On the western end of the genteel Armory Park neighborhood, facing into the Barrio Viejo, The Downtown Clifton hotel is a part of the heart and soul of downtown Tucson and yet a world apart. Stroll two blocks south, past the Jewish history museum, the first synagogue built in the Arizona Territory, and you will find yourself at Bon Boutique, a detour into Parisian casual chic. Next door, you can eat at Desta Ethiopian Café or pick up a few necessities at 5 Points Café and Market where guests of The Downtown Clifton get one complimentary meal daily.
Wander west toward A Mountain, Tucson’s birthplace, through picturesque Barrio Viejo and you will end up at El Tiridito, the 140-year-old shrine to a tragic love triangle. Stop by El Pilito, the museum and gallery next to it, and be sure to grab a bite to eat at El Minuto Café, which has been serving Sonoran food in the Barrio since 1939.
To the north and the east of The Downtown Clifton is Tucson’s rapidly revitalizing downtown core and quirky shopping Fourth Avenue Shopping District. Galleries, live music, movies, bars, nightclubs, museums, theater, shopping, dining, and more are located along Congress, Broadway, and 4th Avenue. All are easily accessible by foot, bicycle, or streetcar.
Of course there is more. The Downtown Clifton offers a curated experience. Please ask your hotel managers for suggestions to eat, drink, roam, and relax so you may… stay awhile.
Amenities
- High-Speed Wifi
- HD Flat-Panel TV
- Cable + Roku + Hulu Plus
- Mini-Refrigerator
- Microwave
When you step into a room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel, you step into the swankest bunkhouse this end of a trail ride, appointed in mid-century hip with all the modern amenities. Our eclectic, electric western vibe is made uniquely Tucson with in room craftsmanship and art collected from and created by Tucson’s own artists and artisans.
Every room offers a queen bed on a wooden platform, handmade here in Tucson, and meant to complement the original wood beam ceilings. Brightly colored saddle blanket bedspreads serve as a cheeky contrast to polished concrete floors and point to the splash of color that each bathroom hides in its original 1940s tile work. Our personal favorite is the emerald green bathroom in Room 8, but the posh black and cream tile work in Room 6 provides a sophisticated backdrop for washing off the day’s dust in a newly resurfaced tub or shower.
On the walls you’ll find a rotating selection of local art both for enjoyment and for sale, and in the fridge, you’ll find tasty snacks made in Tucson by local food producers. Though we, sadly, can’t serve alcohol at the hotel, you sure can drink it. Neighborhood go-to Midtown Liquors is right around the corner or downtown darling Tap & Bottle is up the street. That and the individually selected low ball glasses and other drinking accoutrements make it easy to enjoy a nightcap of Campari and orange bitters (that’s what we would do) while you kick back with our curated selection of vinyl or books with actual paper pages or turn on the flat screen high-def TV with built-in Roku that streams Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora and more.
