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Desert Heat Comes at High Price

Where: 7000 North Resort Drive [map], Tucson, AZ, United States, 85750

The nightly rate for the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona is pretty steep at $520 for a double. But with the Desert Escape package, you can save 20 percent off the room, and get daily breakfast for two, plus a choice between a round of golf on one of the resort's two golf courses or a 75-minute treatement at the Spa & Relaxation center.

But beware, the resort is still expensive even though you are getting a deal on the room as one guest found out.

What was really surprising though this time, and others mentioned it, was how they nickel and dime you to death... Plenty of parking spaces, but you get charged an extra fee for parking, even though you're paying several hundred a day for a room... Significant charges for internet access, and you have to order from the restaurant just to get a cup of coffee... (I opted for the five minute drive to Starbucks every morning...) I never experienced this type of routine extra charge for every little thing at a luxury hotel before.

The "deal" is good through April so if you can afford it, go dry out your soggy winter cold selves.

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· Loews Ventana Canyon Resort reviews [TripAdvisor]