The front view of the Westin Tempe developed by Pegasus Development

The Westin Tempe

This transformative project in the heart of downtown Tempe represents both a retreat and a destination for travelers and locals alike. Located on a tight and underutilized site in the popular Mill Avenue district, the 18-story, 290-key Westin Tempe simultaneously changes the skyline and activates the streetscape, filling a gap in the market with an upscale lifestyle hospitality option. RSP’s team designed the property to seamlessly blend exterior and interior architecture, providing respite from the rush of the surrounding urban environment.

The Westin Tempe design draws influence from a combination of biophilic design principles, desert riparian landscape and local flavor. Nature-inspired fractal patterns, natural materials like stone and copper, and a living wall bring the outside in.

The guest experience features an outdoor cafe and a second-floor event terrace that connects hotel activity to the streetscape. Public spaces include a grand lobby and a restaurant and bar designed around an exhibit kitchen concept. The event space offers 20,000 SF of meeting space, incorporating a ballroom, banquet room, board room and break-out meeting rooms. Offering panoramic views of Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale, the rooftop bar is one more reason the Westin is a popular draw for the local community.