Route 66 Getaway: Your Kingman Clarion Inn Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to take a DETAILED dive into the neon-lit, highway-howlin' wonderland that is the Route 66 Getaway: Your Kingman Clarion Inn Awaits!. And trust me, this isn't your grandma's sterile hotel review. We're going FULL ROAD TRIP VIBES.
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First Impressions, and That Sweet, Sweet Accessibility (and a little bit of "Oops!")
Alright, pullin' into the Clarion Inn… it's there. You know? Not mind-blowingly glamorous, but solid, reliable. It's got that classic motel-ish vibe, and honestly, after hours on the road, that's comforting. Accessibility? HUGE tick. They've got elevators (thank GOD, because my knees are NOT friends with stairs after a long drive), and seemingly accessible rooms. Now, I didn't personally need an accessible room, but I did scope out the ramps and the general layout. Seems like they've put some thought into it, which is fantastic! I did notice one tiny hiccup – the signage could be a little clearer. Sometimes a little extra visual emphasis helps, ya know? But the overall layout is easy to navigate.
Internet: Pray for the Digital Nomads!
Free Wi-Fi. Praise the internet gods! Because if there's one thing worse than a broken-down car on Route 66, it's a spotty Wi-Fi connection when you're trying to upload those epic road trip selfies. And yes, it's "Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" as they boast, and that's a HUGE plus. I got pretty good speeds, enough to stream a little Netflix after a long day. I'm a sucker for a good sunset, and this motel gave me just enough juice to get that video of the sunset over the desert uploaded, without losing connection. I did get the idea that the internet can be iffy in the pool areas, but who cares, I'd take a sunset over Wi-Fi any day.
Rooms: A Sanctuary of Sorts, with a Smidge of Character (and Maybe Some Quirks!)
The room itself… well, it’s clean. And after a day spent dodging tumbleweeds and chugging gas station coffee, cleanliness is GOLD. They don't skip a beat in getting those rooms ready for a guest, and that's a plus. It has the expected things: Air conditioning (essential in Arizona!), a comfy bed (Extra long bed), a seating area (seating area), and a "desk" (desk to work on, or whatever). The blackout curtains were a godsend for sleep, although I'm a person who can sleep pretty much anywhere so I guess I am not the best judge. The bathroom included a bathtub and a separate shower/bathtub, the perfect way to unwind with a long soaking experience. It was, as expected, a very welcoming and clean room.
A few quirks? The decor is…classic motel. Think: slightly worn carpets, floral bedspreads, it wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst. It was not a luxury palace, but it was a comfortable space. Free bottled water, is always much appreciated, and they did offer some solid toiletries. The refrigerator was a lifesaver for chilling my drinks and snacks.
Food Glorious Food (or, the Fuel for Adventures!)
- Dining options? Alright, buckle up, because this is where things get interesting. The Clarion Inn does have a restaurant on-site. It was a bit of a lifesaver since it's hard to imagine an immediate dinner after a long drive. And yes, there's an Asian breakfast option, and some western cuisine as well. They do offer breakfast [buffet], which is a great way to save time and get you running as quickly as you can. You can also grab a quick bite at the coffee shop, but it seems the best option is to get to breakfast as quick as possible.
- Alternative meal arrangement? Not much I would say, but you can go to several restaurants near by, and they can provide you with food deliver.
- Happy hour is also a plus! There is also a poolside bar to enjoy a drink.
The Other, Important Stuff: Relaxation, Fun, and Safety!
- Pool Time! The swimming pool [outdoor] looked inviting, but I totally chickened out (it was slightly chilly). It also looked pretty clean.
- Things to chill out! If you're feeling fancy, they offer a spa/sauna. I didn't try them, but it's an option!
- Safety and Security: The hotel seems to take safety seriously. Lots of CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, and 24-hour front desk presence gives you a sense of security, and no, I didn't feel like the hotel was taking advantage of me.
- Cleanliness and Safety: This is super important these days, and the Clarion does a good job! They've got hand sanitizer everywhere, they're doing daily disinfection in common areas, and seem to have trained their staff in safety protocols. They even give you the option to room sanitization opt-out available.
The Extras: (A Little Bit of Everything!)
- Services and conveniences These include luggage storage, laundry service, and a dry cleaning.
- For the kids: This one is perfect for family friendly travelers. It also has babysitting service and kids facilities.
- Getting around: Free car park for sure a big plus!
- Services and conveniences: And yes, this place has facilities for disabled guests
So, Should You Book? My Unvarnished Opinion…
Okay, here's the deal: The Route 66 Getaway: Your Kingman Clarion Inn Awaits! isn't the Ritz. It's not going to blow your mind with luxury. But it IS a solid, reliable, accessible, and clean option for a road trip stop. It's got the essentials down pat: a comfy bed, hot water, free Wi-Fi (mostly!), and a decent breakfast. It's also incredibly well organized and ready to go, so no matter the time you go, they are ready to serve you.
Would I stay again? Absolutely. Especially if I was traveling with friends or family. The family friendly aspect makes it a winner, and the location is perfect for hitting up the best sites in Arizona. And hey, it's Kingman! You're there to experience the OPEN ROAD, not to lounge in a swanky spa (though, the spa sounds lovely!).
The Bottom Line: A Solid Stop on Your Route 66 Adventure.
I'm giving this place a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It's a no-frills, no-nonsense, reliable choice. Book it. You won't regret it.
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- FREE Wi-Fi to capture those epic Route 66 moments! Share your adventures the second they happen!
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- Family-Friendly Fun! Kids welcome, and we've got the amenities to make your trip a blast.
- Free Parking! No hidden fees, just open road!
- Delicious on-site dining! Fuel up for your adventures with a hearty breakfast or a satisfying dinner.
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(And hey, if you see me there, buy me a coffee. I'll tell you all the best local spots!)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, 'cause we're heading to Kingman, Arizona! My soul needs a dose of Route 66, and the Clarion Inn, bless its heart, is our humble (and hopefully clean) abode. This ain't gonna be a perfectly polished travelogue. This is real life, with all its glorious chaos.
Day 1: Arrival & Desert Delirium (mostly good, with a side of "what have I gotten myself into?")
1:00 PM - Landing in Vegas (ha!) & the Rental Car Debacle: Okay, so, Vegas. I'm not a gambler by any stretch. More like a "wander around and marvel at the absurdity" kind of person. But hey, it's the closest airport. After a flight that felt like I was packed in a sardine can, I'm itching for open road. Except… the rental car. Let's just say the "compact SUV" they promised turned into a rusty, off-brand something-or-other that coughed and wheezed like a chain-smoker. My mood dropped faster than the stock market on a Tuesday. But hey, it had air conditioning, barely. And that's a win in the desert.
3:00 PM - Vegas to Kingman (The Scenic Route, Mostly.): Okay, scenic might be a stretch. But the empty expanse, the vast, lonely landscape… it's starting to hit me. Driving through that heat, I felt the sun bearing down on my face. The radio only had static and a country music station – which, honestly, felt oddly appropriate. The silence, the sheer scale of the nothingness, slowly starts to untangle my tightly wound city-person nerves. The little "Welcome to Arizona" sign was my first taste of what this trip was all about, a slow exhale.
- Anecdote: Almost ran out of gas outside of some dust bowl town called something (I swear, these names are designed to fade from memory). Made a mental note to fill up whenever there’s a gas station in a 50-mile radius from now on.
5:00 PM - Arriving at the Clarion Inn (Hope Springs Eternal): Praying to the hotel gods that the pictures online weren't deceiving. The Clarion is… well, it is a hotel. The lobby smells faintly of chlorine and carpet cleaner, which, honestly, is comforting in a weird way. The check-in lady seemed tired, but she had a nice smile and gave me the "room away from the ice machine." Bless her heart.
- Impression: The room is… adequate. Clean enough. Let's not go expecting the Ritz, people. But there's a pool, and after that drive, all I want is to wallow in that water.
6:00 PM - Poolside Bliss (Or, Lack Thereof): The pool! Yes, yes, yes! Until I got in. The water must have been the temperature of Satan's bathwater. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but it was way too warm to be refreshing. I survived, and the sun felt delightful against my skin.
- Quirky Observation: The guy doing laps in speedos. No judgements. I mean, I'm pretty sure I saw him at the buffet earlier.
7:00 PM - Finding Food (An Adventure in Its Own Right): Kingman's got… options. Found a local diner, not gonna lie, it was a bit underwhelming. Service was slow, but the coffee was bottomless, and really, that's sometimes all you need.
- Emotional Reaction: After that drive, the desert, the warm pool, and this diner all felt a bit like a fever dream.
Day 2: Route 66 Dreams & Gas Station Nostalgia
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast at the Clarion (Free, and That's Saying Something): Free breakfast. It's a beautiful thing. There were bagels, rubbery scrambled eggs and some suspect-looking sausages. Ate enough to stave off starvation.
- 9:00 AM - Route 66 Exploration (The Real Deal!): This is the reason I came. Starting in Kingman, this historic road is pure gold! The vintage signs, the crumbling buildings, the feeling of time slowing down. We're cruising along in the rusty rental, and I'm getting it now. The essence of the American road trip.
- Anecdote: I pulled over at a random dirt road, got out and just stood. Just stood there, absorbing the silence and the vastness. A tumbleweed blew by, naturally. I almost teared up (yes, I'm a sap).
- 10:30 AM - Gas Station Glory (My Favorite Kind of Nostalgia):
- Doubling Down: Found a genuine, untouched gas station from the Route 66 era. The kind with the faded signs, the vintage pumps, and the ghost of a soda fountain still hanging in the air. Spent at least an hour just wandering around, touching everything, inhaling the aroma of old rubber and gasoline. It felt like traveling through time. The owner came out (a woman with more stories than miles on the highway), she told me stories. About the good old days when the road was buzzing with traffic, about families on their way to California, and the camaraderie of the road.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at the Roadside Diner (Feeling the Authenticity): Found a classic Route 66 diner. Red vinyl booths, a jukebox blaring Elvis, and a waitress who probably knew more about the road than I ever will. The burger? Perfection.
- Quirky Observation: The couple at the next table was deep in conversation about the best kind of road-side barbecue.
- 2:00 PM - Visiting the Historic Old Town (Kingman): Strolled through the old town square. It was charming and I appreciated the architecture and the stories.
- 4:00 PM - Back to the Clarion (For a Nap, Because Road Trips are Exhausting): The thrill of it all caught up with me.
- Emotional Reaction: The journey is more than the destination. I'm so glad I came.
Day 3: Departure (Goodbye, Kingman, It's Been Real!)
- 8:00 AM - Last Clarion Breakfast (Sausage Avoidance Strategy in Full Effect): Cereal and coffee, baby. Gotta fuel up for the long haul.
- 9:00 AM - Final Route 66 Cruise (One Last Blast!): One last trip along Route 66, soaking it all in.
- 10:00 AM - Leaving Kingman (Maybe a Tear or Two): A bit of melancholy as I headed back into the desert.
- Emotional Reaction: This trip was everything and nothing I had expected. I'll be missing this place.
- 1:00 PM - Back to Vegas, Return the car, and head for the airport (The End): It was a journey that was real.
- 1:00 PM - Thinking: And that, my friends, is how you Route 66!
So, Route 66 Getaway: Kingman Clarion Inn - Worth the Hype? (Seriously!)
Alright, let's be honest. Route 66. It's the American road trip, right? And Kingman? It's… well, it's Kingman. But the Clarion Inn? Now *that's* the million-dollar question. Look, I'm gonna be real with you. I went with high hopes, picturing neon lights flashing, vintage cars everywhere, the whole shebang. And did I get it? Maybe a little. The Clarion Inn itself? Depends on what you're looking for. Let's dive in, mkay?
What’s the Deal with the Clarion Inn Anyway? Cleanliness and Creature Comforts… or the Opposite?
Okay, cleanliness is paramount, right? Nobody wants to find a surprise friend in their bed. The Clarion Inn was… mostly okay. My room? Spotty. The bathroom, thankfully, *seemed* recently cleaned. The carpet? Well, let's just say you might want to bring slippers. Or maybe hazmat gear, depending on your tolerance. I’m not a germaphobe, mind you, but I did feel a bit… *uneasy* about walking barefoot in the room. I definitely did a quick wipe-down of the remote control (you *know* how those get!). The bed was comfortable enough, which is always a plus. And the AC blasted like a champ – crucial in the Arizona heat! So, mixed bag here. Overall? Not sparkling, but livable.
Breakfast – Fueling Up for the Mother Road (Or Just the Coffee Pot)?
Breakfast! This is where things went… interesting. I mean, it’s the free breakfast, which is always a win, right? Except when it's a *very* basic win. Think: stale pastries, pre-packaged muffins (the kind that last forever!), questionable-looking scrambled eggs, and coffee. Oh, the coffee. It was… well, it *was* coffee. Whether it was good coffee? Let's just say I was happy I had instant coffee packets in my bag. Seriously, pack your own. You'll thank me. There was also some weird, rubbery sausage. I took one bite and instantly became a vegetarian.
Location, Location, Location: Kingman's Proximity to the Real Route 66… and Everything Else.
Okay, the *location* of the Clarion is a massive win. You're practically *on* Route 66! You can walk to a few diners (more on those later...). Plus, Kingman itself is a pretty good jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding areas. It's not *too* far from the Grand Canyon (though, be prepared for a LONG drive!), and you can easily hit up other classic Route 66 towns. The real downside? Well, Kingman itself is… Kingman. It's not exactly brimming with nightlife or Michelin-starred restaurants. So, if you're expecting Vegas, you'll be disappointed. If you're expecting a taste of authentic Americana? You’ve come to the right place. Just don’t expect any late-night pizza deliveries.
The Pool: Oasis or Algae Farm? (Seriously, It Matters!)
Alright, this is a big one. The pool. After a long day of driving in the desert heat, a dip in the pool is practically mandatory, right? Wrong. The pool at the Clarion? Let's just say I approached it with a healthy dose of skepticism. It looked… *green*. Not a lovely, inviting, tropical turquoise. More of a swampy, "I hope that's chlorine" green. I didn't risk it. Couldn’t. the thought was actually a little nauseating. My advice? Check the pool immediately upon arrival. And maybe pack some disinfectant wipes – just in case you change your mind.
The Staff: Friendly Faces or Robotic Receptionists?
I'd say the staff were *mostly* friendly, at least. The check-in was quick and painless (thank goodness!). The woman at the front desk was polite enough, but I sometimes got the feeling they were just… tired. Road weary, like the rest of us. I caught a glimpse of some of the housekeeping staff, and they were genuinely nice. Overall? No major complaints. They weren't overly effusive, but they were efficient and got the job done and actually, that's all I wanted.
Value for Money: Did I Get Ripped Off? (The Truth!)
Okay, so, the big question: was it worth it? Honestly? It’s a mixed bag. For the price, the Clarion Inn is… acceptable. You're not going to be blown away by luxury, but you're getting a bed, a shower (hopefully a clean one!), and a place to park your car. And it's on Route 66! You're paying for the location and the convenience, not necessarily for a Ritz-Carlton experience. Could I have gotten a better deal elsewhere? Maybe. But for a quick overnight stop on the Mother Road, it served its purpose. I think I’d probably stay there again, but armed with lower expectations and a big bottle of hand sanitizer.
The "Route 66 Experience" – Did the Clarion Inn Deliver on that Front?
This is the kicker, isn’t it? The whole reason we’re here – the romance of Route 66! Okay, so the Clarion Inn *itself* isn’t exactly a vintage motel steeped in history. It’s a chain hotel. *But* the location is key. You can walk to the Route 66 Museum (totally worth a visit, by the way!), and you're surrounded by the classic diners and quirky shops that define the Route 66 experience. So, did it deliver? Partially. The hotel felt a bit generic. But the *location* put me smack-dab in the heart of the Mother Road magic. I walked around Kingman at sunset, saw those neon sings glow? That, right there, made it worth it and the hotel served its purpose - a base to explore. Still though, I do wish it had felt a *bit* more… themed maybe? a little Route 66 touches! I could fix the place up myself, honestly…
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