La Posada Lodge & Casitas, Ascend Hotel Collection in Flowing Wells

Set on Route 77, this upscale hotel with surrounding cottages is 6.8 miles from the University of Arizona, 9 miles from downtown Tucson and 16.6 miles from Old Tucson Studios theme park.The warm, Southwestern-inspired rooms and casitas feature pillow-top mattresses, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some add balconies, and casitas offer additional living space, plus decks or private backyards.Complimentary hot breakfast is provided, and there's a barbershop, an exercise room, an airy restaurant with outdoor seating, and an outdoor pool and hot tub with mountain views. Pets are welcome for a fee.