So I was pleasantly surprised by the entire Trailborn experience! I booked this Trailborn location with Marriott points, even though it’s not a Marriott (Marriott is a partner). I stayed multiple nights both before and after a Havasupai trek.
I love Trailborn’s concept and business model - open locations in destinations with 1 millions+ visitors that are lacking in higher class lodging. Trailborn is not 5 stars but I don’t expect 5 stars in a tiny, historic Route 66 town. That said, there is SO MUCH attention to detail in this recently renovated historical hotel!!
The rooms are cosy, bathrooms clean and updated. The pool area and landscaping are extremely well-done. Even the pool furniture is above-average quality construction. Breakfast is average but if you don’t want the free breakfast, you can redeem a voucher at Miss Kitty’s for a discount. The food at Miss Kitty’s is excellent! The quality and creativity on the menu are not typical of a hotel, ESP something so remote as Williams, AZ. Even the paper in the fry basket matches branding elements from the menu. The decoration in Miss Kitty’s is western chic and it works.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Overall - I love the quality of the experience, the attention to detail EVERYWHERE, and the price is very competitive. Excellent value for what you receive.
What a fantastic revitalization of a classic motel, brilliantly transformed into an affordable modern wonder! The rooms are elegantly decorated and fitted out with high-end amenities. The bed was very comfortable and gave me a great night’s sleep. It has a bar, restaurant, game room that featured trivia night when we stayed, a lobby and outdoor fireplaces, pool… the list goes on! The staff were some of the friendliest and accommodating under the Marriott banner. I’ve found my home away from home in Williams! Thanks for such a great stay!
When we planned our Route 66 roadtrip from Chicago to LA, we decided to stay here because the Marriott points were low compared to staying in Flagstaff. This is not a Marriott property, but they’ve signed a long-term partnership with Trailborn. The hotel was originally the Thunderbird and most recently a Red Roof Inn. It’s located in Williams, which is a super cute Route 66 town about a one-hour drive from the Grand Canyon south entrance. It’s the first hotel on your way into town and is located right next to the Canyon Adventure Park that has alpine coasters and other activities.
We were a little nervous based on the pictures online, but were pleasantly surprised when we checked in. The property is decorated with mid-Century and Western inspiration, with the room furniture and lamps, as well as the onsite restaurant and gathering room, fitting the vibe.
Onsite amenities include a pool and spa, outside game activities, the Camp Hall gathering room with shuffleboard and board games, and bike rentals. On the weekends there are other activities in Camp Ha like dancing and bingo, but we were there on a Monday night. There’s outdoor seating with a fire pit, and you can buy a s’mores kit if you’re interested.
You park right by your room motel style, and there are 4 Tesla charging stations available.
We didn’t dine in the restaurant but did order hush puppies and the chile apple pie to go. Both were delicious.
Only complaints are that the beds are a little soft and you can hear the train what feels like all night.
We loved our stay at the Trailborn! This hotel is so cute! You can tell that it’s been renovated and they did a great job. The swimming pool is small, but was never overcrowded. There was a large game room/event space that we went to every evening to play shuffleboard, darts or board games. We ate breakfast every morning in the restaurant room and the food was very good. The town of Williams was so cute! It’s conveniently located for a trip up to the Grand Canyon and we also drove to Page, Arizona from there. Everyone on staff was very friendly and helpful! If you’re looking for a great place to stay for a Grand Canyon trip, I highly recommend Trailborn Grand Canyon!
Our stay was great! This hotel is precious and embraces the Route 66 vibes and Grand Canyon atmosphere. This is an older MOTEL that has been updated to modern conveniences with keeping the vibes. There was a bit of a musty smell in our room, but not horrible. We opted to stay on the second level and there was most definitely a weak spot in the floor that creaked when we walked. The beds were comfortable enough and the extra touches like the radio, bag cooler and bikes you could borrow made this stay extra special. Not to mention the games in the camp hall and special events, wow! Williams is precious as a whole and we enjoyed every moment of our stay on our Route 66 road trip!
