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The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 star property
Hotel near Tucson Convention Center in Tucson

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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810 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ, 85713
  • Kino Sports Complex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Tucson

Heart of Tucson.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Tucson hotel, you'll find Tucson VA and Tucson Greyhound Park. Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium and Tucson Electric Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kino Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Hotel near Tucson Convention Center in Tucson
The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western was completed in December 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tucson hotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1972
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

This Tucson hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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The Kennedy Tucson, SureStay Collection by Best Western Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 1001 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Redonna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. Quiet nights, all of the staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was solid. We liked the vibe of the whole place. It was overall a great experience. We will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a dump with shady people staying at it. I was afraid to go from my vehicle to my room. My room was non-smoking and it reeked of smoke and there were cigarette burns in bed linens. I will never stay at this motel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good place but we didn’t stay
We had a little problem with hotels app. Didn’t stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Jaden

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrible !
Asked for extra pillows and blanket had to go but are own ,service towards the people that work weren’t friendly ,and the smell of the place was terrible .Also the cleaning tryed to get in even though it said we were supposed to be out at 11 ,it was 10:20 in the morning when she was trying to get in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aimable

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When arrived to the hotel, they told me that I do not have a room on my name and no any room for the nite. It was no vacancy for the all night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT use my name. I'm a senior and it was dark and raining when I checked in. I parked near the door and was the only car in the lot. The lady at the front desk had me go outside and park "properly" or she would not check me in. RUDE. The room wasn't clean as there were small shards of glass on the floor, the sheets were stained and had cracker crumbs. This is my 1st time at a bad review and I don't want my name published. That area didn't look safe and the property grounds were dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Erling, Lacey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was supposed to be smoke free but was not. cigarette burns in furniture and tears in furniture. insufficient electrical outlets. mold in bathroom and heavy cleaning smell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have our room. They were over booked. The Frontdesk Manager not I can call him “manager” rude and not very polite… just said: we are over booked!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had large cabinet doors as if to hold clothes on hangers or to "hide" a TV. The doors were completely broken off the hinges and were lying down inside the cabinet. Outlets seemed ready to come out of the wall if you plugged anything in and took out the plug such as camera battery chargers. The property was damaged, but we were told we had to pay a 75 dollar fee up front in case of damage. We had to go immediately back to check in to confirm the damage already done to the property was done before we arrived. Then we had to wait for someone to check the room before leaving in order to get our "damage" money back. Horrible room, Fridge unplugged and warm, even light bulbs unscrewed when you get into the room. You try light switches before finding out they simply unscrew the bulbs to save pennies! Eco friendly is turning off the lamp, not unscrewing the bulb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the price this definitely could have been a lot nicer. It’s a sketchy area, you literally check in outside at a window. Front desk lady was somewhat friendly at check in but when my husband went back for an extra pillow she was not. Gated parking area with code but the parking lot is still sketchy. Homeless man sitting out front when we checked out, tweakers nearby. The shower and toilet are not great, they are the original ones I’m sure from when building was built. Blow dryer didn’t work and we found a staff member and she gave us another one. Couch in the room also had stains on it. Walls super thin and you can hear the nearby busy street all night long. The floors are non carpeted which I would have liked if they were clean but you could see stuff spilled on them so I know they aren’t mopped daily. My husband walked from the shower to the bed to change and the bottom of his feet were black. Beds were comfy but pillows sucked and when checking for bed bugs, the bottom mattress (box spring type) was gross and stained. Our blanket on the bed had a cigarette burn in it and the sheets had a few stains. We were in a non smoking room and it didn’t smell like smoke but it still didn’t smell good. Like a musty smell. I can’t say that I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean

Disliked: Amenities
Was uncomfortable with have to check in standing outside, not in a lobby, through what was probably bullet proof glass. A little challenging to have a gate code to enter the parking lot which was behind iron gates. I selected the property as it was directly adjacent to I-10 but don't think I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Irma

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled nasty and house keeper woke me up at 7 am opening the door
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right off of I-10, which made it super easy to find. The room was clean and served our purpose. The furniture in our room needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

veronica elizabet, new york

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are deceiving. The property is run down. The area is not great. There are a lot of homeless people hanging around the area. There is a gate with a code to keep unwanted people out, but observed a homeless person typing in the code for a guest. Shampoo but no conditioner. No soap on our last day. I’m not sure what we paid for this room because it was bundled with our car rental and airline tickets. But I guess you get what you pay for. You weren’t allowed in the “lobby”. You had to talk to the staff through an outside window. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but had mold above the shower, cracked sink, loose metal strip around door which stuck out and could be a hazard. All in all, I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the pictures, was very run down, squished cockroach on the wall.. we requested a refund the first night and chose a different hotel. Thankfully though the staff was understanding and didn’t give us a hard time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Room looked updated. However had a not so clean smell to it. The shower head needs to be changed. It was being held on by duct tape and a shopping bag. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mark, Newcastle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a real s**thole. The condition of the property is deplorable and seemingly little is being done to improve or maintain it. Avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022