The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa

Set in Tucson's Catalina Foothills at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this luxury resort puts you minutes from La Encantada, Sabino Canyon, the University of Arizona and Tucson Mall. Expect desert-meets-mountain views and easy access to outdoor adventures.

The resort offers 487 guestrooms with private balconies, refrigerators and LED TVs. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with down comforters, separate tubs and showers, and bathrobes; suites add extras like whirlpools or wet bars for a more indulgent stay.

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments. Splash in multiple outdoor pools with cabanas, chaise lounges and a thrilling 177-foot waterslide. Other perks include a championship golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, sauna, steam room, heated jacuzzi, kids' club and concierge services — perfect for family-friendly getaways.

Extensive meeting and event facilities with numerous conference rooms and a business center make this a strong choice for meetings and events. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, limo/town-car service and express check-in keep things efficient.

Choose from multiple on-site restaurants, a tequila-focused lounge and a poolside bar. There's also a coffee shop/café and limited room service; full breakfast is available daily for a fee.