WICHITA, Kansas—WaterWalk opened the doors of its newest property under the brand’s Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Tucson. The property has both extended-stay hotel accommodations with fully furnished STAY units and ready-to-furnish LIVE units.
“Tucson hosts thriving aerospace and defense companies, government and military sectors, and healthcare institutions, making it an attractive destination for travelers of all types—from business to leisure,” said Mimi Oliver, CEO of WaterWalk. “As WaterWalk’s mission is to create spaces in communities that give people the option to live flexibly and confidently, we are excited to provide guests of another great city in Arizona with accommodations that can be personalized to fit their unique needs.”
WaterWalk Tucson is located in the South Park neighborhood, positioned between downtown Tucson and the Tucson International Airport. The property is near restaurants, shopping centers, and business campuses with the Old Tucson and Tucson Mountain Park tourist attractions located nearby. The property has 126 guestrooms—76 fully furnished STAY units and 50 ready-to-furnish LIVE units that range in size from studios to two-bedroom spaces both with and without balconies.
“With the convenience of downtown Tucson being less than five miles away and the University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges located adjacent to the property, WaterWalk Tucson will support the increasing residential and traveler traffic,” said Stephen Armstrong, SVP of WaterWalk. “With the debut of our Gen 2.0 model happening just six months ago in Phoenix, we see this additional development in the state as our continued contribution to meeting the area’s demand for quality, flexible extended-stay options.”
Whether guests are looking to STAY or LIVE at WaterWalk Tucson, each accommodation style has a kitchen with appliances including a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and range, along with a pantry and kitchen island. Additionally, each unit has a washer and dryer, as well as a bathroom that includes a vanity with storage space and a walk-in shower.
Serving as an extension of guests’ living spaces, the common areas of the property include The Living Room in the lobby with a bean-to-cup espresso station, workstations with a printer, seating areas, wall-mounted board games, and a TV. The property also has a fitness center, complete with weight racks, cardio machines, and two Peloton bikes, as well as a back patio with lounging furniture, firepits, lawn games, and a grilling area. In addition, the property has a concierge service, WiFi, and all-inclusive utilities.
WaterWalk’s pipeline, which will result in a portfolio that doubles in size by the end of 2024, consists of Gen 2.0 properties being constructed and additional properties under development. This includes properties currently underway in Jacksonville, Florida (slated to open in fall 2023) and Huntsville, Alabama (slated to open in winter 2023).
