooms great, but the pool isn't shabby. A ton of space to lay out and even some ice cold water and margarita service from the adjacent bar/restaurant. The pool happens to be open 24 hours. Score. Hot tubbing at 3am? CHECK.
They do have an onsite Mexican restaurant/bar that is solid. Not the best Mexican, more of the decent/ a bit healthyish gringo style Mexican. Regardless, pool + marg = pure happiness.
The conference room is a delight. A ton of natural light making sitting in there for 8 hours not horrible.
The rooftop bar wasn't open while we were there, but man, if it was, I'd of been all over that. A great vista, a huge space, well designed. Hell, a great place for a wedding/birthday party/you name it. We ended up doing some morning rooftop yoga there from the local CorePower studio and it was a total win.
Service is wonderful, the space is wonderfully designed and it definitely felt more like a vacation stay vs a work stay, which I mean that's the dream, right?
5 stars, Graduate. Stay fresh.
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