The mid-range, business-friendly Courtyard Tucson Williams Centre features updated guest rooms and common spaces with a modern look, including a large, comfortable lobby with business center, restaurant, and boarding pass print center. Nice perks include free Wi-Fi and self-parking, but the restaurant is pricey. Though not as modern, the Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon offers rooms at a lower price point and includes a free breakfast.
The mid-range, business-friendly Courtyard Tucson Williams Centre features updated guest rooms and common spaces with a modern look, including a large, comfortable lobby with business center, restaurant, and boarding pass print center. Nice perks include free Wi-Fi and self-parking, but the restaurant is pricey. Though not as modern, the Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon offers rooms at a lower price point and includes a free breakfast.
The 4-pearl Omni Tucson National Resort has a beautiful, 650-acre desert setting west of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Golf is a major focus here, and one of the two 18-hole courses served as a PGA tournament course for over 40 years. The resort offers extensive amenities aside from golf, however, including a big pool, a 13,000-square-foot spa, three restaurants, and tennis. Mountain Vista Rooms have upscale southwestern decor, while the Haciendas are larger but farther from the lobby and in need of an update.
The 4-pearl Omni Tucson National Resort has a beautiful, 650-acre desert setting west of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Golf is a major focus here, and one of the two 18-hole courses served as a PGA tournament course for over 40 years. The resort offers extensive amenities aside from golf, however, including a big pool, a 13,000-square-foot spa, three restaurants, and tennis. Mountain Vista Rooms have upscale southwestern decor, while the Haciendas are larger but farther from the lobby and in need of an update.
The mix of rooms, suites, and casitas at this 287-unit hotel are comfortable, but a tad generic. Though even standard rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and Wolfgang Puck coffeemakers and coffee, Wi-Fi fees make some guests feel as though they are being nickel-and-dimed. Highlights include three tennis courts with nighttime lighting and a large courtyard with lush lawns and a heated pool surrounded by palm trees. The property also offers a central location close to the popular Reid Park, but some guests have complained about feeling unsafe in the hotel's parking area.
The mix of rooms, suites, and casitas at this 287-unit hotel are comfortable, but a tad generic. Though even standard rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and Wolfgang Puck coffeemakers and coffee, Wi-Fi fees make some guests feel as though they are being nickel-and-dimed. Highlights include three tennis courts with nighttime lighting and a large courtyard with lush lawns and a heated pool surrounded by palm trees. The property also offers a central location close to the popular Reid Park, but some guests have complained about feeling unsafe in the hotel's parking area.
The mid-range Best Western Plus Royal Sun Inn & Suites completed a partial renovation in 2011 that built upon its strength as an affordable, centrally located hotel near downtown Tucson. The pool and fitness center are both big, and guests are treated to a free hot breakfast made to order at the Royal Sun Restaurant. However, thin walls transmit noise from adjacent rooms, and the park across the street attracts the homeless. The Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon offers rooms at the same low price point.
The mid-range Best Western Plus Royal Sun Inn & Suites completed a partial renovation in 2011 that built upon its strength as an affordable, centrally located hotel near downtown Tucson. The pool and fitness center are both big, and guests are treated to a free hot breakfast made to order at the Royal Sun Restaurant. However, thin walls transmit noise from adjacent rooms, and the park across the street attracts the homeless. The Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon offers rooms at the same low price point.
The upscale Arizona Inn is one of the most beloved boutique hotels in town. It’s a historic property that retains all of its 1930s charm -- highlighted by antique-laden casitas and elegant common areas that include the formal Main Dining Room, ornate Audubon Bar, and handsome library. Though old-fashioned, its 92 rooms and suites are charming and offer modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, and custom iPads. Upgrades offer expansive layouts and private furnished patios. Perks include a seasonal poolside ice cream sundae bar, free use of bicycles, and nightly piano entertainment. The hotel is centrally located in residential Tucson, yet beautifully manicured grounds with clay tennis courts, croquet, and a fabulous retro-chic pool create a feeling of peaceful seclusion. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort offers similar amenities, plus a spa, at slightly lower rates.
The upscale Arizona Inn is one of the most beloved boutique hotels in town. It’s a historic property that retains all of its 1930s charm -- highlighted by antique-laden casitas and elegant common areas that include the formal Main Dining Room, ornate Audubon Bar, and handsome library. Though old-fashioned, its 92 rooms and suites are charming and offer modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, and custom iPads. Upgrades offer expansive layouts and private furnished patios. Perks include a seasonal poolside ice cream sundae bar, free use of bicycles, and nightly piano entertainment. The hotel is centrally located in residential Tucson, yet beautifully manicured grounds with clay tennis courts, croquet, and a fabulous retro-chic pool create a feeling of peaceful seclusion. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort offers similar amenities, plus a spa, at slightly lower rates.
This renovated guest ranch is Tucson’s oldest resort and one of its most popular. Outdoor activities abound at the upscale property, which offers three saline pools, horseback riding and hiking trails, volleyball, basketball, and eight tennis courts -- but no golf course. Big rooms and two highly regarded restaurants overlook the serene mountains and city lights.
This renovated guest ranch is Tucson’s oldest resort and one of its most popular. Outdoor activities abound at the upscale property, which offers three saline pools, horseback riding and hiking trails, volleyball, basketball, and eight tennis courts -- but no golf course. Big rooms and two highly regarded restaurants overlook the serene mountains and city lights.
This upscale resort offers a beautiful and serene setting in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with just 50 units situated on 600 acres. Golf and tennis are the main attractions here, with two 18-hole courses that are considered among the best in Tucson, and 11 tennis courts. All units are large suites, and some offer stunning views of the nearby mountain range. Nightly resort fees, however, make some guests feel as though they are being nickel-and-dimed.
This upscale resort offers a beautiful and serene setting in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with just 50 units situated on 600 acres. Golf and tennis are the main attractions here, with two 18-hole courses that are considered among the best in Tucson, and 11 tennis courts. All units are large suites, and some offer stunning views of the nearby mountain range. Nightly resort fees, however, make some guests feel as though they are being nickel-and-dimed.
This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert. The property borders Saguaro National Park East, where guests can enjoy guided horseback rides, hiking, and mountain biking. There’s also swimming, communal ranch meals, and kids’ activities. Despite the resort's remote location, guests can stay plugged in with free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms, however, lack TVs -- though for some, that only adds to the authenticity of the experience.
This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert. The property borders Saguaro National Park East, where guests can enjoy guided horseback rides, hiking, and mountain biking. There’s also swimming, communal ranch meals, and kids’ activities. Despite the resort's remote location, guests can stay plugged in with free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms, however, lack TVs -- though for some, that only adds to the authenticity of the experience.
The massive Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa sits in full view of the towering Santa Catalina Mountains, so dramatic vistas can be spied from practically everywhere on the sprawling property. The 487 rooms and suites were renovated in 2013 and feature neutral-tone decor, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or patios. In addition to beautiful surroundings, this upscale resort offers numerous amenities that include three golf courses, five pools, and 10 tennis courts. A massive, 177-foot waterslide attracts families, while cavernous meeting spaces draw convention groups and business travelers.
The massive Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa sits in full view of the towering Santa Catalina Mountains, so dramatic vistas can be spied from practically everywhere on the sprawling property. The 487 rooms and suites were renovated in 2013 and feature neutral-tone decor, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or patios. In addition to beautiful surroundings, this upscale resort offers numerous amenities that include three golf courses, five pools, and 10 tennis courts. A massive, 177-foot waterslide attracts families, while cavernous meeting spaces draw convention groups and business travelers.
The 119-room upper-mid-range Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village is a business- and tourist-friendly chain outpost in the Santa Catalina foothills, with spectacular views and enough little extras that it far exceeds the expectations of the brand. All rooms are two-room suites with spacious bathrooms and small balconies, work areas, and two flat-screen TVs, although the decor is expectedly uninspired. The courtyard pool is large for a hotel, with a lounger-lined deck complete with fire pit. There's also an extensive free daily breakfast and a bar. Personal attention and cleanliness are at a consistently high level.
The 119-room upper-mid-range Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village is a business- and tourist-friendly chain outpost in the Santa Catalina foothills, with spectacular views and enough little extras that it far exceeds the expectations of the brand. All rooms are two-room suites with spacious bathrooms and small balconies, work areas, and two flat-screen TVs, although the decor is expectedly uninspired. The courtyard pool is large for a hotel, with a lounger-lined deck complete with fire pit. There's also an extensive free daily breakfast and a bar. Personal attention and cleanliness are at a consistently high level.