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I travel a lot for both business and pleasure, and the Aloft in Tempe has by far the most "modern" hotel room I've ever stayed in.
The rooms are comfortable and spotless, with large beds. They have free wireless internet (a first for me as a traveler - most places charge $15+ per day for wireless access), flat-screen wall-mounted TV, modern cordless phones, a cool little box on the desk next to the TV with RCA plugins and other inputs - I assume for the TV - as well as power outlets that are perfect for a laptop. Great soap in the bathroom by Bliss, with mounted soap and shampoo dispensers in the shower.
The room also features a mini-fridge that is actually empty and provided for your own personal use -- not loaded with overpriced drinks and candy. You also get a complimentary bottle of water, which is pretty standard for hotels in hot climates, but still nice.
The exercise room, which is open 24/7, has brand-new modern equipment -- with video screens that come with virtual trainers... stuff I've never seen before. They also have free-weights and a nice all-in-one weight lifting station. If you like to lift, hotel gyms are usually a disappointment. It's clear that the gym here was more than just an inexpensive afterthought.
The lobby has a nice bar with a pool table, and it opens out onto a great patio seating area and a beautiful (small) pool with water-fountains.
The staff was great -- friendly, conversational and attentive.
I got this room for $99/night and I can't believe what an unbelievable deal it is. I'm an ASU alum and I was looking for a new place to stay when I come to town for games and to visit friends -- this is it.
Basically, everywhere I went here, I was totally impressed. I don't normally give hotels 5-star reviews, but Aloft definitely deserves it.
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