By Melissa Voelker
If you are going to Tucson for a specific reason, such as to spend time at the local Paint Yourself Silly paint-it-yourself ceramics store, you probably want to find a hotel nearby so you don't have to travel far to get there. There are several three star rated hotels in the nearby area offering a variety of features such as family suites, pools, fitness centers and even kitchens.
Radisson Suites Tucson
The Radisson Suites Tucson is located less than one mile away from the 6546 E Tanque Verde location of Paint Yourself Silly. This hotel has mostly two bedroom suites that include a bathroom, living area, free wireless Internet, a microwave, fridge, sofa bed, two TVs and two phones. There are also a few one bedroom suites available for smaller groups. The hotel also has a pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant, café and lounge. Families with children and pets are welcome at the Radisson Suites Tucson. Room rates range from $92.65-$130.90 depending on the size and style of suite, the package deal you purchase, and the time of year of your stay (as of 2009).
Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ
(520) 721-7100
Residence Inn Tucson
Another hotel less than one mile away from the 6546 E Tanque Verde location of Paint Yourself Silly is the Residence Inn Tucson. This hotel offers a breakfast buffet, free WiFi,
suites with kitchens, a microwave, fridge, pull-out sofa bed, cable TV, fireplace, toaster, table & chairs, and an oven. Each room is set up as a suite for short or extended stays with separate bedrooms and sitting areas. Rates range from around $109 to over $179 depending on whether or not you have a fireplace in your suite, if you have a view, and how many bedrooms you want, as well as the kind of suite and time of year you are booking (as of 2009).
Residence Inn Tucson
6477 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ
520-722-0991
Best Western Inn Suites Tucson Foothills Hotel
If you are looking for a hotel nearby the second location of Paint Yourself Silly, at 7854 N Oracle Rd, the Best Western Inn Suites Tucson Foothills Hotel is less than two miles away. They have WiFi access, a hot tub, continental breakfast, fitness center and a pool. Pets are allowed, although there are some restrictions on their size and the number of pets you can bring. There is an on-site cafe and lounge, barbecue grills and patio areas attached to most suites. One and two bedroom suites are available, some with Jacuzzis, ranging from $75-$103 (as of 2009).
Best Western Inn Suites/Tucson Foothills Hotel
6201 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
(520) 297-2935
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About the Author:
Melissa Voelker has been a professional writer since 2002. She works full time at a TV station in the commercial traffic department and also writes for Paperbackreader.com and Pinkraygun.com. Her articles have appeared in "Listen," "The Spokesman Review" and "Freepress Houston."
