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 Cup Café at Hotel Congress311 E Congress St (adjacent)
- Little Love Burger312 E Congress St (126 feet S)
- Scented Leaf Teahouse & Lounge308 E Congress St (135 feet S)
- Caffe Luce245 E Congress St (195 feet W)
- Hotel Congress311 Congress St (66 feet SW)
- El Be Goods245 E Congress St (255 feet W)
- Kaelen Harwell Organic Day Spa30 S 5th Ave (352 feet SW)
- Salon Salon410 E Toole Ave (484 feet NW)
- The Cup Café at Hotel Congress311 E Congress St (adjacent)
- Hotel Congress311 Congress St (66 feet SW)
- CIMA Enterprises LLC314 E Congress St (162 feet S)
- Playground Bar & Lounge278 E Congress St (252 feet SW)