Hotel Congress
Hotel Congress is located near the El Rio Golf Club and maintains 40 guest rooms with antique amenities. ach guest room features an iron-framed bed, vintage radio, private bathrooms and Southwestern decor. The hotel's Club Congress hosts live DJs, karaoke contests and drink specials throughout the week. Golfers heading back from the course can order lamb chops and lemon penne with shrimp from The Cup Café. Hotel Congress hosts golf luncheons, business meetings and conferences through the Copper Hall.
Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 622-8848
hotelcongress.com/
The Big Blue House
The Big Blue House offers seven well-appointed rooms within minutes of the University of Arizona campus. The hotel's Room One commemorates the 1899 opening of the Big Blue House with century-old woodwork, a small porch and a 19th century themed ceiling fan. Room Five features two rooms with queen beds, LCD televisions and a shared kitchen with modern appliances. The Big Blue House offers air-conditioned rooms, free wireless Internet access and complimentary laundry services.
The Big Blue House
144 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85705
(520) 891-1827
144university.com/
The Hotel Arizona
The Hotel Arizona's 307 guest rooms feature wireless Internet, 27-inch televisions and work desks to accommodate travelers. Passes to the nearby Lohse Family YMCA are offered as part of its nightly rate. Travelers looking to get outside enjoy time on the sun deck as well as the outdoor pool. The Coyote Cafe and Bistro serves chicken tortilla soup, wing baskets and a build-your-own-burger option in a sports bar setting.
The Hotel Arizona
181 W. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 624-8711
thehotelarizona.com/
The River Park Inn
The River Park Inn equips its 174 guest rooms and 31 mini-suites with microwaves, work desks and refrigerators. The hotel provides amenities like free Internet access, complimentary newspapers and daily breakfasts. There are tennis courts, a 24-hour business center and 14,000 square feet of conference space. The hotel's Terrace Café & Bar creates turkey club croissants, three cheese and pesto paninis and espresso throughout the day.
The River Park Inn
350 South Freeway
Tucson, Arizona 85745
(520) 239-2300
theriverparkinn.com/
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
