Mt. Lemmon Lodge

We were here in September and it was pretty great. We’re here now 12-21/24 and it’s pretty bad. No creamer anywhere in The lodge. The employee at Beyond Bread offered Milk but the wife can’t have that. You have to go up to the third floor to get coffee and ice whereas before, they had coffee on each floor. They have signs all over that say no pets but anyone walking by with pets was allowed to hang out on the grounds. This will be our last trip here.

This place is beautiful and cozy - rustic but with all the modern conveniences like an elevator so you don't have carry your luggage up flights of stairs. The room is spacious, the HVAC ( a failing of many lodges ) works perfectly, and the bed is very comfortable. We rarely spend time in the lobby area of hotels but we did here as it is very inviting with a fireplace and a great selection of reading material. The underground garage is convenient, secure, and even has 2 EV chargers. It is small but there is also outside parking for those with massive modern trucks and SUVs. We were there for the inaugural Thanksgiving dinner and it was impeccable with the fireplace, white tablecloths, and flowers on the table. The food was fantastic - a truly memorable time.

The Mt. Lemmon Lodge is a jewel less than an hour from Tucson in the Catalina Mountains. I first experienced the Lodge approximately a year ago with my wife. It is reminiscent of an Alpine Chalet that you might find in Europe or a ski town in the West. A great deal of thought, planning, and love went into the construction, decorating, furniture, etc. The rooms are spacious as is the bathroom. I believe most every room has a covered balcony looking out across the little valley the Lodge is located in. Every room has a fireplace. The beds are extremely comfortable. Everything about this place is first class including sheets, robes, towels, etc. The interior design is rustic but eloquent. I know that that sounds like a contradiction but it works really well. My wife and I first discovered the Mt. Lemmon Lodge about this time last year and we loved it. We were close to great hiking. This time of year it's wonderful to go up to Mt. Lemmon and wander around, mountain bike, fish, whatever you want to do. The Lodge has a beautiful lobby/sitting area with a big fireplace downstairs, as well as a huge deck overlooking Summerhaven, which is a great place to have meals this time of year. Even when it's cooler, they have heaters outside. They have all sorts of game tables as well. The Beyond Bread restaurant located inside, is perfect. You don't have to leave the Lodge to eat if you don't want to and the food is always top-notch. We were so impressed with the Lodge that we booked 3 days for our anniversary in October upon checking out of our July visit. We had an identical experience, again with great service from the staff both at the restaurant and at the Lodge. The rooms are reasonably priced. You really don't want to miss this wonderful Lodge as a quick getaway from Tucson in a very beautiful part of Southern Arizona, Mt. Lemmon. Ed G.

A true mountain escape above the desert—cool chalet vibes meet evergreen cabin vibes less than an hour from Tucson—we love this place! Classy but down to earth—well thought-out comfort, like whatbyou might find in a big city boutique hotel, but at the topnof the Santa Catalinas—one of the nicest places to stay anywhere in Arizona!

I have been to Mt. Lemmon Lodge numerous times, Both the ambiance, reminiscent of a Swiss chalet, and the beauty of the mountains are spectacular, I have stayed there on weekends to escape the summer heat of Tucson, though I imagine that staying there throughout the year would be a wonderful experience. The staff are top-notch, and the owners are very engaging with the guests. Rooms are fully equipped with coffee, tea, a refrigerator and a microwave. Sitting on your balcony, overlooking the mountain in front of you, and breathing in the smells of the forest is a delight. The special thing about this summer is that the Lodge is renewing an old tradition from the '70s-'90s of having local Tucson bands play music on the weekends. This summer's Music on the Mountain series is a fantastic bonus to a stay at the Lodge.