Who knew there was a jewel in the middle of nowhere Arizona?  OK---in the middle of Flagstaff, AZ? 

Was in Flagstaff for the recent Doctoral graduation of my brother @TMarkM documented here. When we were in Flagstaff in May for his Faux Graduation we stayed at Little America Flagstaff but wanted to stay somewhere that was not right out of 1963. 

As always I wait till last minute to find a hotel but that didn't seem to matter as Winter graduations are not as busy as Spring graduations.  I wanted to stay somewhere new.  Found out this place was recently modeled and I was sold.

The joint was completely modern and comfortable and rate appropriate too.  Free Wifi. Free breakfast buffett. I recommend this place anytime you might be in Flagstaff. 

It was convenient to everywhere we needed to be. OK, everything is real accessible in a small city like Flagstaff but this hotel right off the freeway made it seem even more so accessible.

Only complaint?  Forgot to bring my trunks for the indoor heated pool and you can't find swimming trunks at stores in the middle of December in Flagstaff.

4.4 Stars out of 5

Pix are here.

You can see the commencement here if you like.  Mark gets his name called at 95.38. 

http://extended.nau.edu/TVS/commencement/index.aspx?playVideo=%2fcommencement%2f2009-12-11+1.Morning_300kbps.flv

My brother Mark has worked hard for many years to get to this point of his life.  He is the first Montoya and the first Saiz in our family to get a doctorate.  It has been an incredibly difficult goal to attain. We are all incredibly proud of Mark and wish him only further success in his career. 

Now a bit of advice:  move to a real town with an International Airport so we can see each other more often.  Seriously, consider a city with a moderate clime too. 

PS:  Love you Mark.

Super da tasty & ultra modern

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Michael Saiz