In Brief: The construction of Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown has reached its highest point, with the hotel aiming to open its doors to guests in January 2027.
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Bourn Companies marked the topping out of the five-story, 144-room Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown hotel, with the property scheduled to open in January 2027.
Key Details
The Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown is a five-story, 144-guestroom hotel located at 7400 N. Uptown Dr. in Tucson’s Uptown submarket. The topping out milestone signals the completion of the building’s vertical structure. The hotel is part of Bourn Companies’ 2 million-square-foot redevelopment of the former Foothills Mall site. The anticipated opening is in January 2027. The property will feature approximately 3,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a second-level outdoor pool, a fitness center, five Wellness Rooms with in-room Peloton bikes, and the Moonsong Bar + Café restaurant. Valencia Hotel Group will operate and manage the hotel. The project team includes Mayse & Associates as the architect of record, Studio 11 Design as the hospitality interior designer, EBCO General Contractors as the general contractor, and Stovelight for purchasing and procurement.
Project Overview
The property will have five stories and 144 guestrooms. The topping out marks the completion of the building’s vertical construction and continues progress toward the planned opening in January 2027. The hotel is a component of the larger Uptown redevelopment, a 2 million-square-foot project on the site of the former Foothills Mall.
Location
The hotel is situated in Tucson’s Uptown submarket at 7400 N. Uptown Dr. It is part of the Uptown district, which includes residences, retail, dining, office, and entertainment venues as part of Bourn Companies’ redevelopment of the former Foothills Mall site.
Project Team
Valencia Hotel Group will operate and manage the hotel. The project team includes Mayse & Associates as the architect of record, Studio 11 Design as the hospitality interior designer, EBCO General Contractors as the general contractor, and Stovelight for purchasing and procurement.
Timeline
The hotel is scheduled to open in January 2027. Construction is progressing into the interior buildout and finishing phases.
Economic Impact
The development has generated construction employment and is expected to create long-term hospitality jobs upon opening, and to contribute to tourism activity and tax revenue for the Tucson community.
