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357 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($50 fee). Amenities: Restau-

rant; lounge; snack bar; children's programs; concierge; 2 acclaimed 18-hole golf courses; exercise room;
2 Jacuzzis; outdoor pool; room service; full-service spa; 11 tennis courts. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer,
kitchen, Wi-Fi.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Kids For breathtaking scenery, distinctive
architecture, and superb resort facilities (including two Tom Fazio golf courses, a full-
service spa, and lots of options for kids), no other Tucson resort can compare. The Santa
Catalina Mountains rise behind the property, and flagstone floors in the lobby lend a
rugged but luxurious appeal. Guest rooms have balconies that overlook city lights or
mountains. Bathrooms include tubs for two, and some rooms have fireplaces. The Ven-
tana Room (see review, p. 370) is one of the best restaurants in Tucson, and has great
views. The lobby lounge serves afternoon tea before becoming an evening piano bar. In
addition to numerous other amenities, there are jogging and nature trails and a play-
ground.
7000 N. Resort Dr., Tucson, AZ 85750. & 800/234-5117 or 520/299-2020. Fax [phone]. www.
loewshotels.com/hotels/tucson. 398 units. Early Jan to late May $289-$429 double, from $760 suite; late
May to early Sept $160-$295 double, from $295 suite; early Sept to early Jan from $289-$429 double,
from $700 suite. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($25
fee). Amenities: 6 restaurants; 3 lounges; babysitting; children's programs; concierge; 2 acclaimed
18-hole golf courses; exercise room & access to nearby health club; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 outdoor pools; room
service; full-service spa; 4 tennis courts. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Kids If grand scale is what you're look-
ing for, this is the place. Everything about the Westin La Paloma is big—big portico, big
lobby, big pool area—and from the resort's sunset-pink mission-revival buildings, there
are big views. While adults will appreciate the resort's tennis courts, exercise facilities, and
poolside lounge chairs, kids will love the 177-foot water slide. Guest rooms are in 27
low-rise buildings surrounded by desert landscaping. Couples should opt for the king
rooms (ask for a mountain or golf course view if you don't mind spending a bit more).
French-inspired Southwestern cuisine is the specialty at the on-site restaurant Janos
(p. 370), which is one of Tucson's finest restaurants. The resort's spa is a Red Door Spa
by Elizabeth Arden.
3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718. & 800/WESTIN-1 [937-8461] or 520/742-6000. Fax [phone].
www.westinlapalomaresort.com. 487 units. Jan to late May $249-$479 double, from $445 suite; late May
to mid-Sept $119-$169 double, from $245 suite; mid-Sept to Dec $209-$279 double, from $375 suite.
Rates do not include $15 daily service fee. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Valet parking $15. Pets accepted. Amenities: 7 restaurants; 3 lounges; babysitting; children's pro-
grams; concierge; 27-hole golf course; health club & full-service spa; 4 Jacuzzis; 5 pools (1 for adults only);
room service; 10 tennis courts. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.
Expensive
Embassy Suites Tucson-Paloma Village Kids Situated at the intersection of
Skyline Drive and Campbell Road, this hotel is surrounded by upscale shopping centers
and is close to some of Tucson's best restaurants. Although the suites here are small by
Embassy Suites standards, you will still get two rooms, which makes this hotel a good
choice for families on a budget. Some suites have mountain views, while others overlook
the dense desert vegetation of a dry wash. The pool area has limited mountain views. The
full breakfast and afternoon snacks and drinks can help you save on meal costs.
3110 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718. & 800/EMBASSY [362-2779] or 520/352-4000. Fax [phone].
www.tucsonpalomavillage.embassysuites.com. 119 units. Jan-Apr $169-$260 double; May and Sept-
Dec $139-$180 double; June-Aug $89-$140 double. Rates include full breakfast and evening social

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