Unbelievable Flagstaff Luxury: Studio 6 Suites Awaits!
Unbelievable Flagstaff Luxury: Studio 6 Suites Awaits! - A Review That's (Possibly) Too Honest
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. I just got back from a stay at the… well, let's call it "Studio 6 Suites" in Flagstaff. And let me tell you, it was… an experience. Before you judge, know I need this trip. Like, a week away was essential to my mental health. You know? So this review is gonna be messy, like my life, and maybe even slightly… enthusiastic. Or disappointed. Depends on the section, really.
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Accessibility: The First Hurdle (or Lack Thereof)
Alright, so first things first. I'm a… well, let's just say I'm "chronically clumsy" and rely on a cane some days. "Accessibility" is kinda key for me. (Wheelchair accessible)? Check! (Sort of.) The ramps were there, thank goodness, and the Elevator was working (phew!). I'm just gonna cut to the chase - the Facilities for disabled guests were available, but the execution felt… well, thoughtless. Like, the door to the bathroom barely cleared my cane. Seriously! They need someone to actually try it out. I almost took out the shampoo bottles. But, hey, at least there was a ramp to the (Car park [free of charge]). Maybe a little wider would be good, but it's better than nothing.
On-site Accessible Restaurants / Lounges: (Still Looking)
Honestly? I'm not sure there were any truly accessible restaurants or lounges on-site. Nope. Which, for a place that's touting itself as… well, "luxury" is a bummer.
Internet: Yay for Wi-Fi (Mostly!)
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Yes! Finally, a win. The signal… well, let's just say it was stronger in some rooms than others. My room? Surprisingly good. Connected to a Wi-Fi network titled "Studio6Guest". Smooth right? I liked that. No having to fumble around with passwords (I'm looking at you "HotelCalifornia321!"). Internet access – wireless. Yeah, fine. The provided Internet speed was decent. It never really went down on me.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Aim High, Land… Somewhere
Oh, the promises! "Luxury" often comes hand-in-hand with promises!
Fitness center: Yeah, that was there. I didn't use it, though. Honestly, after the parking-lot-of-a-gym I saw with the windows that showed me the actual parking lot? I was too exhausted to exercise!
Swimming pool [outdoor]: The Pool with view was… a pool. And a view. I saw a tree. Nice enough. Clean pool with lounge chairs. I'm a simple man. However, the Poolside bar wasn't open. A massive bummer. It was hot that day, and I needed a frosty beverage.
Spa, Spa/sauna, Sauna, Steamroom: Nope. Nope. Nope. None of these were actually available. Talk about misleading. Maybe it was planned (or hoped for) maybe it's just a brochure lie. Either way, I was bummed. Where’s my foot bath? My body wrap? My body scrub?! I needed a day of being pampered.
Massage: Sadly, a good massage would make this whole stay a lot better. But, nope.
Cleanliness and Safety: Feeling (Kinda) Safe
Okay, gotta give them credit here. This area was better than expected, honestly!
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Apparently, they exist and they used them. Did it feel clean? Yeah, mostly.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Could've been placebo.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Seemed credible. I saw them cleaning the room.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere! Literally.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: They wore masks and seemed to know what they were doing..
- Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher: Yep, they were there.
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property: Made me feel a little safer, I guess.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Mixed Bag
- Breakfast [buffet] - Breakfast takeaway service - Was there. Was better than anticipated. The Western breakfast was… well, it was breakfast. Nothing to write home about, unless you enjoy slightly dry scrambled eggs. (I do not.) But hey, the Coffee/tea in restaurant was free, and the Buffet in restaurant was decently stocked. They even had a Vegetarian restaurant option. A small one, but they tried.
- Snack bar - Was closed the whole time.
- Restaurants - There was one that was available.
Services and Conveniences: A Mixed Bag
- Air conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Daily housekeeping, 24-hour Front Desk - all good.
- Concierge: I think there was one? Never saw them.
- Elevator: Functional, which is a bonus.
- Ironing service, Laundry service: Yes, it looked great, but wasn't, in the end.
- Cash withdrawal - Nope, but there was a Convenience store
For the Kids: (I'm a Kid at Heart!)
I didn't see any kids.
Available in all rooms: (The Small Stuff Counts)
So many things! Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
My Overall "Experience": The Unvarnished Truth
Okay, so, Studio 6 Suites in Flagstaff. It's… adequate. They try. The location is great, and the free breakfast is actually a huge bonus. But the "luxury" label is a stretch, and the facilities are a bit inconsistent. The accessibility efforts, while present, need refinement. However, the staff was friendly, and the free Wi-Fi kept me connected.
Would I stay again? Maybe. Depends on the price and if I can convince them to add a bloody SPA. I needed a break. And I got one, in its own messy, imperfect way. Just don’t go expecting a five-star resort. Go expecting a place to crash, recharge (your phone, at least), and get a decent breakfast. And if you have mobility issues, maybe call ahead and double-check those accessibility details. I give it a… solid three out of five stars. It's not perfect, but hey, neither am I.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This ain't your grandma's perfectly planned itinerary. This is my attempt to survive… thrive?… maybe just get through a trip to Flagstaff. Studio 6 Suites, here I come. Prepare for chaos.
Flagstaff Fiasco: A Slightly Unhinged Adventure
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Motel Room Gamble
- 1:00 PM - Touchdown in Phoenix (PHX): Ugh, Phoenix. Already sweating. The flight was a cattle call, and I'm pretty sure I sat next to someone who was actively trying to inhale the entire plane cabin. My brain feels like scrambled eggs.
- 1:45 PM - Rental Car Rodeo: Picking up the rental. Praying the "compact SUV" isn't a Smart Car. (Update: It’s slightly larger than a Smart Car. Thank God.) The guy at the counter had the personality of a damp sponge. "Passport?" he mumbled. "Um, Arizona doesn't need a passport," I wanted to snap, but I need this car. The Arizona sun already feels like it's plotting against me.
- 3:30 PM - The Long Road (to Flagstaff): The drive. Endless desert, cacti looking like grumpy old men. I blasted some questionable 80's power ballads. I felt the urge to stop at every kitschy roadside attraction, but I knew I needed to be on time for check-in.
- 5:00 PM - Studio 6 Suites - The Reveal: Okay, here we go. Studio 6. I’m steeling myself. The reviews were… mixed. I walk in and the air conditioning is a blessing. It smells vaguely of bleach and… hope? The room itself… well, it's definitely a room. Basic, clean-ish (scrutinized every surface for lurking spiders). There's a weird brown stain on the carpet. Trying not to think about what it could be.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner Disaster (or a Triumph of Low Expectations): I'm starving. Drove to the nearest restaurant, a "family-friendly" place with neon signs screaming about "burgers" and "beer." I got a burger, which was… edible. The beer was cold. The atmosphere was pure, unadulterated, family, which is sometimes a curse. The fries were lukewarm. They didn't bring me ketchup. I survived.
- 7:30 PM - Room Rituals: Settled in. Unpacked (sort of). Scrolling through the TV guide. The remote is either broken or possessed. Found a decent channel. Wondering if I'll have nightmares about that stain.
- 9:00 PM - Trying to sleep: Toss and turn. The bed is a firm slab of wood with a sheet on it. Is this a test? Am I being punished for something? I need to find some earplugs.
Day 2: Obsessions, Hikes, and the Quest for Coffee
- 7:00 AM - The Coffee Crusade: OH, GOD. I need coffee. Desperately. I have nothing but instant coffee in the room, so I have to venture out. I’m already envisioning an epic struggle. Flagstaff, do you even have good coffee?
- 7:30 AM - First attempt fails: Decided that my attempt at coffee was not in the cards, so I went back to the motel.
- 8:00 AM - First attempt fails: Decided that my attempt at coffee was not in the cards, so I went back to the motel.
- 8:30 AM - Second attempt: Realized I needed to hit the store, grab breakfast. Back to the motel.
- 9:00 AM - The Store: Grabbed a coffee filter, a bag of coffee, and breakfast.
- 9:30 AM - Breakfast: Ate in the room.
- 10:00 AM - First Hike: I force myself outside. Stung by the sun. Hiked a little trail on Mount Elden. The views were AMAZING. The air was thin. I was panting like a dog. Almost fell into a ravine. Worth it? Maybe.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch, or the Art of Overeating: Found a little cafe downtown. The lunch was a huge, greasy sandwich. I ate the whole damn thing. Regret? Maybe. Satisfaction? Definitely.
- 1:30 PM - Downtown Wandering: Browsed a few shops. Flagstaff has a quirky charm, I'll give it that. Saw a store selling handcrafted dreamcatchers. Tempted to buy one. I'm sure it would solve all my problems.
- 3:00 PM - Grand Canyon Overload (the first of many): Okay, so I know this is a short trip and it is my first, so I'm going for the big one. I drove to the South Rim. I was speechless. I stood there, gaping at the canyon. I took a million pictures. It was breathtaking. Almost cried. Definitely took a lot of pictures.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner Dilemma: Back in Flagstaff. Dinner options: I crave something familiar. Might just go back to the burger place. Or maybe there is a grocery store nearby…
- 7:30 PM - The Stain Returns: Back at the motel. The stain. I try not to look at it. Contemplate moving the bed. But the thought is too exhausting.
- 8:00 PM - Staring at the moon. Contemplating life. Wondering.
- 9:00 PM - The Stained Room: I give in. I call the front desk and ask to move to another room.
Day 3: Obsessions, the Grand Canyon, and a Final Hurrah
- 7:00 AM - The Coffee Quest Continues: Third attempt, successful this time. Drove to a local cafe, got a real, honest-to-goodness latte. Glory be.
- 8:00 AM - The New Room: Slept in a new room, after calling, and they changed it. Good.
- 9:00 AM - Back to the Canyon (because, why not?): Yep. Back to the Grand Canyon. This time, I brought a sketchbook. I tried to capture the vastness on paper. Failed miserably. But it was fun.
- 1:00 PM - Lunch, or the Art of Overeating, Part 2: Another greasy lunch at a diner. I'm pretty sure my arteries are crying. But hey, vacation, right?
- 2:00 PM - Route 66 Pilgrimage: Did the drive down Route 66. It was a bit kitschy, a bit touristy, but kinda cool. Got a picture with a giant Route 66 sign. Now I feel totally basic.
- 4:00 PM - Packing (sort of): Time to pack. I throw everything in my suitcase. Folding? What's folding?
- 5:00 PM - Farewell Dinner: One last meal in Flagstaff. This time, I'm going to splurge. I found a decent restaurant.
- 7:00 PM - Departure: I will be returning to Phoenix right away after the meal.
Epilogue:
Flagstaff, you were a wild ride. Studio 6 Suites… well, you're an experience. The Grand Canyon… it changed me, I think. (Or maybe it was just the altitude.) I’ll be back. Maybe. Probably. But definitely with a better planner, and possibly a new mattress topper.
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Unbelievable Flagstaff Luxury: Studio 6 Suites Awaits! (Or Does It?) – A Messy FAQ
Okay, okay, "Unbelievable Flagstaff Luxury"... Really? What's the deal? Is this actually nice, or just… marketing speak?
Alright, let's get real. "Unbelievable" is a strong word, even for a travel writer like myself. Look, it's Studio 6 people. Think… clean, generally functional, and hey, sometimes a decent view (depending on your room/luck). It’s not The Ritz, okay? This is Flagstaff we're talking about, not the French Riviera. Prepare for a *certain* level of expectation management. I went in expecting a slightly-better-than-average motel experience, and… well, I got it. The "luxury" part? Emphasis on the *Studio*. Think of it as a very well-appointed cubicle for your Flagstaff adventures. I had a moment, gazing out the window (more on that later), where I kinda felt like a king. A budget-king, ruling over… parking lot asphalt.
What's a "Suite" at Studio 6 even *mean*? Like, does it have a separate bedroom? Because I need my privacy... mostly from the suitcase I haven't unpacked.
Ah, the eternal question! Suites at Studio 6… let's just say "suite" in this case means a slightly bigger room. Think of it as a glorified studio apartment. You get a sleep area (with the bed, duh), a small seating area (usually a chair and a tiny table, like a sad little island!), and a kitchenette of sorts. No separate bedroom, which I learned the hard way. Trying to have a quiet phone call while my travel buddy was snoring like a chainsaw? Forget it. The walls? Thin as paper. I could practically hear the guy next door debating the merits of pineapple on pizza. The "kitchenette"? Okay, there IS a microwave and a mini-fridge. Don't get your hopes up for a gourmet culinary experience. Think "leftovers" as opposed to anything fancy.
The View! Is the view actually worth talking about, or is it another case of "well, you *can* see the mountains... if you squint"?
Okay, now *this* is where things get… interesting. My first room? Parking lot view. Glorious. A sea of asphalt, punctuated by the occasional minivan. Depressing. Really. But, and this is a BIG but, I got moved. And the second room? Yes, my friends. The second room… *had a view*. It wasn't the sweeping, panoramic vista you'd get from a luxury ski chalet. But I could *see* the mountains! San Francisco Peaks. Majestic. Okay, not *that* majestic. But still, I caught a sunrise one morning and... I felt… *something*. A tiny flicker of happiness. The coffee might have helped. So, the view? Hit or miss. Ask for a room on a higher floor, facing West (or South, maybe, can't remember specifically). Worth a shot. Even a decent view from a Studio 6 can make you feel like you've won the lottery. A small, slightly-used lottery, but still.
Is it clean? Because a dirty room is a dealbreaker. I'm not a monster, mind you, Just don't want to get bed bugs.
Cleanliness is key! And honestly? It was generally clean. Not hospital-grade, mind you. I still gave the bathroom a once-over. A quick spray of my own disinfectant (I travel with a mini-apocalypse kit of cleaning supplies). But no obvious issues. The bed linens? Smelled fresh. The bathroom? Relatively sparkling. There was a tiny something on the carpet I didn't quite get to the bottom of, but I told myself it was just a crumb. I have low standards in motels, so I was okay. I might have done a quick sweep under the bed with my phone flashlight, out of paranoia. No bed bugs. Great. You get what you pay for, cleanliness wise, mostly.
What's the deal with the amenities? Free breakfast? Pool? Because I'm a sucker for both. And a hot tub.
Okay, amenities… Let's manage those expectations again. Free breakfast? Technically, yes. A "grab-and-go" situation. Think granola bars. Pre-packaged muffins. Coffee. Probably the same coffee that's been used for years. It's… edible. But don't go expecting a gourmet buffet. Pool? I think so? I didn't actually use it. I *heard* there was one. Might have been open. My brain decided it wasn't important at the time (I had issues with the view; see above). Hot tub? Nope. This is not that kind of place. Think basic. Very basic. But you can always go out into Flagstaff! They have amazing things to do.
The Staff – Are they friendly? Do they actually care, or just going through the motions? Because a smile goes a long way after a ten hour drive.
Ah, the staff. This is the X-factor, the wild card. I'll be honest, I encountered a range. The check-in guy? Efficient. Not exactly overflowing with charm, but did his job. Another staff member was incredibly helpful when I was dealing with the view situation. They got me moved, and they were legitimately apologetic. So, points there. I think at a place like this, you can't quite expect the same level of personalized attention as a swanky boutique hotel. But politeness? Cleanliness? Those certainly help. They are, overall, decent. And if something goes wrong (as sometimes it does in this world of budget travel), they try to fix it. That's the main thing.
Overall, would you stay there again? Be honest! Would you recommend Unbelievable Flagstaff Luxury – Studio 6 Suites -- to a friend?
Okay, here's the brutal truth. Would I stay there again? Probably. It depends. If I needed a clean, relatively inexpensive place to crash while exploring Flagstaff and the surrounding area (hello, Grand Canyon!), sure. I'd go back, but with eyes wide open. I'd specifically request a room with a view, even if I have to argue for it. I'd pack my own coffee. I’d bring my own cleaning supplies. And I wouldn't expect "unbelievable luxury." (Again... that's Studio 6's marketing team talking, not me.)
Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, but with the above caveats. I'd be all, "Hey, it's Studio 6, not the Four Seasons, okay? It's fine.Coastal Inns
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