The Downtown Clifton

Found this to be a bit of a mixed bag on a two-night stay in July. It's just a few blocks off the main downtown stretch, but from what I saw that's not much of an advantage. There really isn't a lot in the immediate area of much interest; most of the best that Tucson has to offer is in the greater metro area, not the downtown core. But it is nice that they offer ample parking just steps from your room at no extra charge. The building looks nice from the outside, with its retro mod style and landscaped courtyard. The bar has very limited hours in the summer, but does have a nice drink menu and makes a good spot to hang out. The room was a bit sparse in my opinion. I was under the impression from the website that there would be a nook with a chair for reading, but my room didn't have one. It just had the bed, a couple of nightstands, a dresser, a mini-fridge, and a narrow desk. There's no closet, just a couple of hooks on the wall. The bathroom was basic, with a prefab shower unit. The decor is limited to a couple of vintage lamps and some patterned fabric for the curtains. The bed was comfortable enough and the air conditioner was wonderful at keeping it cool. There's a window next to the door with a top block that isn't covered by a shade, so anyone could stand on a stool from outside and look in the room.I went looking for ice at about 3pm one afternoon. I knew the bar was closed that day, but the entire front office area was locked and no one was around. Summer is slow season, but I wonder what if there were something more urgent than ice? At least the off-season rates are quite low.

I stayed at the Downtown Clifton for a recent work trip, only one night but I was pleased with my visit.I like the area it was quiet, but still close to the Downtown stuff and walkable to a bunch of different things. Guess depending on the time of year, you might not want to walk as much. But I was able to get everywhere I wanted to go within 20 minutes walk. There are a ton of great food options all around as well as coffee, shops, and more. The staff was very accommodating and more than willing to help me out with an early check-in. The check in process was really smooth and all they needed was an ID as there was already a credit card on file with my reservation. They handed me a key and showed me my room and that was it. The room was super cute, I love the exposed brick and the decor.The only thing I would know is maybe request a top floor room as being on the bottom floor I could hear the people above me moving around quite a bit. However, it is a really old building and that's just life I guess.

Wow! What an amazing experience. I didn't expect much coming to Tucson but this is the cutest spot I've been to here! The room was comfortable, the food at the restaurant was delicious. Shoutout to chef Vinny and Gabi. The bartender Raul was so personable and made the best tasting drinks. Not the standard basic options you generally get. I'd rate it 10 out of 10 if I could. Definitely coming back.

Came here to check out a LGBTQ Latino dance night. Compared to most of what's going on downtown it's a little bit south of beaten path. But what a sweet little motel with a really nice outdoor patio. The outside might be a little underwhelming when you first approach, but trust me, it is really nice inside and has been remodeled. Just a very nice relaxing venue. I will certainly be back if they have another concert or activity.

My sister and I loved this place on our recent visit to Tucson. We can't wait to come back. Everything was just right. Large bathroom. Plenty of room, comfortable bed, close bar with limited but good food. We will definitely be back. It's our style of place. We enjoyed walking around the adjacent neighborhood. We couldn't have been happier.

Stayed here several times before the addition was made and loved it. Funky old rooms with great art and mid mod furniture. Felt amazing to step back in time. This time I stayed in the newly built 2 story addition and was so disappointed. Now it seems like another cheaply put together trendy hotel that is already showing signs of wear and neglect. Stained towels, dirty shower curtain, holes in walls and lampshades, ripped furniture, outlets hanging out of the wall and worn raggedy window shades. My biggest complaint though is the lack of blankets. Count on sheets and a light coverlet that may or may not get washed regularly. I'm guessing not.

The Downtown Clifton Hotel is an exceptionally cool 3-star boutique hotel in Tucson, AZ.It's all about the modern-meets-throwback vibes and friendly, laidback atmosphere at TDC.In late October, I called to inquire about a room that would accommodate my young daughters and I just before Thanksgiving. Unfortunately there was a wedding that weekend and all of the rooms were sold out.The friendly, assistive employee on the other line was apologetic, but when I asked about the following weekend he quickly suggested his favorite room. Their bunkhouse rooms have king beds, but none were available. Because all of their "señorita" rooms have only queen beds and they were unable to accommodate us the previous weekend, the employee I spoke to on the phone divulged he would provide a rollaway bed for us at no extra charge. My heart swelled!When we arrived, the parking lot and xeriscaping were minimal, yet, clean and inviting.Check-in was quick. Got my old-fashioned key... walked a short distance from the lobby. When I opened the door for my girls, we were all wowed by the vintage furniture and cleanliness.Here were our highlights in no particular order:+ Restaurant on site called The Red Light Lounge with full bar+ Friendly staff all around+ Handwritten note by cleaning staff on nightstand+ Follow-up postcard when we got home a few days later+ Well-stocked bathroom including makeup removal wipes, hair dryer, and plenty of towels+ Free WI-FI internet+ Netflix & other apps on wall-hung flatscreen TV+ Microwave & mini fridge+ Curated art in our room & the lobby/restaurant+ Vinyl records & books to borrow+ Complimentary coffee every morning locally roasted from Decibal Coffee+ Remote control operated room cooler/heater+ Dogs allowed & more!Room #9 ended up being surprisingly peaceful and uneventful outside with an alley right behind us which was key for me as I had another long drive with no backup driver the following day. It was $148.54 for one night (11/27/21).Honestly, I've stayed at a few places in various areas of Tucson now over the years. This place ranks the highest even with my kids in tow. I can't wait to explore the area more next time.

I had a mostly nice stay at the Downtown Clifton. The refurbished retro hotel had exactly the aesthetic I wanted for my weekend getaway. From the mid-century room decor, to the physical keys, this spot was perfect for this vintage lover! Unfortunately, my room didn't have a record player as they advertised (is it only some rooms?). The bathroom was clearly not cleaned properly. There was hair in the shower and more hair and dirt on the floor. I was tired when I initially arrived and went to bed, but realized in the morning and it was a bit too late to address at that point. Bed was very comfortable, and room was nice and cool. I was in room #1 which sits next to what I assume is a staff private residence? All night long through the first night, whoever resides there was going in and out, slamming the metal screen door. It was incredibly disruptive and I did not get to sleep properly. Very disappointing. Front desk was extremely cheerful and helpful with checking in/out. I might stay again in the future but will definitely request a different type of room.

Very basic room. We only stayed 1Night instead of 2. Queen bed very soft - we couldn't get away from the middle of the bed The bed had a very thin cover over the sheet. No blanket. AC/heat unit on the wall was so loud we had to turn it off to sleep. We had to share towels. Only 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth. At least the room was clean.

Cute boutique hotel! Rooms are nice, maybe recently renovated? I took away a star because the ceilings are paper thin - we could hear the room above us clear as day. Luckily they weren't super loud or up late so it ended up not being a big deal but if you're a light sleeper ask for a second floor room. Didn't get a chance to hangout in the lounge but that was cute too and had a decent amount of people in there! We would definitely stay again next time we're in Tucson.