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Hotel Information: Sophisticated travelers seeking charm, character, and a convenient location near the university favor this resort. The landscaping, exteriors, and many of the furnishings hearken back to the 1930s. Stars from Hollywood’s golden era, such as Bette Davis, Gary Cooper, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and John Wayne, stayed here.
Amenity highlights: From June through September, the resort hosts a daily ice-cream social by the 60-foot outdoor pool. A complimentary high tea is served in the handsomely appointed library October through April, except during some holidays. The restaurant showcases creative cuisine with Southwestern and international accents.
Insider tip: The University of Arizona Museum of Art houses more than 4,500 paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings dating from the sixth century B.C. to the present. The collections strongly emphasize the artistic traditions of Europe and the United States but also include works from Asia, Latin America, and elsewhere. Admission is free, and other campus museums are nearby.
Rooms
Arizona Inn offers 95 guestrooms, located in one-, two-, and three-unit casitas. All rooms have garden views. Each is slightly different, reflecting the hotel’s historic roots. Many include original 1930s furniture or custom-made reproductions. All provide complimentary high-speed Internet access and 27-inch TVs with DVD players (DVDs can be borrowed from library). Compact refrigerators and complimentary bottled water are also included. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and bathrobes. The New York Times is delivered daily. Windows open.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Internet access - complimentary
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Arizona Inn's 60-foot outdoor pool is set in a landscaped courtyard. The fitness center includes resistance machines, free weights, and cardio equipment. Two clay tennis courts are on site, and a tennis pro is on staff. The resort provides complimentary use of bicycles and tennis racquets.
Several nearby golf courses offer preferred tee times to guests.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this Tucson hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Bird watching nearby
Property Amenities
This refined resort is set on 14 manicured acres one mile from the University of Arizona and three miles from downtown Tucson.
In addition to an outdoor pool, the resort offers complimentary use of bicycles, two clay tennis courts, and a fitness room. The elegant Main Dining Room is considered one of the best in the city. The Audubon Bar features indoor and patio dining, along with live piano music nightly. Poolside dining is also available. A large library with beamed ceiling offers a collection of DVDs for complimentary in-room viewing. At the on-site cabinet-making shop, artisans restore the resort’s original furniture and create custom reproductions.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Parking (free)
- Self parking
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 95
- Tour assistance
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Dry cleaning service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
The Main Dining Room - Elegant room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, and courtyard. Creative and classic cuisine with Southwestern and international accents. Strawberry Bisque, Chili-Glazed Halibut, Grilled Mole-Rubbed Pork Medallions, house-baked desserts among menu highlights. Weekly prix-fixe tasting menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily.
Audubon Bar - Bright atrium room serving lunch and dinner indoors and on the patio. Live piano music nightly. Light menu options and specials, including a daily luncheon quiche.
Poolside Dining - Breakfast, lunch, cocktails on outdoor terraces or in air-conditioned poolside dining room. Hours vary by season. Complimentary ice-cream social June through September.
Awards And Affiliations
Arizona Inn is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.
Address
2200 E Elm St
Tucson, AZ 85719
USA
Nearest major airport:
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
Area:
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
