Location can spell the difference between a fun and not-so-fun stay, especially when exploring an arid town like Tucson. Independent hotels lend an upmarket yet eclectic local flavor to the usual chain hotel experience, and it’s extra fun if they’re only steps away from prime destinations.
Make the most of your hotel experience with these five strategically located independent hotels in Tucson.
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1. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson – Williams Center
DoubleTree Suites Tucson – Williams Center consists of lavish suites that surround a beautiful outdoor pool and hot tub. It’s nestled in midtown Arizona, only minutes away from diners and natural attractions such as the Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Mountain Park, accessible via the complimentary hotel shuttle. The property has a business center, fitness center, all-day pantry, restaurant, and lounge. The stately suites with LCD TVs and a receiving area with pull-out couch for guests.
2. Arizona Riverpark Inn
Boasting a streetcar stop, Arizona Riverpark Inn is within easy reach of the city center, Tucson Convention Center, and the University of Arizona included. If you’re up for a city tour, you can take the complimentary shuttle to destinations within 3 miles, including John F. Kennedy Park, Sonora Desert Museum, Reid Park Zoo, and San Xavier Mission. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, voicemail, and Wi-Fi. There is a filling American breakfast, weekday newspapers, and parking, all compliments of the hotel. Other amenities include an ATM, outdoor hot tub, pool, bike trails, and banquet facilities.
3. Arizona Inn
This homey 1930 casita-inspired building lies at the heart of midtown Tucson, a streetcar ride away from downtown where there is live music and local fare. The University of Arizona, Carnival of Illusion, and Arizona State Museum are within a mile’s walk. Arizona Inn offers tons of recreational amenities: a sizable courtyard with pool, tennis and badminton court; sauna, multi-awarded dining room, free Wi-Fi, and Audubon bar, where nightly live music and cocktails await.
4. La Quinta Inn and Suites Tucson Airport
If proximity to the airport is a priority, La Quinta Inn and Suites Tucson Airport suits you to a T. It’s less than a mile away from Tucson International Airport, and the airport shuttle is free! The 143-room contemporary inn is a 10-minute drive from Pima Air and Space Museum, International Wildlife Museum, and University of Arizona’s Museum of Art. The property has a spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, business center, and complimentary breakfast at the café. Guest room amenities include free Internet access and local calls, beds with pillowtop mattresses, and LCD TVs with plug-and-play ability.
5. Hotel Tucson City Center InnSuites Conference Suite Resort
Straddling Tucson’s arts district, Hotel Tucson City Center InnSuites Conference Suite Resort is within walking distance of museums including the Pima Air and Space Museum, Sonora Desert Museum, and Tucson Museum of Art. The airport is a short 10-minute drive, and shuttle service to attractions within 5 miles of the hotel, like San Xavier Mission and Santa Cruz River Park, is free of charge. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, and parking. Amenities include flat-screen TV with cable, in-room kitchenette, Olympic-sized pool, business center, and sports grill.
