Lodge on the Desert was absolutely beautiful. The landscaping was gorgeous, and the rooms have so much charm and character. We saw so many beautiful birds when walking around the grounds! I loved the metal statues of the local wildlife. While the Lodge is in the middle of a relatively busy area in Tucson, it feels remote and safe. The restaurant was a nice option. The pool was beautiful (it's heated, but it was December, so a bit too chilly to swim for me!) Our room was a king room with a fireplace and was so cozy and charming! I especially loved the copper sink and painted tiles in the bathroom. Very nice, large shower, too. The mattress was comfortable & the fireplace was a nice perk! Overall, we would most definitely stay here again! It was a beautiful place. Be sure to check out the history of the Lodge when you check in (there are photos & info in the lobby).

One thing to be aware of is that their internet on site isn't great. I had to work there and the connection was quite slow. I didn't deduct that from my rating, though, because nowhere did they mention having high speed internet or a business center, so that was my oversight. The only reason that I didn't give them 10 stars is that it's not a great place to choose if you want to sleep in. I assume it's specific to certain rooms, but we were woken up around 6 each morning with what sounded like the (very loud) closing of dumpster lids, and the sound of carts rolling. This was never an issue at night, though. It worked for us because we had to be up early, but it is good to keep in mind.

The Mexican-inspired rooms and grounds are perfect for a Tucson stay. The landscaping is pleasant with meandering paths through many varieties of cacti. It's right in the middle of town and wonderful restaurants, yet because of high walls around the grounds, it feels like you are further out in the desert. Our simple king room was very roomy; it had a comfy swivel chair and one at a desk. The towels were thick and fluffy and the bed incredibly comfortable. I loved the Mexican-inspired ambiance.

Wifi was iffy during our stay, and for me, at 5-foot tall, the sink (a beautiful copper basin surrounded by Mexican tiles) was too high.

Check in was great and we were pleasantly surprised with the size of the room for a family of 4. It was very spacious. The grounds are lovely, and the hotel is in a quiet location. We were super impressed with the restaurant at the lodge. The food and service was great. The pool area was also very nice. Great proximity to downtown and the national park.

Upon arriving in our room, housekeeping barely refreshed the room with towels (1 towel for a family of 4) and there was no hand soap in the room and the shampoo was empty. These were all easily corrected by visiting the front desk, but it seemed like we were checked into a room that wasn't quite ready.

Everything about our stay was phenomenal! Checking in was a breeze and the hotel staff were super nice and friendly and you get a complementary bag of ice upon check-in! The grounds were clean and beautiful, and you really did feel like you were at a resort on vacation and not in the desert. The beds were comfortable. The pillows are amazing. Pets can stay there. They have a cactus garden. I can’t say enough good things about this place!

I guess the only negative thing I would say is that we never found a vending machine, but that’s kind of minor.

The rooms were large and clean. The restaurant located on the property was nice.

Maintenance: The door lock to my room often did not open on the first try, several attempts were required. The deadbolt lock got stuck in the open position when I was leaving my room and I had to call maintenance. Communication: I checked in late on my arrival and had to find security to get into my room. I was not told breakfast came with my room and that it was only available from 7:00 - 10:00. When I went to the front desk the first morning after my arrival, I was informed about breakfast but unfortunately had just missed it.

Hottub and pool and coffee and restaurant. Front desk staff and restaurant staff were great. The bed and pillows were wonderfully comfortable. Room temp was fantastic both warm when needed and cool when needed.

Meals were very delicious however they were exceptionally salty. We had the meatloaf and fish. The drain in the shower didn't drain so showers resulted in standing in ankle deep water.

This property is very special and unique with a lot of history. The grounds are maintained beautifully and they are pet friendly. There is a special pet area that is fresh cut grass. An amazing cactus garden and lots of charm at this lodge with lighting and plants. Big rooms with fireplaces and ceiling fans. The parking lot is walled all around the grounds.

Pool was very cold, a lot of people like that, but it was so cold i could not even get in.

It’s a beautiful iconic property with gardens, comfy rooms, beds and linens. Cielos is a true jewel. Ask for Ben as your server and you won’t be disappointed.

Don’t get why properties have signage to conserve and hang up your towels and then they change them out anyway. Loved the fluffy beautiful towels, but I didn’t need new ones every day. Not crazy about the steeped coffee in the rooms and had to ask for more after the second day of our stay. Staff was super quick to get us more!

This charming hacienda style place is a hidden diamond in the desert. Great value for a resort style facility that offers lots of amenities including a gorgeous pool and spa. It is conveniently located. It has a fabulous onsite restaurant. Although built in 1936, the entire facility is upgraded. Well maintained site. The rooms are clean and quiet. I would highly recommend Lodge on the Desert to any of my friends or family. We had a wonderful time and definitely will stay there again.

Although free coffee is available at the onsite restaurant, we didn't like that there wasn't a coffee pot in the room. Also didn't like that there was only one arm chair for evening TV watching. Although beautiful, the pool was too cold for comfortable swimming.

The room was very comfortable and roomy. The restaurant on the property was very nice and great food. They also had Happy Hour with nice deals. The pool on property was heated and looked very inviting.

There was some traffic noise during the night but nothing that keeps you from relaxing. I think it was because the room we were in was the closest to the street.