Tucson, ArizonaDowntown
The Leo Kent Hotel
Southwestern high-rise hotel
Downtown Tucson, Arizona
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottSouthwestern high-rise hotel
The hotel turns the lower floors of Tucson's tallest tower into a polished urban stay steeped in Southwestern style.
What it’s good at
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Just as new is The Leo Kent Hotel, Tucson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where more glamorous interiors suit its downtown location.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The historic Fox Theatre sits around the corner, and Congress Street is just a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have Southwestern patterned carpets and dark wood furnishings, looking out onto the downtown streets below.
The gym
Rows of treadmills and free weights sit under an exposed dark ceiling, open 24 hours a day.
St. Cruz Restaurant & Bar
A mounted longhorn steer overlooks the wood-paneled dining room, and menus focus on regional Southwestern cooking.
How it began
The hotel is named for Dr. Leo Kent, a longtime Tucson physician whose grandson converted nine floors of the 1986 office tower.
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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.