Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
1 bedroom, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85745
  • Place, Tucson Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • 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

  • 27 sq m
  • 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

  • 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 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Tucson Mall and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Arizona - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 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
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Street Taco and Beer Co. - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, 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 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

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

Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

6.8

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 238 out of 1140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definely recomed this hotel to anyone. Very clean and very Nice place.. thank u to the staff who Made it possible for US to stay peacefully..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

German Bartolome

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The worst was not be able to watch tv because its necesary the technician and to ask for him in his work time. I like to Watch the News or a movie before to sleep. The only good thing is that is cheap the room . But it is necessary the depósit of 100 dollars. For that seems to me it is necessary to report to the office if something you find irregular when you enter in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Danira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
La persona de housekeeper nos abrió la puerta el primer día que nos quedamos, ella entró hasta casi la cama de nosotros, solo dijo que lo sentía y que si hasta cuando nos quedábamos, cuando teníamos las 2 noches pagadas desde que hicimos el check in, a los 30 minutos llegó otra persona a tocar la puerta casi tumbándola porque tampoco sabia que nos quedábamos mas tiempo, fue una falta de respeto y privacidad enorme, no tienen comunicación entre los empleados.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

muhieldin

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

10/10 Excellent

charla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Amenities
The suite was roomy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything and all staff are wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highway noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it here and I like all staff here very professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sirus

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom smelled like mold and human piss. everything else was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This budget hotels has the best mattresses in the business. I got a great good night sleep because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amar

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean, but small. It is a LONG walk from most rooms to the front desk area due to the colossal courtyard (pool is normal-sized). Hot breakfast items run out at some point, so you should get there early, otherwise you'll have to go asking for stuff as I did. No shade in the parking lot, so you can't leave perishables in your car. Massive ants walking around outside the rooms, thankfully they didn't get in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique, Goodyear

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivakumar Malli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff first of all. Easy check in and they considered right room as we were with kids. When AC was not cool enough and upon asking the front desk lady came in 10m and checked. Due to 106 outside and sun direct hit on the building AC could not make the room cool faster. Later that night all ok and infact morning the room was cold and I had to reduce. Breakfast was with enough options for the price we paid. Kids enjoyed. Overall good experience and kindly request clean around the property like stairs, parking lot etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice. Nice room. Could use a little deeper cleaning, but I understand the struggle of housekeeping. Found a dead bed bug in the bed, NOT happy about that at all. Overall I’d say 3.5 stars. I’m happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice but sweaty

The room was nice and everything looked good and clean, but the AC did not work and the freezer did not freeze. Those are my only complaints but besides that the bed was comfortable and I was able to remove the chair to the AC for a little bit. There was also a few homeless people outside but it looks like security takes them off pretty well and quick. He was good with the flashlight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanna

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

8/10 Good

jesus david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025