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La
Posada Hotel, the "last great railroad hotel," offers a
unique cultural experience for Southwest travelers. Built in 1929 for
the Santa Fe Railway, La Posada is truly one of America’s treasures.
This enchanting 1930’s hacienda style hotel designed by Mary Colter
-- perhaps the greatest architect of the Southwest -- was her
masterpiece and the last built by the Santa Fe Railroad. It was a
favorite retreat for Hollywood stars and such notables as Harry Truman
and Charles Lindbergh. Wander through the ballroom, arcades and
grounds, or take a day trip to the Grand Canyon, Hopi Mesas, Meteor
Crater, Petrified Forest, Sedona, or nearby petroglyph canyons. Within
5 miles of golf, the airport, tennis, fishing, and shopping.
The
Turquoise Room (see below) is considered one of the finest restaurants
in the Four Corners area. With china inspired by Mimbres Indian
pottery and an eclectic menu created by the renowned chef, guests can
expect an experience that delights the senses.
Location:
At Hwy. 87 and 2nd Street (Route 66)
Amenities:
Each room at La Posada is unique. Furnishings range from many
fine
antiques to original pieces, Mexican rustic furniture, hammered tin
mirrors, wrought-iron lamps and writing tables or desks. South-facing
rooms offer views of the Santa Fe trains; other rooms overlook the
cottonwood grove and main lawn, the Secret Garden, or Route 66.
There
are 40 grand themed rooms in the West Wing and Central Tower. All
rooms have cable television and private baths.
Some
examples: ‘Lindbergh Room’ - Charles Lindbergh & Anne
Morrow spent part of their honeymoon here. Two Mexican wrought iron
full beds, writing desk, TV, overlooks sunken garden to the East.
‘Howard
Hughes’ - Howard
owned the nearby TWA airport and was a regular guest. Grandest room in
the hotel. Huge four poster king bed, writing desk, TV, grand
fireplace with sitting area, and original 1929 murals over the
fireplace and in the entry by Santa Fe artist Earl Altair.
Rates:
The rooms range in price from $99 to $149 plus tax. Extra guests,
roll-aways, or pets add $10. Choose from Standard, Balcony, Jacuzzi,
and Deluxe rooms.
Standard
Rooms ($99) have one king, one
queen, or two full or twin beds. Choose from the ‘Carole Lombard’,
‘Gary Cooper’, ‘Clark Gable’, ‘Shirley Temple’, ‘Gene
Autry’, ‘John Wayne’, ‘Amelia Earhart’, ‘Jane Russell’,
‘Lindbergh’, ‘Franklin D. Roosevelt’, or many others.
Rooms
with Private Balconies ($109)
Two guest rooms in the west wing -- ‘Mary Colter’ and ‘Bob Hope’
-- have private balconies and king beds. Both are on the second floor
overlooking the cottonwood grove and the setting sun.
Two
Room Suites and Fireplace Rooms
($149). La Posada has three beautiful, oversized rooms. The ‘Harry
Truman’ features a four-poster, wrought-iron bed, along with a
seating area, and a Jacuzzi bath. ‘Albert Einstein’ has a sofa and
banquet seating, a king-sized bed, and a double Jacuzzi. The ‘Howard
Hughes’ features a fireplace.
Please
lock your room whenever you leave it; the Inn cannot be responsible
for lost or stolen items.
Pets:
Yes. Registered at
check-in
Telephone:
The rooms don’t have
phones; however, you can make calls and receive messages in the lobby
or use one of the public phones.
Maximum
number of guests: 80
Minimum
stay: 1 night
Restrictions:
Smoking outside only.
Well-behaved pets and children are welcome at La Posada; pets must be
registered at check-in.
Deposit
and Cancellation Policies: To
confirm your reservations, you’ll need to pay for your first night
in advance. Cancellations are accepted with a $10 fee and 72-hour
notice.
Check
in: 3-9 p.m. Hosts will
try to be flexible.
Check
out: Noon
Meeting
facilities: A variety
for groups of 5 to 200.
Handicapped
possible: yes
Foreign
language: a little
Spanish, German, and Russian
Credit
Cards: All
Ratings:
AAA 3 Diamonds, Listed
by Frommers as one of the Top Five historic hotels in all of AZ!
Environmentally
aware: No bug sprays or
perfumed tissues, cleaners, etc.
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Breakfast
at the Inn Restaurant:
TheTurquoise Room. Open 7 days a week. Located inside La Posada
Hotel. Martini Lounge open until 10 pm. 928.289.2888 Web: www.theturquoiseroom.net
(Reservations are recommended.)
Breakfast:
7 am--11 am. Lunch: 11 am--2 pm. Dinner / Cocktails: 5 pm--9 pm.
Considered
by many to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners region, the
Turquoise Room opened in 2000 under the direction of renowned Chef
John Sharpe, who oversees every detail of the preparation and service.
The Turquoise Room seats 100 people; the adjoining Espresso Bar and
Martini Lounge seat another 20.
They
bake and cook everything from scratch, using only the finest and
freshest ingredients. They buy all fish from ports in New Orleans,
Boston, and Alaska. During the summer, they use fresh herbs and
vegetables from growers in the Verde Valley, Chino Valley, and in
Winslow. In winter, much of the produce comes from Crooked Sky Farms
of Glendale, Arizona. They also use local honey, goat cheese, beans,
and roasted corn grown on the reservations, as well as the famous piki
bread made by some wonderful Hopi women.
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