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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
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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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
  • Place, Tucson Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whole Slvce Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Street Taco and Beer Co. - ‬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

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

Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

6.8

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 236 out of 1119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AISSA, COCHISE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This budget hotels has the best mattresses in the business. I got a great good night sleep because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amar

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean, but small. It is a LONG walk from most rooms to the front desk area due to the colossal courtyard (pool is normal-sized). Hot breakfast items run out at some point, so you should get there early, otherwise you'll have to go asking for stuff as I did. No shade in the parking lot, so you can't leave perishables in your car. Massive ants walking around outside the rooms, thankfully they didn't get in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique, Goodyear

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivakumar Malli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff first of all. Easy check in and they considered right room as we were with kids. When AC was not cool enough and upon asking the front desk lady came in 10m and checked. Due to 106 outside and sun direct hit on the building AC could not make the room cool faster. Later that night all ok and infact morning the room was cold and I had to reduce. Breakfast was with enough options for the price we paid. Kids enjoyed. Overall good experience and kindly request clean around the property like stairs, parking lot etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice. Nice room. Could use a little deeper cleaning, but I understand the struggle of housekeeping. Found a dead bed bug in the bed, NOT happy about that at all. Overall I’d say 3.5 stars. I’m happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice but sweaty

The room was nice and everything looked good and clean, but the AC did not work and the freezer did not freeze. Those are my only complaints but besides that the bed was comfortable and I was able to remove the chair to the AC for a little bit. There was also a few homeless people outside but it looks like security takes them off pretty well and quick. He was good with the flashlight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanna

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

8/10 Good

jesus david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great very friendly, we kept having issues with the air unit in our room so not only did they give us a new room but they upgraded our room at no cost to us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

muhieldin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff is really awesome I really enjoy the stuff a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mercedes

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

RITA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayne

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

Unkept and unpleasant

Would not recommend, room was old and worn out, didn’t feel clean, TV didn’t work, no cold water only hot, ac had one speed only, no bedspreads on the beds. The whole property looked dirty and unkept. The woman at check-in was terribly unfriendly. The entire stay was unsatisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Needs some work and improvements

Tub needs some non-slippery strips I was slipping around while taking a shower and almost fell in the shower. Also the stripping of the door way was missing and flying ants and bugs keep coming in I had to put a towel down. Also fridge wasn't keeping cold. I stay in #132
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Darius

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It has been good but it's was bad this time around especially when I came to using the rest room and you had to go to the office cause they didn't answer the phone to it was not working properly and you can't relax on a good day off because red lion did have their part squared away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice hotel in a bad area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room Clean, Bed Comfy, Strong Smell

Staff was super nice. Room was clean, bed was really comfortable. Air conditioner worked well. Check-in went fast and easily. The hotel has seen better days and looks it. My room smelled very very strongly of cigarette smoke. I would have liked a secondary indoor lock on the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025