RED ROOF INN TUCSON DOWNTOWN - UNIVERSITY, Tucson – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown - University offers 80 rooms equipped with a microwave, small fridge, flat-screen TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with a curved shower rod, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms also feature ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and multiple outlets for charging devices. ADA accessible rooms are available.
Dining Options
The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, but guests can visit nearby eateries such as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.16 miles), Starbucks (0.24 miles), and Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ (0.37 miles). Free deluxe continental breakfast and coffee are provided in the lobby.
Leisure & Recreation
Guests can use the seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. The hotel also offers coin-operated laundry facilities. Nearby activities include outlet shopping, golfing at Silverbell Golf Course or Randolph North Golf Course, and visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (13 miles away).
Location & Transport
The hotel is located one mile from the University of Arizona and minutes from the Tucson Convention Center, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Desert Diamond Casino. Tucson International Airport is 8.25 miles away. Free parking is available on-site, and the hotel is near Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram for public transport.
Services & Features
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, free Wi-Fi, and meeting facilities (2,992 sq ft of conference space). Limited housekeeping is available for stays of 7 nights or more, while daily housekeeping is included for shorter stays. Pets under 80 lbs stay free, and ADA accessible parking is provided.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Upon arrival, our room was clean, spacious, and nicely decorated in black and white with colorful accents on the bed covers. However, the lack of room servicing meant we didn't receive fresh towels or amenities like soap or Kleenex throughout our stay. The service, despite some internal issues like staff yelling across the property, was efficient and helpful. The location wasn't the best and advised against walking downtown due to safety concerns, although the housekeeping staff were friendly. Overall, the hotel amenities were satisfactory.
The hotel has nice-looking and well-stocked rooms that are clean and well lighted, but unfortunately, they smelled strongly of stale smoke with overly bright lighting at night. The service was exceptional with a keen eye for cleanliness and friendliness from the staff. The location is excellent, especially for those visiting the university, despite some parking challenges. However, the dining experience could be improved with better coffee quality. Overall, a comfortable stay with a few minor drawbacks.
The hotel is quite a mixed bag. While the location is excellent, being close to the University and downtown, the lack of proper room maintenance was a letdown, with light pollution seeping in due to inadequate curtains and a lingering smell that was unpleasant. The promise of ongoing renovations offers hope for future guests, but the current state leaves much to be desired.