A Night At This Historic Arizona Hotel Will Feel Like You Stepped Back In Time
By Monica Spencer|Published March 30, 2017
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
There’s nothing quite like walking into a comfy hotel room after a day spent traveling and sight-seeing. But why choose a chain when you can stay in a hotel with a rich history and an equally fascinating decor? Let’s take a look at one hotel that does all of this and more!
Located in the heart of downtown Tucson, just steps away from the old Rialto Theatre and the rail lines, sits the historic Hotel Congress.
Built in 1919, the hotel was part of the modernization of Tucson. In the months and years before construction began, the railroads were built, roads were paved, and streetcars installed.
That must have been quite the era to be alive, watching a centuries old town welcome electricity and automobiles.
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While the hotel has kept up with modern conveniences over the decades (plumbing, electricity, air conditioning, and wi-fi), it is known in part today for its devotion to historical roots. Let's take a look inside!
Stepping into the rooms is another experience and one of the most parts of staying in this hotel! Each room is kept minimal and will probably remind you of an early-20th century motel room.
It's little touches like these that create a unique atmosphere and help you feel like you've been transported back in time.
Why the vintage ambiance? Well, first, why not? And, second, the hotel is known for being the location of the capture of a well-known 1930s bank robber: John Dillinger.
The Hotel Congress is located at 311 East Congress Street in Tucson. You can find details about their restaurants, special events, and making reservations on their website or Facebook page.
Want to read about another fantastic historic hotel in Arizona? If you have happy memories of elementary school, you might be interested in reading about Globe’s Noftsger Hill Inn in a recent article.
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