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The Ritz-Carlton, Dove MountainvsLodge On The Desert
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ranks significantly higher than Lodge on the Desert. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain comes in at #9 in Tucson with endorsements from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658
From $255/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "With hiking trails, horseback riding, pools for both kids and grown-ups, excellent restaurants, and a bar with Arizona's largest whiskey selection, the Ritz-Carlton is a world unto itself." Full review
Fodor's "The most elegant and exclusive of Tucson's golf and tennis resorts is the ever-posh Ritz-Carlton, set in the rolling hills of Marana, about 20 miles northwest of central Tucson." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set just 30 miles north of Tucson, this 253-room resort feels blissfully apart." Full review
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Check out the ancient Hohokam tribe petroglyphs on the rock formations overlooking the spa.
Star Service "Service is excellent, the dining is gourmet and the ambience about as elegantly casual as a Ritz-Carlton gets." Full review
Gayot "Encompassed by the sand and colorful sunsets of the high Sonoran Desert, this retreat offers luxury in the classic Ritz-Carlton style."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The Sonoran Desert is the attraction in this harmonious place where you’ll find every amenity under the sun." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, you'll feel like you've stepped into the wild, wild, west—just 30 minutes from downtown Tucson. At this sanctuary surrounded by the Sonoran Desert,..." Full review
Lodge On The Desert Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide Gayot
Jetsetter Frommer's
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711-2855
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A charming hacienda-style hotel originally built in the 1930s has gotten a long-awaited face-lift and now offers modern comfort in an old-world setting." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Lodge on the Desert is a unique slice of Tucson, with a 75-plus-year history and an updated look that gives its historic rooms a modern feel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms in this gracefully aging 1930s resort are in hacienda-style casitas flanked by cacti and palm trees, and decorated in charmingly modern Southwest style." Full review
Rough Guide "1930s adobe resort a couple of miles east of downtown, tastefully restored to resemble a Mexican hacienda, with large, comfortable rooms and a good restaurant."
Gayot "Mature palm trees tower over the swimming pool, and there are lovely views of the Catalina Mountains off to the north."
Jetsetter "Hacienda-style digs in historic Tucson with a pool, desert gardens and modern American eats." Full review
Frommer's "The relaxing retreat looks a bit like a Mexican village, with narrow pathways winding between buildings. Guest rooms are in both hacienda-style adobe buildings, tucked amid cacti and orange trees." Full review
