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Marriott closes Fairfield Inn in Flagstaff, AZ

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Hi fellow travelers,
This is a first for us. We've been timeshare owners for over 20 years, and love staying in Marriotts when on vacation. Our son is starting college in Flagstaff in the fall. We've stayed in their Fairfield Inn twice, and have really liked it. There's also a Courtyard there, that we did NOT like. Employees there were NOT the usual welcoming Marriott employees that we are used to.
We just got a letter, from Marriott, saying that this Fairfield Inn will no longer be a Fairfield, as of Feb. 1st. As we have reservations there, they said the new hotel will honor our reservation, but we won't be getting Marriott points for our stay.
Sad... do they often close hotels?
Thanks.
 
sandesurf said:
Hi fellow travelers,
This is a first for us. We've been timeshare owners for over 20 years, and love staying in Marriotts when on vacation. Our son is starting college in Flagstaff in the fall. We've stayed in their Fairfield Inn twice, and have really liked it. There's also a Courtyard there, that we did NOT like. Employees there were NOT the usual welcoming Marriott employees that we are used to.
We just got a letter, from Marriott, saying that this Fairfield Inn will no longer be a Fairfield, as of Feb. 1st. As we have reservations there, they said the new hotel will honor our reservation, but we won't be getting Marriott points for our stay.
Sad... do they often close hotels?
Thanks.
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The overwhelming majority of Marriott hotels are not owned by Marriott but instead managed by them. There are constant management changes throughout the industry so it's not unusual. The letter you got outlines the arrangement that Marriott typically tries to work out with the new hotel manager, with existing reservations being honored but all related Marriott Rewards program benefits cease as of the de-branding.
 
The same thing happened to a Fairfield Inn in Williamsport, NY (just outside of Buffalo).

I had been using it for years when I went up to Buffalo to watch Buffalo Sabres games, and then it was a Motel 6. Surprise, surprise.
 
Pens_Fan said:
The same thing happened to a Fairfield Inn in Williamsport, NY (just outside of Buffalo).

I had been using it for years when I went up to Buffalo to watch Buffalo Sabres games, and then it was a Motel 6. Surprise, surprise.
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Did they at least leave the light on for ya? ;)
 
We stayed there several months ago on our Southwest road trip, and found it tired and worn. We were notified of the upcoming closing, and also that they are going to open a new one...but, no details. So, you can hope for a new one soon perhaps. Cheers.
 
Any recommendations on where to stay, we are going to the Grand Canyon over spring break and going to spend one night in Flagstaff.
 
sandesurf said:
Sad... do they often close hotels?
Thanks.
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To answer your question, yes.
Especially the lower end of the brand.
Marriott is refreshing some of the brands with new upgrade.
The owner has a choice of doing them or changing flags.
 
sandesurf said:
Hi fellow travelers,
This is a first for us. We've been timeshare owners for over 20 years, and love staying in Marriotts when on vacation. Our son is starting college in Flagstaff in the fall. We've stayed in their Fairfield Inn twice, and have really liked it. There's also a Courtyard there, that we did NOT like. Employees there were NOT the usual welcoming Marriott employees that we are used to.
We just got a letter, from Marriott, saying that this Fairfield Inn will no longer be a Fairfield, as of Feb. 1st. As we have reservations there, they said the new hotel will honor our reservation, but we won't be getting Marriott points for our stay.
Sad... do they often close hotels?
Thanks.
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Most Marriotts such as Fairfield, Residence, Spring Hill etc. are franchises where the operator pays Marriott a licensing fee to use the name, their reservations center, etc.
 
riverdees05 said:
Any recommendations on where to stay, we are going to the Grand Canyon over spring break and going to spend one night in Flagstaff.
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Drury Inn is my recommendation. Just north of the Northern Arizona University on Milton Rd (Route 89) in Flagstaff. Their accommodations are very nice and with the included full breakfast and happy hour it is worth the rate.
 
riverdees05 said:
Any recommendations on where to stay, we are going to the Grand Canyon over spring break and going to spend one night in Flagstaff.
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I've stayed one night at the Springhill Suites and had a good experience. It was nicer than the Fairfield Inn where we had stayed previously. I've also heard good things about the Drury Inn, but ask for a room away from the railroad tracks. There is an older hotel downtown that is supposed to be haunted. I think it is the Majestic.

We often stay one night in Flagstaff when we take the train to Arizona for our Canyon Villas vacations. It is conveniently located between the Grand Canyon and Sedona.
 
You cannot leave Flagstaff without eating at Fratelli's Pizza(located by the Amtrak Station). They have the Route 66 and Flagstaff Pizza. Directly across is the Mother Road Brewng Company with good beers.

If you have RCI you can try the Wyndham Resort located off Country Club Drive.

Take a trip over to Bellemont and eat at the Route 66 Bar and Grill and visit the Harley Davidson Grand Canyon Dealer if your into motorcycles.

There is a Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Milton.

Around the Amtrak Station there are some cool places.

Good luck.
 
Thanks for all the replies!
I'm not sure what hotel it will be, as all they said was the new one takes over THIS Sunday (Feb. 1st), and to call after that day to make sure our reservation transferred over.

We liked this hotel for it's location, the price, and the free breakfast. Yes, it was worn, but the room was comfortable.

I'll check out The Drury.

Thanks!
 
Going To Grand Canyon - Stop in Sedona

If you are going to the Grand Canyon, I recommend staying in Sedona instead of Flagstaff. Stay two nights or more and explore Sedona as well as the canyon.

Sedona has lots of hotels and timeshare resorts. It is one of the easiest locations for you to use you accomodation certificate from Interval International. You can stay at a Sedona timeshare with an exchange four up to a week for the price of two nights in Flagstaff.

:cool:
 
riverdees05 said:
Any recommendations on where to stay, we are going to the Grand Canyon over spring break and going to spend one night in Flagstaff.
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We've stayed at the Best Western Pony Soldier Inn a few times on trips. It's your basic Best Western, but the location is very convenient. There is a shopping center/strip mall next door at we've eaten at Mama Luisa's, which is quite good.
 
SunandFun83 said:
If you are going to the Grand Canyon, I recommend staying in Sedona instead of Flagstaff. Stay two nights or more and explore Sedona as well as the canyon.

Sedona has lots of hotels and timeshare resorts. It is one of the easiest locations for you to use you accomodation certificate from Interval International. You can stay at a Sedona timeshare with an exchange four up to a week for the price of two nights in Flagstaff.

:cool:
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Driving time Sedona to Grand Canyon - 2 hours + (114 miles)

Driving time Flagstaff to Grand Canyon - 1 1/2 hours (78.3 miles)

It also depends where you are coming from. If the stop is in Flagstaff because you're coming in on 40 from either the west or east, you'd have to go out of your way to get to Sedona. Sedona is gorgeous, and if you have the time it's a great place to visit. But if you really only have overnight, Flagstaff is a better place to stop.
 
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