Tucson, Arizona
Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa
Desert fairway resort
Tucson, Arizona
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
Omni Hotels & ResortsDesert fairway resort
A classic Sonoran golf destination where daily life revolves around two championship courses beneath the Santa Catalina Mountains.
What it’s good at
What they say
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If the links don’t rivet, work out the kinks at the full service spa or relax poolside in a private cabana at this Catalina beauty.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Santa Catalina foothills among championship fairways, fifteen miles north of downtown Tucson.
The rooms
Casitas and Hacienda Suites border the greens. Each has a private patio looking out across the fairways.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private cabanas and palms border the pool, which looks out toward the rugged mountain ridges.
The spa
Cushioned daybeds partitioned by sheer curtains furnish the relaxation lounge, set beside twelve private treatment rooms.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center sits below the lobby, stocked with Peloton bikes and free weights.
Restaurant
Legends Bar & Grill
Golf memorabilia decorates the interior, and tables outside sit on a brick patio lined with tall palms.
At the table
Desert Farmer serves Southwestern breakfasts beside glazed blue tiles, and Terra Cotta Café pours espresso in the lobby.
How it began
Chicago builder Bill Nanini bought local cotton fields in 1961, signing a young Jack Nicklaus to launch the course.
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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.