Hotel Congress

Incredibly friendly staff. When we arrived, the owner showed us around and told us the history of this amazing property. We had a chance to spend some time in the bars, which were a huge draw. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant. The only drawbacks were no elevator, and no usher service to help carry our bags. This is only a problem because of my severe arthritis and herniated disc. It's possible that had I been paying attention, We would not have made a reservation here... I'm glad we did, it worked out OK. It's an older property, so one can forgive the water pressure and heat problem. The room was clean, comfortable, and even though there was a huge discussion of the fact that there was a club downstairs and might get loud, that didn't bother us at all. I would certainly recommend this place for a lot of different people, and I would absolutely not recommend it for others, especially ADA individuals like myself. So it really just depends which is the only reason I'm giving this a "maybe" recommendation.

The food was exemplary, as was the service.The server knew her menu and could guide me toward foods that might be suitable due to my dietary restrictions.We chose to eat indoors, and I wouldn't have expected this area to be pleasing; the ambiance was warm, though it may have been the cocktail.The pork schnitzel reminded me of my childhood when we ate Vienerschnitzel. It was a reminder of gentler times. The menu was well priced, with my pork leaving me to take home enough for another meal and a snack. For me, it was a winning call.

I stayed here with a friend when we took a cross-country road trip a few years back, and while I enjoyed the atmosphere and the architecture and the history, the room was the size of a closet and our room was unfortunately over the bar area and the music radiated through the floor all night, making sleep impossible. We left tired the next morning on our journey east to New York.I appreciate the history of the building, but this is a hotel you go to for a few hours to soak in the history, not to stay at.

This classic hotel, built in 1919, looks like something straight out of the classiest parts of the Jazz Age. Built on the newly paved Congress Street where it still stands, the swanky hotel even looked classy back in the day. Of course all of this splendor in the otherwise developing town managed to attract some high-profile clientele, including some of ill repute. Namely, John Dillinger and his gang.They were staying in the hotel on the night of January 22, 1934, when a fire started in the hotel. Fleeing for their lives, the outlaws evacuated the building, leaving behind luggage containing their weapons and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. As they had checked in under aliases, they tried to maintain their cover, paying off a couple of local firemen to go back for the luggage. However the firefighters managed to piece together who the ne'er do wells were, and they were swiftly arrested by the Tucson Police Department.To commemorate their brush with crime, the hotel hosts the Dillinger Days festival each January. So if you happen to find yourself at the hotel around then and someone asks you to go get their luggage for them, just say no.  Today, the hotel has been restored to a regal splendor that stands out even more in the modern age. Although rumors still abound of haunted rooms from decades past.

Our server was very attentive. I had the Salmon eggs Benedict. It was very good. I would recommend this restaurant.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Tucson for the Gem Show, and I saw some great reviews of the food at Hotel Congress. We decided to come over for breakfast one morning. We arrived early so there was no wait for a table (by the time we left there were probably 40 people waiting for tables). Our waitress, Avalon, was so wonderful! She recommended the baked eggs meal which was amazing- so so tasty and filling! I had two chai lattes with almond milk (she was so observant that she caught as soon as I'd finished my first one!). They were delicious! My boyfriend got the congressional breakfast which he loved.Everyone working there seemed to be happy to be there and very helpful. We greatly enjoyed our experience.

Ok, first the good: Hotel Congress is absolutely darling, replete with authentic cowboy vibes and lore. There is a decent restaurant on the property with delightful patio dining and the Compass Room is a fun spot to enjoy live music.The hotel itself is a mixed bag. First: the only way to the actual lodging rooms is via stairs, so pack accordingly. The rooms are small and charming; nice linens and cozy details. Be warned, though, that there are very few electrical outlets, and some are so old they don't even hold in your plugs (the one in the bathroom is a part of the light fixture and it wouldn't hold a hairdryer or hot tool plug to save our lives). If you don't care about that, the rooms are comfy, but....When we booked (more than 2 months in advance) we read the disclaimer that the hotel is a little noisy at night due to the on-side Compass Room and called to specifically ask for a room in the more quiet area; we were reassured that our room should be among the more quiet. However, both weekend nights we were there they were hosting huge parties with DJs and massive sound systems on the patio immediately below our room. From 10p-2a we may as well have been IN a club - it was SO insanely loud that even noise-canceling over-ear headphones and ear plugs didn't dull it at all. It was absolutely MISERABLE. Had there been any rooms available in town we would have changed hotels for night #2 but not even a Motel 6 had availability (that goes to show how bad it was - I was actually willing to consider a motel!).Also, the hotel KNOWS it's this bad - they have you sign wavers when you check in that say they do not offer refunds due to noise... but good lord, who had any idea it would be this bad?!

If you want a funky western historic hotel, then look no further. They say some rooms are haunted, if you're looking for that type of thrill, I suggest asking the concierge to get you set up in such room lol.I stayed here for my friends wedding and I enjoyed the historic funky western charm this hotel had. The brunch served downstairs is solid and has nice outdoor seating. The room was cute and western. My friends said they wish their room decor was a little less creepy lmao, but I had no issues with my room. My room with two queen beds was pretty spacious.Cons: No hairdryer in the bathroom and apologies in advance because this is located in the downtown where there are a lot of bars.Pros: located in the heart of downtown so you are walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and bars.

Dinner reservation on the patio before a show at the Rialto Theater. Beautiful night, and at this time of year the best place to sit is on the patio.I had half portion (asked waiter for a small) of the Hotel Salad which was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend this salad with goat cheese. I also had the Vegetarian Black Bean Meatballs. Very good, crumbly, the crunchiness of the outside was yummy, sauce was tangy but not spicy hot. The hubby had the Ribs with a side of Mac n Cheese. He enjoyed it, but wasn't overly thrilled about the sauce on the ribs. The side of Mac n cheese was baked in a crook dish and made the top crunchy which was great. Prices are high, but this is also a hot spot for in town. Service is always great!

Staying at the hotel in the middle of town. Old (they say historic), well kept and clean. The rooms & bathrooms haven't been updated since the 30's, somewhat charming. Its historic. Music is blasting downstairs in the bar and the incessant thump,thump,thumping of the base is not only rattling the furniture, but my brain. The room is surrounded by windows that overlook busy Congress St, full of young people partying, talking, shouting, laughing, playing more music and having a good time. The occasional sound of a passing car with a loud muffler or a horn tooting breaks up the monotony of the noise. It wasn't that long ago(or was it) that I was one of those young folks listening to music, laughing, and having a good time. Now I'm in bed, and I want to sleep but I know that's not possible. It's 1:00am and I'm told another hour of this. Went to the desk and she gave me earplugs. Not a dent! If you're in your 20's or 30's and don't mind being up this place is for you. If you're be old fogey like me...run!