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Summary of reviewsGraduate by Hilton Tucson is a charming and clean hotel with exceptional service and superb facilities. The hotel's convenient location and beautiful surroundings make it a perfect base for exploring the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson. The aesthetically pleasing and stylishly decorated rooms are complete with unique art, furnishings and colors/designs. The staff is friendly, welcoming and accommodating, making guests feel at home during their stay. The rooftop pool with outstanding views and a bar that serves up delightful cocktails is particularly praised. While the parking situation generates mixed reviews, valet parking is very convenient and easy to use. Overall, guests had a very comfortable stay at Graduate by Hilton Tucson with extremely comfortable beds and rooms. Show more
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Dog Friendly Hotel
Graduate Hotels welcomes pets and encourages guests to bring their furry friends. It provides a pet-friendly environment.
Romantic Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Tucson is near the University of Arizona. It provides a fun and lively atmosphere for a romantic stay. The hotel's unique design and comfortable rooms make it ideal for couples seeking a playful and memorable experience.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
Graduate by Hilton Tucson features a rooftop, outdoor pool. The pool area offers a great spot to unwind with a view.
Outdoor Pool
Hotel with Gym
Graduate by Hilton Tucson is listed among the best hotels with gym and fitness center. It offers a fitness center for guests.
4-Star Hotel
Located near the University of Arizona, this hotel offers a blend of modern style and comfortable amenities. It features a rooftop pool and bar, providing a vibrant and convenient stay for visitors.
Hotel for Honeymoon
Family Friendly Hotel
Hotel with Parking
Accessible Hotel
Hotel with Outdoor Pool
Room Types
Graduate King RoomThe spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Graduate King RoomThe spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room with Mountain ViewThe spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility AccessThe spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate Family King Room with Two Twin BedsThe spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen BedsThe spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mountain ViewThe spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility AccessThe spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Graduate Twin RoomThe spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
8.9
Excellent
Location
If you're looking to explore the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson, you can't go wrong with staying at Graduate by Hilton Tucson. The location is unbeatable with the campus, museums, restaurants and shops all within walking distance. Plus, the rooftop bar offers fantastic views of the city. History buffs will appreciate the Arizona history museum literally across the street. The hotel's decor is lovely and themed, making for a cozy and comfortable stay. Overall, Graduate by Hilton Tucson's convenient location and beautiful surroundings make it a perfect base for your next southern Arizona adventure.
Breakfast
While there is no complimentary breakfast offered at Graduate by Hilton Tucson, guests rave about the delicious breakfast at the cafe downstairs. The breakfast bar is wonderful but there are limited options on the menu during weekdays. Additionally, there are some concerns about coffee service with guests having to ask for coffee every morning and the coffee in rooms not being replenished. However, the coffee shop serves good coffee but closes at 2pm which leaves guests with no options for coffee after that time. Although some guests wished there were more food choices, others found the food to be delicious. Despite some limitations, the cafe is a nice little spot with great coffee and food options.
Rooms
The Graduate by Hilton Tucson hotel boasts aesthetically pleasing and stylishly decorated rooms, complete with unique art, furnishings and colors/designs. Though some guests found the rooms small or tight, the majority appreciated the use of space with some mentioning a reading corner, work desk and sitting bench. The rooms also had very comfortable beds with updated bathrooms and refrigerators and some even had a great view of the mountains. The cleanliness of the rooms and common areas was exceptional and there were amenities such as hair dryers and 1000+ thread count sheets. While some guests suggested that the rooms could have been bigger or less noisy, most were satisfied with the cozy, retro dorm look that combined new materials with cool interior design. Guests appreciated the restaurant and comfortable living areas as well.
Beds
Guests of Graduate by Hilton Tucson hotel had nothing but good things to say about the beds. Many reviewers found the beds to be very comfortable and some even described them as great. The size of the beds was also praised with several guests noting that they were large and spacious. The mattresses were praised for their good quality and the rooms were spacious for added comfort. However, some guests didn't like the pillows provided. The rooms were also said to be exceptional clean with guests finding the shower to be good. The hotel also provided two TVs in some rooms which was much appreciated by some guests. All in all, guests had a very comfortable stay at Graduate by Hilton Tucson with extremely comfortable beds and room.
Cleanliness
If you're looking for a hotel with a clean and impeccable appearance, look no further than Graduate by Hilton Tucson. With spotless rooms and common areas, you'll feel right at home. The staff is friendly and quick to help with any requests, including bringing ice to your room multiple times a day. Even environmental graphics are kept pristine. Guests rave about the lovely and sophisticated design and the cleanliness is second to none. While there may have been occasional oversights like unwashed glasses or a pool in need of cleaning, the cleaning staff is always ready to assist and take care of any issues. The hotel's rooftop pool is a great spot to relax and take in the stunning views. Some guests noted hiccups during their stay, such as a dirty shower or a missed room cleaning, but these were quickly addressed and resolved. Overall, Graduate by Hilton Tucson is a charming and clean hotel that's perfect for your next trip.
Staff
The Graduate by Hilton Tucson hotel boasts an exceptional staff that has received high praise from guests. Visitors have highlighted how responsive, welcoming and accommodating the staff are, making them feel at home during their stay. The valet parking staff and front desk personnel have been described as friendly and helpful with some guests going as far as calling them amazing. The young staff is consistently professional, courteous and always prompt to offer personalized or impeccable service, which contributes to an extraordinary guest experience. There have been a few comments about rude behaviour from the front desk staff, but these were quickly overshadowed by the many positive reviews. The highlight of the guest experience was the overall warmth demonstrated throughout the hotel - guests felt that the staff genuinely cared about their comfort and their consistent welcoming and professional service made every moment of their stay enjoyable.
Pool
If you're looking for a refreshing dip or a luxurious poolside experience during your stay, you won't be disappointed by Graduate Tucson's pool offerings. The hotel boasts a rooftop pool with outstanding views and a bar that serves up delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the rooftop pool, calling it "wonderful," "great," "amazing," and "spectacular." One reviewer even described the rooftop pool as a "très bon rooftop avec bar/restaurant (cocktails très bons) et piscine," or a very good rooftop with a bar/restaurant (with very good cocktails) and pool. The rooftop bar and pool area are particularly praised and many guests love relaxing with a drink in hand while gazing out over the city. The outdoor pool is also popular and enjoyable, although one guest noted that the pool area was dirty and not well-maintained. Overall, the pool offerings at Graduate Tucson are a great addition to your stay and create a memorable experience.
Parking
The parking situation at Graduate by Hilton Tucson seems to generate mixed reviews from guests. On the positive side, valet parking is very convenient and easy to use, although it is also a bit steep in price. Guests noted that parking is available all the time and there is a parking garage for self-parking a block away from the hotel. On the negative side, some guests were disappointed with the high cost ($28-$29) of parking, while others complained that there was no place to park and the lack of accessible and affordable public parkings nearby could be challenging. A few reviewers suggested the hotel should include parking in the room rate or offer a package deal that includes parking costs. Nonetheless, many guests agreed that the hotel has lots of personality, despite the parking situation and that it is worth staying there.
4 Star
When it comes to hotels in Tucson, the Graduate by Hilton Tucson shines with its superb facilities and exceptional service. As soon as you walk in, you'll be welcomed with the warm atmosphere of this lovely hotel. Many guests have reported having a wonderful stay with some claiming that their college visits turned into mini vacations thanks to the hotel's immersive retro experience.
While some have noted that sleeping might be a challenge due to noise, the hotel's overall experience is very nice. In fact, many guests have wished they could have stayed longer to enjoy all the amenities the hotel has to offer.
If you're looking for a unique Tucson experience, choosing the Graduate by Hilton Tucson is a great decision. However, if you're looking for something different, Hotel Congress is a great option for nostalgia and Hotel Tucson City Center for faded luxury. All in all, the Graduate by Hilton Tucson is a super hotel and definitely worth considering for your next trip to Tucson.
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Tucson has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Graduate by Hilton Tucson.
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Tucson welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Graduate by Hilton Tucson.