First of all, if you are going to Bisbee, AZ, you need to adjust your expectations prior to your…read morevisit before judging what you will find there. Study the history of the town and the mining industry. Next, study the history of what was left of the town when mining left and before the art colony moved in. With all of your new found knowledge in mind, go ahead and book a stay at the Calumet & Arizona Guest House. The B&B is impeccably cleaned and lovingly maintained by some very loyal, dedicated, and pleasant employees.
The morning breakfast is wonderful and filling, and you can fill up on whatever and however much you want. On the weekend we stayed, the choices included pancakes, French toast, eggs, homemade granola, homemade quiche, among other selections. Also, juice, coffee and tea were available, and everything was cooked to order either by the owner or an experienced employee. We were encouraged to eat as much as we wanted, and we could choose as many items as we desired.
As for the venue itself, you will need to evaluate yourself before staying here. If you are comfortable with dogs and cats inhabiting some portions of your personal space on the property, you should be fine. Also, if you are fascinated by history and personal photographs as well as an eclectic assortment of photos, curios, and kitsch dating anywhere from the turn of the century to the 1960's, you will absolutely love the Calumet & Arizona Guest House. Look carefully. There are plenty of hidden treasures to be found!
One item of note: in the main building, some rooms share bathrooms in a "Jack and Jill" fashion. If this is an issue with you, clarify before booking your room.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a sterile, contemporary room like the Holiday Inn or another name-brand chain of hotels, this property is NOT it, and you should absolutely not stay here. If "clutter" bothers you, even if it absolutely clean, don't stay here. If you are a minimalist, stay in Tucson, and make Bisbee a day-trip, because there are no chain hotels/motels to be found here and you will be disappointed no matter where you stay. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy your trip to Bisbee with an overnight stay in a quiet residential part of town, the Calumet and Arizona Guest House is a wonderful place to experience the re-creation of several decades of Americana gone by. It is obvious that the owners embrace history in general, family history, and the history of Bisbee.
Go here with open eyes, and you will LOVE your visit. We did.