Best Western Desert Inn

We are getting used to the warm welcomes from Best Western Hotels, but once again we were surprised by the great welcome we received from the staff on the front desk at this hotel. The lady on the front desk could not have been more helpful, asking what our plans were, where we were heading, if we needed any maps or directions printed out. She also gave us a lot of information about what to do and see whilst we were in the area, also where to have dinner, (Restaurants, Diners, Café’s Etc.). A great start to a great 2-night stay at this hotel. The hotel is very easy to find, it is located on the main road US 70, (On the corner of W Thatcher Blvd & W 14th Avenue). There was plenty of parking spaces, but I think parking may be more difficult if the hotel was really busy. The room was very clean, the bed and the pillows were very comfortable, the A/C was already running so the room temperature was just right. Despite our room being at the front of the hotel, we never heard any traffic noise, if fact it was very quiet, and we got a good night’s sleep. Being on a road trip one thing we found very useful was that this hotel has a 24 Laundromat, which is located in a separate building just across the parking lot, away from the rooms, and the front desk has a ready supply of Quarters & Soap Etc. The complimentary breakfast was very good, there was a good supply of various types of Bread, Cereal, Fruit Juice, Yoghurt, Fruit, Waffles and freshly cooked Bacon, Eggs, Sausage plus Pastries, Muffins, Coffee Etc. This hotel would make a great base for visiting Mount Graham Observatory, or The Mount Graham Hill Climb Bicycle Race, and Roper Lake State Park which is only 5 Miles away. We would definitely recommend this hotel and will be staying here again the next time we are in the area. less

This property is exactly what you would expect. Great bed and linens, standard breakfast, friendly greeting on arrival, good internet. There is a bit of noise from the highway. Also do NOT take the Queen Suite room 118. The stairs wrap around over the room. Noise all night. less

Outdated rooms, basically a motel, subpar breakfast with hardly any healthy options. Noisy rooms next to us, no places accept the parking lot for dogs to play or go to the bathroom, no chairs or lounging areas around pool. less

We were told to be careful of the hotels in Safford and take Best Western if possible. We were pleased with the choice with our 1 year old. They helped us get a ground floor room so we were set as they say. We got in late for the breakfast but it was good. The Chinese restaurant across the parking lot was the only thing open on the holiday Sunday night but we enjoyed that also. less

Good beds and clean here, and the staff were very nice. The downside is the location on a major road for the area, which surprisingly never let up all night. Ask for the room farthest away from the road. A lot of contractors staying at the hotel with load pick ups starting early. less