Vacation Rental

The Ellsworth Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

A well-kept Route 66 stay steps from the Grand Canyon Railway depot

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Williams, AZ

About

The Ellsworth Hotel sits right on Route 66 in downtown Williams, an easy walk to the diners, neon signs, and gift shops that make this town a fun overnight stop on the way to the Grand Canyon Railway depot. It's part of Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection, and with a 4.6 rating from 126 reviews, it's one of the better-reviewed places to stay in town.

What to expect

Guests consistently mention clean, spacious rooms and an older building that's been nicely renovated. There's a small pub with a pool table on site, and free laundry available on each floor — a genuinely useful perk for a multi-night road trip. A few reviewers note the trade-off of staying in a historic building: sound carries between rooms, and passing trains can be audible at night. Don't expect a pool or included breakfast; amenities here are kept simple.

Location: 710 W Route 66, Williams — walkable to downtown
Good for: travelers heading to or from the Grand Canyon Railway or driving Route 66
Note: historic building construction means some noise carries between rooms

For a town this size, it's a solid, well-kept option — reviewers consistently praise the front-desk staff and room cleanliness, which counts for a lot on a canyon road trip.

Reviews (145)

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4.6

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Jennifer Cabrera

3 months ago

What was good: the location is on Route 66 and is close to shops, restaurants, a grocery store and attractions. The rooms are clean and come with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The windows have a shade to filter light and another blackout shade. There is a bar with a pool table on site. This location does have wi-fi in for guests. In the middle: the mattress is very firm with soft pillows. There is a walk-in shower, no bath tub. What wasn’t great: the rooms are very small. The parking spaces are also small. The mattresses shift around and we were having to move them back in to place. The tv was not easy to navigate but I am not tech savvy. There is no closet just hooks on the wall (there are hangers). There is nothing to hold on to in the shower if you lose your footing though the shower is quite large.

Noah J.

8 months ago

We were very happy with our stay overall. The manager was excellent over the Christmas break when we stayed. He was friendly and very accommodating, and checked on us several times when he saw us passing through the lobby. The rooms are very clean and nice. The only complaint, and this is probably because it's an older building that has been renovated, is that the noise carries through quite easily. We had 2 rooms booked and we could hear each other talking even at normal voice levels.

Kim Gudykunst Ollerhead

2 months ago

Great staff. Great location. Good price! Everything was clean and nice. Love the pool table in the lobby. Such a great vibe. Would stay there again.

Elizabeth Godwin

4 months ago

Staying here for one night, started my monthly randomly and didn't feel like walking over to Safeway to grab pads. Called front desk and asked if y'all sold pads down there. The front desk lady (didn't catch her name. But she's awesome and deserves a praise and raise.) she said y'all didn't sell pads unluckily, but offered one of her own. (Saved the white sheets) Anyways y'all should really look into free pads behind the front desk or selling them. Especially for periods that show up early. (Didn't catch girls name but she was working 8pm fri may 22nd)

John Shaner

5 months ago

Nice clean newer hotel. Couch in room was very hard. Rest of room was great. Very few amenities. No breakfast or pool. Does have a little pub and a pool table.