You'll Find Tucson Area Hotels
All Over Town
Finding a hotel in Tucson Arizona is easy. Hotels in Tucson are in most areas of the city.
However, Tucson is large and spread out with only two freeways on the west and south sides of town. Driving across Tucson on city streets can take a long time. So, you should consider what your needs and interests are before choosing a hotel in Tucson AZ. Located in southern Arizona, Tucson is known for its beautiful Sonoran Desert scenery. Surrounded by four mountain ranges, the greater Tucson area has many nature preserves worth visiting including Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon. So, staying on the northside of town is a good option for desert sightseers. Other popular attractions are the University of Arizona, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and Mission San Xavier del Bac. Staying in midtown will put you closest to these attractions. Below, we've divided our list of hotels in Tucson AZ into geographic areas to help you with making the best choice.
Northside Tucson Area Hotels
This is the section of town to stay in if you want to be close to the Santa Catalina foothills, Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon and Saguaro National Park-Eastern District.
Embassy Suites Tucson - Paloma Village We were surprised by how nice this hotel in Tucson Arizona looked when it opened in 2007.With its earth-toned colors and tile roofs, it fits well into the surrounding upscale Catalina foothills neighborhood. This hotel in Tucson AZ has 119 suites on 3 floors. All suites have a separate sleeping and living area with a sofa bed, two 32" plasma TVs, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. There are both smoking and non-smoking suites available. Guests get a free cooked-to-order breakfast every morning. In the evening, the manager's reception features free drinks and light snacks. The Embassy Suites Paloma Village is located on the opposite corner of the intersection of E. Skyline Drive and N. Campbell Avenue, across from La Encantada, a chic, open air shopping and dining center. Amenities: fee for internet access, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, guest self-laundry, on-site convenience store, fitness room, business center, meeting rooms.
Rates: $114 - $199
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 3110 E. Skyline Drive
Directions: From I-10, take exit 248 at Ina Road. Drive east on Ina, which curves to the right and becomes E. Skyline Drive. About seven miles from the freeway, after crossing N. Campbell Avenue, Embassy Suites Paloma Village hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the right side of E. Skyline Dr.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall If you want the convenience of being close to lots of stores and restaurants, this hotel in Tucson Arizona is in a good location. Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Office Max are next to the hotel and the large Tucson Mall is several blocks away.Plus, its central location makes it easy to get to downtown and the freeway. The Holiday Inn Express has 105 non-smoking suites on 3 floors. All suites include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, plates and glassware. There’s also a suite with an in-room Jacuzzi. Amenities: free internet access, free buffet breakfast, free local calls, fitness room, outdoor pool and whirlpool, on-site guest laundry, free newspaper, business center, 3 meeting rooms, newsstand.
Rates: $90 - $299
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 620 E. Wetmore Road
Directions: From the I-10, take exit 252 - W. El Camino Del Cerro/W. Ruthrauff Road. Drive east on W. Ruthrauff, which, after a long curve to the right and then to the left, becomes W. Wetmore Road. Drive past the Tucson Mall, which is on the left of W. Wetmore Road. The street becomes E. Wetmore Rd after N. Stone Avenue intersection. The hotel is on the right (south) side of E. Wetmore. Holiday Inn Express Tucson Mall hotel in Tucson Arizona is about a 5 mile drive from the freeway.
Motel 6 Tucson North Located in the town of Marana, just 9.6 miles northwest of downtown Tucson, this Motel 6 is not far off Interstate 10. Although the motel is set back from busy Ina Road, it is close to the railroad tracks. The Ina Road area is a convenient location and, because its not in town, rates are often cheaper at lodgings here. Plus, there are plenty of stores and restaurants close by for meals and shopping. The hotel is in a brick building with interior corridors and 2 floors. It has been "refreshed" and rooms are typical of other Motel 6s. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. A small fee may apply for some rooms that have a microfridge. Amenities: small fee for internet access, free morning coffee, free local calls, outdoor pool, on-site guest self laundry.
Rates: $45 - $51
Pet Friendly: Yes, a fee and restrictions apply.
Address: 4630 W. Ina Road
Directions: From the I-10 Freeway, take exit 248 at Ina Road. Drive east on Ina a very short distance. The Motel 6 North hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the left (north) side of Ina Road behind several restaurants.
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites This hotel in Tucson Arizona is in the northeast part of town and has 216 rooms and suites on 4 floors.Renovated in 2009, all guest rooms are non-smoking and feature a 32" flat panel TV, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, balconies or patios and small bathrooms. Most suites have a sofa bed. The Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites courtyard has an outdoor heated pool, spa tub and fire pits (used in the winter only). For a quick bite, there is a Starbucks coffee bar in the lobby. For more leisurely dining, Fire + Spice, an Arizona grill, serves Southwestern cuisine all day. Amenities: free internet access, fitness center gift shop, free weekday newspaper, business center, meeting rooms.
Rates: $109 - $225
Pet Friendly: Yes, only dogs 50 pounds or less.
Address: 5151 E. Grant Road
Directions: From the Interstate 10 (I-10) Freeway, take the Grant Road exit. Drive east on E. Grant Rd. for 6 miles. Continuing on E. Grant, pass N. Swan Road and then turn left onto Rosemont to access the property. The Sheraton hotel in Tucson Arizona is on the left (north) side of E. Grant.
Mid-Town Tucson Area Hotels
If you'd like to be close to downtown Tucson, the University of Arizona or the freeway, these hotels in Tucson Arizona are good options.
Marriott Tucson University Park As it’s only about a block from the main gate of the University of Arizona, this hotel in Tucson Arizona has an excellent location for those wanting to be near the campus.It’s also right by the shops and restaurants of University Avenue and just about a dozen blocks from downtown. With 233 non-smoking rooms and 17 suites, this is the nearest full service Marriott to downtown. The Tucson Marriott University Park is also one of the largest mid-town hotels in Tucson Arizona. The lobby is on one side of a large, airy atrium in the center of the hotel. Glass elevators rise up one side of the atrium 9 floors to the top. We enjoyed the mountain views from our basic but clean and comfortable room on the 8th floor. All guest rooms have a sofa bed and coffee maker. Some suites have a microwave and mini-refrigerator. Saguaro Grill Restaurant, the hotel's eatery, is located across from the lobby. We had great service and a good buffet breakfast with made-to-order eggs, pancakes and waffles. Note: There is an on-site parking fee and a valet parking fee. Amenities: fee for internet access, 24/7 fitness center, small outdoor pool, gift shop, business center, 10 meeting rooms.
Rates: $149 - $375
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 880 E. Second Street
Directions: From I-10, take the Speedway Blvd. exit. Drive west on Speedway and turn right (south) on N. Euclid Avenue. Drive two blocks on N. Euclid, then turn right (east) on E. 2nd Street. The Marriott Tucson University Park hotel in Tucson Arizona is on the right (south) side of E. 2nd.
Arizona Inn You’ll feel like you stepped back in time when you stay at the famous Arizona Inn.This charming hotel in Tucson Arizona is tucked into an equally charming, central Tucson neighborhood about a mile from the University of Arizona. The Inn’s attentive service is a hallmark of the Greenway family, who have continually owned and operated this historic hotel in Tucson Arizona since it opened in 1930. The pink adobe buildings sit tucked in among over 14 acres of colorful gardens, verdant lawns and shady courtyards. We loved the casita-style rooms, with their retro 1940s style furnishings, tile and hardwood floors and private patios that evoke a by-gone era. Step into the Audubon Bar and you'll feel like you're in the movie Casablanca. We enjoyed breakfast in the main dining room with its cathedral ceiling. On another morning, we ate poolside at the breakfast buffet under a covered patio. Amenities: free internet access, free parking, 60-foot heated outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, exercise facility, saunas, large library, restaurant, bar with live piano nightly, complimentary afternoon tea (seasonal), ice cream by the pool (seasonal), complimentary bicycles.
Rates: $139 - $579
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 2200 E. Elm Street
Directions: From I-10, take the 257 exit- E. Speedway Boulevard. Drive east on E. Speedway to Campbell Boulevard. Turn left (north) on Campbell and drive to the next light at Elm Street. Turn right (east) on Elm Street. The Arizona Inn is located halfway down the block on the right side of Elm. Parking is across the street on the left.
Lodge on the Desert The Lodge on the Desert hotel in Tucson Arizona first opened with 7 guest rooms in 1936.After a $15 million expansion and renovation in 2009, the Lodge now has 103 non-smoking guest rooms, including 13 suites, on 2 floors. The Southwest charm remains here with hacienda-style rooms and historic casitas. Although located in the middle of the city, this hotel in Tucson AZ sits on 5 acres with lawns, palms, cactus and flowers giving it the feel of a desert oasis. Rooms and suites feature a HD TV, mini-refrigerator, laptop safe, voicemail, bathrobes and coffee maker. Many rooms and suites have a gas fireplace, balcony or a patio. The restaurant and bar at Lodge on the Desert serves gourmet meals all day. The Lodge is also one of the few Tucson area hotels that is green with environmentally sustainable products and practices. Amenities: free internet access, free parking, outdoor pool and whirlpool, gift shop, fitness room, meeting rooms.
Rates: $88 - $329
Pet Friendly: Yes, dogs up to 40 pounds. Fees and restrictions apply.
Address: 306 N. Alvernon Way
Directions: From the I-10, take exit 258, turn east on W. Congress Street and head toward downtown Tucson. After several blocks, eastbound W. Congress St. bears to the right and becomes E. Broadway Boulevard. Continue here through downtown Tucson. After several miles on E. Broadway you will pass the El Con Mall on your left. From E. Broadway, turn left (north) on N. Alvernon Way. Drive 3 blocks north on N. Alvernon and the Lodge on the Desert hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the right side of the street.
Doubletree Hotel Tucson-Reid Park This hotel in Tucson Arizona is across the street from Reid Park, a lovely city park that has 2 championship golf courses, jogging paths and a zoo.The Doubletree Hotel Tucson was renovated in 2008. The hotel sits on 14 acres and has 295 rooms and suites on 9 floors. There are several free-standing casitas in the back of the property. Most rooms are non-smoking, however, there are smoking rooms available. The hotel also offers PURE allergy-friendly rooms that minimize allergy issues. Guest rooms feature a 42" plasma TV, refrigerator, coffee maker and Neutrogena bath items. Many rooms overlook the citrus trees in the courtyard. Cactus Rose Steakhouse is open all day. The Javelina Cantina offers southwestern food in a casual setting. Both hotel restaurants include outdoor patio dining. Use of the hotel’s free shuttle (for destinations within a 3-mile radius) is based on availability. There is a fee for shuttle service to the airport. Amenities: fee for internet access, free parking, free newspaper in lobby, large outdoor pool and hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, gift shop, free weekday newspaper delivered to room, on-site guest self laundry, business center, meeting rooms, warm chocolate cookies at check-in.
Rates: $109 - $269
Pet Friendly: Yes, fees and restrictions apply.
Address: 445 S. Alvernon Way
Directions: From I-10, take exit 258 and turn east on W. Congress Street, heading towards downtown Tucson. After several blocks eastbound, W. Congress bears to the right and becomes E. Broadway Boulevard. Continue through downtown Tucson. After several miles on E. Broadway, you will pass the El Con Mall on your left. Turn right (south) on S. Alvernon Way. After about 7 short blocks south on S. Alvernon Way, the Doubletree Hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the left side of the street.
Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Williams Center Located several blocks off busy E. Broadway Boulevard, this hotel in Tucson Arizona is near other hotels, offices, shopping and restaurants around Williams Center.This Courtyard has 147 non-smoking rooms and 6 suites on 3 floors. Guest rooms include a sofa bed, desk and coffee maker. The hotel's Bistro features morning breakfast and evening dinner and cocktails. Quick and healthy food and beverage options are available all day. Amenities: free internet access, free parking, outdoor pool and whirlpool, exercise room, on-site guest laundry, free weekday newspaper, meeting room.
Rates: $109 - $229
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 201 S. Williams Boulevard
Directions: From I-10, take exit 258 and turn east on W. Congress Street, heading through downtown Tucson. After several blocks eastbound, W. Congress bears to the right and becomes E. Broadway Boulevard. Continue on Broadway heading east. After several miles on E. Broadway, you will pass the El Con Mall on your left. Continue on through the S. Swan Road intersection. Past S. Williams Circle, turn right (south) on S. Williams Boulevard. Courtyard Williams Center hotel in Tucson Arizona is two blocks on the right (west) side.
Motel 6 Tucson - Congress Street #50 For cheap hotels in Tucson AZ, you can’t beat a Motel 6. It may not have the all amenities of other hotels in Tucson Arizona, but the low prices are a fair trade off.Access to this Motel 6 is easy from the frontage road on the west side of the I-10 Freeway. It's conveniently located close to downtown Tucson near Congress Street, a main road into Tucson from the freeway. The building is simple with white stucco walls, exterior corridors and 2 floors. Rooms are basic with a bed, chair, table and TV. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. Note: There is a $2.00 city tax charged per night, per room. Amenities: internet access available in some rooms for a small fee, kids 17 & under stay free, free morning coffee, free local calls, free HBO, large heated outdoor pool, on-site guest self laundry.
Rates: $37 - $45
Pet Friendly: Yes, pets stay free (restrictions on type of pet may apply).
Address: 960 S. Freeway
Directions: From I-10 Eastbound: take exit 258 and proceed south on Frontage Road. The Motel 6 hotel in Tucson Arizona will be ¾-mile on the right. From the I-10 Westbound: take exit 258, turning left and proceed under the highway. Turn left again on Frontage Road and the Motel 6 will be ¾-mile on the right.
Tucson Airport Hotels
If you need to be close to the airport, you’re best bet is to stay at one of the Tucson Airport hotels.
Towneplace Suites Tucson Airport There are a number of hotels in Tucson Arizona located on the busy, main road to Tucson International Airport - S. Tucson Boulevard.The Towneplace Suites Tucson Airport, however, is on a side street near the intersection of E. Valencia Road and S. Tucson Boulevard. This hotel in Tucson Arizona opened in 2009 with 91 non-smoking suites on 3 floors. All suites include a 32" LCD TV, sofa bed, desk and fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, table and chairs. Some suites have a balcony. TownePlace offers a free evening reception Monday through Wednesday. Amenities: free internet access, free continental breakfast, on-site 24/7 convenience store, free airport shuttle, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness room, basketball half-court, on-site guest laundry, business center, outdoor patio area, free newspaper in lobby.
Rates: $89 - $169
Pet Friendly: Yes, with fee
Address: 6595 S. Bay Colony Drive
Directions: From I-10, take exit 263A onto S. Kino Parkway. Drive south on S. Kino Parkway/S. Campbell Ave., bear left (southeast) onto I-10 Business/ E. Benson Highway. The road curves right at the E. Irvington intersection and becomes S. Tucson Boulevard. Drive south on S. Tucson Blvd. Turn left onto E. Valencia Road. Then make the first right turn onto S. Bay Colony Drive. The Towneplace Suites Airport hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the left (west) side of S. Bay Colony Dr.
Hyatt Place Tucson Airport Hotel Hyatt Place Airport hotel in Tucson Arizona is about one long block from the main gate into Tucson Airport.Upon arrival, you’ll find that the Hyatt has replaced the traditional lobby with the Gallery, where a host assists guests at a check-in kiosk. The Hyatt Place Tucson Airport has 120 non-smoking guest rooms on 5 floors. Each guest rooms has a divided living and sleeping areas with a 42" HD TV, large desk, sofa bed, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. Guests receive a free continental breakfast. Or you can purchase hot items such as cooked-to-order eggs. Hyatt’s Bakery Cafe serves wine, beer and Starbucks drinks. A host will help you purchase snacks and entrees at the 24/7 Guest Kitchen. Most restaurants that are not fast food are at least a mile away. However, there is a free shuttle available to the airport and other stops within 5 miles. Amenities: free internet access, outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, free weekday newspaper in lobby.
Rates: $94 - $109
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 6885 S. Tucson Boulevard
Directions: From the I-10, take exit 263A onto S. Kino Parkway. Drive south on S. Kino Parkway/S. Campbell Ave. and bear left (southeast) onto I-10 Business/ E. Benson Highway. The road curves right at the E. Irvington intersection and becomes S. Tucson Blvd. Drive south on S. Tucson. The Hyatt Place hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the left (east) side of S. Tucson.
Hampton Inn Tucson Airport Hotel The Hampton Inn Airport hotel in Tucson Arizona is also on S. Tucson Boulevard near the airport.There are 126 non-smoking rooms, including 11 suites, on 4 floors. All guest rooms include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and a Waterpik showerhead in the bathroom. Some guest rooms have a balcony. Amenities: free internet access, free continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center in lobby, on-site guest self laundry, free weekday newspaper in lobby.
Rates: $84 - $129
Pet Friendly: No
Address: 6971 S. Tucson Boulevard
Directions: From the I-10, take exit 263A onto S. Kino Parkway. Drive south on S. Kino Parkway/S. Campbell Ave., bear left (southeast) onto I-10 Business/ E. Benson Highway. The road curves right at the E. Irvington intersection and becomes S. Tucson Blvd. Drive south on S. Tucson and the Hampton Inn hotel in Tucson Arizona will be on the left (east) side of the road.
Note on Hotel in Tucson Arizona Room Rates: Rates are based on a standard room. Rates can vary widely depending upon the season, room type and room location.
This information was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, availability, access, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the hotel in Tucson Arizona before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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