The Downtown Clifton

Hotel · Tucson

The Downtown Clifton

Hotel · Tucson

485 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Highlights

This retro hotel in Armory Park boasts stylish vintage rooms adorned with Western flair, a lively lounge bar, and an artsy vibe just minutes from downtown Tucson.

485 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 Get directions

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"The Downtown Clifton Why we love it: A quirky stay full of historic details, local art, and top-notch cocktails Highlights: - A collection of local art that’s all for sale - An on-site lounge with creative cocktails by Donald Murray - Fun amenities like record players for checkout and a curated vinyl library The Review: No property captures Tucson’s funky, laid-back vibe better than this hotel on historic Stone Avenue, right on the edge of the Barrio Viejo in the artsy Armory Park neighborhood. Set around a central courtyard strung with Edison bulbs, the Downtown Clifton keeps it real with local art, vintage furnishings, and mid-century modern curios. The hotel was built in 1948 but found new life in 2014 after undergoing a $4.5 million upgrade. The 10 bunkhouse rooms now include original wood-beam ceilings, saddle blanket bedspreads, polished concrete floors, and 1940s tilework in the bathrooms, all paired with modern touches like 42-inch smart TVs. For a little something extra, book one of the señorita rooms, which up the ante with exposed brick walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, hand-painted bedframes and vanities, spacious seating areas, and, in numbers 29 and 30, spectacular views of the mountains. The hotel’s expansion also added the Red Light Lounge, where mixologist Donald Murray, formerly of Tuscon favorite the Dusty Monk, holds sway. Expect unusual offerings like a margarita made from Bacanora (agave-derived liquor) and The Inglaterra, featuring tequila and Pimm’s. The bar also serves innovative Tucson cuisine like chorizo fry bread topped with queso asadero , spicy greens, pickled hibiscus onions, cilantro-lime aioli, and a sunny-side-up egg. Should you wish to cook your own grub, make use of the on-site grills and then dine in the outdoor seating areas."

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julierabbitt

Google

very dirty overpriced 'boutique' motel. Location was the good part. they way overcharged for what they offered, and when I asked for some reduction, to their 'normal' rate ( as we paid a premium rate due to trade fair in town, though the hotel was not full at all), they have now blocked my emails. glasses dirty and sticky, stuff stuck in bathroom sink, no housekeeping in 3 nights, dusty under bed. not worth the price paid by any means.

Suzanne Gaker

Google

Queen bed too soft. Foam pillows. No blanket - just sheets covered with thin spread. Had to share towels - only 2 bath, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth. Very loud AC/heat unit on the wall. Had to turn it off to sleep. We left after 1 night. Found another hotel for rest of our visit to Tucson.

Mary C

Google

I have stayed at the Downtown Clifton several times and really liked it. This time was different. The room was not clean (the bathroom was). The lamps on the night stands lacked bulbs. When I asked for bulbs, I got one in each lamp even though the lamps could accommodate two light bulbs. The fryer was down at the restaurant so only a few menu items were available. I had to ask for more Kleenex and toilet paper. There should have been extras in the bathroom.

Ellen F

Google

My third stay, and my last. The room was okay, but the internet was not up, the television programming was terrible, there was no extra blanket and the room was cold at night, and the promised coffee was not provided either day. There is no front desk to ask for blankets, coffee, ice or anything else once the restaurant closes around 8. The office is locked and empty until somebody feels like coming by in the morning or whenever. I overlooked some other problems from previous visits because the location was very convenient for me. (Curtains that don't cover windows, windows on ground level room that didn't latch, let alone lock. That time I got moved into a new room.)|I emailed the owner/manager with my concerns, and she offered to refund our two night stay. Now she is ghosting me! Apparently my phone number is blocked and she has never responded to subsequent emails. Vey odd business. Never again!

Mark N

Google

I've been to the Downtown Clifton 4 times, but this may be my last. What was once a neat, unique hotel has become a bit of a trashy mess. The grounds were poorly kept, empty Amazon boxes stacked 3ft high in an outside corner and the room was clean enough, but couldn't tell for sure. And don't ever stay on the ground floor, you can hear every foot step and even when the shower turns on for the upstairs guests. When checking out, the attendant barely acknowledged us and certainly did not say hello, have a nice day, how was your stay or even a thank you.

Marlene Mercado

Google

I really wanted to like this hotel but it was an awful experience—very unprofessional. No one was at the front desk almost the whole entire duration of my stay. The first morning I woke up to realize there is no coffee, tea or water in the rooms at all. There’s a sign that says the lounge has coffee at 7 and no one was there the entire time. The WiFi was horrible and when I called to ask the front desk—the person answered by saying “hello” as if it was a personal phone rather than as a professional at the front desk of a hotel. I asked for room service as I was staying several nights and no one ever came to service my room. Overall, very disappointed with my stay. It was way too expensive for that kind of service and quality of the hotel. I DO NOT RECOMMEND.

keiren fox

Google

Nicely decorated. Nice touches. Large room. Walkable to downtown and multiple art galleries. Enjoyed our stay here.

Ahkneeus Hawkez

Google

I stayed here on a Friday for the Tucson Comic Con. The staff is excellent. They were very nice and accommodating. I stayed on the 1st floor and my room was very spacious and clean. The location is close to the convention center so I walked to the event. I plan to stay here again.