Hampton Inn & Suites Flagstaff

Sitting near the intersection of Interstates 17 and 40, this Hampton Inn attracts lots of tourists traveling between the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Phoenix. Families of students at Northern Arizona University are frequent guests too. The lobby has a colorful, rustic western motif, with laminate wood floors and a two-story stone column that frames a double-sided gas fireplace. Orange is the dominant decorative color, and it shows up in various shades in rugs, furniture, drapes, and wall coverings. Most of the walls in the open and airy lobby are light beige. A sculpture of two early pioneers gives a nod to the American West. A distinctively modern oval chandelier hangs above a cozy cluster of sofas and chairs facing the fireplace. The high-ceiling breakfast area continues the western theme, with a covered wagon displayed in front of a bank of two-story windows that bathe the space in light. 

The Hampton Inn borders Interstate 17 close to where it intersects with Interstate 40, with convenient connections to the immediate area and beyond. It’s about an eight- to 10-minute drive south of downtown Flagstaff, its Amtrak station, and Northern Arizona University. It’s surrounded by businesses and several restaurants -- the closest is a two-minute walk from the hotel. A Walmart is a two-minute drive or a six-minute walk away. The Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is six minutes away by car, and Grand Canyon National Park is about 80 minutes away. Sedona’s airport is about a 50-minute drive from the hotel, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a little more than two hours away.

The 126 rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites Flagstaff display the straightforward hallmarks and functionality of the Hampton chain -- walls and drapes in light to dark beige, wood furniture, well-placed reading lights -- but there's also a slight Southwestern accent demonstrated in landscape artwork. Bright white duvets cover the beds, which past guests rate as comfortable. The handsome carpeting is in a check pattern of dark blue and brown. The matching wood furniture includes headboards, nightstands, dressers, tables, and desks. Standard Kings have reddish-pink upholstered armchairs and matching ottomans, and desks with office chairs, while the Standard Double Queens have two upholstered wood dining chairs and small tables instead of desks. Room size is adequate but not overly spacious. Bathrooms feature roomy white, Corian-style vanities, gray tile floors, and either acrylic shower/tub combos or walk-in showers with clear glass doors. Some Kings feature whirlpool tubs and microwaves and mini-fridges, which are not included in Standard Kings and Double Queens. Standard amenities include coffeemakers, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, laptop desks, free Wi-Fi, and Neutrogena toiletries. Suites have kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, two-burner stove tops, microwaves, and dishwashers. While rooms are generally quiet, those facing the interstate can pick up traffic noise. Some of the rooms offer nice views of the surrounding mountains, while others overlook the parking lot.

This hotel offers the amenities associated with the Hampton brand. The free hot breakfast buffet includes eggs and meats, and guests racing out the door are offered a to-go bag. Free coffee, tea, and weekday newspapers are available in the lobby. Various sundries, snacks, gifts, drinks, and frozen foods are sold at the gift shop. The area with the indoor heated pool is large and includes a whirlpool and several tables with chairs. The fitness center has a handful of cardio machines and free weights. The 24-hour business center on the second floor above the lobby has two computer stations with Internet access and a printer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and it has 1,500 square feet of meeting space. Valet laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, and there are coin-operated laundry facilities on site. Parking is free in the hotel’s surface lot, and a safe deposit box is available at the front desk. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.