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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday – Sunday
Breakfast 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday – Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open seasonally
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.
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