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Aloft Tucson University hotel

  • Mar 16, 2013
  • Mar 16, 2013 Updated Jul 1, 2014

A new hotel across the street from the University of Arizona is quickly booking meetings and conferences and is already full for parents’ weekend this fall. Aloft Tucson University, 1900 E. Speedway, opens April 4.

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

The circular front desk in the lobby of the Aloft Tucson University hotel welcomes guests with panels that change with the seasons. The new hotel is 7 stories high and has 154 rooms with 9-foot ceilings, platform beds and free Wi-Fi. The hotel, owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, is next to the University of Arizona at East Speedway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue.

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Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

General manager Craig Martin shows off the w xyz bar during a tour of the Aloft Tucson University hotel. The 42-year-old building has been remodeled and is scheduled to reopen April 4, 2013.

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Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

General manager Craig Martin talks about the various sizes of the guest rooms during a tour of the new hotel, the Aloft Tucson University. The rooms feature 9-foot ceilings and platform beds.

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Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Located at street level, the w xyz lounge has plenty of space and a big screen TV. The pillows and decor will change with the seasons.

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Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

The exterior of Aloft Tucson University hotel, which is scheduled to open on April 4, 2013. The new hotel boasts 154 rooms with 9-foot ceilings, platform beds and free Wi-Fi. The 42-year-old hotel is at East Speedway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

The executive conference room of the Aloft Tucson University hotel can accommodate up to 120 people. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

General manager Craig Martin shows off the heated pool during a tour of Aloft Tucson University hotel.

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Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

The bedrooms have an art element incorporated in the decor. In keeping with the hotel's philosophy, artwork by local artists will hang in the lobby and rotate seasonally.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Aloft Tucson University hotel

Before: The Sheraton Four Points hotel as it looked in 2008. Renovations began in April 2012.

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