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Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Arizona in Tucson

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(71 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

Tucson

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Menlo Park hotel, you'll find Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum and Tuscon Arena. Also, Tucson Music Hall is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Arizona is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tuscon Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tucson Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fox Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Augustine Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪La Estrella Bakery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotel near University of Arizona in Tucson
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tucson hotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown to the airport?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown is 8.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown on Feb 22, 2026 start from $61.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown offer free breakfast?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between January 12 2026 and February 19 2026 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (12-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (17-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown features an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from January 12 2026 to February 19 2026 (dates subject to change).

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown to downtown Tucson?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown is 0.5 mi away from Tucson.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 1239 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dewey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a $100 deposit that isn't listed on the website. There is a gem and mineral show with tents that cover the pool area and parking area that was not mentioned when reserving the room and also because of the show there is no continental breakfast. I was very disappointed with the amenities and check in. There is a door for patio access that is stuck and a stick drilled across the bottom window which has no opening??? I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was great. They took two rooms and made it into one. Living room on one side a powder room with a sink in one bathroom, the other bathroom was the toilet and shower. The cleanliness was what lacked the most. I don’t think the floor hadn’t been cleaned for many visits. It was covered with debris and dirt and funky stuff. I wore my flip flops even in the shower. The curtain in the bathroom didn’t reach the floor to keep the water inside the shower so everytime we showered the bathroom floor flooded as you can see the mold around the shower and the baseboard swelled up with water as well. This would be a great space if it were maintained. Seems as if the staff was lacking as I asked for an extra blanket and was told they didn’t have any. Housekeeping came around and wanted to clean but we were still there so no problem but when I asked for clean towels from using ours to keep the bathroom from flooding, we got told they only have one and no others were offered or checked into to see if we could get another one for my partner. A/C went out the first night we were there. The front office lady was apologetic when she heard said it was unacceptable. She was the one who accommodated us and made it not so bad. Plenty of free parking. Over all okay….. could have been better.
Powder/Dressing Room
Toilet/Shower
Bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paolo, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristin K

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, unsafe, sex trafficking, homeless, drugs everything no thank you this place should not be available for anybody to reserve.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! Staff was very Kind!! Clean room , I'd will choose this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel L

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly, Staff. But there was homeless people around the Carl’s Jr. right across from my room. They require $100 deposit aside from your room rate. . Did not complete our stay as we left the next day, and we did not get a refund. Also The room smelled bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair warning for those that choose to stay here. For starters, the staff was very nice BUT there was a foul odor that hit us as soon as we walked into the room, as if the room hadn’t seen fresh air in a decade. The courtyard shared a resemblance to the prison in the Walking Dead, very desolate and eerie. Within the same parking lot, there was a Carl’s Jr. constantly surrounded by a homeless encampment. Hoping others take this into account before their stay. We did not complete our stay and even with not being able to be refunded, we chose to book elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff the surrounding area seems a little sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Surrounding area was dirty and seemed unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here. It's worth the extra money to stay just about anywhere else. Staff was fine, but the place is trash in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Roach issue, terrible área, did not feel safe, dirty, awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid if possible!! Check in was smooth but when we got to our assigned room, the deadbolt was locked and we could not gain access. We went back to the front desk where they reprogrammed the key. Our second attempt at gaining access to the room was unsuccessful, again. This time, an employee met us at the room. When they attempted to open the room, the security latch on the inside prevented us from being able to open the door and the employee got on her radio where we overheard her say “someone is in the room and it smells like Fentanyl”. We decided to get a refund and leave as it did not seem like a safe place to stay. The front desk employee was helpful with the refund and they didn’t seem surprised about our experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is not good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer service was great, Ana the receptionist that helped us with check in was amazing at accommodating our needs. The room was very clean, tv programming was excellent and parking was great. No hassle at all. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best bag for your buck in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025