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Motel Review: Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ

Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ

Sleeping with Martians in Arizona

After a long drive, a motel sign welcoming “Aliens” brings a smile to my road-weary face.  Stopping for only one night, we found this Quality Inn exactly that: quality focused.  Why?  Follow along.

The Location

One of the biggest benefits of this and many other Choice properties is that guests can find the properties easily.  To search for the night’s bed after a day on the road is never fun.  An additional benefit is that it is near the freeway, but also quiet.

The Lobby and Dining Room

A spaceship could probably land in this lobby it is so large.  It is an interesting motel, as it serves—buffet-style—most of the breakfast in the lobby, but dining is in a spacious, comfy upstairs loft with large windows which allow guests to enjoy a view while munching on scrambled eggs, sausage, and waffles.  There are many other food items available as well.  Coffee and tea are available 24/7 in the lobby as well. 

The Staff

As a college town, it figures that the staff would consist mainly of young adults.  We found them playful, energetic, and personable.  When I approached any of them with a few minor issues, they attended to them promptly. 

Our bathroom sink inside Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ  Our bed inside Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ

Our room inside Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ  Our room door inside Quality Inn, Flagstaff, AZ

The Room

Sure, this motel could use a facelift, however it was clean and comfortable.  It was basic, as it had no refrigerator or microwave.  The television was a flat screen and offered a wide variety of cable channels—great for unwinding after a long day. 

One Negative

My only complaint is that, even though this is a non-smoking property, I could smell cigarette smoke in the room.  Staff took this complaint seriously, but I doubt they can prevent it entirely.  With its close proximity to the Grand Canyon, it is a popular stop for international travelers who tend to smoke. (Quite a few of our citizens still do too) 

The property was so quiet all night, we had no idea it was entirely full—mostly with these travelers.  Two buses awaited dozens of guests the next morning.   It was interesting to share breakfast with those who spoke several different languages. 

Martians?

Although this property encourages visits from neighboring planets, regrettably, none have accepted their hospitality...yet.

What are your experiences? 

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