Hotel Congress
Category Historic Landmarks
Address
311 Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
Details
#19 on Turquoise Trail Map: Built in 1919 across from the railroad depot, this hotel was popular with train travelers. It became famous in 1934 when members of John Dillinger’s gang rented rooms. While they were there, the building caught fire and the gang paid some firemen to carry their bags outside. The firemen didn’t open the bags but wondered why they were so heavy; the bags contained submachine guns and bulletproof vests. The gang was recognized from a “True Detective Mysteries” magazine and soon arrested. In addition to its infamous history, the hotel has a beautiful lobby and is home to The Cup, a popular downtown restaurant. It also hosts an active night spot called Club Congress.
- The Lounge at Hotel Congress311 E Congress St (26 feet W)
- Cup Cafe311 E Congress St (45 feet W)
- Jaime's Pizza Kitchen312 E Congress St (126 feet S)
- Scented Leaf Tea House & Lounge308 E Congress St (135 feet S)
- El Regalo318 E Congress St (142 feet SE)
- The Tucson Gallery300 E Congress St (151 feet SW)
- Proper Shops300 E Congress St (160 feet SW)
- Goddess Garage300 E Congress St (162 feet SW)
- Hotel Congress311 E Congress St (66 feet SW)
- 1972 Barber & Shave Parlor300 E Congress St (179 feet SW)
- Lonely Angel Tattoos300 E Congress St (209 feet SW)
- Playground Bar & Lounge278 E Congress St (240 feet SW)