Red Garter Inn

Description

Circa 1897. An 1897 saloon and bordello, this two-story Richardsonian Romanesque brick building listed in the National Register now offers lodging and a bakery in a small-town setting. Twelve-foot ceilings and antique furnishings reflect the old western ambiance while modern amenities ensure comfort and convenience. Overlook the ponderosa pine forest and the Grand Canyon Railway Depot in Best Gal's Room with an adjoining sitting room. Big Bertha's Room boasts a vintage footed bathtub, and a stay in The Madam's Room includes original skylights. Enjoy a fresh-baked continental-plus breakfast before riding on the steam train or touring historic Route 66.Publicity and Awards: AZ Republic "Brothel Reborn as B&B" - April 2000, Atlanta Constitution Journal "Honeymooners Find Quiet in Arizona Bordello" - Nov. 97, Abenteuer & Reisen USA: "Freudenhaus als Nachtquartier" - Nov. 95, "Creame De La Chrom" - July 98, Der Tages Spiegel, Reise (Berlin) - Sept. 98, BBC Route 66 Special, NPR Historic Route 66 interview, GEO - Feb. 98, Trailer Life - Sept. 98, Arizona Highways - Oct. 01, Oct. 02; Route 66 Magazine - Fall 96; Romantic Traveling - Summer 98; Passport Newsletter - June 97.Location: Mountains and Historic downtown.

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Rooms & Rates Rates: $95 to $160 Payment types accepted include Visa, Travelers Checks, Master Card and Discover. Rooms: This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen.

Policies Cancellation: $20 cancellation. One night charge within ten days unless re-rented Smoking: Smoke Free Property.

Services & Amenities Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Types of meals: Continental Plus Breakfast and Afternoon Tea. Amenities In Room: Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Ceiling Fans and Clock Radio. Amenities On Site: PC, Phone and gift shop.

Activities Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways, Meetings, Honeymoons, Family Reunions and Weddings. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Museums, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Grand Canyon National Park, Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater, Waputki National Monuments, Native American ruins and Sedon/Oak Creek Canyon.

Historic Interest Built by a German tailor in 1897 as the Grand Canyon's whorehouse and saloon, the Red Garter sits on historic Route 66 across from the Grand Canyon Railway. Richardsonian Romanesque in design, it boasted a two-story outhouse and housed an opium den at the rear of the building. While clients seldom left their names, Governor George W.P. Hunt was an occasional poker player in the saloon downstairs. Historic Awards: National Register (Granted) and State Register (Granted). Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society.

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