La Posada Hotel and Gardens

This amazing hotel is a destination itself! It is an art museum, Native American art store, train depot, and the best restaurant in northern Arizona. We always make a point of staying here whenever traveling I-40. The historic hotels has been refurbished, so it is very comfortable.

La Posada Hotel is so much more than a hotel. It is an experience. A friend and I stayed overnight in Winslow after checking out the Meteor Crater, and very glad to have selected La Posada as our destination. The check-in process was warm, personable and welcoming. Minor issues with keys to the patio and timing relative to room cleaning were quickly and effectively remedied. Staff throughout the hotel were helpful and friendly. Room 241 ("Emilio Estevez's room") was spacious, very clean, authentically and beautifully decorated, and comfortable. Be sure to try the fabulous fare at The Turquoise Room onsite, offering meals throughout the day. But there is so much more. The grounds are expansive. They have a board that updates you on their progress maintaining the beautiful gardens that literally surround the hotel. There are so many places to explore, inside and out. I believe there is a space to sit for every hotel guest. The second floor is largely dedicated to Tina Mion's artwork and has great furniture pieces like a high-end gallery, and there so many areas to relax and read a book or gather. They have a croquet court, just ask at the front desk for the mallets and balls. Their gift shop is extensive, filled with Native American/Southwest/Mexican wonders, from small ornaments to a wide variety of ornate mirrors and patterned blankets. We enjoyed a skilled Spanish flamenco-style guitarist the evening we arrived. Be sure to check out the Affeldt Mion Museum/Winslow Studio Artists on the property, especially the story of the largest Navaho rug. The hotel is conveniently located on Hwy 66 and within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, brew pubs, and the famous corner. Parking is adequate and free. I felt comfortable that my car would be safe in their parking lot. This is an historic building that has been wonderfully updated and modernized. Yet it remains an historic building: actual physical keys are still provided; it does not have elevators to the second floor; there was no microwave or minifridge in my room, nor a phone (although one is available at the front desk). All stated clearly on their website.

126, the Tom Ford Room, is excellent. The spacious room has a king-sized bed, a sofa, and a nice workspace. The bathroom has a wonderful shower and is again very spacious. The grounds are very quiet, and the staff is fantastic! If you need a rollaway bed, ask the staff, and they can place one in your room. When we were booking, they only had King rooms available. Danielle is a problem solver, as there were three of us. Danielle was able to get us booked and then get a rollaway for our daughter. We had to change rooms, and the Tom Ford wasn't available on the second night, but it was worth it!

We celebrated our anniversary here, staying in one of the Deluxe rooms (the Emilio Estevez). First, kudos to La Posada for giving us a full refund, even though we were outside the normal cancellation window, when we literally could not get there for our original reservation date because I-40 was closed due to a snow storm. We rebooked several weeks later and had a very enjoyable stay. Our room was in a very quiet location right next to the art gallery. The lavender-scented toiletries were a real treat. The room was comfortable and spacious, with the only drawback being the lack of blackout shades (the wood blinds didn't really keep outside light out; I would have given 5 stars otherwise). The art, decor, and grounds are beautiful -- we hope to go back in warmer weather when the gardens are in bloom. We visited the adjoining museum, which is well worth a visit. Drinks at the bar and dinner in the Turquoise Room were excellent. We enjoyed watching the trains pass by the restaurant windows, and we never heard a horn. Also, the gift shop has many unique and tempting items for sale!

This hotel is beautiful! It reminds me of a resort in Mexico. However, the suite we had was not practical. The tub was very deep without a grab bar so we were unable to shower safely. The water closet smelled of urine although it appeared clean. The separate sink area in the main room had a mirror that was so high I could only see my eyes (I am 5’5”). The room had a microwave and fridge but no coffee maker. A cup of coffee from the restaurant was nearly $8. The staff were not very friendly and the parking lot is posted to park at your own risk, giving the impression it isn’t a safe area. We traveled Rt 66 and this was the most expensive hotel we stayed at except for California. It was a beautifully disappointing stay. I would not recommend.

La Posada lives up to its reputation! What history! What a place!