The Downtown Clifton

Hotel · Tucson

The Downtown Clifton

Hotel · Tucson

485 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Highlights

Tucson's Downtown Clifton charms with vintage Western vibes, local art, vinyl lounges, craft cocktails, and stylish mid-century digs.

485 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA Get directions

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"The Downtown Clifton Why we love it: A quirky stay full of historic details, local art, and top-notch cocktails Highlights: - A collection of local art that’s all for sale - An on-site lounge with creative cocktails by Donald Murray - Fun amenities like record players for checkout and a curated vinyl library The Review: No property captures Tucson’s funky, laid-back vibe better than this hotel on historic Stone Avenue, right on the edge of the Barrio Viejo in the artsy Armory Park neighborhood. Set around a central courtyard strung with Edison bulbs, the Downtown Clifton keeps it real with local art, vintage furnishings, and mid-century modern curios. The hotel was built in 1948 but found new life in 2014 after undergoing a $4.5 million upgrade. The 10 bunkhouse rooms now include original wood-beam ceilings, saddle blanket bedspreads, polished concrete floors, and 1940s tilework in the bathrooms, all paired with modern touches like 42-inch smart TVs. For a little something extra, book one of the señorita rooms, which up the ante with exposed brick walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, hand-painted bedframes and vanities, spacious seating areas, and, in numbers 29 and 30, spectacular views of the mountains. The hotel’s expansion also added the Red Light Lounge, where mixologist Donald Murray, formerly of Tuscon favorite the Dusty Monk, holds sway. Expect unusual offerings like a margarita made from Bacanora (agave-derived liquor) and The Inglaterra, featuring tequila and Pimm’s. The bar also serves innovative Tucson cuisine like chorizo fry bread topped with queso asadero , spicy greens, pickled hibiscus onions, cilantro-lime aioli, and a sunny-side-up egg. Should you wish to cook your own grub, make use of the on-site grills and then dine in the outdoor seating areas."

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Sarah Wiley

Google

I'm so sorry to write this review. Three years ago, this place was pristine and vibrant. We live here in Tucson and love staying downtown for an evening event. The only thing I can think is that it changed ownership, or the owner checked out and left it to a total loser manager. But it is super sad. The only reason to stay here is the location. Our most recent reservation was for last Saturday night. I received a text a few hours before check-in from the so-called manager informing me the front desk would be closed. If there were issues, text or call. There were and I did both. No response, ever. The place seemed to be full, but it was depressingly dead, and trash in doorways. No coffee in the morning. We paid 170.00 for a shell of a place. When my husband tried to reply to to the review requested by the hotel, it was sent back to him as undeliverable. Such a sad story. Wonderful hotel run into the ground.

Sherpa590584

Google

After long flights, arrived to find Downtown Clifton closed without notification. Had received welcoming email day before. Had to quickly find another place to stay for 4 nights. Delivered beer kegs stacked by main door. No response from posted phone number. Paid for two rooms in advance. Highly unprofessional. Have stayed there three times before.

stevehZ7093BD

Google

We went to the Clifton, on March 7th, the doors were all locked.There was nobody there. We had a reservation for Friday night. There was a door note on the door that said they were closed because of a water outage. We tried to contact the number on their website, which has been disconnected. We tried to call the number that was on the note on the door which has been disconnected. We tried to text the numbers they did not respond. |There was another couple that was arriving at the same time, and they said that they had stayed there before and it was nice.But again they were not able to check in because nobody was there and the place was closed. The other couple left and we try to make phone calls and ended up leaving the premises as well. We had to find another location for the eveng.|We were there at 3pm and stayed until 3:30. Nobody has contacted us or given us any feedback on our reservation. Sadly, this was my birthday and my husband had made quite a few plans in the area for stuff for us to do. We chose this hotel because it had a retro field to it. We would love to have somebody call us about this issue.

julierabbitt

Google

very dirty overpriced 'boutique' motel. Location was the good part. they way overcharged for what they offered, and when I asked for some reduction, to their 'normal' rate ( as we paid a premium rate due to trade fair in town, though the hotel was not full at all), they have now blocked my emails. glasses dirty and sticky, stuff stuck in bathroom sink, no housekeeping in 3 nights, dusty under bed. not worth the price paid by any means.

T3774QLdawng

Google

I booked a couple of nights two months ago from their website. When we went to check in yesterday it was shut down. The phone number was also disconnected.||It is so sad, because I used to rave about this place and how good they were doing. We stayed in their original renovated motor inn while the new hotel was being built. I was so happy that their business was doing so well. It sounds like they sold it. ||There was a number to call for a refund on the door, but of course no one answered. From reading a different review, it sounds like some called for a

Suzanne Gaker

Google

Queen bed too soft. Foam pillows. No blanket - just sheets covered with thin spread. Had to share towels - only 2 bath, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth. Very loud AC/heat unit on the wall. Had to turn it off to sleep. We left after 1 night. Found another hotel for rest of our visit to Tucson.

Michelle Joy

Google

I was planning to stay here this past weekend, but it closed and they didn't notify anyone with a reservation. They also charged me and I haven't gotten a refund! They kept sending me emails about checking in and thanking me for my stay, but any emails sent to the hotel bounce back and the phone number is out of service. I only found out about it a few days in advance from a news article after I tried to call and the phone number didn't work. Very shady and a shame because this property looked really cute!

Shelly Short

Google

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL. We booked here for 3/7 and showed up to the note on the door. No advanced notice. No refund. The email address is bad and no one returns calls to this number. The hotel number is disconnected. At a minimum someone should have reached out to us directly with some explanation. So far nothing. This is theft.