A downtown hotel built in 1947 has tripled in size and is now open for guests — both visitors and locals.
The Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave., added 22 rooms to the historic hotel.
A newly added Red Light Lounge is designed to welcome neighbors from Armory Park and Barrio Viejo for a drink — without the requirement of having to rent a room.
The hotel features vintage furniture and local artwork on display and for sale, with record players and a selection of vinyl records in the rooms.
The $4.5 million project was designed by architects Repp+McLain Design and Seaver Franks Architects and constructed by MW Morrissey.
Photos: The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson opens on Stone Avenue
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Interior of a room in The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Interior of a room in The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Common area at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue blocks away from the heart of downtown Tucson, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Buildings at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The bar of The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The outside of The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A room with a small sitting area at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A bathroom in The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A nightstand in a room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
One of the three hotel building which makes up The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A doorknob sign at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Small cards placed on a dresser at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A bed and nightstand at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A small sitting area in a room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A bathroom inside a room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A small sitting area in a room at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
A worker makes final touches to an outdoor seating area at The Red Light Lounge adjacent to The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The Skyline of downtown Tucson seen from The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
An outdoor seating area for The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
An outdoor seating area for The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
Inside The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The welcome desk at The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson on 485 S Stone Avenue, on Nov. 5, 2019.
The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson
Updated
The outside of The Downtown Clifton Hotel Tucson at 485 S. Stone Ave., on Nov. 5, 2019.



