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Laura M
Franklin, Kentucky

Cute and fun but not for me

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 Apr 2018via mobile
The Graduate is an old Howard Johnson’s turned into a mid century dorm room style hotel. They have made it cute, fun, youthful and economical. It was clean and well kept as well. I have no complaints about the hotel but as I get older I do like a few more creature comforts and this place is simple and clean- a very good place to lay your head at a good price. It was very young in spirit and in clientele. It’s also right across the street from ASU but a few blocks too far from my office or the main restaurant shopping area to feel comfortable walking it at night.
Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Kelsey L, Public Relations Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this review
Responded 22 June 2018
HI Laura,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We aim to appeal to all age groups, not only younger clientele, In fact, our decor is made to pay homage to southwestern art popular in the 1970's! We are always looking for areas of improvement, so I'll take your notes about the comforts back to our staff. Thank you again for the review, and I hope you'll give us another shot next time you're in town!
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Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile

We were staying here due to my husband’s work and I found it to be a nice comfortable hotel close to ASU campus and the restaurants and nightlife in Tempe. The decor is unique and fun and the hotel is clean. The diner next door is great for breakfast or brunch (highly recommend the blueberry pancakes!) and fairly reasonable. There is a pool and a hot tub however the hot tub as out of use this weekend. There is a hotel shuttle which can take you to the airport and to the downtown area which is convenient. I would recommend staying here if you are considering it.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
3  Thank FHM27
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Kelsey L, Public Relations Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 June 2018

Hello,

Thank you for the thoughtful and kind review! I'm happy to hear that you'd recommend us and enjoyed your stay. Come back soon!

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Reviewed 5 March 2018

Very close to ASU. The decor is quirky but not over-the-top, the rooms are nicely finished, and there are two restaurants attached to the hotel. I really like the hotel's policy about giving a small drink voucher to use at their restaurants if you had a multi-day stay and didn't have housekeeping change your linens/towels. The staff was quite helpful as well.

Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Kelsey L, Public Relations Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 June 2018

Hello,

Thank you so much for leaving us a review! I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate our go green program. I hope you'll be able to visit us again soon!


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Reviewed 4 March 2018

This hotel is across Apache Blvd. from ASU. It is very convenient for all ASU activities. The hotel has a funky vibe and it is a very pleasant place to stay. The room was comfortable and I had a pleasant view of the neighborhood to the south rather than the campus. My only complaints that it was difficult to figure out the temperature control for the shower and the air conditioning blew directly on the bed. I cooled the room down and then turned it off. I had a room next to the elevator, but it was still pretty quiet. There is a diner attached to the hotel and a bar that also serves food.

Room tip: Rooms 1 and 22 are next to the elevator. I think rooms 6 to 16 face the steet and campus.
Date of stay: February 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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3  Thank Mark R
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Kelsey L, Public Relations Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 June 2018

Hello MercuryChase,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us and apologize if there was any confusion on the temperature control in your room. Please come back for a stay soon, we'd love to have you!

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Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

Cute, eccentric hotel with very cooperative staff. The diner and taco place next door really adds a nice touch as well. Rooms are well decorated and our balcony had an awesome view. There are also very nice spaces to hang out right outside the hotel. If you like a little old fashioned touch you’ll love the theme here.

Date of stay: February 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Kelsey L, Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2018

Hi Asma,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Our staff, decor, restaurants, and spaces are all aspects where we strive for the very best. Please come back and visit soon, we'd love to have you stay with us again!

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Reviewed 6 February 2018

Close proximity to ASU. Was able to walk to my conference on campus. Staff was excellent. Loved the fun decor of the hotel. Bed was comfy, room was clean. Normal Diner had great food. The Tapacubo Bar was great too.
No valet service but parking was very close and always open.

Date of stay: February 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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5  Thank catherinegray76
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Kelsey L, Manager at Graduate By Hilton Tempe, responded to this reviewResponded 7 February 2018

Hi Catherine,

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review! We can't tell you how happy it makes us that you had just an enjoyable experience with us. From the decor to our staff and our restaurants, we strive for reviews just like yours in all of the departments. We hope you'll travels will bring you back to us soon!

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