10/10 Excellent
Liz B.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great downtown Tucson getaway
Liz B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Boutique hotel near street car and convention center
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Tucson, AZ
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
About this property
Boutique hotel near street car and convention center
Located in the heart of Downtown Tucson, walking distance from the Convention Center, Art Museum, Restaurants, Fox Theater, night spots, and street car, this boutique self check-in hotel offers a comfortable stay in a newly renovated historic building. Rooms are fitted with oversized contemporary bath tubs and showers and boast 14ft ceilings. Property amenities include an upmarket cocktail Lounge with a carefully curated selection of bourbon, whiskey tequila and wine and an event space that can be reserved. The property is 1.7mi from the University of Arizona campus, 14mi from the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, 0.4mi from the Tucson Convention Center. A better location is difficult to find.
Property manager
Lourens du Plessis
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tucson
Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pinery Canyon Loop and Children's Museum Tucson are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pima Air and Space Museum and Zocalo. Tucson Indoor Sports Center and Shonto Trading Post are also worth visiting.
Tucson, AZ
Getting around
Restaurants
- John Henry's - 7 min walk
- The Monica - 3 min walk
- Playground - 6 min walk
- Empire Pizza Pub - 5 min walk
- Street- Taco and Beer Co. - 3 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ethan C.
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot downtown Tucson!
Ethan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Chris H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Desiree V.
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and super lovely vacation rental
Desiree V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Happy Surprise in the Heart of Tucson
Jennifer G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lourens du Plessis
My husband and I were born in South Africa and moved to the US with our little girl in 2019. We opened the Unicorn Zebra to bring a little piece of the Cape Town experience to downtown Tucson. The business was named by Chloe, our 7 year old (at the time) who was going through a unicorn phase. We personally designed every space and I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Why they chose this property
This beautiful historic building once housed the Citizen Newspaper. Built in 1913, it was once the tallest building in the whole city. Located in the heart of downtown Tucson in a quiet suburb, the location is just off Broadway, walking distance from the street car, convention center, theaters and restaurants. The building reminded us so much of the Cape Dutch structures back home, it felt like home and we decided to transform the space into something that could quit literally comfortably transplant into Cape Town and not seem odd. Tucson has been recognized as one of the world's greatest places by Time Magazine. If you visit the Desert Museum (just a short drive from here) you will experience one of the many reasons why it earned this name.
What makes this property unique
The Unicorn Zebra cocktail lounge anchors the building and is a popular cocktail bar for locals and tourists alike. You won't find higher ceilings and large contemporary bath tubs in a boutique hotel anywhere else in the city. The Unicorn Zebra is truly a unique and impeccably furnished destination in the heart of downtown. This property has 10 uniquely appointed rooms, each with comfortable seating space a mini refrigerator and 75" flat screen television.
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