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May 9-13: Celebrate Sun Devil Graduates in Style at Westin Tempe
Just Steps from Campus, Hotel to Offer Exclusive Graduation Week Experiences — From Private Chef Dinners to Iconic Campus Photoshoots

TEMPE, ARIZ. (May 7, 2025) — To commemorate Arizona State University’s Class of 2025, Westin Tempe will offer exclusive graduation week packages and events from May 9-13. From a vibrant rooftop pool party to a luxe VIP graduation package, the hotel invites graduates, families and friends to recognize the milestone with offers and celebrations including:
The Last Hoorah for the Grad – Rooftop Pool Party
May 13 | 4-8 p.m. | Skysill Rooftop Lounge
Toast to the tassel at Skysill Rooftop Lounge during the Last Hoorah for the Grad pool party, featuring drink deals, a live DJ and Sparky-approved photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy drink specials, including a bucket of six Huss Brewing Co. Devil’s Halo beers for $30. Proud Sun Devils sporting ASU gear will also receive 15% off their bill. Free to attend.
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ASU Graduation VIP Package
Available May 9-13
Give your graduate the VIP treatment with the hotel’s limited-time Graduation VIP Package. For $2,025, the package includes:
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- A one-night stay in an upgraded Corner Deluxe King Room
- Intimate chef’s table cooking experience for up to six guests with Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits’ culinary team
- Guided mixology session with Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits’ beverage team to craft the perfect celebratory cocktail
- Professional 30-minute headshot session at ASU’s most iconic spots, including Palm Walk, Old Main, Sun Devil Stadium and “A” Mountain
- Paddleboarding or kayaking for two at Tempe Town Lake
- Complimentary champagne toast
- ASU-themed graduation merch basket
Package bookings can be made at westintempe.com using the special rate code: ARN.
Private Dinner in the Arizona Room
For families and friends seeking a more intimate way to honor their graduate, Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits will offer private bookings of the Arizona Room, Westin Tempe’s stunning semi-private dining space, accommodating up to 35 guests. Ideal for graduation dinners, this room features a captivating backdrop that includes a lush living wall of devil’s ivy, paying homage to ASU’s Sun Devil spirit.
Whether it’s a festive brunch or a formal evening toast, the Arizona Room provides the perfect setting to dine in style. Reservations are required and can be made at terratempe.com/private-dining.
Whether looking to party poolside or celebrate as a VIP, Westin Tempe is the go-to destination for graduates and guests seeking an elevated ASU graduation experience. For more details on graduation offerings, visit westintempe.com.
About Westin Tempe
Westin Tempe is a sophisticated destination that offers a distinct, premium guest experience incorporated into every aspect of the hotel’s design, services, and amenities. Centrally located in Tempe’s downtown district, the contemporary hotel blends Tempe’s vibrant atmosphere and unique local culture with the brand’s Wellness at Westin pillars of well-being and numerous biophilic elements throughout its 18 stories, 290 spacious guest rooms and suites, and approximately 21,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The hotel also features a signature restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, offering cuisine that evokes a fresh spirit of the Southwest through the use of local, seasonal ingredients and flavors; the chic Skysill Rooftop Lounge, the Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar and lounge on the 18th floor that boasts its own curated menu of shareable plates and craft cocktails with panoramic city and mountain views; and Cup of Joe Market Café, a friendly and relaxed quick-service café that proudly serves Starbucks. As the latest addition to the city’s bustling corridor, The Westin Tempe is just steps from some of the area’s best shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment destinations, plus local landmarks like Tempe Town Lake, “A” Mountain (Hayden Butte), Mill Avenue District and Tempe Beach Park. To learn more, visit WestinTempe.com.
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