Drury Inn and Suites, Flagstaff, Arizona

Drury Inn and Suites are spread throughout North America, and most particularly in the western United States. A few years ago the Drury Hotel chain added a new hotel to their roster. The Drury Inn and Suites in Flagstaff, Arizona is a new addition. The company decided to place the hotel there for a couple of reasons. First, Flagstaff is the sight for where the "no longer a planet'' Pluto was discovered. This was seventy years ago at the sight the hotel now stands on. Second, Drury Inn and Suites recognized what a hot spot Flagstaff is for tourists. It is near to many of Arizona's spectacular sites like the Grand Canyon. It is also a lovely winter retreat.

Space history in Flagstaff is quite long. For example, about 50,000 years ago, a giant meteor rammed into the area that is called Flagstaff. The crater, which is a national historical site today, has been used for moonwalk practice. The Apollo mission used the crater. The hotel is six stories of Spanish pink adobe. The location of the Drury Inn and Suites is just a few miles from the crater. Visitors are able to experience some of the best views from the hotel looking out at the red rock area of Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

Guests are able to enjoy a free breakfast each morning before heading out to the area attractions. The exterior of the hotel has balconies off several of the rooms, with a slight Spanish design to it. The inside of the hotel is just as beautifully decorated. The dycor is south western. The tiles, colors, and rooms are all going to be a mixture of the traditional south west colors. Each room provides travelers with comfort and amenities. Inside the guest rooms are telephones, TV's, iron and ironing boards, internet access, room service options, and toiletries. Outside the rooms is a flat panel TV in the lobby, internet, a free business center, and free long distance calls.

The Drury Inn and Suites is the first of the "Green'' hotels built by the company. This building has been certified by LEED as a green building. There is also free parking, an exercise room, and all rooms have a refrigerator and microwave. Unlike many hotels in Flagstaff, the Drury Inn and Suites does not have a seasonal pool. Instead they have an indoor pool and hot tub for their guests.

The meeting space available can host business meetings, events, receptions, and reunions. The hotel is happy to set up the room in any way that the traveler needs. The property has 160 rooms for guests. Points of interest in Flagstaff that are near the hotel include the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort (7 miles), Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (1 mile), Grand Canyon (81 miles), High Country Conference Center, Lowell Observatory (1mile), and the Museum of Northern Arizona (3 miles). Restaurants near the hotel are Chili's, Dairy Queen, Granny's Closet, and Olive Garden. All of these restaurants are within a mile and a half of the hotel.