Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Flagstaff United States

Flagstaff's BEST Kept Secret: Unbeatable Value at America's Best Value Inn & Suites!

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the beans on Flagstaff's… well, best kept secret… at least, that’s what they say. We’re talking about America's Best Value Inn & Suites, and – spoiler alert – it's a whole thing. Let's get messy with this review, shall we?

The "Best Kept Secret" Debrief: America's Best Value Inn & Suites - Flagstaff

Okay, so Flagstaff. Majestic pines, crisp air, the gateway to the Grand Canyon… and, apparently, a haven for budget-conscious travelers who still want to… well, live a bit. I’m not gonna lie, the name “America's Best Value Inn & Suites” doesn’t exactly scream "luxury getaway." It whispers… "affordable." Which, let's be real, sometimes that whispers loud enough.

Accessibility & Safety: The Fortress Approach (Mostly)

Okay, first things first: Accessibility. They do have facilities for disabled guests, which is ALWAYS a huge win. The elevator? Bless it for existing. I’m talking wheelchair accessible, and that's a HUGE point for a lot of people, myself included. The exterior corridor setup is pretty standard, but I’d love to know how many accessible rooms they have.

Now, Cleanliness and safety. This is where I started to feel a little… comforted. They claim to use anti-viral cleaning products, have daily disinfection in common areas, and the staff is supposedly "trained in safety protocol". Okay, good! In a world still reeling, you need some serious assurances about hygiene. They are also boasting professional-grade sanitizing services and rooms sanitized between stays. I'm assuming these are some of the things that are part of the hotel's commitment to Hygiene certification and Individually-wrapped food options are a win. They do provide hand sanitizer, but in terms of safety/security feature, like CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property, and even security [24-hour], which makes this place a fortress for any traveler. But hold your horses.

What I really wanted to know was if they offer rooms sanitized between stays. I mean, they mention it, but were they REALLY doing it? That's what I wanted to know. Turns out, yes. Rooms sanitized between stays is definitely worth mentioning. I checked and double-checked. All of it. So, they are taking this seriously.

And hey, they have fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and smoke detector.

Getting Around & Convenience: The Perks (and quirks)

Okay, let's talk about the practical stuff. They’ve got a car park [free of charge] car park [on-site] and car power charging station, and trust me, in Flagstaff, that’s a huge bonus. Seriously, hauling your luggage across a snowy parking lot after a long drive? No thanks. I can see the **bicycle parking, *Taxi service* and Airport transfer, this is a win for all the travelers. With the concierge and doorman on duty, this place is like a welcoming committee.

The convenience store is an absolute lifesaver. Forgot your toothbrush? Craving a midnight snack? Boom. Sorted. I needed it, so I will admit, I used it, and it was an absolute godsend. I’m telling you, there’s something deeply satisfying about grabbing a bag of chips and a soda at 11 PM. And the dry cleaning and laundry service are, well, convenient. Let’s be honest, who wants to do laundry on vacation? The front desk is front desk [24-hour] and they offer check-in/out [express] and contactless check-in/out.

Services and Amenities: The "More Than You'd Expect" Game

Alright, let's dive a little deeper. The business facilities were surprisingly solid. They've got Wi-Fi for special events and a Xerox/fax in the business center. I'm not sure who still uses a fax machine (in 2023, are we?), but hey, maybe someone needs it. They also have meeting/banquet facilities and a meeting stationery. They also have seminars and a shrine.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Breakfast Saga (and other things)

Okay, let's talk about the food. This is where America's Best Value Inn & Suites REALLY shines its value. They do a Breakfast [buffet], and it's one of those “all-you-can-eat” deals. Now, let's be honest, buffet breakfast are a gamble, and this one wasn't any different. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: it was… basic. You've got your Western breakfast, potentially some Asian breakfast. My advice? Lower your expectations a bit. It's definitely not Michelin-star quality, but it's free, plentiful, and gets you going. They also have coffee shop in restaurant.

They do have Restaurants with Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, A la carte in restaurant, and the Room service [24-hour].

They also provide a Bottle of water! Essential condiments, Breakfast in room and Breakfast takeaway service.

Now, the Poolside bar. This is the real deal. This is where I'm spending more time, even though I was busy, and I did all the things I wanted to accomplish.

For The Kids: Family Friendly (or Not?)

They claim to be family/child friendly, with Babysitting service and Kids meal. That's a good start!

The Rooms: The Sanctuary (or Squeaky Bed Hell? - a cautionary tale)

Okay, the rooms. This is where things get interesting. I’m gonna be honest, the first room I got wasn't the best. I’ll be transparent. It was a bit…tired. The carpet's been through the wars. The decor was… well, let's just say it hasn't been updated since the early 2000s.

But! BUT! They offer non-smoking rooms. They offer couple's room, and I didn't see pets allowed, which I was sad about.

Here’s a breakdown of what you CAN expect, according to their list (and my experience):

Air conditioning is a MUST in Flagstaff. They have it. Phew.
Alarm clock: Check.
Bathtub: Check.
Blackout curtains: HUGE win. Sleep is precious.
Coffee/tea maker: Essential for survival.
Daily housekeeping: The ultimate luxury.
Desk: Useful, even if you’re on vacation.
Extra long bed: Great!
Free bottled water: Always appreciated.
Hair dryer: Essential.
In-room safe box: Always good.
Internet access – wireless: Yes.
Ironing facilities: Because wrinkled clothes are a sin.
Linens: Check.
Refrigerator: Crucial for keeping drinks cold.
Satellite/cable channels: Fine, I guess.
Seating area: Nice to have.
Shower: Essential.
Smoke detector: Good to see on the list (and in my room – phew!).
Socket near the bed: A modern necessity.
Telephone: Because, who even uses those anymore?
Toiletries: Check.
Wake-up service: Useful.
Wi-Fi [free]: Another win!
Window that opens: Glorious!

The Verdict: Unbeatable Value? Maybe. Best Kept Secret? Possibly.

So, is America's Best Value Inn & Suites the "best kept secret?" It depends on your priorities. If you want luxury, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want:

A clean, safe place to rest your head, with a surprising amount of amenities
A convenient location at a great price
Accessibility
Free breakfast (with all its glorious imperfections)
A pool/bar

Then, yeah, it's worth considering. I'm leaning towards "yes" on the recommendation.

My Emotional Takeaway:

I’m not gonna lie, I went in with low expectations. And I have to say, It surpassed them. I felt taken care of, not like I was just a number.

Quirky Observation: I was incredibly pleased with the fact that I could open the window. A rare luxury in modern hotels!

Final Grade: A Solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It's not perfect, but, for the price point? It’s a damn good deal.

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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because you're about to get the unvarnished truth about my "trip" to Flagstaff, based out of the… ahem… "charming" Americas Best Value Inn & Suites. This isn't a glossy brochure; it's a diary of glorious chaos.

Day 1: Arrival, and the Mystery of the Smelly Sheets

Morning (Around 11 AM): Landed in Flagstaff. Sun was BRUTAL. Seriously, I'm pretty sure I could fry an egg on the tarmac. First impression? "Wow, it's… brown. Like, a LOT of brown." The drive to the Best Value Inn was uneventful, which, after the flight, was a blessing.
Afternoon (1 PM): Check-in. The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and a lingering sadness. The woman at the desk, bless her heart, looked like she’d seen a thousand bad days. She handed me a key card, which I promptly dropped. "Welcome to your… adventure," she muttered, with a defeated sigh.
Afternoon (2 PM): Room inspection. Okay. First impression: eh. Dated, a little dusty, and sporting a suspicious stain on the carpet that I was choosing not to analyze too closely. Then, the sheets. Oh, the sheets. They smelled… faintly of old hotel air and a hint of something described by all the previous reviewers, "musty funk?" I’ve smelled better on a gym sock. Let's just say, I contemplated wearing my full-body hazmat suit to bed.
Afternoon (3 PM): Decided nap was the best course of action. Slept fitfully, haunted by sheet-related anxieties.
Evening (6 PM): Food hunt. Walked to the nearest "eatery." It was diner-esque, but I was too starved to care. Ordered a burger that was surprisingly decent. The waitress, a woman with more tattoos than teeth, was hilarious. (I think.) She kept calling me "hon," which made me secretly happy and also slightly worried that maybe I'd aged 20 years in the afternoon.
Evening (8 PM): Back at the Inn (as if I had a choice). Attempted to watch TV. Channel selection was… limited. Landed on a cheesy Western. Fell asleep halfway through, dreaming of clean laundry.

Day 2: Grand Canyon Dreams and Desert Reality

Morning (7 AM): Alarm. Ugh. Coffee from the… "free" breakfast. Let's just say it tasted like slightly less terrible sadness.
Morning (8 AM): Attempt at sightseeing. Started with a drive to the Grand Canyon. The drive itself was breathtaking. The scale of it all was… well, grand. Seriously. Words fail. Took way too many photos.
Morning (11 AM): Overwhelmed. Found a tiny, desolate coffee shop near the canyon's rim. The coffee was slightly better than the hotel's, and I sat there for a good hour just… staring. Thinking. Feeling. Mostly, just feeling small.
Lunch (1 PM): Back in Flagstaff, grabbing a quick bite. Found a cute little Mexican place with the best chips and salsa ever. Definitely a highlight of the trip so far. Overate. Regretted it.
Afternoon (3 PM): The real adventure begins! Decided to walk a little bit around the town centre. The weather suddenly turned. Rain. Pouring rain. It seemed impossible that brown landscape could be so… gray. And muddy. And cold.
Afternoon (4 PM): Ducked into a random bookstore to escape the downpour. Found a treasure trove of weird, dusty books. Spent way too much time browsing. Discovered a pamphlet for a local ghost tour, which, honestly, sounded both terrifying and potentially hilarious.
Evening (6 PM): Ghost tour! Against my better judgment. Flagstaff is apparently haunted. The tour guide was a very enthusiastic, slightly theatrical man. The stories were cheesy but entertaining, even if I think the ghosts were probably just drafty old buildings. Got a little creeped out, but also slightly charmed.
Evening (9 PM): Back at the hotel. Okay, the sheets STILL smelled. Sprayed them liberally with my travel-sized, vaguely floral air freshener. Still, the memory of the night's laughter kept me happy.

Day 3: Seeking Clarity

Morning (8 AM): Coffee. Breakfast. Same deal as yesterday. The sadness remains.
Morning (9 AM): Decided to face the sheet situation head-on. Called the front desk, requesting fresh linens. The woman on the phone sounded like she was expecting my call.
Morning (10 AM): Adventure! Went to visit the Lowell Observatory. Learned about Percival Lowell, Mars, and a whole lot of other stuff I'll promptly forget. But the view from the observatory itself was pretty spectacular. Feeling some clarity from the top of the world.
Lunch (12 PM): Ate at a diner again. The waitress was different, but the burger was the same. At least there was consistency.
Afternoon (2 PM): Decided to take a hike. Chose a relatively easy trail just to try the feel of it. The air was crisp, the scenery was… less brown. Felt good to walk. To breathe. To just… be.
Afternoon (4 PM): Back at the hotel. Sheets. Sigh.
Evening (6 PM): Pizza. It was the best pizza I have eaten in a long time.
Evening (8 PM): Attempted to pack. Failed. The hotel room was a disaster zone. Clothes everywhere. Regret for that extra slice of pizza.
Evening (9 PM): Feeling sentimental. Sat in the dusty chair, looking out the window. Even the sad, beige view had a certain… charm. Maybe.

Day 4: Departure, and the Lingering Smell

Morning (7 AM): The sheets. Still. The sheets.
Morning (7:15 AM): One last look, one last call for help.
Morning (8 AM): Checkout. The woman at the desk didn't even ask about my stay. Maybe everyone just knew.
Morning (9 AM): Flight home. Flagstaff, you were… an experience.
Post-Trip: The remnants of that musty air smell is permanently burned into my nose. But the Grand Canyon. The pizza. The ghost tour. And that waitress with all the tattoos. They all stay with me. I’ll probably be back. Just… maybe with my own sheets next time.

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Alright, Buckle Up Buttercups! Your Flagstaff-y Adventure Starts Here (and in the Wallet!)

Wait... America's Best Value Inn & Suites? In Flagstaff? Are you SURE that's the "Best Kept Secret?" Sounds... basic, no?

Okay, look, I get it. The name doesn't exactly scream "hidden gem." It's not "The Grand Hotel Flagstaff Extravaganza," is it? But TRUST ME. Remember that time you snagged a ridiculously good deal on that slightly-used vintage couch? You knew you had a winner. This is the Flagstaff hotel equivalent. It's the comfy, reliable friend who's always there for you, but no one REALLY talks about. Until now. We're talking seriously unbeatable VALUE. And in Flagstaff? Where lodging prices sometimes feel like they're designed to bankrupt you before you even *see* the Grand Canyon? Yeah, this is a secret worth knowing. I've stayed in places FAR worse... and paid WAY more. This, my friends, is a steal.

So, what's the "Unbeatable Value" deal, exactly? Are we talking a single free breakfast bar item?

Okay, calm down, cheapskate (just kidding... mostly!). The value is a combination. Let's break it down, shall we? You're getting a CLEAN, surprisingly spacious room (seriously, sometimes even with a *kitchenette*!?!). The pricing is consistently, remarkably lower than the flashier places downtown. Factor in the free breakfast (waffles! and, yes, maybe a questionable sausage patty, but hey, it's free!). Plus, the location? It's not *right* downtown, so you're escaping some of the crazy parking chaos and prices. Think of it as a smart traveler's hedge against emptying your wallet for lodging. And hey, who *doesn't* love feeling like they outsmarted the system?

Location, Location, Location! Is it a convenient basecamp for exploring Flagstaff and the surroundings?

Yes! See, it's not slap-bang in the middle of the hipster scene, which is a *good* thing if you like breathing. It's easy access to the main drags, Route 66 (of COURSE!), and importantly, the freeway. Want the Grand Canyon? Quick shot. Sedona? Easy peasy. The Observatory (Lowell)? Right there basically. I remember one time, I wanted to hit the trails in Coconino National Forest early-ish, and I was out the door in like, ten minutes. No agonizing battles with downtown traffic. That convenience? Priceless. Okay, maybe not *priceless*… but worth a lot.

Let's talk about the rooms. Are we talking Motel 6 quality, or... something better? I'm not a fan of questionable stains.

Okay, real talk time. No, it's not the Ritz. You're not paying Ritz prices. But the rooms are CLEAN. I repeat: CLEAN. And, dare I say, comfortable? Think of it as a slightly elevated Motel 6 (no offense, Motel 6 - you have your place!). I've never encountered horrors. The beds were...okay. Not the best sleep I've ever had in my life, sure. But good enough. The bathroom's always been clean, and the water pressure is actually decent. And, again, the size is often better than you'd expect for the price. It's not luxury, but it's definitely not "ew, I need a hazmat suit."

Breakfast: The make or break for a budget stay. What's the situation?

Alright, breakfast… brace yourself, breakfast enthusiasts! It's continental, yes. Waffles are a staple, which is always a win. Pre-packaged pastries (they are what they are). Yogurt, cereal, maybe some fruit (sometimes). Juice, coffee, and tea are standard. The coffee can be hit-or-miss. You know, the usual. But the important thing is: IT'S FREE. Which means, you can stock up before hitting the trails or before you start your drive. Look at it like this: it's fuel for your adventures. And hey, it's better than nothing. Especially when you compare it to the breakfast prices at some of the trendier spots in town. I'm not saying the food is gourmet, but it gets the job done, and you can always hit the local coffee shop like a sensible person. I love local coffee shops, don't you?

Amenities? What can I expect beyond a bed and a breakfast bar?

Okay, amenities. Don't expect a spa. This isn't that kind of place. But you usually get free Wi-Fi (which, let's be honest, is practically a necessity these days). They have a pool, which is great for a refreshing dip after a day of hiking (or just for lounging and pretending to read). There's usually parking, and it's free. And hey, sometimes you get lucky and get a room with a microwave and mini-fridge. That's a game-changer for leftovers! Small things, but they add up.

Okay, spill the tea! Any downsides? What's the dirt?

Alright, here's the realness: It's not perfect. Sometimes, the noise levels can vary. You might get some highway noise, depending on your room's location (always bring earplugs, people!). The decor is definitely not "modern chic." It's... functional. Think "hotel room from the 90s that's been renovated a bit." And, okay, let's be honest: the staff is usually friendly, but it might not be the kind of over-the-top service you'd expect at a place charging triple the price. I once had a... well, a slightly awkward moment with a malfunctioning ice machine. But, you know what? Stuff happens. They fixed it. It wasn't the end of the world. Look, it’s budget-friendly, but it's not a luxury experience. You get what you pay for, and you're getting DAMN good value.

Tell me a REAL story about a stay there. Something that really sold you.

Ooh, buckle up, because this is a good one. I went to Flagstaff. Solo trip. Needed a place to crash after hiking all day in the snow. I mean, *really* cold and snowy. I was soaked through, freezing my butt off, and just desperate for shelter and a hot shower. I booked the room, thinking, "Eh, whatever, it's cheap." Showed up, and the front desk guy (let's call him... Bob, because why not?) was a total lifesaver. He saw how wrecked I was, and even though I hadn't asked, he upgraded me to a room with a *fireplace*. Yes, a realTrip Hotel Hub