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Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
60 E 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

Symposium Venue

The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is located in the city of Tempe, 4 Miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is situated near Arizona State University (ASU) and there are plenty of things to do nearby that make the city a fun and exciting place to visit. It is walking distance to Mill Avenue where there are many restaurants, shops, nightlife venues, sporting events, and live entertainment. The hotel will be happy to hold your baggage if you arrive before check-in time and on Friday after you check out before the end of the Symposium.

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Schedule of Events



Hotel Details

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel will serve as the official venue for the 2026 National Symposium for Classical Education. In addition to hosting all conference events, it will also offer a special room block for our attendees. Discounted rates will be available soon, so we encourage you to check back often to secure your room at the best price.

  • Airport Transportation (see Directions for additional information)
  • Valet or Self-Parking
  • Wireless High-Speed Internet in Guestrooms
  • In-Room Coffee Service
  • USA Today
  • Access to Fitness Center
  • Local and Toll-Free Telephone Calls

Room Reservations: Call 800 547-8705 or reserve online.

Rate Availability: Subject to availability, attendees may request room rates for dates three days before and three days after the conference dates.

Parking: Valet service is available; self-parking and metered parking are waived for overnight guests.


Map of Tempe and the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Directions from the Sky Harbor Phoenix Airport

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is conveniently located near Arizona State University (ASU), and just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport and all major highways in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale.


Airport Shuttle Information for Tempe Mission Palms

Tempe Mission Palms provides daily airport shuttle transportation to and from the Phoenix Airport as a courtesy to hotel guests, 5:30am - 10:00pm. Please look on the website for more details.


Directions to Tempe Mission Palms

From Sky Harbor International Airport:
  • Follow airport signs to East Exits
  • Continue to follow signs for AZ-202 E and merge onto E Sky Harbor Blvd
  • Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Priest Dr/Center Pkwy
  • Turn right onto Priest Dr
  • Turn left onto W Rio Salado Pkwy
  • Continue onto S Ash Ave
  • Turn left onto W 5th Street, hotel will be on your left.

From Sky Harbor International Airport Rental Car Center:
  • Head south toward E Sky Harbor Cir S
  • Turn left onto E Sky Harbor S
  • Turn right onto E Buckeye Rd
  • Merge onto I-10 E via the ramp to I-17N
  • Take exit 153 for 48th St toward AZ-143/Broadway Rd
  • Keep left at the fork, follow signs for AZ-143N/Broadway Rd
  • Turn left onto S 48th Street
  • Take exit 2 for University Dr
  • Turn right onto University Dr
  • Turn left onto S Mill Ave
  • Turn right onto E 5th St, hotel will be on your left

Dining at the Tempe Mission Palms

The Mission Grille

Monday – Sunday

Breakfast 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lunch 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Harry’s Place

Monday – Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Cabana Bar & Grill

Open seasonally

Overview of Tempe and Nearby Attractions:

The city of Tempe is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, and nightlife, and guests staying at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel are in the heart of it all. Take a stroll along Tempe Town Lake or rent a pedal boat/canoe. Explore the stores at Tempe Marketplace. Hike a mountain. Take in a show at ASU Gammage. Check out the local attractions, shopping, recreation, and entertainment. If you desire to get further out and see more, Old Town Scottsdale, with a wide variety of restaurants and the upscale, contemporary shopping complex, Fashion Square Mall, is about a 20-minute ride away.

Tempe Area Dining

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  • Alter Ego (0.4 mile)
    108 E University Dr
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (602) 612-7871
  • Board and Brew (1.2 mile)
    1015 W Rural Road, #105
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 781-2900
  • Cocina Chiwas (2.9 mile)
    2001 E Apache Blvd
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 916-3690
  • Cornish Pasty (0.1 mile)
    425 S Mill Ave, #111
    Tempe, AZ  85281
    (480) 284-5442
  • Culinary Dropout (0.6 mile)
    Tempe-Farmer Arts District
    149 S Farmer Ave
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 240-1601
  • Daily Jam (456 feet)
    310 S Mill Ave, Ste A101
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 968-9288
  • Eureka! Tempe (0.8 mile)
    690 S. Novus Place, Suite 173
    Tempe, Arizona 85281
    (602) 242-4431
  • Flower Child (0.8 mile)
    737 S. Novus Place,
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 366-3030
  • Kuka Sushi & Izakaya (near Terrace Rd; 1.8 mile)
    1221 E Apache Blvd, Ste #103
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 306-4386
  • Morning Squeeze (0.3 mile)
    690 S Mill Ave, #110
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 264-4688
  • Pita Jungle (0.3 mile)
    4 E University Dr
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 804-0234
  • Rusty Taco (0.4 mile)
    707 S Forest Ave
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 955-2955
  • Society by EVO (0.9 mile)
    920 E University Dr, Ste. 204
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 550-7801
  • Snooze Tempe (0.4 mile)
    615 S College Ave, Ste 103 & 104
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 355-1934
  • Taco Boys (1.2 mile)
    1015 S Rural Road
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (602) 675-3962




Below is a partial list of restaurants at Tempe Marketplace.

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  • Barrio Queen
    31 S McClinktock Dr
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 912-4052
  • Portillo’s
    65 S McClintock Dr
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 967-7988
  • Twin Peaks
    2050 E Rio Salado Pkwy
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 687-3122