Arizona InnvsLoews Ventana Canyon Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Arizona Inn ranks slightly higher than Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Arizona Inn is ranked #3 in Tucson with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Hideaway Report.
Arizona Inn Show All Reviews
2200 E Elm Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Although near the University and many sights, the beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens of this 1930 inn seem far from the hustle and bustle." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Arizona Inn is one of the swankiest and most beloved boutique resorts in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms are huge, furnished with mahogany, and where the mini-bars, in the best WASP tradition, are empty." Full review
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Dine on an extravagant dinner in the restaurant and leave feeling like one of the many movie stars that have stayed on this famous property.
Star Service
"Concealed in a residential area, 3 miles east of the center and a 15-minute walk from the University of Arizona, this property is the heart and soul of Old Tucson." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Velvet lawns surround pink casitas with sunny patios; the pool is graced by flower-edged walkways."
Gayot
"Set in the center of the city, within five minutes of the University of Arizona on what was once the desert edge of town, the Arizona Inn evokes nostalgia for a bygone era."
Afar Magazine
"I always stay at the Arizona Inn while in Tucson, the service is what many come for, but the architecture and old time Tucson feel is what I can't get enough of." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegantly furnished historic inn in downtown Tucson featuring casita-style suites and glorious gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Family owned and operated for more than eight decades, the Arizona Inn provides genteel and aristocratic hospitality with its pink adobe buildings and high tea service in the library." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Atmospheric family-owned enclave dating from 1930, tucked behind vine-clad adobe walls in 14 acres of tranquil gardens near the shops and galleries of old Tucson." Full review
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This is one of the most luxurious and prettiest of the big resorts, with dramatic stone architecture and an 80-foot waterfall cascading down the mountains." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is located right at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the views are terrific." Full review
Rough Guide
"Grand red-brick resort, reaching majestically across a hundred acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina mountains northeast of the city, with its own on-site waterfall."
Gayot
"This resort is just five minutes by foot from trails leading into the untouched wilderness of Ventana Canyon."
Travel + Leisure
"Enveloped by the Santa Catalina Mountains and backed by a waterfall, the 371-room Loews is a serene spot where, paradoxically, there's plenty to do." Full review
Jetsetter
"This Arizona hideaway beckons hikers, bikers and horse riders, but don't confuse it with a dude ranch. Ventana delivers sophistication with its art collection." Full review
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Be sure to ask the concierge when local musicians will be on stage.
Star Service
"It takes a back seat to Miraval, but overall this is a wonderful, well-rounded retreat, and families and even couples will find fun and romance in this exceptionally picturesque setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Nestled in the foothills of the glorious Santa Catalina mountains, Ventana Canyon serves up wildlife, waterfalls, and for those preferring more manicured nature: two Fazio-designed golf courses." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Home to 398 spacious guest rooms, each with its own balcony with sweeping desert mountain views...many praise the resort for its two sprawling pools, as well as its Lakeside Spa Fitness center." Full review
Frommer's
"With two fabled desert-style golf courses out the front door and a national forest trail out the back, this luxurious resort is a great choice for both golfers and hikers" Full review