The Historic Hotel CongressvsThe Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, The Historic Hotel Congress is the choice of most writers compared to Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. The Historic Hotel Congress comes in at 87 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Historic Hotel Congress
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 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
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Popular with business travelers and families, this sprawling resort has grand views of the Santa Catalina Mountains above and the city below." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In addition to beautiful surroundings, this upscale resort offers numerous amenities that include three golf courses, five pools, and 10 tennis courts." Full review
Star Service
"For leisure guests, the centerpiece is the lagoon-style pool with waterfalls, natural rock landscaping, ponds, a 177-ft sidewinder waterslide and a swim-up bar." Full review
Gayot
"Three immense arches greet visitors upon arrival, and the lobby is cavernous with immense picture windows overlooking the mountains."
Afar Magazine
"Refined elegance, century old cacti and Santa Catalina mountains create a unique ambience while offering award-winning golf, spa and dining." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Family-oriented Mission Revival resort in the Santa Catalina foothills with over-the-top amenities, such as a 177-foot waterslide, and a celebrated 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course." Full review
Where
"Resort guests have access to three nines—Canyon, Hill, Ridge—of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa boasts a backyard worth bragging about." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Sure, this resort in Tucson, Arizona's Sonoran Foothills has the usual golf course (27 holes designed by PGA pro Jack Nicklaus), spa and gourmet dining (four restaurants, to be exact)." Full review
Frommer's
"If grand scale is what you’re looking for, this is the place. Everything about the Westin La Paloma is big—big portico, big lobby, big pool area...there are big views." Full review
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Couples should opt for the king rooms (ask for a mountain or golf-course view if you don’t mind spending a bit more).