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 ARIZONA INN
By Jim Prueter
Tucked away in Tucson’s Sam Hughes National District,
the Arizona Inn, with no sign to announce its presence,
sits on 14 pristine acres amid cactus and lush flower
gardens. It has been family owned and operated since
it opened in 1930.
The property was first home to a furniture factory,
employing disabled World War I veterans. When the
Great Depression took hold in 1929, Isabella Greenway,
Arizona’s first congresswoman and close friend of
Eleanor Roosevelt, opened the Inn to create demand
for the furniture and keep the vets employed. The
factory continues operations today, supplying furniture
to the Inn.
The adobe property features 95 guestrooms, most with
private patios or enclosed sun porches. Iron gates,
brick walkways and majolica tiles accent the grounds.
Also on the property are three large, carefully restored
houses that are available for large parties, corporate
functions or wedding receptions. Each has five bedrooms,
a private pool and access to all of the Inn’s facilities
and services.
Our suite was furnished with a mix of original Depression-era
pieces and modern amenities like a DVD player, high-speed
Internet access, a mini-refrigerator and luxury linens.
The main building houses a charming library with
high beamed ceilings, antiques, period pieces and,
at the time of our stay, a massive Christmas tree
and roaring fire.
The award-winning Main Dining Room serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner. There’s live jazz nightly in the
Audubon bar; you can enjoy the music from the grand
piano either indoors or from the outdoor patio.
The Arizona Inn is a perfect, close-by getaway for
elegant comfort, impeccable service in a private,
city-secluded setting.
If you go
Arizona Inn
2200 E. Elm St., Tucson
520-777-0308; 800-933-1093
arizonainn.com
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