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Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Arizona

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tucson Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Arizona - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

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
  • ‪The Monica - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Chaiteria - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel near Tucson Convention Center
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and a water dispenser
  • A vegetable garden, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free extra beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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: 4:00 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

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

Property 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown located?

Located in Menlo Park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Garden of Gethsemane and Tucson Convention Center. University of Arizona is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. Tucson Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 230 out of 1012 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Accesible and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had not been to the Red Lion since they remodled it. I was very impressed with the bed, upgrades and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BRANDI WHO Works in the front is awesome.She helped us with everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, property being refurbished. Was a decent stay for a night. Breakfast was good. Close to downtown, which has good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient off the highway and simple breakfast. Ideal for someone driving through Tucson, AZ. Very reasonable pricing, especially if you book it in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, this property worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and the staff was real nice. The place was run down but looks like they are renovating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had to cut my trip short fue to family emergency and the staff was very understanding and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was warming and welcomeing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and next to all the events in tuscon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire staff was rude an they will be getting my money ever again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olisambu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality for an inexpensive price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezz

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

4/10 Poor

Mabely

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE BRandi, she works at the front desk.So nice she acually cares for her costomers.She goes over and above.She need a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Night time guy at the front desk was very nice and accommodating. The beds are very soft so if you need a firm mattress I wouldn’t stay there. I need a firm so I woke up with a sore back. Rooms are decent. Nice big tv and AC is cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpet was not vaccumed, shower was dirty full of hairs. Won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lillian

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