Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property
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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745
  • Tucson Museum of Art
    12 min walk
  • Tucson Convention Center
    14 min walk
  • Fox Theatre
    14 min walk
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tucson

With a stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Tucson, within a 5-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Tucson Mall and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

What's nearby

  • Tucson Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Fox Theatre - 14 min walk
  • Rialto Theatre - 2 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 4 min drive
  • Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 6 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Charro Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Green Burrito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Monica - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Arizona
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Tucson Downtown
Red Lion Tucson Downtown
Red Lion & Suites Tucson
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Tucson
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Hotel Tucson

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 239 out of 1002 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Sketchy area
It was a little sketchy, homeless man was wandering around pool area, another guest followed me to the office and stood outside staring at me, sat by pool staring at my family, then followed me to our room trying to be sneaky about it walking around the cars, in the rooms TV's would not work one room did not have a phone to call desk, breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise, Waddell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So this was our first visit to this property. The first room we were given had ants so we got a different room. That room had a sticky floor. So we got another room and it was upgraded to a suite. It had a lot of space and the bed was super comfortable. The staff was super nice and made sure to accommodate us after the other rooms mishaps. The water pressure was good. It was walking distance to Carl's Jr. next door. It was easy to get a Lyft downtown to out concert. It was great for an overnight visit. We didn't get up in time for the free breakfast, maybe next time. For the price paid I feel like it was a great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled like a portapotty even after airing it out for hours, the remote was filthy & the floors were grimy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Romildo Batista

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had an awful smell, the bed linen was very dirty and very old and it made me and my wife itch. In order to avoid having to look for another hotel, we had to go to Ross and buy some bed linen to sleep, the doors getting stuck. The property was very neglected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Amenities
Clean and employees were nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Manny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I like the price and convience to Tucson Convention Center. I can park my car and the motel and a short walk to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for the most part. Only four compaints. 1) breakfast was underwhelming. There was breakfast sandwhich with a limit of one. Some bagels, bread, cereal, and fruit + coffee and juice. 2) there were ants in the bathroom. 3) sandpaper toilet paper 4) a homeless man came roaming the property and i saw some people hop the fence, so it disnt feel the safest. Overall, it was okay for a one night stay but i wouldn't stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amansa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property was 'fine'. at first I didn't feel safe but the staff was so helpful, I switched rooms and felt better. there are nice parts nearby and not so nice parts. The blanket on the bed had a cigarette hole in it. The A/C worked. the bathroom was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anderson

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning in my room didn't work, the light in the room didn't turn on, besides they charged me two fees of $50 and one at the time of checking out of $13, I didn't understand because
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Preston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
With the property being close by to the highway, it was very loud. The pool was dirty and no one was sent the entire five days we stayed to clean our room. Breakfast was a very small selection and the Wi-Fi would stop working every 15-20 minutes. However, the staff were very friendly with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hair all over bed, missing interior door lock.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly the worst hotel in America.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sedina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

james mariana

Travelled with partner
Was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

james mariana

Pool was dirty during the summer time when I wanted to take a dip. Besides that it was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great job and value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vannia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024