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The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and a water fountain.
Relax in a welcoming space with a sofa, chairs, and dining table for two, surrounded by a white lattice wall and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and kitchenette.
Relax in a cozy seating area with a sofa, kettle, and shelving unit.
Kitchen features a compact layout with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
810 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ, 85713
  • Kino Sports Complex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Tucson

With a stay at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western, you'll be centrally located in Tucson, within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. .This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Tucson Mall.

What's nearby

  • Kino Sports Complex - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Hotel in Tucson with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

This Tucson hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and ceiling fans.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - December 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

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The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the exterior fool you…..inside it’s a newly renovated look. Modern chic meets 70’s Tucson. I like what they’ve done with the place…… Definitely staying again…..😃
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the CUTEST motels my partner and I have ever stayed at. With how gorgeous it was, to the staff, the amenities, and over all coziness it was just a wonderful stay. If we are ever in Tucson again this is the PLACE!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice and clean. I didn't use the pool, but it looked nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Creative fun space.

It was amazing! A very creative and well thought out space. Big fridge, good amount of counter space, multiple seating areas on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome place!

great stay overall..comfy, convenient, safe, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and helpful! Makes all the difference. Room was nice. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisa

Travelled with family

Amazing Hotel!

This was a beautifully remodeled hotel. It was quiet and peaceful and only minutes from University of Arizona. I felt safe and the staff was very friendly. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Canyon lake

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Kennedy - the retro-1960’s decor was fun! Cute pool area, very friendly staff, good breakfast, and pet friendly! We stayed there twice on our way to NM and back. Nice to now have a go-to place to stay in Tucson ☀️.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

This is such a cute little hotel. I was so impressed with the property and all its amenities. I loved that it's pet friendly as well. 10/10 would recommend and we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our lock didnt work but it was late and we wanted to go to bed so we put the bolt on for safety. Our TV didnt work when we got there but they fixed that right away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel updates were nice, easy check in. breakfast was very limited but free. also no electrical outlets near bed or even enough in room. and not sure why but i had prepaid for the hotel and 2 days later after checkout theyre still charging my card for rooms, i have 3 different charges on my credit card from here. i was only here 1 night! beware of extra charges. no answer from hotel yet but orbitz said theyd look into it for me.

10/10 Excellent

My

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely loved everything. The location was awesome. The staff was so friendly and down to earth. I will be coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful, safe, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thiis hotel was the bee's knees. It was clean cute and totally cool for a 14 year old 8 year old and 5 year old !! We had a blast, love the staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Beale AFB

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic experience! The staff was professional and extremely friendly. The atmosphere of the property was absolutely stunning! As a Gen X kid, the arcade was a pleasant blast from the past.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is charming. The pool, music, and decor are great to hang out and enjoy the weather. I loved being able to walk my dog and found the Twisted India nearby for our vegan diet. The coffee in the morning was tasty. All that you need at an affordable rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was i could hear every noise that people in a joining rooms made. Place had been remodeled nice. Staff was great. Breakfast was sufficient. Stayed for 1 week. Yes I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, secure area for vehicles, beds are very comfortable...all around nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025