
The Westin Tempe
Best for travelers who want a central Tempe location, rooftop social life, and lots of room types and event space.
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The Westin Tempe is an 18-story, full-service downtown Tempe hotel with a rooftop pool and multiple event spaces; read this if you want an urban, social base near ASU and Mill Avenue. Hermosa Inn is an intimate 4-star boutique inn in Paradise Valley; read this if you prefer a low-rise, character-driven stay with a small spa and a single signature restaurant.
Updated · about 12 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a central Tempe location, rooftop social life, and lots of room types and event space.

Best for guests who prefer a small, characterful inn with private patios, an on-site restaurant (LONs), and a spa treatment room.
When The Westin Tempe wins: choose the Westin for a downtown, walkable location next to ASU and Mill Avenue, an 18th-floor rooftop pool and bar, a 24/7 fitness studio, and extensive event space for meetings or weddings.
When Hermosa Inn wins: pick Hermosa Inn for a quieter, lower-capacity boutique experience in Paradise Valley with individually decorated casita-style rooms, private patios, on-site LONs restaurant, and spa treatment offerings.
Bottom line: The Westin Tempe is a taller, more social full-service hotel designed for urban stays and events; Hermosa Inn is a small, character-driven retreat for travelers wanting a boutique, quieter property with personalized service.
| Category | The Westin Tempe | Hermosa Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, vertical downtown hotel with lively rooftop and event programming | Intimate single-level boutique inn with individually decorated casitas |
| Location | Downtown Tempe — steps from ASU, Mill Avenue, and Tempe Town Lake | Suburban Paradise Valley — near Biltmore Fashion Park and Camelback Mountain |
| Size | 290 guestrooms across 18 stories | 43 individually decorated guestrooms (casitas) on single-level property |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcomed; 21+ minimum to check in as the registered adult | All ages welcomed; property allows children 12 and under to stay free with existing bedding |
| Pools | Skysill rooftop infinity pool on 18th floor with hot tub, daybeds, and lounge service | One outdoor pool and two hot tubs; single-level pool area with sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits (Southwestern), Skysill Rooftop Lounge, Cup of Joe Market Café | LONs — one signature on-site restaurant serving American cuisine; limited room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24/7 Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio (Peloton); no full-service on-site spa facility | Full-service spa offerings with massage and spa treatment room(s) |
| Known for | Rooftop views and large flexible event/wedding spaces | Casita-style rooms with private patios, fireplaces in public areas, and LONs restaurant |
| Accessibility & family features | Accessible routes, wheelchair-accessible pool and public areas; pet-friendly policy | Wheelchair-accessible paths of travel and pool; children 12 and younger stay free; pet policy applies (fee) |
| Event capacity | Over 21,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space including multiple ballrooms and rooftop venues | About 2,303 sq ft of conference/meeting space and meeting rooms for small events |
The Westin Tempe sits in downtown Tempe within a short walk of Arizona State University and the Mill Avenue District.
Choose the Westin if you want a walkable urban base with transit links and nightlife nearby.
Hermosa Inn is located in Paradise Valley, a suburban area near Camelback Mountain and Biltmore Fashion Park.
Choose Hermosa Inn if you prefer a quieter, residential location near upscale shopping and hiking.
The Westin Tempe offers a wide range of room types across 18 floors, including suites and penthouses.
Pick the Westin for variety of room sizes and city or mountain views.
Hermosa Inn has 43 individually decorated guestrooms, often called casitas, many with private patios.
Pick Hermosa Inn for character-filled, lower-density rooms and private outdoor space.
The Westin Tempe has several on-site dining options for different moods and times of day.
Choose the Westin for more variety in dining and a rooftop bar scene.
Hermosa Inn’s dining centers on LONs, its single on-site restaurant, plus limited room service.
Choose Hermosa Inn if you want a focused, signature restaurant experience on property.
The Westin Tempe’s standout outdoor feature is its 18th-floor Skysill rooftop infinity pool and lounge.
Choose the Westin if you want dramatic skyline views from a rooftop pool.
Hermosa Inn offers a single outdoor pool plus two hot tubs in a lower-key, single-level setting.
Choose Hermosa Inn for a smaller, quieter pool environment integrated into a boutique property.
The Westin Tempe focuses on fitness and rooftop nightlife rather than an on-site full-service spa.
Choose the Westin for fitness amenities and an active rooftop nightlife scene.
Hermosa Inn provides on-site spa services and a quieter evening environment.
Choose Hermosa Inn if in-room relaxation and spa treatments are a priority.

Skysill rooftop pool and lounge on the 18th floor with panoramic views and evening events.

Hermosa Inn’s 43 individually decorated casitas with private patios and a low-rise layout.

Over 21,000 sq ft of flexible event space including multiple ballrooms and outdoor terraces.

Hermosa Inn offers on-site spa treatment room(s) and massage services.
The Westin Tempe — it’s steps from Mill Avenue and ASU and has an active rooftop lounge.
Hermosa Inn — it’s a small, single-level boutique inn in a residential area of Paradise Valley.
Hermosa Inn lists full-service spa treatment room(s); The Westin Tempe does not list an on-site full-service spa.
Yes. Both welcome families of all ages; The Westin Tempe notes a minimum check-in age for the registered guest (21) while Hermosa Inn allows children (12 and under stay free using existing bedding).
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