Step into the renovated lobby of the historic Weatherford Hotel and you might sound like Flagstaff’s Bob Smith who was overheard saying, “This is amazing! It’s like stepping back in time.” Owners Henry Taylor and Sam (Pamela) Green Taylor have been at it again. The latest phase of their 40-year restoration project is evident from the moment you walk through the door. The lobby’s original 19-foot-high ceiling has been restored and the grand staircase has been rebuilt. “It’s everything we … [Read more...] about Isn’t She Grand?
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Huge Weatherford Hotel Restoration Project Beginning
Restoration work to add more structural support to the three-story, century-old Weatherford Hotel is scheduled to begin in March. The latest phase to return the historic building to its original grandeur will include removing the second floor mezzanine and returning the 19-foot-high ceiling to the lobby; creating a first-floor hotel room and office; and adding five more hotel rooms on the second floor bringing the grand total to 17. During the next two months, the hotel will continue to serve … [Read more...] about Huge Weatherford Hotel Restoration Project Beginning
Arizona’s Longest Running Hotel Boasts Colorful Past
The Weatherford Hotel’s survival spirit has been tested many times during the last century. Two owners died trying to keep it going, at least one went bankrupt, and the structurally stressed building had also been delivered a death sentence. The one resilient thread that’s kept the Weatherford from completely unraveling is its ability to provide a home for travelers, construction workers, bus drivers, actors and athletes, along with a number of crazies. John W. Weatherford constructed the … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Longest Running Hotel Boasts Colorful Past
Exchange Pub Transforming Into Internet Café with Starbucks Beverages
Keeping with tradition while accommodating today’s lifestyles, the Weatherford Hotel’s Exchange Pub is becoming a contemporary, yet cozy, coffee house that proudly serves Starbucks daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Post-holiday shoppers can soak in the charm and comfort of the historic Weatherford Hotel, combined with the quality and satisfaction of Starbucks coffee and delicious pastries as they enjoy the downtown experience. The Exchange Pub inside the hotel will take on a new look, which will … [Read more...] about Exchange Pub Transforming Into Internet Café with Starbucks Beverages
