Ah....The Old Pueblo.

Well guess what today is? No no no other than Friday! Today marks exactly three months until Joel and I get married. I absolutely cannot believe how fast time is flying by. In fact next week Joel and I will have been dating four years and that in itself makes me realize how its about time that we get married. So with that said it is probably wise to say that you all realize that time is passing as well and are antsy to book your hotel rooms. I myself am a procrastinator and am always looking for a bargain so i will wait till the last possible minute to book Joel's room. Really anything to save a buck.
Anyway with the hotel situation in Tucson there are obvious places I want you all to avoid. I am not here to tell you where to stay but to give suggestions and tell you where not to stay. Avoid any hotel that is on the south, west or southwest side of Tucson. That is a really rough area and I myself would not stay there no matter how good of a deal it is.The following hotels I am going to list are all within 14 miles of my wedding site. Since the Saguaro Buttes is out in the desert the closest hotel is about 7 miles away.

These are the top three hotels that I would stay at due to proximity as well as quality.


The Raddison Suites Tucson
6555 EAST SPEEDWAY BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 721-7100

• This hotel is about 10 miles away from the Saguaro Buttes and is near various shopping centers. It has an onsite restaurant as well as a bar. Right now the best rate I could find was on Travelocity for $120.42 a night but you can save an extra fifty dollars if you use a master card to book the hotel by July 31 and enter in the promo code SAVE50 at check out. This price applies only to the suites. For some reason the standard rooms are more expensive. And for those of you who are picky about your beds they offer premium rooms with Sleep Number beds for about 15 dollars more. I already have a few guests that I know are staying here.
  

The Courtyard by Marriott Tucson-Williams Center
201 S Williams Blvd
Tucson, AZ, 85711
866-539-0036

• This hotel is definitely for the traveler who is looking for convenience. It is less than a quarter mile away from the Park Place Mall. Down the street the street from a Target and there are at least ten recognizable restaurants within one mile of the hotel. They offer complimentary cooked to order breakfast in the morning which is another great thing that I know will win some of you over. This is more centrally located in Tucson but is still about ten miles away from the Saguaro Buttes. This hotel is going on the travel websites for about $139.00 for a standard room with a king bed.
  

The Hilton Tucson East
7600 East Broadway
Tucson, Arizona 85710
(520)721-5600

• This hotel is another one that is very convenient. It is about a mile from the Park Place Mall and Tucson's "Restaurant Row" and only 7 miles away from the Saguaro Buttes. It has free in room Wi-fi service for those of you looking to bring your laptops. There is an on site restaurant and bar but unfortunately no complimentary breakfast. It is in the final stages of a multi-million dollar renovation so I'd say it will be in tip top shape by October. A king or two queen room right now is going on Travelocity and the Hilton website for $130.00 a night.

I have chosen not to reserve a block of rooms anywhere mainly because I know from past experience costs are likely to bounce around and I want you all to get the best rate possible. The main suggestion I am going to make is to surf around the various travel websites to find the best deals. Some are better than others so don't settle for the first price you see. I know that everything seems really pricey but that is just because I am suggesting places I know that will make the quality of your trip enjoyable. October is also the prettiest time of the year in Tucson so rates are going to be a little higher. If you really don't care about quality and are looking for a cheap hotel I have a few suggestions as well.

Ramada Inn Suites Foothills
6944 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85715

• Is around $85.00 a night for a standard room.

Randolf Park Hotel and Suites
102 North Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711

• Is around $74.00 a night for a standard room

I hope that all of this has been helpful to everyone. Please feel free to post any questions you might have and I will gladly answer them.