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Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Arizona in Tucson

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rialto Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tucson

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Menlo Park hotel, you'll find Pusch Ridge Resort Course and Tuscon Arena. Also, Tucson Music Hall is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Arizona is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Arizona - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Mezquite Grill & Taqueria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seis Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Chaiteria - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel near University of Arizona in Tucson
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tucson hotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1068 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 226 out of 1068 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AISSA, COCHISE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

michael, WAIKOLOA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for a weekend there was some bugs in the room, not enough towels,a/c was not that cold,and the romote for the tv was broke. I ask to stay one more night because we had to and they said ok will just add it to the card and we can have the same room. The next day housekeeping was banging on th door saying we have to check in go to the front desk so i did they told me i have to check in online for my res and i thought they did that for me already.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anicia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhieldin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

Absolutely the best service. From the front desk service to housekeeping. 100/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive waited at the door for 30 minutes to chick in no busy is at the lobby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AISSA, COCHISE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice an clean. Friendly people enjoy staying thete
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked my stay. The room is clean and the employees is very friendly. The hotel location is very good also is quiet. The price is excellent. I am happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Clean rooms. Staff are attentive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lillian, Sun City

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Area around property did not feel safe. Booked 2 rooms and one the a/c did not work properly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Absolutely love this hotel. The staff is so nice even the housekeepers are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Red Lion.

Room was clean, helpful employees.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025