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hour. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Exercise room;
Jacuzzi; outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Internet.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Finds With its colorful Southwest
styling, historical character, mature cactus gardens, and ridge-top setting, Hacienda del
Sol is one of Tucson's most distinctive getaways. The lodge's basic rooms, set around
flower-filled courtyards, are evocative of old Mexican inns and have a rustic and colorful
character, with a decidedly artistic flair. If you prefer more modern, spacious accommo-
dations, ask for a suite (several of which were redone in 2009); if you want loads of space
and the chance to stay where Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy may have stayed,
ask for a casita. With large terraces for alfresco dining, the Grill (p. 369) is one of Tucson's
best restaurants. During the day, you can lounge by the small pool or go for a horseback
ride.
5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718. & 800/728-6514 or 520/299-1501. www.haciendadelsol.
com. 30 units. Early Jan to May $175-$280 double, $345-$355 suite, $395-$495 casita; June-Sept
$109-$164 double, $175-$195 suite, $195-$310 casita; Oct to early Jan $165-$260 double, $330-$340
suite, $370-$495 casita. 2-night minimum stay weekends and holidays. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets
accepted ($50 fee). Amenities: Restaurant; lounge; babysitting; access to nearby health club; Jacuzzi;
small outdoor pool; room service; spa. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.
Westward Look Resort Value This reasonably priced resort, with the desert
at its doorstep and a nature trail through the cactuses, is a favorite of mine. Built in 1912
as a private estate, Westward Look is the oldest resort in Tucson, and although it doesn't
have a golf course, it has horseback riding stables, an excellent spa, and plenty of tennis
courts. The large guest rooms have a Southwestern flavor and private patios or balconies
with city views. For the ultimate in Southwest luxury, opt for one of the stargazer spa
suites, which have outdoor hot tubs. The Gold Room, the resort's main restaurant, uti-
lizes herbs and vegetables grown on-site. If you aren't a golfer but do enjoy resort ameni-
ties, this is one of your best bets in Tucson. By 2010, a $10-million renovation should be
complete.
245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704. & 800/722-2500 or 520/297-1151. Fax 520/297-9023. www.westward
look.com. 244 units. Jan-Apr $179-$395 double; May $149-$199 double; June-Sept $89-$189 double;
Oct-Dec $169-$295 double. Rates do not include $12 daily resort fee. Children 17 and under stay free in
parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($75 fee). Amenities: 2 restaurants; lounge; concierge;
exercise room & access to nearby health club; 3 Jacuzzis; 3 pools; room service; full-service spa; 8 tennis
courts. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
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Windmill Suites at St. Philip's Plaza Value Located on the edge of the foothills
in the St. Philip's Plaza shopping center, this hotel offers both a great location and a good
value. Best of all, you can walk to several restaurants and upscale shops right across the
parking lot. Bikes are available to guests, and out the hotel's back door is a paved pathway
along the Rillito River (which, by the way, is usually bone-dry). Accommodations are
spacious and have double vanities, wet bars, and two TVs—basically, everything you
need for a long, comfortable stay.
4250 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718. & 800/547-4747 or 520/577-0007. Fax 520/577-0045. www.
windmillinns.com. 122 units. Jan-Mar $140-$170 double; Apr-May and Oct-Dec $108-$134 double;
June-Sept $83-$93 double. Rates include continental breakfast. Children 17 and under stay free in par-
ent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted. Amenities: Bikes; exercise room and access to nearby
health club; Jacuzzi; outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
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