Hotel & Travel

The 2025 Executive Leadership Institute will be held at Tempe Mission Palms. Located in the heart of Tempe, Arizona, this hotel is within walking distance of sporting events; live entertainment; Tempe Town Lake; and over 100 restaurants, nightlife venues, and shops. Metro Light Rail is just steps away from the hotel, allowing for easy access to downtown Phoenix and many area attractions.

Room, board, transportation, and all other expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Tempe Mission Palms is accepting room reservations at a discounted rate of $234* per night (single/double) for ELI 2025 participants. This special rate will be offered from three days prior to three days after the in-person institute dates of December 7-10, 2025, subject to hotel availability.

*Not included in the guest room rate are state and local taxes (currently 14.07%) in effect at the time of check-out.

A mandatory hotel fee of $15 per room per night applies. This fee provides for an enhanced stay for guests and currently includes airport transportation, valet or self-parking, wireless high-speed Internet in guestrooms, in-room coffee service, USA Today, access to the fitness center, and local and toll-free telephone calls.

The cut-off date for accepting reservations into the conference block is November 14, 2025. Reservation requests received after this date will be accepted at the hotel’s prevailing rate based on availability.

When calling to make your reservation, identify yourself as part of the ELI group to receive the discounted room rate.

Institute Hotel

Tempe Mission Palms
60 E 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Tempe Mission Palms is less than four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and right across the street from the Mill Avenue/3rd Street Valley Metro light rail station.

Airport Shuttle

The hotel offers a shuttle service, included in the mandatory hotel fee (see above), to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

To Tempe Mission Palms: When you arrive at baggage claim and have luggage in-hand, call 480-894-1400. The operator will direct you to the proper curb-side location for your terminal and advise you of the estimated pick-up time.
To Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: The airport shuttle runs on an as-needed basis, leaving every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour. Reservations are not required.
Please note: The shuttle cannot be pre-scheduled.

Additional Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Transportation

Valley Metro Rail

Parking

For those staying at Tempe Mission Palms, the hotel provides complimentary valet service or self-park in any of the spaces surrounding the hotel. Guests can obtain a parking pass at check-in. These services are included in the nightly destination fee.

The following links provide information about visiting the Tempe/Phoenix area and other popular Arizona destinations, many within easy driving distance from the hotel.