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!

We came here using Resort Pass and had an incredible time. I was kind of worried that since we…read moreweren't guests at the hotel we might feel a little weird or not be treated as well, but this was not the case at all. The staff were so friendly and attentive the entire time. We rented a cabana for the day. which included our own privately shaded cabana for four, complimentary water, a TV, a fruit platter, and chips and salsa. The salsa was absolutely the highlight, so yummy. In addition, we had access to two pools and a lazy river, including a waterslide and inflatables. It was the perfect way to spend our Sunday. Highly recommend! There's obviously no shortage of resorts in Tucson, but JW Marriott is definitely a winner.

Four Diamonds, Three Bad Options, Zero Planning!…read more I stayed at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa on September 10, when the hotel was sold out and hosting a major urology conference with several thousand attendees on top of its normal guest load. Despite this entirely predictable demand, management closed the resort's signature Italian restaurant for an employee appreciation event. The other major dining outlet was also unavailable. That left guests with three spectacular options: eat outside by the pool in 100 plus degree heat, attempt to make lunch from the coffee bar, or order room service with an estimated 90 minute wait during the lunch rush. Apparently, receiving a meal before the next calendar day is not part of the AAA Four Diamond standard. I support employee appreciation, but closing the main restaurant at a sold out luxury resort during a massive conference without providing adequate alternative dining is absurd. Hold the event in a ballroom. Increase staffing. Create a temporary dining option. Do literally anything that resembles planning. The property may have four stars and four diamonds, but the operational planning deserved one plastic rhinestone. Beautiful resort. Premium prices. Limited service. Embarrassing management decision.

Overall, the resort is a great place to spend a weekend. It includes three outdoor pools with a…read more235-foot waterslide (the spa pool is adults only); a 27-hole championship golf course; a full-service spa with therapy baths, steam room, fitness center, and cabana rentals; hiking and biking trails with stunning views; a bocce court; and four restaurants offering Southwestern specialties and organic cuisine. But, there are some things to note, namely on cost: 1. There are great "summer" rates and packages available - they usually run from mid-May until just before Labor Day. 2. Valet parking is $42 a day - there really isn't another option. 3. The resort fee is $68.73 per day (that includes tax) 4. Food and drink are VERY pricey - especially breakfast and lunch (my small egg white omelet with greens on the side was $29). If you have the ability, use the To-Go coffee and bakery spot next to Core Kitchen & Bar. They are open until 11am everyday. 5. They do cater, fairly well, to gluten-free needs. Other things to note: We were in room 2805 - a beautiful, clean, and comfortable room. It was so nice to have a fire pit on our terrace to enjoy (as well as the wildlife that stopped by to say hi). Note that there is a sidewalk that runs the length of the hotel, right in front of the fire pits so during the day, it does not feel as private. The spa cabana was worth the price tag if you plan on wanting to be outside all day and want to keep cool in between soaking in the sun or swimming in the pool. It's also adults-only. The spa, itself is beautiful with every amenity you'd need for a relaxing day.

Just everything! The food, service and view. Does not get any better !…read more 2nd visit. And from out of state so a must visit !

We've eaten in the restaurant many times but it was our first time as overnight customers…read more Room was 5*. Property is large and it's hard to find your way around but people are very helpful. They have carts at your call to get you around. Breakfast was 5*.

Visited Hacienda del Sol today with a day pass and it was absolutely gorgeous! I love the pool and…read moreall the beautiful views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The grounds are so pretty with all the gardens, desert landscaping and historic buildings. There are also some great food and drink options, so it is a really nice place to spend the day relaxing. It is such a beautiful and historic hotel. Hacienda del Sol dates back to 1929 when it started as a private school for girls and later became a guest ranch. You can really see the history throughout the property and I love how they have kept so much of the original character. We ordered some guacamole with chips and it was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh and flavorful. I definitely enjoyed being able to come for the day, relax by the pool, enjoy some food and take in the beautiful Tucson scenery. Such a pretty place for a relaxing day in Arizona! .

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.

Beautiful Resort, Great Food, and Even Better People!…read more We recently spent several nights at El Conquistador while in Tucson for our mother's Celebration of Life. First, the property is beautiful. The desert landscaping is gorgeous, the mountain views remind you why Tucson is such a special place, and the pools are fantastic. We spent a lot of time at both the pool bar and the lobby bar, and honestly, the service was one of the best parts of our stay. They're about to undergo major interior renovations and upgrades, so expect some areas to look a little distressed, but overall the property is still extremely beautiful! The lobby bar became our family's gathering spot. With relatives and friends coming in from different places, it was nice to have a comfortable place where everyone could meet, have a drink, laugh, tell stories, and spend time together. The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed happy to have us there. The same was true at the pool bar. Great service, good drinks, and a beautiful setting made it very easy to spend an afternoon there. And Epazote Kitchen was excellent. We had a wonderful dinner there. The food was fantastic, but the customer service is what really made the experience. The staff was warm, attentive, and accommodating to our family without making anything feel forced or scripted. Good food can bring you into a restaurant once. Great service is what makes you want to come back, and Epazote gave us both. We will absolutely eat there again the next time we're at the resort. I also have to recognize two incredible people. Michele Cabrera helped coordinate our mother's Celebration of Life and was wonderful from beginning to end. She worked with our family, kept us informed throughout the process, and helped create a beautiful reception that let us stop worrying about logistics and simply enjoy being together. The banquet team and bartenders who took care of everyone at the reception were phenomenal, too. And then there is Lisa at the front desk. Lisa is an absolute gem. We had some logistical issues with our family's rooms when we arrived, and Lisa immediately went to work fixing them. She helped rearrange rooms, made restaurant reservations, coordinated with other departments, kept us supplied with water, and somehow seemed to be there whenever we needed something. What makes Lisa special isn't just that she's good at her job. It's how she treats people. She's funny, genuine, incredibly easy to talk to, and makes you feel like she's actually listening. Nothing about her customer service feels rehearsed. She simply takes care of people. Hilton, if you're reading your Yelp reviews, please recognize Lisa and Michele. Employees like these two are the reason people come back to a property. Our family came to El Conquistador during a difficult weekend, but we laughed, ate some great food, had probably a few too many drinks, spent time around the pool, told stories about our mother, and celebrated her life with the people we love. It's pretty special that a place I remember visiting with my mother as a kid became where we eventually gathered to celebrate her life. Did I mention the views?! WOW! Thank you, El Conquistador. We'll be back.

Here for a conference..and I was excited to stay here. Check in was simple and was a great…read moreexperience and my room was one of the Casitas. I moved in, put all my clothes away and hung up my dress shirts in the bath to steam them. After 15 min, I turned the water off and closed the door only to return 30 min later to remove the shirts when I was shocked by roaches all over the bathtub. I quickly called the front desk and was relocated to another room. Now I had the eebie geebies..but got settled in my new room. I went to sleep - only to be woken by a stranger checking into my room. He apologized and said they gave him this room. I realized I was checked into the wrong room during the transfer and when I went to the front desk to get room keys (rekeyed)..I met someone at the front desk who could have had a more understanding attitude. The room is ok..if you look close then you can see the age of the building. By the time I got off the phone one big dude walked around the entry way of the room. The location is nice, the resort nicely located at the base of a mountainside. It is probably best to enjoy the location versus looking too closely as there are signs of aging.

Growler's has great food, granted I have only had the burgers, wings, Bruno's, and Irish Mafia,…read morefries, but all of those were delicious. I assume everything else is just as good. Inexpensive cold beers and makes a great dining experience. They usually only have a couple servers working but they are great. Have some patience, a cold drink, and enjoy.

We used to go here quite a bit and hadn't in a while. The food has always been so-so, but it's the…read moreclosest thing to a "bar" near us. We went recently and boy, it was disappointing. We got there and there were no low top tables available inside (needed a high chair), so we had to sit outside. It was completely empty outside. The hostess led us to a table and chairs that were soaked by the misters. She acted like it was fine. There was only one other low top outside. We went to it and there were tons of red ants crawling all around the ground and up the table and chair legs. Also a bunch of leaves and debris. The whole time going from table 1 to table 2, then noticing and commenting on the ants, the hostess was right there. No apology or attempt to clean anything up. Just standing there awkwardly, watching us take in the disappointment. It was clear the outside was not cleaned or even looked at in quite some time, and that would not change, so we left. We went to Lil Abners instead. As soon as we got there, we realized our terrible experience at Growlers was a blessing in disguise. The drink deals are better and cheaper at Lil Abners anyway. Plus, despite a staff of mostly high school and college age kids, they actually do a good job of making sure you have a good experience. And of course, the food is a million times better. So long Growlers. We won't be back.

Miraval is one of my favorite resorts!…read more Pros: -Most things! -excellent customer service anywhere you go -the food was fantastic everywhere -spacious rooms and the beds are like laying on a cloud -pool: love the frozen drinks! Especially the berry frozen drinks -super peaceful environment Classes: -floating sound bath -common ground with Tyler and horse Peter Parker -elements of healing with Rae Jesse -all the pool classes -outdoor hike Spa: -The naga massage was really good. Just be warned it's someone stepping on you to massage you. Cons: -The mosquitoes were terrible. Since this is a luxury resort I would expect they would have bug spray in the rooms or common areas. Why wouldn't you want your guests to have a better experience? -I didn't care for the tarot experience with Ashley Celeste. She was nice but too much information! -if you get a late dinner they always run out of menu items. It's really frustrating! -for frequent Miraval travelers I hope they change their complimentary bags more often. Even if it's just the color. -Naga massage was hard to find. It would be better if there was a different meeting place

Today is a special Luxury day for my wife and two girlfriends…read more Massage , Facials, special yoga, other shared activities like drumming. Should be great. A shared luncheon at mid day. Should be terrific

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.

Lights! Sound! Action! What a beautiful venue. Originally built in 1931 located just off 4th…read moreAvenue. They do not advertise the historic significance or age, however I thought it was worth finding out and noting it here. Maybe there have been many significant changes to the building and felt it was not worth noting. However, it was just wonderful walking through doors and feeling the air conditioning and looking at the beautiful arched ceilings. I wanted to step back in another time. This venue is open for rent! Whether it be an art show, a party, yoga classes or a musical performance. I went to see a chamber music performance. This venue is fully designed and equipped to enhance musical performances with studio lights and full sound boards. Acoustic tiles are strategically placed. Wood floors. A bit of the new and a bit of the old. Clean and nicely designed bathrooms. Simply wonderful! There is ample parking just a short distance away. Of course many nice spots nearby if you want to dine or partake in a drink before or afterwards. All within walking distance.

Spent the day exploring the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and came away impressed by just how alive…read morethe desert really is. We spotted gray wolves prowling their habitat, mountain bighorn sheep showing off their cliff-climbing skills, a bobcat perfecting the art of looking unimpressed, busy beavers ( not so busy but napping), playful river otters, and hummingbirds zipping around like tiny feathered helicopters. The desert definitely turned the thermostat up to "extra crispy," but with plenty of water, shade breaks, and determination, we made it work. A great reminder that the Sonoran Desert is far more than cactus and rocks. It's an entire world hiding in plain sight.

I have been a member of the Desert Museum for several years, and probably visit 6-10 times a year…read more This is my favorite place to spend a couple of hours! The museum offers a peaceful setting to wander in nature, enjoying cactus gardens, a mile-long trail, butterfly area, etc. We like visiting the animals, especially the otter Dot, the stingrays, and the mountain lions (they have two new cubs!) The gift shops have a lot of variety and we have purchased many a birthday gift for people, as well as goodies for ourselves- and no sales tax is a bonus! The food on property is really good, and the prickly pear lemonade or margaritas are great for a warm day. They also have events like Cool Summer Nights that offer live music, special displays and guest presentations in their theater, or Raptor Free Flight (seasonal) to get a glimpse of various birds flying up close. We never get bored going to the Desert Museum, there is always something new to see or a familiar favorite to revisit.