Loved this little Mercado. So many venders set up, very talented folks in Tucson! I bought some…read morecute stuff by some talented local artists, and I couldn't be happier

I recently attended an event here, and truly enjoyed this beautiful space! We enjoyed the outdoor…read morecourtyard area as well as inside. There was plenty of space for tables and vendors, and it's very historic and beautiful both inside and out!

This is a lovely hotel! We were here for a conference, and found the staff to be super helpful. The…read moresignage was also very clear- we could always figure out where we were going. There are a lot of elevators for folks with mobility issues. The lobby has cold water (sometimes fruit infused). There are many restaurants to choose from, although we didn't try any. There's also a Starbucks on site. There are many pools: a lazy river, a regular pool, a lap pool and hot tubs. We got a room with a balcony overlooking the lazy river and it wasn't too noisy at all. It was so pleasant to sit with the balcony door open to catch the nice breezes. I also enjoyed breakfast on the balcony each morning, including the coffee from the room which was very nice. The room had a fridge so we had many snacks, drinks and other groceries. The cleaners came every day, and made sure everything was tidy and we were stocked with towels and new coffee cups. The gym was great, and not too crowded. I felt like I got a really good workout. There's golf at this resort, in addition to guided hikes, guided meditation sessions, a shuttle to the Mercado District, and more. Very nice place to stay!

Stayed at the Starr for the past week for vacation. Lets break this one down …read more. Pros: 1. Amazing views .. sunrise, sunset .. have a drink and meet people. 2. Good pool and lazy river. Few people this time of year so they were not crowded. 3. Newly renovated rooms .. super relaxing. 4. Housekeeping was stealth ... loved the turn down service with chocolates and QR code for relaxing streaming playlist. 5. Valets were fast and nice. 6. Good food...but (read below). Cons: 1. Do not self park!!! Wow. 2. Not enough food options .. got bored quickly. 3. Walking paths were hard to find .. need better signage. 4. The spa staff was alouf.

Hubby and I enjoyed our quick daytime vacation. We purchased the resort pass and a cabana. We…read morelearned that a cabana automatically comes with a resort pass. We were told we will get a refund. The amenities were great Food: he enjoyed his birria and I loved my waygu burger and fries and mocktail was tasty. We had great service. The pools and jacuzzi isn't too crowded. We also enjoyed the spa.

Imagine if you will, a journey into a wondrous land, a place where perfection without boundaries is…read moreencountered throughout every corner you enter, as though the moment was waiting just for you....You've just entered "The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain" twilight zone. *cue eerie music* As a Forbes 5 star resort and spa, one is definitely traveling through another dimension with a beautiful setting made even more magnificent with excellent service provided by The Ritz-Carlton staff. From arrival into the valet car service, to the seamless registration and presentation of our upgraded suite, we felt the staff accommodating and anticipating every need. As a Marriott Ambassador level we were given every courtesy available: Early check-in Late check-out Upgraded Suite w/view upgrade Arrival gift and more. Our stay was magnificent in every way with scenic 26 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails in the Tortolita Mountain Preserve along with stargazing due to the extra dark nights. Cannot say enough on our marvelous stay. Must make mention of Cayton's restaurant which offered subdued elegance. I particularly loved that many area locals are regulars here; a tell-tale of the wonderful exquisite food and service. An overall 5 star experience! A huge Thank You to The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Resort & Spa! As always, thank you for reading.

For Any kind of Money, this place Stinks!! Walking up to…read morethe door I could smell the Septic System! Walking inside made me want to vomit. I'm a Plumber for over 40 years the smell of septic is Unacceptable! Tell me the manager doesn't smell it coming to work? Tell me Nothing can be done? Tell me that with what you are charging, you can't afford to fix it? Tell me why Anyone would pay to eat in a restaurant that smells like an open sewer? Love to hear a good response!

Lovely, traditional hotel with good restaurants. Nice view. About half hour from the center of…read moreTucson city. It's in a quiet secluded area. A lot of people come here for the restaurants as well. Superb service at the restaurant. One of the restaurants with enclosed outdoor dining has live music. It's adjacent to the bar that serves food from both restaurants. The outdoor and bar restaurant allows dogs and have a dog menu. It's so cute. The dog food is human/whole food. It's served in a metal dog bowl. So be careful and check that the food and bowl has cooled down before serving your dog.

First I would like to say that it is a beautiful spot and you can't deny the view! That's why my…read moresister and her husband chose it for their wedding December of 2025. But I want to let others know about our experience because I want to make sure it does NOT happen to future brides. I think this will mostly be about things that went wrong. And we did express our complaints to the owner but did not receive a sincere apology. Again, these are OUR issues and hopefully they can be corrected and improved in the future. *The barn door jammed for my sisters first look for her bridesmaids. Ruined moment. *The coordinator was very nice and did help us a lot in the bridal suite. But when it came to having things ready it was not so put together. She did not have ready the "Aras" or "Lazo" which is part of our tradition when getting married. When the time came, we stood there for a good 5-10 min before my mother had to run and go find it to which then the coordinator brought up. No one made an announcement or apologized. Then she pretty much disappeared the rest of the night. *I barely made it to the entrance song because it was not announced for the bridal party to gather. * The DJ RUINED their first dance because he played the wrong song and did not apologize. We gave him a whole set list to play of which NONE of the music was represented. He only played one line dance song where he got out on the dance floor but that was it. And coming from a Hispanic family, he did not play ANY Mexican music. Half the wedding did not dance at all. He did not announce any events so we did not know when cake cutting was happening or if things were placed out. For guests to view. Guests book signing, momentos to take home were not touched because no one knew about. *We had a High school mariachi band come play during dinner but then after they were somehow allowed to go into the bridal room and just "hang out"??? I don't know who said they could go back there but I was shocked when I went to get something and they were all lounging around our personal items!? I mean bras were thrown and everything back there! That was a big issue for me. Not appropriate. *When dinner came we had ok'd all guests to be allowed to have both entrees. I find out later that one side was offered only a choice instead of both! We had so much food leftover because of this! And the food was not as good as at the tasting. *The bar had pre made cocktails in pitchers instead of making them individually, so they were very strong. And if you had a drink, you had to drink it quickly because they'd come around and pick it up even if it was still full! Such a waste of all our bought liquor and beer. *They allowed guests in the ballroom while we were trying to take pictures of the bridal party so we had to have them go back out which was embarrassing. Then when we requested the guests to enter earlier after photos due to the weather it took another hour to make the announcement. *Not enough cocktail hour food! *Wedding party did not receive any snacks for cocktail hour. *The backdrop in the Photo Booth was not even up! It was supposed to be a newspaper setting and it was just a black curtain. *Not enough dessert and they were serving in paper boats that my uncle had provided for his nachos bar. *They had very young people serving who did not know how to serve or plate. *DJ did not announce the last dance!!!! They missed it and by then everyone had gone because the music sucked. AGAIN, just our experience but I hope those who take time to read this will be appreciative and take time to make sure everything goes how they expect it. And have a boss or someone you trust in charge of the little things to stay on top of them because they didn't seem to care much after they were paid. They were given programs to know exactly how we wanted things to go and they did not deliver.

We came here for a wedding and couldn't have been more impressed! You first walk into a beautiful…read morecourtyard where the surrounding views are spectacular. Some delicious horderves and drinks were being served before the ceremony. The area is at the base of Sombrero Peak so the west setting sun is blocked by the peak so a 5 o'clock wedding is perfect without being under the blazing sun. Indoor dining is served with a table by table help yourself dinner. The space is elegant and comfortable and provides a great dining experience with a variety for the bride and groom speeches and then dancing. Did I mention plenty of parking. The staff, the views, the professionalism was definitely a 5 stars.

We just got back from a great midweek stay at the El Con. We've stayed there once before a few…read moreyears ago. As some have mentioned, the property is a bit tired. There is definitely room for some updates. That said, the grounds are meticulously maintained, the staff are all so very helpful, and our personal experience was excellent. We had a nice, clean room with a great view from our balcony of the mountains and the pool area (thanks, Lorenza!). We enjoyed watching the colors of the mountains change during sunrises and sunsets. Your housekeeping staff were all super helpful and did a great job during our stay. We had great experiences at the pool and with all of the pool staff - everyone was very attentive and friendly. John in the gift shop was so friendly and helpful. Our restaurant experiences were all positive, and all of our servers were great. We appreciated the location of the resort relative to local hiking golfing, dining, etc.

I was extremely disappointed with this property. The pictures on the website do not accurately…read morerepresent it at all. While the exterior is attractive, the rooms felt like outdated motel accommodations. Upon arrival, my husband, son, and I drove into the beautiful property, but the experience quickly soured. When I approached the concierge, the woman at the desk was anything but welcoming. She didn't greet me, and her disinterested expression made it clear she didn't want to be there. Throughout the check-in process, she was unfriendly, and when I asked if there was a second key card available, she simply lifted the second one without a word. This lack of courtesy was disappointing. She did explain the wristband policy, but when I inquired about two of our friends joining us, her response was unhelpful and curt, stating the property had changed the rules. The only moment of pleasantness came when she handed me a map with directions. Now, onto the rooms: we were placed in building ONE underground in the 1100s, near the pool, and the smell was unbearable--like stale, damp air. The humidity was excessive, and there were bugs and mosquitoes, as if the door had been left open. There was absolutely no way I could stay in that room, so I asked my husband to see if we could switch rooms while I remained with our son. He returned with a new room in the casitas, but to my dismay, they were just as bad. I should have taken some photos of the situation, but I was too shocked. The younger gentleman at the desk was polite and helpful; he's the only reason I'm giving this experience two stars. The rooms appeared outdated and mismatched, and the floors and carpets were dirty and dingy. While I reluctantly accepted this new room, it was still a significant downgrade from what I expected. At the pool, I noticed that no one wore a wristband, which was frustrating given the hassle I had with obtaining extra wristbands for a party of five. The pool water was freezing, and the jacuzzi had so much chlorine that it was barely usable. I jumped in and quickly jumped back out; it was unbearable. Later that night, the AC in our casita was extremely loud, and our view was dismal, a tiny hill with dead trees. Thankfully, we were only there for one night. Overall, there was nothing remotely luxurious about this place aside from its location in Oro Valley. I typically avoid lodging complaints, but this was not a luxury hotel experience, and there's no justification for the high prices. Do not let yourself be misled like I was. I expected a beautiful luxury villa, and the reality was a complete letdown. I strongly recommend considering alternative accommodations.

We had the stuffed fried mushrooms and the hatch chicken chili dip and both were wonderful! There…read moreare more things I want to try on the menu so we will be going back there again! They have a beautiful little fire pit on the outdoor patio, TVs, and heaters so we enjoy the outside dining year round! The waitress working with us was very sweet and attentive. I loved this experience! Give it a try!!

really wanted to like this place, it always got recommended to me and the lobby and ambiance was…read morepromising, we got there at around three, place was less than half full- it was 3:20 when we finally saw a server, we asked how long it would be for food and she said about 15 minutes because we were in a bit of a hurry, so we ordered and it took a little over half an hour to come out- the food looked delicious but left so much to be desired, my dates wings were black and dry as a bone , my nachos were soggy and hard to eat, the only think me and my boyfriend ate was his order of fries and ranch bc we were starving (the ranch was actually really good) we told the waitress that the food was not good and she was very short with us, i felt bad about the whole situation but it really put a sour taste in my mouth, never going here again

Highly recommend this wellness resort!!…read more I was skeptical and used points for my stay but I completely understood why they have decade-long loyal customers. After my first visit, I will plan to return - it was honestly really transformative! There were alot of activities across mind/body/heart; we did a bunch of classes (improv, painting class, mindfulness, nutrition, cocktail mixing, hiking, bird watching, mountain biking, massages, yoga), worked with the rescue horses, and i even got a personalized posture assessment with personalized work out plans. All snacks, meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included. The green juices, golden milks, turmeric shooters are bottomless here along with burgers, tiny portion meals and healthy desserts. I felt rejuvenated following my visit and privileged to be able to experience. I believe they also offer day passes potentially as well. Heads up, the rooms are very dated! And for the price ($1500-$3000/nt) you would definitely expect nicer rooms but the experiences (both paid and free) really make up for it! Look for promotions to improve the value but it's definitely worth a visit if you're looking to destress.

Given Miraval Arizona's price point and reputation, this stay was deeply disappointing. The food…read moreoffered at the resort was overall poor, bland, and far below what you would expect from a luxury wellness destination. There is little variation in food at lunch. Many of the food items were stale (bread, cookies, tortilla chips). The "hors d'oeuvres" were stale tortilla chips, crudite, and various dips. My sister had a prenatal massage, and the provider smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, which is completely inappropriate and was very uncomfortable for her. My own 50-minute Sacred Sounds massage was disappointing. The session started 5-6 minutes late, but still ended on time. It was advertised as including breath work, but there was no breath work component. The advertisement does not make it clear that the sound bowl portion dominates the treatment, leaving me with maybe 15 minutes total time for a full body massage. This felt misleading and not what I paid top tier pricing for. It was difficult to find the location of a couple activities, which led to us missing them. One was the stretch class, which is supposed to be at the Body Mindfulness Center. Once we arrived to the BMC, there were no signs directing us where to go. There are several rooms off the main gym, but none had a sign indicating which one the stretch class was in. The 2-hour archery class included at least a full hour of talking and information before you even get to try the activity. Checkout was unnecessarily complicated for us and another group of women. This caused our airport shuttle to leave late. The shuttle took longer than we were told, which led to us getting to the airport only 45 min before our flight took off. Miraval had been a bucket list experience for my sister and I for years. To say that we were wildly disappointed is an understatement. While our room was beautiful, we found ourselves looking at other luxury wellness resorts to try in the future. Miraval charges top tier pricing and is routinely on many travel publications' lists for must-do wellness experiences. It certainly did not live up to that reputation.

Wandered by during the Made in Tucson Market/Fair last week. The space is industrial/1920s…read morespeakeasy with a small stage at the back (from the street entrance) and some art displayed all along the long wall and banister. There was a pickup jazz ensemble playing who called themselves TFQ. They consisted of trumpet, bass, keyboard, and singer and they were amazing. Word is that the owners want to turn this into a regular performance venue. There doesn't appear to be anything resembling a kitchen or even a bar/counter so that might prove limiting. Parking will also be very difficult. But the space is quaint, with some cool features such as the dual openings (main entry doors off the street and a garage door off the side alley. That open-air ambience would definitely make for a cool experience, especially if you can come/go as you stroll the area.

This was a great small venue! Never been here before and came to see Daniel Champagne! They offered…read morea bar area with organic popcorn. Wine was decently priced. Parking is scarce so arrive early or come prepared to walk. Upstairs outdoor margarita deck is nice and on a starry night, cooler weather would be the place to hang out before a show or even after. Daniel champagne was wonderful and the music was properly adjusted to carry the sound without drowning the singer and killing our ears. Staff was great! Lots of great songs added one to give you a taste of the talented, Australian singer and one man band, Daniel Champagne! I'd watch him again! Excellent with guitar, voice and a sweet kind person.

This is an amazing museum! If you visit Tucson, do NOT miss this museum and allow half a day…read more There's tons of activities for kids, but our group of adults had a fabulous time and learned a lot. I didn't love the reptile house. But snakes really freak me out. It was cool to see them, but not my personal favorite. They had docents stationed around with things to show you. For example, someone was holding a raptor on the way in and teaching everyone about him. Another docent introduced us to a 34 year old parrot named Dreama who loves men with beards. Another docent taught us all about Saguaros and showed us what a birds nest looks like, along with the seeds the Saguaros produce and what the ribs look like. There's a section on caves where you go inside and let your eyes adjust to light- this portion reminded me of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. There's even a narrow cave path you can follow, which is fun until someone starts feeling claustrophobic (me, I am someone). It was cool and fun down there. There's tons of animals to see too- javelinas, big horned sheep, otters, beavers, wolves, sting rays, an more. The big horned goats were especially perky and demonstrative. We enjoyed the labyrinth, the hummingbird house, the pollinator garden, the cactus garden, and so much more. Highly recommend this museum!

I had visited in 2015, and now that my young children are 8 and almost 10, thought it would be a…read morenice time to return. While there have been some updates... I am disappointed at the cost to essentially walk around the desert. No mountain lions, no cats, we saw one owl and one magpie, several reptiles, a couple of wolves, goats. I paid over $77 for me and 2 kids. With a veteran discount... The grill signed stated they were open, but the doors were locked. The other restaurant was closed as well. The kids splash area was dried up. Which looks like it could have been fun, even if it was geared toward 5 and under. We did not attempt the stingray area, as I did not see anyone at the ticket booth... yes, after over $77, this is an extra cost. We did like the pack rat kids indoor play area, and the mineral/cave area.