Tucson, ArizonaCatalina Foothills
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Wright-inspired desert resort
Catalina Foothills Tucson, Arizona
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
LoewsWright-inspired desert resort
The resort rises directly from the rocky canyon, letting ribbed stone walls and desert trails define the rhythm of a stay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Desert botanical spa wraps and an adults-only lap pool facing the Santa Catalina Mountains.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the architecture is rustic and rough-hewn, the service sleekly friendly, and its comfortable elegance inspires guest loyalty – plan on returning.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hiking trails lead straight from the grounds into Coronado National Forest, and central Tucson is twenty minutes away.
The rooms
Balconies look out across the Catalina ridges or city lights, and bathrooms have deep tubs made for two.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White umbrellas and cabanas line the heated resort pool, set directly against saguaro-studded foothills.
The fitness center
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto the desert, and daily classes range from morning yoga to evening sound baths.
Restaurant
Flying V
The dining room serves mesquite-fired Southwestern dishes and seventy tequilas, with fire pits out beside the lake.
At the table
Cascade Lounge pours craft cocktails beneath thirty-foot windows, and The Canyon Club hosts weekend brunch on the terrace.
How it began
Crews built the resort in 1984 within a strict fifteen-foot perimeter to leave the surrounding saguaro forest untouched.
Tucson
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.