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University Inn

University Inn
University Inn – Tucson, AZ
University Inn – Tucson, AZ
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About University Inn

Located 8.1 mi from Tucson International Airport, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a daily continental breakfast. Free WiFi is included. A small fridge and microwave are offered in the air-conditioned guest rooms at University Inn. A cable TV and work desk are provided. A sun patio is featured at the University Inn. Guests can also take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and vending machines. The University of Arizona and Tucson Amtrak are 5 minutes’ drive away. The Tucson city center and 4th Avenue district is 0.6 mi from the motel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1000 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean, quiet room. Staff was quite understanding and helpful regarding my disabilities.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    nice clean, quiet room, close to freeway, area around hotel is a bit sketchy but we have stayed at University Inn many times and had no problem, we will stay again

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything was easy, rooms renovated, very clean and nice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Both front desk people I talked to were very friendly and helpful. The room was quite modern. A big TV. The AC was nice and cold. I used to live in Tucson 9 years ago. I was familiar with the neighborhood but had no idea how bad the park, right next door, had become overrun wiith homeless.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Safe very clean Everyone is very respectful

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    For a motel, the rooms were very nice! Large and nicely decorated. There was a mini fridge, microwave, TV and coffee maker.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was great. Great location. But I was itching really bad on my first night because I have sensitive skin, so I put a pretzel down in the other side of the bed that I slept in just to see if they clean their sheets. I checked it the next day I came back and the pretzel was still there. So I slept in the other bed. The next day I asked room service to change the sheets while I was there. The pool was also a brownish. Other than that it wasn’t bad for the price.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was comfortable and very well thought out. Large TV. Sheets and towels seemed new. Comfy bed and pillows. Double window shades. This list goes on. Everything was top notch. In the top 3 motels I’ve experienced. I would definitely stay here again even over a reputable hotel. Carpet needed cleaning.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The price Smokers in parking lot

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Rooms are clean. Close to downtown restaurants. Beds have ditches. They need new ones. Bathtub didn't drain well. Toilet tank sometimes didn't fill.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Lot of homeless people around, didn’t feel safe

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Can’t get any better for a budget hotel.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Refreshing decorations.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean and spacious. Good value.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Hidden gem. Nice rooms, super friendly staff, perfect location.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The room was decorated very cute. It was very clean. The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed the pool as well.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    For the price and location, I don’t think I could’ve asked for anything better! Served its purpose and was great, also very clean room.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Yes

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We stayed at the University Inn for 2 days for our daughter's college graduation. The outside of the hotel is older and could use a facelift and thevarea is honestly not the greatest. The park next door was full of homeless people upon arrival. The city really needs to do something about this because I questioned the safety of the location. our room was updated and very clean. The towels were thick and clean, staff was very helpful and nice, but no safe on the room, no hand soap (staff quickly brought us some), bottles in shower were slightly rusted and caps needed cleaned, refrigerator was just cold on coldest setting so we had to add ice to bottom tray to keep it cold, lamp in other bedroom was dated and shade was stained, shower head was weak and whistled the first 5 mins into showering. Coffee Aunt Continental breakfast in lobby wasn't available until 7:00 a.m. which was late for us because we're early risers. It was small but very nice and enough for you to start your day. They had bottled water for free in lobby. Unfortunately, because of the area I would not stay there again. I personally feel all of Tucson is sketchy so I don't plan on returning to the area.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Overall a very pleasant stay. Particularly good value when our other usual choices in the area were 2-3x the rate. This is an older motel that has been renovated for a mid-century modern look and feel. The rooms look good. Plumbing is old. Low water pressure. Surrounding area is a bit rough but we felt safe. Parking lot is well lit. I walked downtown for coffee in the morning, no problem. I will stay again if the prices stay low.

Frequently asked questions about University Inn

Does University Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, University Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does University Inn offer parking?
Yes, University Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does University Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. University Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does University Inn have a fitness center?
University Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is University Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
University Inn is located at 950 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705. With a Walk Score of 87, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near University Inn
  • Tucson Convention Center 1.1 mi
  • University of Arizona 1.1 mi
  • Steward Observatory 1.3 mi
  • Davis–Monthan Air Force Base 7.0 mi
  • 2011 Tucson shooting 7.1 mi
  • Goodricke-Pigott Observatory 8.5 mi
  • Tucson Airport 8.5 mi

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