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The Canyon Motel  RV Park
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
These review excerpts are the 2007 assorted opinions of Visitor & Guests to The Canyon Motel & RV Park.
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park: "Loved the Railroad Cars"
  pwrply, Arizonia Nov 29, 2007
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My experience with this property took place in:
November, 2007
My family and I stopped in Williams for the night, not sure if we would find a place to stay being that it was the Thanksgiving Holiday. We always like trying new places, and when we saw this place we knew we had to stay. Canyon Motel had small cottages and Antique Railroad Cars which have been transformed into little quarters. The enviroment was like it was back in the days,and we enjoyed it . I would recommend this experience to anyone, and you are only 45 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Oh ya if you have never seen a Christmas Tree lighting in a cute little town that's the place to be. They also have an outside Ice Skating Rink for young & old to play on
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park: "Deserves to be #1 In Williams!"
takemytrip-dot-com, Tampa, FL Nov 23, 2007
My experience with this property took place in:
November, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
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Location
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I recommend this hotel for: Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
My age: 25-34
Traveling group: Solo traveler
My visit was for: Other
I can't say enough nice things about the canyon motel. I did not get to stay in one of the railcars, but I did stay in one of the rooms of the historic motel. The room was clean and comfortable, had a fridge and a separate sink and counter space outside the bathroom. I arrived late -- about 1 1/2 hours after the office usually closes--and the owner waited for me! She was incredibly friendly, and even gave me a gift bag full of goodies, and some local tourist magazines which gave me some great ideas for the following day (be sure you drive to the top of Bill Williams Mountain for a great view!).
If I had to complain about anything, I'd say that the shower is too small (i couldn't bend over and touch my toes without bumping into the walls). Not a big deal.
This is a small independent that's doing everything right. They deserve your business, and they'll get mine again the next time I'm in town.
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: Price, cleanliness, friendly staff
Disliked: small shower
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park: "fun caboose"
bauwu, Los Angeles California Nov 18, 2007
My experience with this property took place in:
November, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
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 Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Check in / front desk
Service
Business service
I recommend this hotel for: An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel because ... Other
My age: 35-49
Traveling group: Family with young children
My visit was for: Quality time with family
We stayed in caboose#1..had a great time. My 5 year old son and 3 yr old daughter love it. The caboose was clean, comfortable, but was a little lacking in space. It's pretty crowded with 3 adaults and 2 kids with very litlle space for luggage or jackets. The bathroom was was tiny. However, the uniqueness of it made up for it all. The staff was very friendly and made great suggestions to local eatery. Will definitely stay there again when we return..
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: caboose
Disliked: space
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park: "Peace & quiet at the 'Canyon'"
66tripper, california Nov 17, 2007
  
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My experience with this property took place in:
November, 2007
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely!
My ratings for this hotel are:
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Check in / front desk
Service
Business service
I recommend this hotel for: Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel because ... Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
My age: 35-49
Traveling group: Solo traveler
My visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
This is a sweet li'l railroad themed spot on the east end of town. Talk about quiet...& the stars at night are amazing. I pulled in 1 evening, a weary Route 66 traveler. Shirley, a very cheery young woman, stepped outside to greet me (nice touch). Comforting to this tired soul, she gave me a sense of calm as the dust of the road settled around my feet. After washin' the Route off, I went into town to a restaurant in an 1860 building that Shirley had suggested (& gave a discount Qpon for). The girl knows what she's talkin' 'bout. And, for breakfast, ask her where to find the best biscuits & gravy EVER!!! Williams is a trip back in time & where better to see how far back then in the cemetery (beautiful & peaceful). The motel offers a semi-sorta circle of cottages & a choice of 3 train cars to sleep in. Landscape is rustic with the Route & railroad in mind. This is definitely a place I'll return to on my next Rte 66 trip. Maybe this time I'll stay in a caboose : )
Thanks for makin' me feel welcome. See ya again, Penny B
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: The welcome is the perfect start for this haven in the western wilderness
Disliked: hmmmm, got nothin' to say 'bout that
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park: "Unexpected Surprise - a Kid's Fantasy"
OahuJ, Waikele, Oahu Nov 16, 2007
My experience with this property took place in:
November, 2007
I recommend this hotel for: A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel because ... Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
My age: 25-34
Traveling group: Family with young children
My visit was for: Quality time with family
This is simply one of the coolest, most memorable hotels I've ever been to. My 4-year old boys couldn't believe their luck when we pulled up to the room which was set up in an actual caboose. The bedding was comfortable and the caboose had THREE queen-sized beds, 2 of which were on a bunk bed - the top bed looked out of the engineer windows into a pine forest. And it had fast WiFi! The staff couldn't have been more helpful with tons of recommendations.
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: Staying in a caboose-suite!
Disliked: The top rail on the bunk bed is very unstable and my son fell out.
These reviews are the subjective opinion of TripAdvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. |
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park:
"Great Time in the Pines"
dawnaa, Glendale, Arizona 2007I am a travel agent with AAA but didn't state that info when I booked the hotel. I wanted to make sure we weren't treated differently than any other guest. We are from the Phoenix area and went up for a day. We stayed in Caboose number 1 and I admit I had doubts at first before arriving. But the owners were very friendly, the grounds were clean as was our "room". This is a great family place as they have a marshmallow cookout in the evening, an indoor pool, and a swingset. The caboose offers a double bed up front with a small fridge and micro, and the next room is the bathroom and then the bunk beds are in the back where the caboose has the raised part to it. Both sleeping areas have their own tv and there are vhs tapes you can rent in the office. I didn't have a chance to look at a cabin room but assume they were just as comfortable.
I did mention to the owners that I loved the place and would be recommending them through my agency and that my family would be back as well, but the great thing about them is that I asked if I could make a suggestion and they were happy to listen. I asked if maybe a touch light could be placed above the bathroom sink as that is the only mirror and it was hard to put on makeup in a small semi-dark area. She said they were in the process of upgrading the caboose and lighting was a priority.
Definitely recommend for families, outdoorsy type people and those that just want to relax with the basic necessities, who don't need the frills of a regular hotel. Not for those who are having a foo-foo wedding or uppity people. Just for us real folks!
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Williams: Canyon Motel: "Fantastic Little Jewel!"
SaltyBreeze, Texas 2007We (two couples) each rented rooms at the quaint Canyon Motel in late April on our way to the Grand Canyon. The rooms were exceptionally clean & comfortable, the owners were very friendly and willing to help us with all our tourist-y questions - and did it with a smile! The fact that the rooms were such a reasonable rate was an added bonus!
If you would rather stay at a family owned and run place rather than a chain hotel, we would definitely recommend this property; it's a great little jewel of a place to stay! And, did I mention that it is clean, clean, clean??? |
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Williams: Canyon Motel: "Loved The Charming Place"
DarrylandJodie, Needles 2007
We have stayed at many hotels in Williams only to be dissatisfied with the chains. Upon arrival to known well named chains they were horrid. Well this trip we just decided to stop in and see the Canyon Motel and wow we were so impressed. We loved its charming homey atmosphere and the staff was able to meet all our accommodations. The staff is wonderful. we will be making many return trips as our stay was so enjoyable If you head towards Williams our advice is to stay here. The rest of the city accommodations all have issues of their own and we have encountered them all at this point. So looks like we finally found a home for us and this will be where were at in the future. |
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Williams: Canyon Motel & RV Park:
"We Found The Best RV Park In Williams!"
TBarks, 2007As full time RV travelers, I must admit, we are very picky about where we stay and lay our heads at night. Honestly, we have made some real bad choices over the years. But when it comes to Williams Arizona, I am proud to say we found a real good one. After getting settled in and taking Boston for a walk in the woods, I unhooked our little Jeep and took a tour of the town. Along our town travels, we got a list of the RV spots from the visitor’s center. We of course then had to cruise them all. We have a very large rig and the space we were in was huge compared to these others we looked at. We had room plus some. This Canyon Motel and RV Park was such a wonderful find, we just had to share it with others. Believe me; you won’t be disappointed at all. This little park sits in the pine trees and we saw so many animals at night while taking our walk, we wish we had had a night vision camera. Check out the carving up on the hill or go in the heated pool for an evening swim. We stood around and visited other guests from the Motel who were here from Germany. We shared some California red wine and a laugh’s out by the fireplace and BBQ patio. We shall return. |
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Williams: Canyon Motel: "Cozy Get Away"
alicenemail, Phoenix, AZ 2007Living in our lovely Phoenix weather you look for a weekend retreat from the heat. I found one with the Canyon Motel. My family stayed in one of their cottages and it was affordable, clean and will visit many more times. Family atmosphere, the owners Kevin & Shirley made the stay pleasant. Want a night of smores? Ask Kev to spark up a camp fire. The campfire invited other guests and we shared in campfire songs with our kids. Both were very knowledgeable in the local sites. Although April was a bit cool there we have found our weekend place during the blistering summer heat which is coming soon!! |
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Williams: Canyon Motel:
"LOVED THE CANYON MOTEL IN WILLIAMS, AZ"
LuckyMn, MN 2007We recently completed a 2 week trip to Arizona and one of the places to see on our list was the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Motel was the start of a wonderful experience. This is truly a unique place. This was our home away from home. We are planning on returning to the Canyon area in a few years, and we will be staying at the Canyon Motel. We highly recommend this wonderful place to everyone. |
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Williams: Canyon Motel: "Charmed on Route 66"
weezeefox, Phoenix , 2007 Our stay at the Canyon Motel in Williams, AZ was the most pleasant surprise of our trip! When I heard my husband had booked our bike group at a 1940s motel in Williams for our trip to the Grand Canyon, I thought of a few other "refurbished" motels I had been to. Ancient pipes with showers that only dripped, tiny rooms, no amenities... I wasn't expecting much from this one. I was so wrong. Our group of 12 bikers arrived around 9 p.m., cold and road-weary. We were welcomed with quick and friendly check-in, charming and individually-decorated units that were indeed relics from the heyday of Route 66 - but made comfortable by today's standards. We stayed in the cottage-like rooms, but there are also two genuine cabooses and a passenger car available. The place feels like stepping back in time - without sacrificing the comforts of today. The heated, indoor pool is a great draw for families as is the big fire-pit for the guests to gather around at night. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and very clean, and the continental breakfast is fresh and impressive for a place this size. It's obvious that this is not just a business, but a labor of love for the owners, Kevin & Shirley Young. They are not only happy to fill guests in on the history of their railroad cars and the local area, but they're also right there to provide directions, local anecdotes, and excellent service. 12 bikers arrived, and 12 bikers left. And, every one of us will be back, either with our families, or out of town guests. The Canyon Motel is a hidden treasure in Williams! |
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Williams: Canyon Motel:
"OUAHHHHH ! thta's French for WOW !!!!!"
sellavie, USA, France, Dominican Republic 2007As a former travel agent, I have stayed at hotels in over 30 countries, mostly high-end. The Canyon Motel was such a wonderful departure from the cold and impersonal atmosphere I am used to, I could not help but greatly enjoy it. This quaint little place fits in so perfectly with the environment, the owners are so eager to please you that I cant believe the couple of negative reviews I just read ! But then some people not only get up on the wrong side of the bed, they go to bed on the wrong side of the bed ! Then there are those people whom you cannot satisfy... I once took a group to Europe. There was this one woman who complained the whole time and ruined our trip because she was never served her brand of American coffee... Come on folks !!! If you cant find pleasure in the unusual and sometimes have to change your ways, stay home (where it might not be as nice nor as clean as the Canyon Motel)! Hang in there Shirley, I'm giving your card and talking you up every where I go !!!! :) |
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Williams: Canyon Motel: "Very Nice - Just Right"
johnmarytina, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 2007This was a very nice Motel. Clean, reasonably priced and very friendly owners. The continental "Plus" breakfast was much more than we expected and they did a very good job of keeping it stocked. Rooms were clean and spacious. We had two adjoining rooms in one cottage and it was plenty of room for the four of us. Grounds are clean and well kept with a very friendly dog to greet you. The owners were more than willing to help with local questions and made our train reservations for us with no hassle. We would certainly return to this hotel when going back to Williams. |
Snuggled in a blanket of aromatic pines and whispering breezes, 18 newly renovated cottages welcome visitors to a world where nature's beauty stretches in every direction. Escape to a cozy cottage setting with rustic furnishings, comfortable beds, with microwave ovens, coffee makers, and refrigerators. Breathtaking views feature the towering spire of Bill William's mountain, whose peak touches the clouds at 9,200 feet. Hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and other outdoor activities abound, and the Grand Canyon is a short drive north on scenic Highway 64.
You'll find this updated older motel on the eastern outskirts of Williams, tucked against the trees. While the setting and new rooms in duplex flagstone cottages are nice enough, the real attractions are the railroad cars parked in the front yard. You can stay in a caboose or a Pullman car, which makes this a fun place to overnight if you're planning on taking the excursion train to the Grand Canyon. I prefer the caboose rooms, which have a more authentic feel. A horseshoe pit, swing set, board games, a fire ring, propane barbecues, and a nature trail provide plenty of entertainment for the whole family. |
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