Aug 15 2008
Monte Vista Article Part IThe Future
After finally “getting it” and realizing that the Monte Vista has a life of its own that just keeps on rolling through the decades, I asked Julie Anne, the manager, what is planned for the future. As a historic hotel, The Monte Vista takes great pains to remain true to historic design. The hotel had recently replaced all the beds and was awarded a grant to replace the windows with double paned, historically correct windows. The noise will be reduced yet the windows will look the same as they have over the years. As with any historic building, there are endless renovation projects to take on. Room carpeting will be replaced, painting will be upgraded and, in the old Post Office building, they look forward to a cooking store, complete with gourmet cooking classes. Recently The Rendezvous, a combination coffee house and martini bar was opened and just off the lobby, is a fun clothing shop where you can buy a great cotton summer dress. In the restaurant space, is a Thai restaurant, Racha Thai.
The Hotel Monte Vista is a family-owned business. It is not part of a chain, and probably never will be. The hotel and it’s décor defies description. Let’s just say it’s eclectic and will never be pigeon-holed. The ghosts still walk the halls and inhabit some rooms, and visitors return time after time. There is a draw to this magical place. Asked, what she would like to see happen with the hotel, Julie Anne replied, “I would like to attract more current actors and actresses to the hotel… we’d like to rename some of the rooms.”
Despite not running into any ghosts, our stay, also, was memorable.
When You Go
Rooms and Rates: The rooms range from a single with shared bath to double room suites with bath in between. For example, the Summer rate for a one bed room with bath is $75 - $95 per night and a larger suite with Two Queen Rooms, and common bath ranges $115 ($135 Fri & Sat) per night (4 Guests). Current room rates..
Address: Hotel Monte Vista, 100 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001
Phone: 928-779-6971 Toll free: 800-545-3068 Fax: 928-779-2904
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