Surrounded by the Catalina Foothills, Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, located in south Arizona, has become a travel mecca for those wanting to experience Southwest culture. Tucson is a gay-friendly travel destination, with an annual gay pride festival and plenty of gay-friendly entertainment. Tucson offers a number of hotels that cater to the gay community.
Located in downtown Tucson, Royal Elizabeth dates back to the late 19th century and was built with Victorian and adobe design elements. The gay-owned and operated inn is centrally located, a few blocks from Tucson's visitor center, restaurants and nightlife. The Royal Elizabeth features a daily breakfast, a heated pool, exquisite gardens, a common room, a computer and printer and a kitchen that is available for guest use. The rooms are all uniquely decorated, featuring Elizabethan-era furniture and fixtures. Each room has a television, a radio, Internet access and a refrigerator. The inn, while gay-friendly, caters to visitors of all sexual orientations.
Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast Inn
204 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-670-9022
royalelizabeth.com
Located a few minutes' drive from downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona, La Siesta is a cozy, gay-friendly lodge. The lodge has a saltwater pool, a massage room and affable management. The lodge has 13 units, each with Wi-Fi, a queen bed, sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms. The manager, active in the gay community, can provide guests with information on gay-friendly bars and the Tuscon area.
La Siesta Motor Court Lodge
1602 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-624-1192
lasiestatucson.com
Part of the national Radisson hotel chain, Radisson Suites Tucson has reached out to the gay community, offering to host commitment ceremonies. The all-suite hotel is set among tropical gardens with views of the horizon-dominating mountains. The hotel features a pool, meeting space, a business center, a complimentary shuttle within the local area and room service. Dining options include a patio bar and grille that serves a daily breakfast buffet, as well as an eclectic selection of American, Southwestern and Pacific-Rim options indoors or on their patio.
Each of the 299 two-room suites has an LCD television, a balcony, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, a microwave and a living area. Commitment ceremonies are usually conducted in the garden area, with receptions held in one of the two ballrooms.
Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 East Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-721-7100
radissontucson.com
Just south of downtown Tuscon, the gay-friendly Armory Park Bed & Breakfast is situated in a turn-of-the-century neighborhood beset with traditional houses and tree-lined streets. The grounds are elegantly manicured, affording guests a setting away from the busy city center but close enough to access Tucson's attractions.
The inn features only two rooms--the Arizona Room and the New Mexico Suite. Each is designed with Southwestern decor, and provides guests with a patio, television and en-suite bathroom.
Armory Park Bed & Breakfast
219 South 5th Avenue
Tucson, AZ
520-206-9252
armorypark.com
