You can find the information related to the accommodation of the Tucson Gem Show.
Tips to book your accommodations
Before you will book accommodations, you should know the ideal area, safety, and price trends.
Area
Tucson Gem Show will take place around the city such as the downtown area, the south area, and the north area.
The main area is the downtown area, but some huge shows take place south area. We recommend you should book your hotel near your convenient place to go to shows.
Generally, the most convenient place is the downtown area, but any accommodations around the downtown area will be booked by vendors and guests quickly.
For example, when you will go to the downtown area from the south area (near the airport) by drive or take shuttle buses, you may take 20-30 minutes.
Safety
Generally, Tucson is a safe and peaceful place. However, sometimes crimes such as shooting, car thief, and theft happen around the city.
If you consider your safety, you should avoid the south area, motels, cheap accommodations.
It is said that the north area (upper the River Rd) is safer than the downtown and the south area.
Here is Tucson Crime Mapping. (type Tucson and search)
Price trends
The price of all accommodations in Tucson will increase during the show.
The average cost of hotels is $160-$250 per night. Motel or Airbnb is a bit cheaper than hotels.
If your priority is the cost, you should focus on a motel or Airbnb. If you consider safety, convenience, comfortability, and activities, you should use hotels.
Comparing accommodations
All accommodations have pros and cons. Here is a comparison chart.
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Recommended accommodations
Here are some recommended accommodations in Tucson.
The following accommodations are ideal location, safety, and cost. If they are not available, you should search the other one around these accommodations.
Hotels
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
| Area | South (near the airport) |
| Address | 7051 South Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85756, US |
| Phone | (520) 225-0800 |
| Website | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport |
| Information | This hotel is located near the airport. They provide a shuttle between hotel and airport. Also, they have a shuttle to the JOGS show. You can go to the downtown area (shows) in 20-30 minutes by car. |
| Special deal | You can get a special rate on the JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show. |
Hotel Tucson City Center
| Area | Downtown |
| Address | 475 N Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, US |
| Phone | (520) 622-3000 |
| Website | Hotel Tucson City Center |
| Information | This hotel is the same place as the Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show. There are over 200 vendors. They have a restaurant and bar. You can go to the downtown area (shows) in 5-10 minutes by car or shuttles. |
The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
| Area | North |
| Address | 245 E Ina Rd Tucson, AZ 85704, US |
| Phone | (520) 297-1151 |
| Website | The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa |
| Information | This hotel is located in the north area, and it the same place as the Westward Look Mineral Show. Many luxury vendors will come to there.You can go to the downtown area (shows) in 20 minutes from there. If you go to the south area (shows), you have to take over 30 minutes by car.You need to get rent-a-car because of no shuttle buses to the north area during the show. |
Motels
Here are the recommended motels in Tucson.
Motels are the best way to long term stay and save your budget during the show.
Stay Tucson Inn and Suites
| Area | South |
| Address | 5251 S Julian Dr, Tucson, AZ 85706, US |
| Phone | (520)294-5250 |
| Website | Stay Tucson Inn and Suites |
| Information | This motel is the same as the SRGJ Shows. You can go to the south area shows in 10-15 minutes. If you go to the downtown area, you may take 20 minutes by car, or get a shuttle bus from the JOGS show. |
Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ
| Area | Downtown |
| Address | 1550 West Grant Road I-10 Exit 256, Tucson, Arizona 85745, US |
| Phone | (520)-485-4535 |
| Website | Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson/Grant Road Area AZ |
| Information | This motel is a convenient location and affordable price. You can go to the downtown area (shows) in 10 minutes, and 15-20 minutes to the south area (shows). |
Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ
| Area | North |
| Address | 4910 West Ina Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743, US |
| Phone | (520) 448-2248 |
| Website | Travelodge by Wyndham Tucson AZ |
| Information | This hotel is located in the north area. You have to take 15-20 minutes to the downtown area, and take 20-30 minutes to the south area. When you visit there, you need to get rent-a-car. |
Airbnb
If you cannot find ideal hotels or motels, you should consider Airbnb.
There are over 300 rooms available in Tucson.
Here is the Airbnb website.
Tips
Here are some tips to get your comfortable stay.
- Book your accommodation one-two months in advance.
- Check the location of accommodation, safety, and price.
- Check neighborhood facilities. (Restaurants, grocery stores, cafes and etc.)
- Should avoid near I-10 (highway) or big street because of noise.
- Visit the JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show website because of getting a discount.