OverviewThis hotel is situated on a major thoroughfare, within a 10-minute walk of Park Place Mall. With the downtown area and the University of Arizona within a 20-minute drive, this property is well suited for guests who are looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi (and wired Internet), free local calls, a flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Accessible rooms are also available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional fee.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, meeting rooms and guest laundry facilities.
The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Tucson Botanical Gardens are both within a 15-minute drive of the hotel, while access to Interstate 10 and the Pima Air and Space Museum are both about a 20-minute drive away. The Tucson Raceway Park (NASCAR events) is a 30-minute drive away, while Breakers Water Park is about 45 minutes away by car.
The Tucson International Airport (TUS) is a 25- to 30-minute drive away, depending on traffic. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 26, 2013: The free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests found the location, near Park Place Mall, convenient for accessing shopping and restaurants on foot. A couple of reviewers mentioned that there was a Denny's restaurant next to the hotel.
Many reviewers mentioned that the beds were comfortable, while several guests found the rooms clean and comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service by several guests.
A few reviewers appreciated that this hotel was pet friendly, while a few other guests thought that the room rates were reasonable.
A couple of guests enjoyed the on-site pool area, while a couple of other reviewers appreciated the free breakfast.
The Bad
Many guests thought that the rooms were in need of upgrades and renovations, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. These guests described stained carpeting, peeling paint and worn furniture.
A couple of reviewers were disturbed by noise from the halls, while another guest complained about hearing a couple fighting in a neighbouring room.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.5 out of 5, with 78% of 320 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #78 out of 124 hotels in Tucson, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 140 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 26, 2013 to verify some information.
