The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 star property
Tucson hotel with outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)
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Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn Tucson, where Southwestern charm meets modern comfort. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, stay connected with WiFi, or simply relax with a newspaper from the lobby. With RV parking and laundry facilities on hand, this hotel near University of Arizona is perfect for travelers seeking convenience.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
810 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ, 85713

What's nearby

  • Kino Sports Complex - 3 min drive
  • Tucson Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Rialto Theatre - 6 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 6 min drive
  • Reid Park Zoo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 12 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 28 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

At The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the 24-hour fitness centre, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, Pima Air and Space Museum and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) in rooms*
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Travelling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1972
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (8-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western and nearby?

The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.

What's the area around The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western like?

The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western puts you in the heart of Tucson. Popular attractions include University of Arizona, which is 6 minutes away by car.

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The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Hot water?
There was NO water coming out of the shower - I was ready to go to the office to get my money back and then 10 minutes later the water comes on. Not good and the water was only luke warm.
charles, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Esther, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

kirstie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was a dump with shady people staying at it. I was afraid to go from my vehicle to my room. My room was non-smoking and it reeked of smoke and there were cigarette burns in bed linens. I will never stay at this motel again.
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good place but we didn’t stay
We had a little problem with hotels app. Didn’t stay here
Veronica, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Terrible !
Asked for extra pillows and blanket had to go but are own ,service towards the people that work weren’t friendly ,and the smell of the place was terrible .Also the cleaning tryed to get in even though it said we were supposed to be out at 11 ,it was 10:20 in the morning when she was trying to get in
Jaden, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

When arrived to the hotel, they told me that I do not have a room on my name and no any room for the nite. It was no vacancy for the all night
Aimable, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

DO NOT use my name. I'm a senior and it was dark and raining when I checked in. I parked near the door and was the only car in the lot. The lady at the front desk had me go outside and park "properly" or she would not check me in. RUDE. The room wasn't clean as there were small shards of glass on the floor, the sheets were stained and had cracker crumbs. This is my 1st time at a bad review and I don't want my name published. That area didn't look safe and the property grounds were dark.
Robyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was supposed to be smoke free but was not. cigarette burns in furniture and tears in furniture. insufficient electrical outlets. mold in bathroom and heavy cleaning smell
Erling, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sara, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jodie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

They didn’t have our room. They were over booked. The Frontdesk Manager not I can call him “manager” rude and not very polite… just said: we are over booked!!
Christian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No me quede alli xk al llegar al lugar no habian cuartos disponibles,me tuve que ir a otro hotel
Senio, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Miguel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room had large cabinet doors as if to hold clothes on hangers or to "hide" a TV. The doors were completely broken off the hinges and were lying down inside the cabinet. Outlets seemed ready to come out of the wall if you plugged anything in and took out the plug such as camera battery chargers. The property was damaged, but we were told we had to pay a 75 dollar fee up front in case of damage. We had to go immediately back to check in to confirm the damage already done to the property was done before we arrived. Then we had to wait for someone to check the room before leaving in order to get our "damage" money back. Horrible room, Fridge unplugged and warm, even light bulbs unscrewed when you get into the room. You try light switches before finding out they simply unscrew the bulbs to save pennies! Eco friendly is turning off the lamp, not unscrewing the bulb.
Gilbert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

For the price this definitely could have been a lot nicer. It’s a sketchy area, you literally check in outside at a window. Front desk lady was somewhat friendly at check in but when my husband went back for an extra pillow she was not. Gated parking area with code but the parking lot is still sketchy. Homeless man sitting out front when we checked out, tweakers nearby. The shower and toilet are not great, they are the original ones I’m sure from when building was built. Blow dryer didn’t work and we found a staff member and she gave us another one. Couch in the room also had stains on it. Walls super thin and you can hear the nearby busy street all night long. The floors are non carpeted which I would have liked if they were clean but you could see stuff spilled on them so I know they aren’t mopped daily. My husband walked from the shower to the bed to change and the bottom of his feet were black. Beds were comfy but pillows sucked and when checking for bed bugs, the bottom mattress (box spring type) was gross and stained. Our blanket on the bed had a cigarette burn in it and the sheets had a few stains. We were in a non smoking room and it didn’t smell like smoke but it still didn’t smell good. Like a musty smell. I can’t say that I would stay here again.
Jessie, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

La recepción muy mala y el trato también no se espetaron la reservation
Isabel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Was uncomfortable with have to check in standing outside, not in a lobby, through what was probably bullet proof glass. A little challenging to have a gate code to enter the parking lot which was behind iron gates. I selected the property as it was directly adjacent to I-10 but don't think I would return.
Dean, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room smelled nasty and house keeper woke me up at 7 am opening the door
Irma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was right off of I-10, which made it super easy to find. The room was clean and served our purpose. The furniture in our room needs to be updated.
Darlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

veronica elizabet, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

The pictures are deceiving. The property is run down. The area is not great. There are a lot of homeless people hanging around the area. There is a gate with a code to keep unwanted people out, but observed a homeless person typing in the code for a guest. Shampoo but no conditioner. No soap on our last day. I’m not sure what we paid for this room because it was bundled with our car rental and airline tickets. But I guess you get what you pay for. You weren’t allowed in the “lobby”. You had to talk to the staff through an outside window. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but had mold above the shower, cracked sink, loose metal strip around door which stuck out and could be a hazard. All in all, I wouldn’t stay there again.
Timothy, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nothing like the pictures, was very run down, squished cockroach on the wall.. we requested a refund the first night and chose a different hotel. Thankfully though the staff was understanding and didn’t give us a hard time.
Kristen, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Cristian, 3-night trip