Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745
  • Place, Tucson Museum of Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tucson Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(71 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Tucson

With a stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Tucson, within a 5-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. .This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Saguaro National Park and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Kino Sports Complex.

What's nearby

  • Tuscon Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tucson Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fox Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Decibel Coffee Works - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seis Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel with free parking, near University of Arizona
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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

Family friendly

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

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 centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 12 2026 to February 19 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Swimming pool

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

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

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 1253 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

6/10 Okay

BRIGGETTE

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff. Room was nice and clean. Staying at this hotel is an adventure into the Wild West...a bit unruly at times with bouts of parking lot madness.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mariela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I'm going to keep it short and straightforward: 1. Kind front desk staff ( stars for that) 2. Pros: - walking distance from/to the convention center, and downtown - next to a 24 hr Carl's Jr - Affordable - Parking available - A/C -T/V 3. Cons: - LOUD, like there's a party ; Hear drunk people left and right. - 3 doors - entrance, side and back ( if you're on the bottom not sure about top floor. That made me feel unsafe - No fitness ( not that it mattered to me but just an FYI the room was empty). - Stained sheets, room needed to be repaired. Overall it gave me an ick feeling. I slept on top of a towel and used my shirt as a pillow case. I couldn't sleep cause I felt uneasy with the drunks everywhere. I had to leave the next day, couldn't stay another night. If you HAVE to stay there, I recommend bringing bed sheets, towels, ear plus, and wipes. Pictures reflect the hotel to this date. Wish the owners would at least invest in the inside of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room yummy breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Staff & service
Room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awful check in process and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and economical. Was worried about the area but did not have any problems.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffory

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy did not want to give deposit back because the floor had sand on it and the housekeeper lied to him saying she swept it when she did not . I asked her to sweep she said she was done but lied and said she swept. We’ve stayed there 3 years now same place guess they lost us now
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eddy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

BRIGGETTE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent, location perfect for downtown, restaurants etc and easy getaway to surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adalberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mattie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is great! The location is definitely sketchy but no one bothered me and everyone I interacted with was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and awesome customer service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025