LA POSADA HOTEL (Winslow)

Style of hotel and ambience

-Property description-, rated as one of the top 5 historic hotels in, arizona- la posada was built in 1930 and was the, last and most elegant of the fred harvey hotels, built by the santa fe railroad. It was designed by, mary colter- perhaps the greatest architect of the, southwest- as a fabulous spanish hacienda. In its, heyday la posada was a favorite retreat for, hollywood stars. Everybody stayed here from howard, hughes to john wayne- bob hope to dorthy lamour-, albert einstein to the crown prince of japan. In, the 1930s la posada was the finest small hotel in, the southwest- a romantic spanish castle with 70, guest rooms- three dining rooms and grand public, spaces. With the decline in rail travel- la posada, closed in 1957. Over the next 40 years the hotel, narrowly escaped demolition. In 1997 a massive, restoration project was begun- and today guests, can again roam the original flagstone floors- play, a game of chess next to a roaring fire in the, ballroom- stroll past the petrified wood fountain, in the secluded mediterainian sunken garden- have, a drink at the horseshoe bar in the martini lounge, and a four star meal in the newly renovated, turquoise room restaurant- and spend a night in, one of la posada 37 fully restored guest rooms-, many of which offer balcony views of our lawns and, groves- some with whirlpool tubs and private, fireplaces. Come to la posada and step back in, time. Stroll over 8 acres of lawns- groves and, gardens. Watch the clouds through the cottonwoods., Relax with a good book from our library. For, adventure we will direct you to wonderful day, trips- just as fred harvey planned years ago- to, all the marvels of the region. See the grand, canyon- the red rocks of sedona- monument valley-, the hopi mesas- meteor crater- the petrified, forest and prehistoric ruins at wupatki and walnut, canyon. There is so much to explore in northern, arizona- and there is no better base than la, posada. Come spend a few memorable days with us in, high style along historic u.S- route 66.