Hotel Guide: Tucson, Arizona

So you’ve found yourself in Tucson, Arizona, but you have one major dilemma, you don’t know where to stay for your hotel visit. Well, this is a common problem that many people face. There is one good thing about staying is Tucson, besides the amazing mountain ranges, credited to the Catalina Mountains, there are some equally amazing hotels. And it is within these hotels that you will find features and amenities unlike anywhere else in the world. So, I have researched and reviewed the top three of the hotels within Tucson, Arizona for your consideration when looking around for hotels. I hope you enjoy them, and good luck finding your perfect hotel.

The first hotel in which I reviewed is the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. This four-star hotel rests within the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. When you stay at this resort, you will see towering saguaro cacti, coyotes, and great horned owls which live in undisturbed harmony throughout the 93 acres. The lobby features natural flagstone floors, profusions of orchids and birds of paradise, and a lounge with afternoon tea service. Views from the lobby and restaurants highlight a natural pond and the mountains. Some of the great amenities include two Tom Fazio golf courses which travel throughout the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The main outdoor swimming pool is in the shape of an “L”, and it looks out over the mountains. The second pool, is next to the fitness center, and it offers lap swimming and aqua aerobics. The resort also boasts of spa tubs, eight lighted tennis courts, and a 2 Ã?½ mile par-course for walking for jogging. This four-story hotel offers 398 guestrooms, all with furnished balconies or patios with views of Tucson, the desert, or the Catalina Mountains. Some of the amenities the rooms have include double-sized bath tubs, TVs, phones, designer toiletries, and dial-up Internet access for a surcharge.

The second hotel in which I reviewed is the Omni Tucson National Resort. This resort rests on a championship golf course and is comprised of 650-acres. The Omni Tucson National was named one of the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America by Golf Digest. Some of the amenities include a tennis club with lessons available for free for all guests, a 13,000-square-foot spa, a fitness center, two pools (one with lap lanes), golf and spa shops, two restaurants, and a nearby hiking and mountain bike trials. The Omni Tucson National Resort has 167 large guestrooms and they are all situated in multiple buildings throughout the Omni Tucson National Resort. Each room has a private, furnished patio or balcony with mountain or golf course views. All rooms have large walk-in closets and separate vanity areas.

And the last hotel in which I reviewed is the four-star Arizona Inn. This sophisticated retreat is rich with history and it rests in a very desirable location. This hotel was built in the 1930s and is lushly landscaped in a historic neighborhood which is only a mere mile away from the University of Arizona campus and medical center, and is only three miles from downtown Tucson. Some of the amenities this hotel boasts of is from June through September, the resort has a daily ice-cream social by the 60-foot outdoor pool. A complimentary high tea is served in the library from October through April, except during some holidays. This resort has 86 guestrooms, and all rooms have garden views, each of which reflect the hotel’s historic roots. Some of the in-room amenities include 27-inch TV’s with DVD players, compact refrigerators and complimentary bottled water are also included.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Arizona Inn
2200 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85719

Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 West Club Drive
Tucson, AZ 85742

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750