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614 W. Santa Fe Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
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877/214-7350
or 928/214-7350. www.englandhouse
bandb.com. 4 units. $129-$199 double. Rates include full breakfast. DISC, MC, V. No children 9 or under.
Amenities:
Concierge.
In room:
A/C, hair dryer, no phone, Wi-Fi.
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Little America Hotel
Value
Set on 500 acres of pine forest and with a trail that
winds for 2 miles through the property, this hotel on the east side of Flagstaff might seem
at first to be little more than a giant truck stop. However, on closer inspection, you'll find
that behind the truck stop stands a surprisingly luxurious and economical hotel set
beneath shady pines. The decor is dated but fun, with a sort of French Provincial style
predominating. Rooms vary in size, but all have small private balconies.
2515 E. Butler Ave. (exit 198, off I-40), Flagstaff, AZ 86004.
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800/865-1401
or 928/779-2741. Fax
928/779-7983. www.littleamerica.com/flagstaff. 247 units. $119-$189 double; $250-$350 suite. Children
17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge; free airport
transfers; concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; outdoor pool; room service; Wi-Fi.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge,
hair dryer, Internet.
Inexpensive
Historic Hotel Monte Vista
This hotel is definitely not for everyone. Although it is
historic, it is also a bit run-down and appeals primarily to young travelers who appreciate
the low rates and the nightclub just off the lobby. So why stay here? In its day, the Monte
Vista hosted the likes of Clark Gable, John Wayne, Carole Lombard, and Gary Cooper,
and today, the hotel is supposedly haunted (ask at the front desk for the list of resident
ghosts). Opened in 1927, the Monte Vista now has creatively decorated rooms that vary
in size and decor. Although the hotel has plenty of old-fashioned flair, don't expect per-
fection. Check out a room first to see if this is your kind of place.
100 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
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800/545-3068
or 928/779-6971. Fax 928/779-2904.
www.hotelmontevista.com. 50 units (5 with shared bathrooms). May to early Nov $65 double with
shared bathroom, $80-$130 double with private bathroom, $120-$175 suite; early Nov to Apr $50-$55
double with shared bathroom, $70-$110 double with private bathroom, $100-$140 suite. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Pets accepted ($25 deposit).
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge.
In room:
TV, hair dryer.
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WHERE TO DINE
Expensive
Brix
NEW AMERICAN Although it's a bit hard to find (tucked into a corner of
an old brick carriage house), Brix, Flagstaff 's most contemporary restaurant, is well worth
searching out. The menu relies on fresh, seasonal ingredients, so it changes regularly.
However, any time of year, you'll find a great selection of artisanal cheeses, which make
a good starter to a meal here. The chef 's creativity shines through in such seasonal entrees
as pork chops with mushroom spaetzle, chestnuts, and cranberries; duck breast with
roasted pear; and winter squash ravioli with roasted mushrooms, apples, spiced pecans,
and bleu cheese. There's an excellent wine list to accompany the food.
413 N. San Francisco St.
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928/213-1021.
www.brixflagstaff.com. Reservations recommended. Main
courses $10-$13 lunch, $23-$32 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Thurs 11am-2pm and 5-9pm; Fri-Sat
11am-2pm and 5-10pm.
Josephine's
REGIONAL AMERICAN Housed in a restored Craftsman bunga-
low with a beautiful stone fireplace and a wide front porch for summer dining, this
restaurant combines a historical setting with excellent food that draws on a wide range
of influences. The green-chile pork
osso buco
is a real winner. At lunch, try the crab-cake
po' boy sandwich. There's a good selection of reasonably priced wines also. Be sure to save
