Most shops and hotels are along the I-10 corridor, which together with the adjacent Santa Cruz River forms a natural western boundary; beyond are scattered residential estates between patches of undeveloped desert, and a few natural areas like Sentinel Peak Park. The best way to experience the scenery, plants and wildlife of this part of Arizona is by visiting Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park (west section), both just 15 miles from the city center.
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Map of Hotels in Central Tucson
★★★★★  1. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa3800 W Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745  Tucson's JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort has one of the best locations for any hotel in the state, a few miles west of the city center in the saguaro-covered foothills of the Tucson Mountains, surrounded by pristine Sonoran Desert landscapes; several hiking trails begin just across the road. The resort provides comprehensive facilities for families, business and leisure travelers; highlights are a golf course, a large outdoor pool complex (including fountains, water slide and lazy river), the Hashani Spa and 88,000 sq ft of meeting space, both indoor & outdoor. The luxurious accommodation comprises 540 rooms and 35 suites, all with beautiful views of the mountains or the distant city. Six dining outlets serve food and drink for all occasions. |
★★★★  2. The Leo Kent Hotel, Tucson, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel1 South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701  Open early 2023, the Leo Kent Hotel occupies the first nine floors of the 23 story One South Church building, often said to be the most recognizable element of the downtown Tucson skyline - along Church Avenue, between Congress and Broadway, opposite Veinte de Agosto Park and two blocks from the Tucson Convention Center. The 145 room, Southwestern-style hotel lies along the SunLink Modern Streetcar Route, providing a quick connection to the University of Arizona and many other city center attractions. Facilities include meeting space, a fitness center and a restaurant/bar ('St Cruz'), open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. |
★★★★  3. Tucson Marriott University Park880 E 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719  As its name suggests, the full service Marriott Tucson University Park sits at the edge of the University of Arizona campus along Euclid Avenue, right in the middle of downtown Tucson and so within walking distance of numerous shops, bars, restaurants, museums and theaters. The international airport is 12 miles south. The Marriott is a large hotel of 9 floors and 250 rooms - all large, comfortable and well equipped, if a little dated. The on site restaurant is Saguaro Grill, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner; other facilities include a huge atrium lobby, outdoor pool/whirlpool, fitness center, business center and nearly 12,000 sq ft of meeting/banquet space. |
★★★★  4. DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson Downtown Convention Center280 S Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701  The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Tucson was newly constructed early 2021, situated right next to the Tucson Convention Center, with design and decor influenced by the history of the surrounding Barrio district. Highlights include a rooftop bar and swimming pool, a restaurant, Starbuck's outlet and 4,000 square feet of convention space. The closest I-10 exit is 258, Congress Street. Select accommodations feature a private balcony. Guests are within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and other attractions. |
★★★★  5. AC Hotel Tucson Downtown151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701  The 136 room AC Hotel has a fine location in downtown Tucson along Broadway Boulevard, less than one mile from Interstate 10, and within walking distance of many restaurants, bars and other attractions. The Tucson Streetcar stops right outside, enabling quick travel to places in the vicinity, from the Mercardo District in the west to the university campus in the east. Hotel highlights include a rooftop pool, a large fitness center, valet service, meeting space and a full restaurant/bar, which features local cuisine and craft beers. Artwork in the lobby reflects the landscapes and culture of southern Arizona. |
★★★  6. Hampton Inn Tucson Downtown141 S Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701  The Hampton Inn has a central location in Tucson along Stone Avenue, right opposite the Cathedral of Saint Augustine and one block from the Tucson Convention Center. The 76 room, pet friendly hotel shares a six story building with another Hilton property, the Home2 Suites - both open fall 2021. Recreation amenities are a 24 hour fitness center and a rooftop pool, at the front, overlooking the main road and the cathedral. Hot breakfast is complimentary. The hotel also offers meetings space and a convenience store. |
★★★  7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson City Center705 North Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745  Country Inn & Suites Tucson is built on a narrow strip of land between I-10 and the Santa Cruz River, near the Speedway Boulevard exit of the interstate, within walking distance of downtown locations like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Presidio San Agustin and Fox Tucson Theater. Natural landscapes are also close by, at Sentinel Peak Park, while the extensive cactus forest of Saguaro National Park are 12 miles west. Free hot breakfast is served each morning, plus free coffee and cookies all day in the lobby. Accommodations include studio suites with sofa bed, whirlpool bath suites and one bedroom suites. |
★★★  8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown141 S Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701  All 123 accommodations at the Home2 Suites are suites, in studio and one-bedroom layouts, contained within a six floor building along Stone Street in downtown Tucson, shared with the Hampton Inn. General amenities include a rooftop pool, a 100-person meeting room, a fitness center and a spacious lobby with plenty of comfortable seating. Cathedral of Saint Augustine is right opposite, the Museum of Contemporary Art just down the street and Tucson Convention Center one block west. |
★★★  9. Aloft Tucson University1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719  Just a few blocks from both Banner University Medical Center and University of Arizona, the Aloft is a large (154 room), seven floor hotel with colorful, modern decor and a good range of amenities, including a 24 hour panty, a 24 hour fitness center, an outdoor pool and a cocktail bar, open for dinner & evening drinks. Breakfast is available, for a small fee. The hotel has a prominent location at the intersection of Speedway Boulevard and Campbell Avenue, 3 miles east of the city center, and linked to downtown by the Tucson Streetcar. |
★★  10. Ramada by Wyndham Tucson777 W Cushing Street, Tucson, AZ 85745  Ramada Tucson has busy surroundings at the front, as it faces the western I-10 frontage road, but is much more peaceful at the rear, where rooms have views of the (usually dry) Santa Cruz River, and beyond to the saguaro-studded hills of Sentinel Peak Park. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is 13 miles west, at the edge of Saguaro National Park, while many city center locations are served by the Tucson Streetcar, which stops at the hotel entrance. The Ramada is centered on a secluded courtyard garden with pool, sundeck and sports courts; it also offers a fitness center, meeting space, cafe and bar. |
★★  11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tucson1564 W Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85745  A short distance northwest of downtown Tucson, the new Holiday Inn Express Tucson has an easily-reached location 0.4 miles from exit 256 of I-10, along Grants Road - part of a small lodging/dining complex in an otherwise industrial neighborhood. The front of the hotel overlooks the (usually dry) Santa Cruz River. The inn is one of the closest hotels to the west section of Saguaro National Park as well as other nearby attractions including Old Tucson Studios, Silverbell Golf Course and the Tucson Convention Center. The free Express Start continental breakfast is served each morning; the other main amenities are an outdoor pool, whirlpool, guest laundry and a business center. |
★★  12. Best Western Plus Royal Sun Inn and Suites1015 N Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705-7748  The Best Western Royal Sun Inn has a north central Tucson location on Stone Avenue, opposite De Anza Park. Although not in the best part of town, the hotel has well maintained grounds including fountains and a fish pond, all lined by saguaro and palm trees; it features an on-site bar/restaurant/lounge, outdoor pool, hot tub and exercise facility. The nearest interstate is I-10; the hotel is less than a mile east of exit 257, along Speedway Boulevard. Complimentary full breakfast is served. |
★★  13. Comfort Inn Tucson1560 West Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85745  Newly converted from another brand, Comfort Inn Tucson offers 67 clean, medium sized guest rooms, all equipped with microwave, refrigerator and pillow top mattress. Some have a hot tub and extra sofa bed. East-facing rooms look out over the Santa Cruz River and to I-10 which runs past just beyond; those on the west side have views towards the saguaro-covered Tucson Mountains. The hotel serves free continental breakfast and is close to a fair selection of restaurants, around exit 256 of the interstate (Grant Road). Also available are a nice outdoor pool/hot tub, a fitness center, business center and a convenience store. |
★★  14. Quality Inn near Downtown Tucson750 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85713  Quality Inn Tucson occupies a large, easily reached site right next to interstate 10 (exits 259 & 260), close to the edge of the city - the saguaro-covered slopes of Sentinel Peak rise up a few blocks west, while Gates Pass and Tucson Mountain Park are 8 miles further. The hotel has 98 interior corridor rooms, in several blocks around the central pool area, with a restaurant on site and all the other usual facilities including a business center, fitness center, laundry, hot tub and meeting space. Free hot breakfast is served. |
★★  15. Days Inn by Wyndham Tucson City Center665 North Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745  The Days Inn near downtown Tucson is bordered by I-10 to the east and the Santa Cruz River to the west; rooms at the rear have views across the sandy streamway and the residential district beyond to the Tucson Mountains. The city center and the University of Arizona are just a couple of miles away. The exterior corridor hotel has an outdoor pool at the front, tucked away in one corner of the parking lot, and it provides the standard amenities of free continental breakfast, free wi-fi and a refrigerator/microwave in each guest room. Some accommodations contain a kitchenette. |
★  16. Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area1550 West Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85745  Super 8 Tucson has a peaceful location on the west side of the Santa Cruz River, easily accessed from I-10 (the Grant Road exit), but far enough away - 0.3 miles - to avoid the traffic noise. The two floor property is of older construction, with exterior corridors, but it enjoys a good reputation for value and cleanliness. Amenities are limited to guest laundry, free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool/hot tub, at the front of the property lined by a few palm trees. There are several restaurants and gas stations adjacent. |
★ 17. Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson Downtown Convention Center715 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85713  Guests at Super 8 Tucson are just half a mile from the edge of Sentinel Peak Park, which features several trails through unspoilt desert land. The affordable, exterior corridor motel is situated at the Starr Pass Blvd exit of Interstate 10, three miles west of the city center, at the edge of a residential area though also close to a few restaurants. The standard amenities of a pool, free wi-fi, free continental breakfast and basic business services are provided. |
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