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The Historic Hotel CongressvsTanque Verde Ranch
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Historic Hotel Congress scores slightly better than Tanque Verde Ranch. The Historic Hotel Congress is ranked #4 in Tucson with approval from 8 reviewers like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
The Historic Hotel Congress
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
311 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
From $0/night
- 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 PlanetTop 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
Tanque Verde Ranch Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Bon Appétit Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14301 East Speedway Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The most upscale of Tucson's guest ranches and one of the oldest in the country, the Tanque Verde sits on 640 beautiful acres in the Rincon Mountains next to Saguaro National Park East." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An upscale, 60,000-acre resort near Tucson, Tanque Verde is best visited in spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler and the desert more lush." Full review
Rough Guide "Arizona most authentic dude ranch, an irresistibly romantic, 400-acre spread adjoining Saguaro National Park twenty miles east of downtown."
Star Service "The pool is a resort-worthy plunge with water features, while the attractive accommodations provide all of the conveniences of home and beaucoup backcountry elegance." Full review
Gayot "This authentic dude ranch, complete with real cowboys and more than 200 horses, offers a comfortable guest ranch experience for those primarily interested in horseback riding."
Condé Nast Traveler "60,000 acres are probably enough to get your mountain adventure on at this premier Dude Ranch." Full review
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All skill levels welcome for horseback riding, but non-cowboys can choose from a wealth of other activities.
The Telegraph8.0
"Experience the old west from the saddle of well-trained steed at this all-inclusive guest ranch in a fascinating desert ecosystem." Full review
Bon Appétit "If you want a quintessential Southwestern cowboy experience, this dude ranch provides it with unmatched polish."
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Travel + Leisure "At Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson's old-style dude ranch, you can gather prickly pears during the Prickly Pear Harvest from August 14-31, and then reward yourself with a luscious pink prickly pear margarita"
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