The oldest hotel in Arizona, the Historic Grand Canyon Hotel first opened for business in 1891. A quick peek at the historic guest registers show that Sierra Club founder John Muir, the Vanderbilts and even the king of Siam once stayed here. Located at the crossroads of Route 66 and Second Street, the hotel was refurbished in 2005 and features 25 rooms styled in themes including the Old West, the Orient and old Mexico. In 2010, room rates began at $60 for a room with shared bath, and rooms with a bathroom began at $70.
Located on historic Route 66, the Highlander Motel is a traditional mid-century travel motel. It boasts clean comfort at an affordable price, with rooms ranging from $40 to $75 in 2010, depending on high or low season, as of December 2010. Recently refurbished, this AAA-approved motel offers an array of amenities, including free cable with HBO, Cinemax and Showtime; in-room coffee pots; microwaves and refrigerators; free U.S. telephone calls; and free wireless Internet.
Guests traveling with pets will find a warm reception at The Westerner Motel. Located at the edge of Williams' historic district, The Westerner is convenient to shopping, restaurants and art galleries. A complimentary breakfast is offered every morning before guests embark to the Grand Canyon or continue their trek along the nostalgic Route 66. Ample parking is available for cars as well as recreational vehicles. In 2010, room rates began at $50, with the highest rate for a double queen room at $60.
Adjacent to a laundromat, mini-mart and gas station, the El Rancho Motel is well-situated for long-term guests. Built in the style of the classic 1960s motor lodge, the El Rancho offers a number of amenities, including a pool, free wireless Internet, color TVs with VCRs, microwaves and refrigerators. The motel overlooks both the Kaibab National Forest and historic Route 66 and is a AAA-approved destination. Depending on the season, rates in 2010 ranged from $53 for a standard room to $110 for a deluxe suite.
