Santa Rita LodgevsThe Historic Hotel Congress
The Historic Hotel Congress and Santa Rita Lodge are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Historic Hotel Congress scores significantly higher than Santa Rita Lodge. The Historic Hotel Congress comes in at 87 with praise from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Santa Rita Lodge
1218 S. Madera Canyon Road, Madera Canyon, AZ 85614
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- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
New York Times
"At the Santa Rita Lodge in the largely undeveloped canyon, I checked into a creekside casita ($160) and was asked to keep my showers short because of the drought"
A Birding Adventure in Arizona’s ‘Sky Islands’
June 15, 2021
Frommer's
"In the shady depths of Madera Canyon, this lodge primarily hosts bird-watchers and hikers...the simply furnished rooms and cabins are large and comfortable, and all have kitchenettes " Full review
The Historic Hotel Congress
311 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
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- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"It's now the center of Tucson's hippest scene and a great place to stay for younger or more adventurous visitors." Full review
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The convenient location Downtown means it can be noisy, so make sure you don't get a room over the popular Club Congress unless you plan to be up until the wee hours.
Travel + Leisure
"This refurbished 1919 hotel built for passengers of the Southern Pacific Line has basic rooms but an unbeatable downtown location." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Central, bohemian hotel, a short walk from Amtrak and Greyhound, with vintage Art Deco furnishings."
Gayot
"This is urban tourism, Tucson-style, at its most bohemian and funky, a classic experience."
Atlas Obscura
"Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Historic hotel in downtown Tucson wears many hats: a "best bar in America," serving drinks continuously since 1919...dance club; and the longest-running music venue of its kind west of the Mississippi." Full review
Frommer's
"Today, it operates as a budget hotel and youth hostel and attracts young globe-trotters." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This beautifully restored 1919 hotel is a bohemian vintage beauty and a beehive of activity, mostly because of its popular cafe, bar and club." Full review