DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff is a full-service hotel on the west side of town, along the Route 66 corridor, and it serves travelers who want a larger property with a restaurant, a pool and meeting facilities. The brand is known for a warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in, and the property combines that friendly welcome with comfortable rooms, a bar and room for groups. It is a short drive from downtown Flagstaff and from the university, and it provides quick access to Interstate 40 for trips west toward Williams and the Grand Canyon, or east toward Walnut Canyon and Meteor Crater. For travelers who value the amenities of a larger hotel, it is a solid mid-range option.
What to expect
Rooms are modern, with comfortable bedding and desks, and many guests appreciate the on-site dining and the bar, which save an extra drive in the evening. A pool and fitness facilities are typical, and the property is used to hosting groups for weddings, reunions and events, so you may see a lively crowd on weekends. Hilton members earn and use points here, and staff are used to answering questions about the Grand Canyon and the monuments. Always check the current offerings for breakfast, pool hours and parking fees when you book.
Location and logistics
The west-side address puts you on the route toward Williams and the Grand Canyon, so it is a good choice if your plans lean west. Downtown is a short drive, and rideshare is easy for an evening out. In winter, the road conditions on Route 66 and the interstate can be affected by snow, and in summer the shaded grounds are pleasant.
If you plan to visit the Lowell Observatory, the Museum of Northern Arizona or Arizona Snowbowl, all are a short drive. The area has a mix of restaurants and shops along the corridor, but nightlife is downtown.
Who it suits
Families, groups and business travelers who want a full-service Hilton property at a fair price. Couples may prefer a downtown historic hotel for atmosphere, but the cookie, the comfortable rooms and the practical amenities earn loyal repeat guests. Book early for summer and graduation weekends, ask about quiet rooms away from the road, and plan to use a car.
A stay here makes a good starting point for a loop that includes the Grand Canyon, Sedona and the volcanic monuments, with a final night downtown for atmosphere if you want to mix your stays.
Ask the front desk about the best times to drive the interstate, since weekend and holiday traffic toward the Grand Canyon can slow the morning start, and about any current road or weather advisories before you head out.
Why stay here
- ✓Welcome cookie at check-in
- ✓Full-service hotel with restaurant and bar
- ✓Pool and fitness facilities
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Route 66 corridor location
- ✓Quick access to Interstate 40
- ✓Short drive to downtown
- ✓Loyalty program benefits
Good questions
Does it really give guests a cookie?+
The DoubleTree brand is known for a welcome cookie at check-in; confirm with the hotel when you arrive.
Is it close to downtown?+
It is on the west side, a short drive from downtown Flagstaff.
Is it good for the Grand Canyon?+
Yes. The west-side location is convenient for the road toward Williams and the South Rim.
