If you're ever in the Tucson area, this is a "must stay" motel. Actually, the term motel doesn't fit all that well. This is an authentic hacienda that has been converted into a motel. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with native flora. Outside you'll likely encounter a number of semi-tame lizards, along with an occasional roadrunner. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated in rustic southwestern style. The staff is very professional and responsive. If you're there on a weekend, do not miss the Sunday brunch. It's expensive, but worth every dime, The selection is extensive and the quality of the food is superb.

Enthusiastically recommended.

This lovely 'old' place is in a residential neighborhood up and away from the fray. Lovely gardens and patios with casually elegant accommodations and staff more than happy to set an evening meal for us in one of the beautifully landscaped patios. We will stay there again.

Stayed on a "four nights for the cost of three" offer January 6 - 10, 2013. As accompanied by a dog that likes to bark, the casitas (we were in # 48) were perfect for us as private & with plenty of separation from other hotel rooms. Ours was very spacious & nicely appointed, with a long covered porch/patio overlooking the city lights to the south, the canyon & setting sun to the west, & the Santa Catalina mountains to the north. It was cool at night, so we especially liked the stocked fireplace. Liked the peacefulness & privacy. The casita was sufficiently large, we could have lived in it! We felt the price charged was an excellent value. There are several different types of rooms & prices, but we saw no others to compare.

The hotel is historic and stunningly charming. The extensive grounds are immaculately maintained desert lanscaping, along with flowers & citrus. We really enjoyed exploring. The historic courtyard is simply lovely. We liked the variety of small areas to sit & have a drink or a chat. We very much liked the location of the hotel, up in the foothills with expansive views, & far from the traffic-filled bustle of much of Tucson.

We found the food of a high standard, both in The Grill & using room service. The peppery chocolate truffles after dinner at The Grill are not to be missed!

Very helpful & warm staff throughout. Our concierge/receptionist was informative & professional; it seemed as though she was working all the time! Highly recommend a sports massage from Kai, & so much enjoyed a one-on-one trail ride on Rooster, with Shane (on Sugar) as our wonderful patient & informative guide. So cool to have the stables on the property.

Overall, the hotel doesn't have quite the five star gloss of a Four Seasons, but it has a throwback sense of history & quaintness & originality that means far more to us. We really, really enjoyed our stay!

#1 in service and ambiance. If you stay one night you will want to extend to 3 or 4 additional. This was originally a girls school in 1928 and provides the comfortable elegance of years past. The restaurant and bar best ever, ask to see if Chef's table is available , to see all of the kitchen action while you dine. The wine list is worldly and extensive, but also very reasonable priced wines along with the super greats! The staff knows their wines, chef knows their food /presentation and the servers are polite and cater to your needs all as you enjoy the desert surroundings....... Your blood pressure will drop by 20 points as you strole into the restaurant or bar.
The rooms are all different size and shape which is part of the old atmosphere all settled in the foothills of Tucson, but only 5 minutes away from elegent shopping, restaurants, and La Paloma jack Nicholas golf course. Like I have written above, you will want to stay a week, "locally owned and loved".