La Posada Hotel And Gardens, Winslow

La Posada Hotel And Gardens - A historic railroad hotel with art galleries, celebrated gardens, and Southwestern dining

Located in the heart of Winslow, this 4-star historic hotel features the acclaimed Turquoise Room restaurant serving regional contemporary Southwestern cuisine. La Posada Hotel And Gardens houses the Mion Museum on its second floor, displaying works by artist Tina Mion including 'A New Years Party In Purgatory' in the ballroom. The property maintains extensive gardens with native and Mediterranean plants, including historic quince trees dating to 1930. Guest accommodations offer air conditioning, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. The Winslow hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, complimentary WiFi throughout, and room service. La Posada sits along Route 66, offering direct access to Clear Creek's outdoor recreation activities like canoeing and fishing. The property is situated 62 miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

Pros

Houses one of Northern Arizona's largest waiting rooms, reflecting its historic importance as a transportation hub

Features extensive kitchen gardens supplying fresh ingredients to the on-site restaurant

Contains a gift shop open 24/7 with Native American arts and authentic Fred Harvey jewelry

Offers multiple peaceful garden environments with pollinator habitats and historic plantings

Cons

Located 62 miles from the nearest major airport

Limited local dining options within walking distance