Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Hotels
Red Lion Inn & Suites
6.1 (1036 reviews)
222 South Freeway , Tucson , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unpleasant location
Poor room quality
Insufficient amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.06
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms and unclean sheets.
Service
7.03
Staff was helpful overall, though there were some issues reported.
Location
5.57
Reports of feeling unsafe and the area being unappealing.
Room Quality
5.52
Concerns about the room availability and quality.
Amenities
6.05
Limited amenities noted with suggestions for improvements.
Value for Money
6.01
Mixed feelings about the pricing relative to experience.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Breakfast was generally well-received.
Overall Experience
6.03
A mixed experience with significant issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:46

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Free WiFi
Enjoy a relaxing stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown with our refreshing outdoor pool and complimentary WiFi in every room.

Convenient Amenities
Experience convenience with our 24-hour reception, guest launderette, business center, and vending machines offering snacks and drinks.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Tucson easily with the Tucson Convention Center just a short walk away and the University of Arizona a quick 10-minute drive from our motel.

Book now for a comfortable and convenient stay in Tucson!

Important information:

The swimming pool is closed from Monday, 12 January 2026, until Thursday, 19 February 2026.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TUS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 1036 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.06
Service: 7.03
Location: 5.57
Room Quality: 5.52
Amenities: 6.05
Value for Money: 6.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 6.03
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Luke solo_traveller us
8
Welcoming and didn't break the bank.
Pros:

Affordable, comfortable beds, breakfast, great staff.

Cons:

Lack of outdoor seating, no shade area at pool, sewer odor from drains.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ana couple us
10
Pros:

Great stay!!

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple us
10
Great price and remodeled rooms
Pros:

Convenient

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sophia family_with_children us
1
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Aurora solo_traveller us
10
Su personal
Pros:

Muy bien muy contenta porq avía bilingüe sabía español y inglés me encantó

Cons:

Su personal porq era bilingüe eso fue lo más valioso

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo_traveller us
1
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Lopez solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Good size room.

Cons:

Found drinks that weren't ours in the fridge. And the back door was not locked.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
M
maria solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Beds are extremely comfortable and staff is super nice

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Mike solo_traveller us
8
Definitely deserves the 6.6 rating 😎
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Leah couple us
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Steiner solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Very comfortable

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Steiner solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Always a pleasant and comfortable stay.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller mx
10
Noche de buen descanso
Pros:

El desayuno bufete fue excelente con huevo, chorizo, y una variedad amplia de otras opciones. La cama fue muy cómoda para descansar bien, y todo fue muy limpio.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
9
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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dontfg solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children us
1
Will not use RedLion Inn & Suites again
Pros:

Beds were comfortable and breakfast assortment was hot and plentiful

Cons:

Shower and sink water flow was terrible
Night manager would not honor second room reservation confirmed with day manager causing last minute room sharing with additional family
When checking out, manager had to leave desk to check room before issuing receipt
Facility was in disrepair, crumbling walls near stairs

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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plascencia couple us
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Prieto couple us
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Kaylynn solo_traveller us
7
Enjoyed my stay reasonable prices
Pros:

Very spacious

Cons:

Lot of homeless

2026-04-15 via Nuitee