
The Westin Tempe
Best for visitors who want a compact downtown base, easy walking access to ASU and Mill Avenue, and a dramatic rooftop pool with skyline views.
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The Westin Tempe is an 18-story, family-friendly downtown Tempe hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and easy access to Arizona State University and Mill Avenue. The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa is a larger Scottsdale resort-style Westin with multiple pools, a spa and on-site golf — read this if you want to compare a city rooftop hotel (Tempe) to a full resort experience (Kierland).
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Best for visitors who want a compact downtown base, easy walking access to ASU and Mill Avenue, and a dramatic rooftop pool with skyline views.

Best for guests seeking a larger Scottsdale resort experience with multiple pools, on-site golf and a full-service spa.
When The Westin Tempe wins: Choose The Westin Tempe if you want a central downtown location (steps from ASU and Mill Avenue), an 18th-floor rooftop infinity pool and easy access to Tempe nightlife and campus events.
When The Westin Kierland wins: Choose The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa if you want resort amenities — multiple pools, spa treatments, on-site golf, and more on-site dining and family facilities.
Bottom line: Pick Tempe for urban convenience, a high rooftop pool and walkability; pick Kierland when a larger property and resort amenities (spa, golf, several pools) are priorities.
| Category | The Westin Tempe | The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, compact downtown hotel geared to campus and city visitors | Resort-style property with broad family/resort facilities |
| Location | 11 E Seventh St., steps from ASU and Mill Avenue (walkable) | 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale — near Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter |
| Size | 290 guestrooms across an 18-story tower | 735 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; children welcome (minimum check-in age for registered guest often listed as 21) | Family-friendly resort; not adults-only (all ages welcome) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Skysill — 18th-floor rooftop infinity pool, hot tub, daybeds and lounge service | Multiple outdoor pools (2 outdoor pools mentioned) with poolside bar and family areas |
| Restaurants & bars | Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, Cup of Joe Market Café | 3 restaurants plus coffee shop and 2 pool bars (supplier highlights) |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated full-service on-site spa; fitness studio open 24/7 with Peloton bikes | On-site spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; health club and fitness classes |
| Golf & sports | No on-site golf listed | Golf course on site and golf driving range; golf lessons available |
| Event & meeting space | Over 21,000 sq ft flexible indoor/outdoor event space; multiple ballrooms and rooftop event options | Conference center and banquet/meeting facilities (listed at 194 sq ft in supplier highlights for a specific space) |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking only (fee, with in/out privileges); no airport shuttle; light rail nearby | Self parking (surcharge) and valet available (surcharges); preferred airport: PHX |
The Westin Tempe sits in downtown Tempe, a short walk to Arizona State University and the Mill Avenue entertainment district.
Pick The Westin Tempe for walkable access to campus, bars, restaurants and city events.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa sits in north Scottsdale beside Kierland Commons, positioned as a resort destination near shopping and golf.
Choose Kierland if you want a Scottsdale resort close to shopping, golf and family activities.
The Westin Tempe has 290 guestrooms in an 18-story tower with a compact-but-modern city-hotel layout.
Tempe's rooms are sized and equipped for city stays and event guests, with a few suite upgrades for families or groups.
Kierland offers a large variety of rooms and suites aimed at families and longer resort stays.
Kierland gives a wider range of room choices and view options for family and leisure stays.
The Westin Tempe focuses on Southwestern-inspired dining and a notable rooftop bar.
Tempe concentrates on a focused set of outlets with a signature rooftop bar and a Southwestern ground-floor restaurant.
Kierland lists three restaurants plus a coffee shop and poolside bar options for varied on-site dining.
Kierland offers more on-site outlets and casual options suitable for families spending time on property.
Skysill is The Westin Tempe’s standout feature: an 18th-floor rooftop infinity pool with views and cabana rentals.
The rooftop pool is the hotel’s primary draw — great for views and evening rooftop gatherings.
The Westin Kierland has several outdoor pools and family pool areas suitable for longer resort stays.
Kierland’s multiple pools suit families and guests who plan to spend significant time on property.
Tempe emphasizes fitness and rooftop nightlife through its 24/7 Westin WORKOUT studio and Skysill rooftop events.
Pick Tempe if you want 24/7 fitness access and rooftop nightlife steps from downtown.
Kierland emphasizes on-site spa services, fitness classes and outdoor sports.
Kierland is better if a full spa, fitness classes and resort-sports (tennis, golf) are priorities.

The Westin Tempe — the 18th-floor Skysill Rooftop Lounge and infinity pool give superior skyline views and evening rooftop events.

The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa — multiple pools, an on-site spa and golf make this the better pick for a classic resort stay.

The Westin Tempe — steps from ASU, Mill Avenue and city nightlife, ideal for walking to local venues and events.

The Westin Kierland — family pools, arcade/game room and many on-site activities suit longer family stays.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa has an on-site spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. The Westin Tempe does not have a dedicated full-service spa; rooms have spa-inspired bathrooms.
The Westin Tempe is in downtown Tempe within a short walk of Mill Avenue and ASU, making it the better choice for walkable dining and nightlife.
Neither property is adults-only. Both are inland Arizona properties; neither is beachfront.
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa lists a golf course on site and a driving range; The Westin Tempe does not list any on-site golf.
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