46. Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 544-5000, (800) 325-7832
Address: 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Description: The Hilton is one of the largest golf and tennis resorts in the West, with 3 golf courses, 2 pro shops, and more than 30 lighted tennis courts, plus horseback riding. With 428 rooms (each with a view of either the desert/mountains or the pool area), 100,000 square feet of meeting space, and 5 restaurants—4 right in the hotel and one at El Conquistador Country Club, located not far away—this resort attracts locals and tourists alike.Golfers can choose to try the challenging 9-hole Pusch Ridge course or venture over to the 18-hole championship course at the El Conquistador Country Club, just 10 minutes down the road. Hiking, jogging, a fitness center, and spa services can round out your stay. Ask the concierge for a list of planned weekly activities.
47. The Lodge At Ventana Canyon
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 577-1400, (800) 828-5701
Address: 6200 N. Clubhouse Ln.
Description: This 600-acre private golf resort and lodge has 50 guest suites with a private balcony/patio, a spiral staircase to the 2-bedroom loft, and a complete kitchen. Nestled in the Ventana Canyon area of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the two 18-hole golf courses have won Golf Magazine’s Silver Medal Award and Links magazine’s Best of Golf Award. The fitness center is open around the clock, and the 12 lighted tennis courts, saunas, spas, and swimming center with its baby pool give guests plenty to do. The resort also has 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The Catalina Room and Ventana Bar & Grill offer panoramic views of the mountain range, golf course, and the desert creatures that make their homes around the resort.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 306 N. Alvernon Way
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 7000 N. Resort Dr.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 5000 E. Via Estancia Miraval
51. Omni Tucson National Golf Resort And Spa
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 297-2271, (800) 528-4856
Address: 2727 W. Club Dr.
Description: Offering 279 rooms (some are suites or villas), this boutique golf resort is nestled in the foothills of the far northwest side. The four-star European-style spa and fitness center and the two 18-hole championship PGA golf courses (see the Golf chapter) are outstanding. You’ll also enjoy an infinity pool, 2 whirlpools, a sauna, a power walk area, and tennis.Splurge on cocktails poolside at the Cabana Bar, or sink your teeth into a juicy steak at Bob’s Steak and Chop House. For upscale pub fare, try the Legends Bar and Grill. The resort’s fine location is just a short drive to many other great choices in dining.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
53. The Westin La Paloma Resort
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 742-6000, (800) 937-8461
Address: 3800 E. Sunrise Dr.
Description: This 487-room resort (some of the suites come with wood-burning fireplaces and sunken hot tubs) offers a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, which was named one of the top 75 resort courses in the country by Golf Digest. If golf isn’t your favorite physical activity, La Paloma also has a Red Door Spa, 12 tennis courts, indoor racquetball, 3 swimming pools, a 177-foot waterslide and waterfalls, an aerobics center, Nautilus room, and children’s play area. One of the pools even has a swim-up bar for drinks and sandwiches.Top-rated Janos restaurant and sister J Bar offer scrumptious Southwestern fare (see the Restaurants chapter). An 18,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms, and lovely landscaping make it a great place for weddings, conventions, and reunions.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 245 E. Ina Rd.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 940 N. Olsen Ave.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 11300 E. Broadway Blvd.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Address: 11155 W. Calle Pima
58. Cat Mountain Lodge
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 505-4769
Address: 2740 S. Kinney Rd.
Description: Located on the far western edge of the city, this eco-friendly B&B (solar panels, gray-water harvesting) offers 4 spacious rooms, each with a private bath and sitting area opening onto a central courtyard. Two of the rooms are wheelchair accessible, and 1 room is dog friendly. Located on more than 13 acres, Cat Mountain Lodge offers easy access to major attractions, including Saguaro Park West, Old Tucson Studios, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (see the Attractions chapter). Room fees include breakfast or lunch at neighboring Coyote Pause Cafe. Stargazers will love the telescopes outside the courtyard in Spencer’s Observatory.
59. Catalina Park Inn
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 792-4541, (800) 792-4885
Address: 309 E. 1st St.
Description: This 1927 mansion near the University of Arizona is your chance to vacation in true elegance. The 6 guest rooms have been lovingly decorated with antiques, and all include a phone, TV, and private bath. Some rooms also have private porches. The rest of the house, with its mahogany doors, is just as beautiful as the rooms. Take some time to enjoy the native landscaping. Breakfast is delicious, with freshly made pancakes, baked goods, fresh fruit, cereals, and coffee or tea, served in the gorgeous dining room—it’s one of the prettiest rooms in the house.
60. Desert Dove Bed & Breakfast
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (520) 722-6879, (877) 722-6879
Address: 11707 E. Old Spanish Trail
Description: This territorial-style adobe is on 4 acres nestled in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains. The great porches, polished colored concrete floors, and open trusses in the great room, along with the antiques and collectibles, give this B&B a truly unique feel. There are 2 spacious guest rooms decorated with antiques and collectibles, each with a private entrance, private bathroom, queen-size bed, and seating area. Amenities include Wi-Fi, bathrobes, and hair dryers. There’s no swimming pool, but an outdoor hydrotherapy spa with lovely views of the mountains does just fine. A homemade breakfast in the country kitchen with its 1927 wood-burning stove is served on vintage tableware.