This was a real disappointment, and I am surprised that other reviews are so positive! The room itself is cute, but the exterior is incredibly shabby, with broken asphalt throughout the parking lot and repainting of the exterior desperately needed. Despite what other reviewers have said, they do not offer breakfast or have a breakfast room. And they have just about the slowest internet I have used in about 20 years. I really wanted to try something that wasn't a big chain, but this was not good. read more

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You know when you tell yourself that all hotel rooms are so boringly tasteful and generic: the white towels that smell like bleach, the flower artwork, the lobby with the sturdy industrial strength couches? Well this is the antithesis of generic, my friends. A metal cowboy boot lamp, a picture of Jesse James & Wyatt Earp, a western ghost town shower curtain, brownish mauve towels, headboards that your grandpa's head could have rested on. Kitch city. The room has everything you may need: mini fridge, microwave, comfy beds, air conditioning, hot water for showering. If you have little ones who are obsessed with trains, they will love it as the choo choos seem to run on the hour. At least I heard them at 3:30 am, 4:30 am, 5:30 am... (Which cost them a point in my book.) But if you are sick of boring generic, give a family owned place a try! read more

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Really fun place to spend a night or two while exploring Petrified Forest National Park. Or, a nice weekend exploring Holbrook. Clean rooms, friendly staff, fire pit patio and grill. One block from busy freight rails, but this was nit a negative. Although its heyday is past, the owners have kept the place looking good and refreshed without losing that Route 66 charm. read more

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This spot may move up to four if we get a good nights sleep Pros There is a nice queen bed. And a kitchenette with a full size refer and top freezer. I had Things to freeze. Coffee maker and microwave. I don't plan to cook Of the three nearest inns it looks the best. We were given ice cream sandwiches and cold water on arrival. The manager " Faith" Is very nice. I think they will be sold out tonight. My room was way under 100.00 The shower head and hot water were very good. Cons No upgrades in decades. This is how my father would have seen it. And I'm a grandfather. The train track is about 500 feet Away and they blow the horn. Lasts about 15 seconds. I m guessing hourly. Earplugs are provided at check in. Don't think I ll use them. The tv is like a 24 inch , I may need glasses to see it from the bed. Jo read more

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It's cute it's extremely clean and affordable! We are traveling cross country and always look for unusual places that represent the town more than a chain hotel This place is terrific! Friendly staff easy check in. Cute room so clean the first thing you notice when you open the door is pleasant smell of cleaning There are trains near by but did not bother us at all. Lovely quaint place. read more

Stopped in the evening after looking around town for a place to stay. Brad went above and beyond by giving us two rooms with one at half price since there were no double beds available, and waived the pet deposit. Both rooms were clean and very nice. My room had an awesome walk in shower. Overall this place had the cool historic vibe that I love. Will definitely stay here again. He also gave us great dinner recommendations and we had an awesome dinner a couple blocks away. read more

We stayed in Room 15 on 10/21/2023; $83.10 for the night. Since the property is on Route 66, it's also right next to the train tracks - we find train noise charming, but others apparently don't because there's a note on the mailbox that they can't control the trains. The room was adorable cinderblock with super cold air conditioning. The room actually had a working ceiling fan (first in all my travels), handheld shower head (YES!) and actual bathroom rug! We were thrilled to find a working ROKU! The beds were fantastic with soft homey bedding. All the linens, towels and rugs were residential finishes, as was the toilet seat. The room had coffee, microwave and a fridge. Loved it and will 100% stay again - which we are! BRAVO, Brad's - BRAVO. Grade A. read more

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Avoid at all costs- motel 6 half the price and not a disgusting pit. Please do yourself a favor and avoid. Don't think I've ever been treated as rudely and unprofessionally in my life. Will elaborate when less upset. Room was very dirty and smelled like an air freshener factory. Presumably to cover something else up. After being told none of what I said was true and having an hour wasted and being told system was down so they couldn't charge me I was told I had to wait in the office for a refund. When I said that was unacceptable and there better not be a charge on my account the owners son came from the back yelled at me to get out and shoved me out the door. This place is a pit. Shameful and horrific. read more

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Oh come on, you haters. This place is the definition of desert charm and Faith the proprietress is why women should rule the world. Cute dog, too. Super duper clean, too. read more

You get there and there is a sign that says "please don't review us based on trains" I kinda have an issue with that because it is not disclosed anywhere prior to booking... And the trains drive by all night...and they are kinda loud. I noticed the city was a little sketch when I got there... It's cute, but then the hotel looks like kinda a bad area. We go to our first room. The key didn't work so we had to move to an upgraded flamingo room. It's adorable..cute decor... But we turned on the ac and it hummed all night long.. again actually pretty loud. The bed was ok, but there were stains on the comforter. Then I opened the counters to about 10 roach traps. We left to get food and a maintenance man was standing in the doorway of his room with a machete and no shirt on....just scary and unprofessional.... Again, looked sketch. Side note: after the man looked sketch I googled holbrook and later found out Holbrook is actually a huge crime area. So, we didn't feel safe here at all. The owner was super nice and came and talked to us about everything several times.... I hate to give a bad review, but I just want those that have high expectations to be prepared. Don't stay here if you want clean, or even historical.... I couldn't find anything on this property and it isn't in the middle of the route 66 feel, it's just a cute place... Actually some staffing changes this year as well I think. Honestly, no where in this city looks great so I guess if you have to stay here for the national park just don't have high expectations. I am bummed we didn't stay in another city. P.s. the breakfast.... Not the greatest, good try but the staff coming out in PJs that were not even that cute to serve in was pretty unprofessional too. read more

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The rooms were clean and had an awesome 66 Vibe. The young lady at the front desk is everything you'd want as a host: helpful and friendly. She made us feel welcome and really seemed to care. She also had a friendly shop pup who was adorable. While we were there the Oscar's Mayer Mobile stayed the night which our kids loved. Highly recommend! It will be our stay to place when we are in Holbrook. By the way DO NOT stay at the Route 66 Motel in Holbrook.....it is the opposite in every way to Brad's! read more

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Had a pleasant stay at this cool motel. Flash back to the old Route 66 days. Room was clean and Jody was an excellent host! Trains were not that big of a deal... read more

The lady was super nice and really accommodating. Upgraded us to queen apt for free due to remote not working. But room is very rundown, mouse poo in the cabinets under the sink. So even though she brought us a brand new coffee maker we didn't use it. Too bad the place does not try as hard as she does read more

Holbrook, Arizona --- "Brad's Desert Inn" is a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite place to stay along the Historic Route 66 ... all 2450 miles! The rooms are clean, the staff (Kimberly) is so personable, efficient & focused on her nightly visitors. The nightly rate includes coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator & hair dryer in each room. A hot breakfast is included in a quaint & homey area, complete with home-made treats, optional cold cereals & a selection of teas. On your bed is a set of ear plugs if the passing trains botherer your sleep. Personally, I found the passing trains soothing & just a part of the "sounds-of-the-West". The exterior flair of the motel adds to the comfort of this exceptional place to sleep. Considering the atmosphere, extras & "Kimberly" "Brad's Desert Inn" is without any doubt, the absolute Route 66 BEST BUY lodging. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! (& will return) 10.29.18 read more

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I want to preface this with the motel is five stars for what it is, which is a completely different genre than a modern motel. It's an older place with a very thick coat of paint on it. Also, it is not a chain, so linens and towels are more like what you have at home. However, it's clean, it's reasonably priced, it's close to Petrified National Forest, and if you're friendly the entire staff will hang out with you for a bit. We chatted with the maintenance guy and his girlfriend for awhile and then hung out with the owner for a bit at night. Everyone was very nice. If you are traveling during COVID, I think this old style of motel is the safest because it is easy to restrict the lobby to one at a time and there are no other shared community spaces indoors. I would stay here with my family again. read more

This place is awesome. Very kitschy in a fun desert way. Clean room. Super sweet woman at the desk. No frills. Beds were very comfy - kinda random assortment of Pillows .... really exactly what you need On a road trip. Train goes by all night - shakes the bed . We didn't mind it - I wore earplugs and kept the a/c fan going. Awful water pressure and not a ton of hot water. It's Holbrook . ‍ read more

Brad's is exactly as advertised, an old school motor court on Route 66. My room was clean and well decorated, although a tad spartan (but again, this is an old school place and not the Ritz). The staff, well, mother of the owners, was friendly and accommodating. Plus, they make an individualized breakfast for guests in the morning. The location was right on old Route 66 and within walking distance to highly rated local (not chain) restaurants as well the historical museum (worth a visit). So why not 5 stars? Unfortunately, Brad's, like all the motels on this portion of Route 66, is located about a block from the freight rail tracks, and those trains run all night. Ear plugs are complimentary but the train noise can be a bit much. Overall a good stay and I would reserve a room again, especially if I wanted to experience old school Route 66. read more

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I pleasantly surprised. The area is so depressed that you don't expect to find a nice place to stay overnight, but this place is very nice. Our room was clearly remodeled and it's a good bargain and includes breakfast. They don't have carpet in the rooms so you don't feel like you're walking on nasty hidden germs. It made me wonder why other hotels don't ditch the carpet. The guy in the office is really nice. He gave us a good recommendation for a restaurant within walking distance and he even gave us a pitcher of half & half for our evening coffee. read more

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With the knowledge and understanding that we were staying in Holbrook, we weren't expecting much. However, this place is a little gem. We arrived late (after calling ahead to ensure this wouldn't be a problem) to find the manager waiting for us. We were in a rented full-sized truck, towing a long flatbed trailer and there really wasn't anywhere to park (that we felt safe in leaving it), so she had us pull into the small parking lot, taking up quite a few spaces, assuring us the entire time that it wouldn't be a problem. The manager was incredibly sweet, extremely helpful and went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. The bed was comfortable (even according to my husband, who's had multiple back surgeries) and the room was clean. read more

I would give this place 5 for a motel. Obviously this is not an all inclusive five star resort but for a motel it's in the top, as I've stayed at a variety of resorts/hotels/motels to provide a true honest rating. Customer service far exceeded my expectations from BEGINNING of my check in till the end. The property contacted me prior to ask what time I was checking in and my reservation change on hotels.com didn't update properly to postpone a day and they were happy to change it. Easy communication with text message, and offering a call back number if necessary. Property kept clear and polite communication with me throughout my day and I was going to be checking in very late (after 2 A.M.). I was given instructions for a lock box my key would be in and a contact and number if I had any issues. Property vibe is unique and corkey, unlike any other property I passed by in the town of Holbrook. Came into a super comfortable and clean, original decorative room, with the heat turned on (it was cold outside), microwave and fridge, and a shower with great water pressure and temperature. Ended my night with a comfortable bed. Extra perks of this motel is that they have Netflix available as well as it's super close to Petrified Forest read more

What an incredible surprise, the BEST customer service we've seen in years and accommodating beyond belief!!! Thank you for making this road trip amazing, nostalgic and one we won't forget!!! Beautiful rooms, free parking & wifi!!!! read more

This is a very good place to stay and it's on Route 66. I liked it and I got free ice cream sandwiches so that's cool too read more

Brad's Desert Inn - Hotels Near Me - Holbrook, Arizona

Betty Davis said it succinctly. "What a dump." Im OK that the place is old. I'm not OK that it was ragged, dirty, and smelled dank and moldy. I didn't like the hair in tbe bathtub or the burned red hair in the antique hair dryer. What can I say positive? They graciously let us leave early and refunded two nights. read more

Nice hotel that shows what Mom and pop places are capable of. Located in the center of Holbrook Az I arrived to a clean and comfortable room. There was a stove and a full size refridgerator in my room which made for convieniant cooking. NIce hot water for a shower and a good nights rest. I met the owner Brad- he was very friendly and knowledgable of the area- Thank you for having me! read more

What this little motel lacks in amenities certainly makes up for in charm, cleanliness and service. I was actually walked to the room and was asked if it was ok and shown how to use the TV. I enjoyed my stay here very much. read more

For those who crave a piece of Americana -a good bed and quick breakfast- this is for you !! Funky rooms with a good bed- breakfast is included and a hostess with the mostest is ready to get you prepared for the day !! We had a great time at Brad's Desert Inn and really felt lucky to be there ! Kimberly was so kind and we got the chance to meet some of her family and friends while we stayed- they were not intrusive but made us feel really special ! Having an "in" to the locale is always a plus and to make new friends with great people is always a pleasure ! We had a great room, good breakfast made with care and great insight on the area. I would recommend this place to anyone !! Have a blast exploring the Painted Desert and keep in mind the guide to "where to eat " she provides is excellent - we really loved Romo's Tex-Mex as we were there (feasted 2 of the days we stayed) to fully explore the area. We are sure to return and look forward to the chance. Great experience in Holbrook !! Definitely returning ASAP! What a gem on 66 ! read more

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Don't come here looking for an upscale chain hotel. This is Route 66 country, and places like this are what makes the journey memorable. We spent two nights here while we explored Canyon de Chelly and the Petrified Forest. I can't say enough nice things about Kimberly. She greeted us upon our late arrival, cooked us a hot breakfast and made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. She had lots of tips about the area (we never would have known about the Bucket of Blood Saloon without her). Our room was pleasant enough, with decent heat for the very chilly nights. The heater fan drown out much of the outside noise from frequently passing trains and trucks. There were earplugs provided too but we didn't need them. Overall a fine place to stay and much more interesting than one of the more modern places off of the freeway. read more

Really friendly people and clean-great they have a kitchen but we paid $130 (including $20 per fee) and frankly we were expecting more. Very little hot water and could use some updating. read more

What a sweet find on Route 66 in Holbrook. Starting with the front desk person Kimberly who was very sweet and informative about the history of the motel and suggestions where to eat dinner. The room was clean and had so much character. It reminded us so much of the 50 and 60's motels. The new owner Peter has done a great job of restoring the classic motel. Over heard British guests as they were checking out say "this has been the most unique". Regarding the railroad tracks, while we were provided ear protection to help our sleep, we found them unnecessary. The complementary breakfast was in a quaint little dining room served by a pleasant gentleman. We will return. read more

I'm not giving this a full five stars because of the trains coming by. They're not terrible but it might be an issue from some guests the hospitality here is very wonderful Kimberly at the front made us cookies, got us ICE. ovethe room is very comfortable and large the beds are lovely and the decor is perfect this is a really good spot to stop when you're coming through on the 40 from points east or west we love it. PS. Breakfast here is not recommended. Go somewhere else. read more

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It's old but well maintained and very clean. Holbrook is kind of iffy as are all the towns along the old 66 I-40. Brads is newly remodeled, safe. the folks are friendly, the rooms clean definitely something out of another time. The down side is that the railroad is less than a block away and the trains run all night (moving the commerce of the country) but that did not bother me. We stayed there because we wanted to visit Petrified Forest National Park. Unfortunately other than that I see no reason to be there. read more

Great location to take a motorcycle group.. or personal trip.. simple pull thru layout, bike/vehicle out side your rm all the time .. Management extremely knowledgeable and helpful.. definitely on my list of favorites in this area. James Dean rm is cool !! read more

The perfect overnight experience. Historic, kitchy, affordable. A very kind staff that went out of their way. While it is not the most modern place, the rooms are clean and well-equipped. Breakfast included! The friendly staff even chatted us up about local history and sights. Choose this place, you won't be disappointed! read more

Kimberly is incredible! Her hospitality went above and beyond. (Thank you for the wine opener if you read this :). We were driving across the country to wade out the pandemic with family in Cali, and found this little gem on yelp. The exterior has all of the charm you would desire from a Route 66 motel, and the inside greatly exceeded our expectations. Our room was extremely clean, spacious, comfortable, and chic. The bathroom was recently renovated, and done so well. The mattress and linens were top notch, and the trains did not disturb our sleep. We will surely stay again on our way back East. I highly recommend this place! I've had a more positive experience here than at most 5 star hotels, for a fraction of the price. read more

I do not know why one of the reviews had a problem with cleanliness. Our rooms were very clean. Even smelled great - not like a closed up hotel room at all. We were just here one night but had three rooms. I would stay here again if in the area. read more

Quaint little Route 66 motor court, cute rooms, comfy beds and pillows, very friendly front desk guy, possibly owner? Took us to our room to make sure it was satisfactory with us first! We loved the Route 66 themed room we had. Pretty good price. read more

We were a late check in and Kimberly went out of her way to accommodate us. Older boutique type hotel, with well done remodeled rooms. Bed was very comfortable! I love these places on Route 66. Traveled with husband and mother and all were happy (that never happens!) :) Breakfast was very good, with a nice touch of great honey. Kimberly was a great host, personable, and gave great service. read more

Stayed last Thursday evening arriving late (11pm) .... had called ahead and let Kimberly know we would be late. Kimberly had our key in the mailbox as well as our agreed upon scheduled breakfast time on the envelope the key was in so we didn't forget. Room was clean and neat, very much what we expected on our Rt 66 journey and was a good bargain, considering we were only going to need a room for about 9 hours before we were back on the road. Kimberly was extremely accommodating at breakfast as I have severe gluten and dairy allergies and she made sure I had something to eat by going into her personal stash of food to cook scrambled eggs for me that did not have milk mixed in. I felt that was a true "customer first" action and one that will make me willing to stay there again. read more

I loved this little place. It is old and small but very well kept and so charming. The bed was comfortable. The room and bathroom were clean and cozy. Peter (at the front desk) was so nice and helpful. The only complaint I had was that it was too close to the railroad tracks. But, we were provided with ear plugs. read more

I was traveling to Albuquerque from las vegas nevada, which I've done many times to my parents house. The roads where very icy and bad so i stopped in Holbrook Arizona and like i always do i look at Yelp to find a cool little hotel and if its good ! I saw this place it looked cool and then read the reviews. I was kinda impressed so i said ok lets do it. I was very glad I started there. The host of the place was very friendly and informative about everything . I liked how accommodating she was. The hotel room was old like the place said but i loved that. I had so much character and history to the motel and the room as well. A big difference from the usual hotels i stay in. I love the character of this place and will come and stay here again. There was even fresh homemade breakfast in the morning which was delicious. Not the normal boring breakfast either. So if you want a cool little cozy place to stay with good breakfast then stay here. Love it. And thank you!!!!! read more