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.
Nearby Dining
- Cup Café at Hotel Congress311 E Congress St (adjacent)
- Hotel Congress311 Congress St (66 feet SW)
- Diablo Burger312 E Congress St (133 feet S)
- Scented Leaf Teahouse & Lounge308 E Congress St (135 feet S)
Nearby Shopping
- Hotel Congress311 Congress St (66 feet SW)
- Maynards Market and Kitchen400 N Toole Ave (225 feet N)
- El Be Goods245 E Congress St (255 feet W)
- Kaelen Harwell Organic Day Spa30 S 5th Ave (352 feet SW)
Nearby Services
- FIT Boutique Studio245 E Congress St (255 feet W)
- Istari Tattoo Studio245 E Congress St (255 feet W)
- Yoga Oasis245 E Congress St (255 feet W)
- Amtrak Tucson Station400 N Toole Ave (284 feet N)