Most shops, bars and restaurants are along Route 66, with a smaller group on Grand Canyon Blvd near the central I-40 exit. Williams also contains several RV sites, a sports park, the Arizona State Railroad Museum and one supermarket (Safeway).
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Map of Hotels in Williams
★★★  1. Hampton Inn Williams101 Rodeo Road, Williams, AZ 86046  Open late 2022, the Hampton Inn is the first new hotel in Williams for seven years, and looks set to become the top place to stay. It has an easy-to-reach location beside the most central of the city's three I-40 exits (163; Grand Canyon Boulevard), adjacent to four restaurants and within walking distance of many more, along old Route 66. The surroundings are relatively lightly developed, with views of forests and volcanic peaks - enjoyed from the guest rooms, or the patio, which incluudes a fire pit. The hotel has an indoor pool, and serves daily free hot breakfast. |
★★  2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams1150 W Cataract Lake Road, Williams, AZ 86046  Holiday Inn Express Williams is located in a lightly developed neighborhood on the west edge of town, opposite Grand Canyon Railway RV Park and within sight of wooded hills in most directions. All locations in the city center are within one mile; the railway station is less than half a mile away. The three story hotel has 90 rooms, a 400 sq ft meetings facility (enough for 20 people), and a dining area for the free hot breakfast buffet. Leisure amenities are an indoor pool, hot tub, bbq pit and 24 hour fitness center. Accommodations include a selection of suites with kitchenette and sofa bed. |
★★  3. Best Western Plus Inn of Williams2600 W Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046-9182  The Best Western is the first hotel in Williams for travelers arriving from the west - along old Route 66, just beside interstate 40 (exit 161, Bill Williams Avenue). The inn sits amongst ponderosa pine trees at the edge of the forested foothills of Bill Williams Mountain, which rises to 9,256 feet a few miles to the south. The hotel has 79 rooms, a heated outdoor pool, spa, gift shop selling Southwest souvenirs, and a dining area where good quality (free) hot breakfast is served. The center of Williams is one mile west, putting guests within easy walking distance of various restaurants and shops. |
★★ 4. SureStay by Best Western Williams - Grand Canyon800 E Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046  SureStay by Best Western Williams enjoys a quiet and scenic situation along old Route 66 right at the east edge of town backing onto a wooded hill, set back from the highway and not close to any other buildings - the nearest restaurants & shops are a mile west. The 40 interior corridor rooms are clean and modern, service is efficient, and rates are low, yet facilities are still good, including an outdoor pool, free wi-fi and free breakfast. This is the first Williams hotel for travelers arriving along I-40 from the east. |
★★  5. The Ellsworth Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection710 W Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046  The Ellsworth Hotel offers some of the closest lodging to Grand Canyon Railway, the station being just 0.3 miles away. The interior corridor property sits between the two lanes of Route 66 towards the west edge of Williams, right opposite Safeway supermarket and one restaurant; many more dining places are found a few blocks east. The main attractions are the low rates and convenient location; the only facilities are free wi-fi, free coffee and a refrigerator in some of the rooms. |
★★  6. Comfort Inn Williams near Grand Canyon911 W US Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046  Like most hotels in Williams, the Comfort Inn (formerly Grand Canyon Country Inn) sits along historic Route 66 - at the west end of town next to a supermarket, and a short walk from several restaurants. Rooms are fairly basic but modern; some have a microwave and refrigerator, and those on the west side enjoy peaceful views across a field towards wooded hills. Free continental breakfast, free internet access, an indoor pool/hot tub, laundry and a business center are the other main facilities. |
★★  7. Ramada by Wyndham Williams/Grand Canyon Area950 N Grand Canyon Boulevard, Williams, AZ 86046  At 950 Grand Canyon Boulevard, the full service Ramada Williams is situated right at the north edge of town, adjacent to exit 163 of I-40, half a mile from the downtown area around old Route 66 (Railroad Avenue) and just a short walk away from undeveloped woodland. The clean and well maintained property offers 120 rooms (all containing microwave/refrigerator) on 2 floors, an indoor pool, guest laundry, convenience store/gift shop, and a restaurant/bar. The hotel is an easy 56 mile drive from the Grand Canyon, 33 miles west of Flagstaff, and half a mile from the terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway. |
★★  8. Quality Inn Williams1029 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046  The pet friendly Quality Inn of Williams has a pleasant woodland location along a short spur road on the north side of I-40 (exit 163). Old Route 66 and Williams town center are within walking distance, 0.7 miles south along N Grand Canyon Boulevard, though there are plenty of restaurants much closer, either side of the interstate. A heated outdoor pool/hot tub and free hot breakfast are the two main amenities of the inn, which has 79 comfortable rooms, all with coffee maker & ironing facilities. |
★★  9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Williams511 Grand Canyon Boulevard, Williams, AZ 86046  One of few hotels in Williams not located on Route 66, the Howard Johnson Express adjoins a residential district along Grand Canyon Boulevard, about half way between I-40 and the town center. The interior corridor inn offers comfortable, low to mid level accommodation with the usual range of facilities, principally free continental breakfast, free wi-fi, a pool (indoor) and a business center. Sites within a short walk include a sports park, the Amtrak and Grand Canyon Railway stations, and a selection of restaurants. |
★★  10. Days Inn by Wyndham Williams2488 W Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046  The location of Days Inn Williams is more peaceful and secluded than most hotels in town, being surrounded by pine woodland one mile west of the center, and occupying a slightly elevated site allowing north-facing rooms to have long distance views across the forest towards distant hills. There is one restaurant (Denny's) and a gas station adjacent. Other highlights are the free hot breakfast, the indoor pool/hot tub and the on-site convenience store. Guests here to work can take advantage of a business center and meeting space. |
★★  11. Travelodge by Wyndham Williams Grand Canyon430 E. Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046  The 41 exterior corridor rooms at Travelodge Williams are equipped with a refrigerator and coffee maker, and have views across the parking lot to the eastbound section of Route 66, near the east edge of town, one block from the edge of the forest. The nearest restaurant (Route 66 Diner) is directly opposite, and there are many more a short walk away. The motel has a small outdoor pool, right by the road but shielded by walls. Free continental breakfast is served each morning. |
★  12. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Williams750 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046  Econo Lodge Inn Williams lies close to the most central of the town's three I-40 exits (163), near a sports park, two gas stations and at least six restaurants. Route 66 and the downtown district are half a mile south along Grand Canyon Boulevard. The inn provides some of the most affordable lodging in the area, though facilities are as expected very limited, just free wi-fi, free continental breakfast and a microwave/refrigerator in each room. |
★  13. Super 8 by Wyndham Williams West Route 66/Grand Canyon Area1001 W Route 66, Williams, AZ 86048  All guest rooms at the pet friendly Super 8 Williams are on the ground floor, in two blocks either side of the parking lot, and they have views of wooded hills in most directions - the motel lies right at the west edge of town, beside Route 66 where it splits into separate, one-way lanes. A supermarket and various restaurants are within easy walking distance. Amenities are an outdoor pool, free coffee & breakfast item, free wi-fi, and a refrigerator/microwave in all accommodations. |
★  14. Rodeway Inn & Suites Flagstaff Downtowner-Route 66201 E SR 66, Williams, AZ 86046  Recently acquired by the Rodeway Inn chain, the small (16 room) Downtowner Motel is regarded by many as the best place to stay in Williams, Arizona. It has a central location on Route 66, newly redecorated rooms including plasma TVs & granite work surfaces, welcoming staff, and a wide choice of items in the free continental breakfast. Some rooms are available with a microwave, refrigerator and whirlpool bath. The property dates from the 1950s and retains some of the style and decor from that bygone age. |
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