Loews Hotels have been one of our favorite chains since we started staying at the Don CeSar in St. Pete, back when it was a Loews hotel. I would always watch the hotel channel that shows the different properties, and the Ventana Canyon Resort looked amazing. So when we were planning the Arizona part of our 50 state travels, I knew we would stay there.
We planned this whole trip sort of last minute, so we ended up with a double room instead of a king. But we did get an upgrade to a balcony room with a view. The room was spacious and comfortable, exactly like we expected from a Loews.
The property had a Frank Lloyd Wright feel—it effortlessly blended architecture with nature. They even built the property around the natural vegetation. As soon as you leave the lobby, you are greeted by a beautiful pond that was a favorite of the local birds. A trail past the pond took you on a curated nature walk, with information on the plants and trees, many of which are native to the Sonoran Desert. The trail led up to a waterfall and a lookout point, and the views were incredible.
There are also tons of recreational activities. Pools, two golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, a beautiful spa, and daily planned activities. We didn’t spend much time at the resort, but I would have loved to spend some time at the spa.
The inside common areas were just as beautiful as the outside. It was very well designed and both chic and comfortable.
Our first night there, we had dinner at Flying V, a chef-driven restaurant inspired by local dishes. We sat by the window and enjoyed a beautiful view of the resort. We shared a delicious cornbread starter, then I had a mole tamale special and The Husband had ribs. Everything was delicious, and the little spins on the dishes to incorporate local flavors were well done.
We ate in the Cascade Lounge the second night. We weren’t starving since we’d had a late lunch at Guadalajara Grill, so we had drinks and shared pizzas. As self-proclaimed pizza snobs, we keep our expectations low when ordering bar pizza, but it was pretty decent. The flavors were good and it was cooked well.
Two nights definitely weren’t long enough at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. There was so much to do and see at the resort, not to mention everything to do in Tucson. At $813 for two nights, it wasn’t cheap but it was definitely worth the money. I’d love to go back for a long weekend someday.
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