Arizona Inn

2200 E Elm St, Tucson, AZ 85719, Tucson, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

Arizona Inn is a 3-star, upscale Southwestern-style hotel dating from 1930, set on 14 landscaped acres in a residential area of Tucson. It’s known for a historic atmosphere and a resort-like layout while still being close to major city attractions and the University of Arizona area. Public ratings are strong at 4.6/5 from 1,162 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms and suites are traditional, casita-style and designed with a homey feel. Standard in-room features include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, coffeemakers, and DVD players. Suites add extra living space with sitting rooms, plus options like a pull-out sofa and/or patios.

Dining

On-site dining includes a fine-dining American restaurant and a bar, plus a poolside cantina for more casual service near the outdoor pool. Guest feedback highlights strong food quality and attentive service, though some guests feel the menu doesn’t always represent good value for the price.

Amenities & Recreation

Complimentary perks include parking, afternoon tea, and loaner bikes for exploring the neighborhood and nearby campus-area sights. The property features a lush outdoor pool area, two tennis courts, and a fitness center. Indoor and outdoor spaces are also available for special events.

Location & Nearby Places

The hotel is about 1.8 miles from the Arizona State Museum, with additional University of Arizona-area attractions nearby such as the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (1,361 m), Center for Creative Photography (1,658 m), and the University of Arizona Museum of Art (1,724 m). For family-friendly outings, Reid Park Zoo is about 4,003 m away, and the Tucson Botanical Gardens are about 2,953 m away. Farther afield are major regional attractions including Pima Air & Space Museum (13,347 m), Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (13,620 m), and San Xavier del Bac Mission (16,340 m).

Best for

This hotel best fits travelers who want a historic, residential-setting stay with on-site recreation, thanks to its 14 landscaped acres, outdoor pool area, tennis courts, and fitness center. It’s also well-suited for visitors planning to explore University of Arizona-area museums and attractions, with multiple cultural sites within roughly 1.4–1.9 km and complimentary loaner bikes to get around.

Travel tips

If you plan to visit University of Arizona-area museums, you’ll be close to several: the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Center for Creative Photography, and the University of Arizona Museum of Art are all within about 1.4–1.7 km. Take advantage of the hotel’s free parking and loaner bikes for short trips in the area. For longer outings (such as Pima Air & Space Museum, Sabino Canyon, or San Xavier del Bac Mission), plan extra travel time due to distances of roughly 13–16 km from the hotel.

What guests say

Guests frequently emphasize the property’s overall charm, describing a distinctive historic atmosphere along with well-kept, landscaped grounds. Service is a recurring highlight, with staff described as attentive, welcoming, and accommodating during room changes. Food quality is often praised, particularly in the on-site dining options. A recurring downside mentioned is that some diners feel the menu pricing doesn’t always align with the value received.

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