La Posada Hotel, hotel in Winslow, Arizona
La Posada Hotel is a lodging building in Winslow, Arizona, situated on historic Route 66 and built in 1930 to serve train travelers. The structure features large arches, colorful tile floors, hand-painted walls and ceilings, original wooden doors, iron decorations, and carved beams that reflect architect Mary Colter's design approach.
The building was constructed in 1930 by the Fred Harvey Company and initially served rail passengers with seventy rooms and multiple dining spaces. After railroad travel declined in the 1950s, the hotel closed in 1957 and served as office space until artist Tina Mion and her husband restored and reopened it in 1997.
The name reflects Spanish colonial tradition for wayfarers' lodges, and the interior displays the connection between travel culture and the Southwest. Hand-painted walls, regional artwork, and the ongoing gallery exhibitions show how the place serves as a living space for local artistic expression today.
Visitors should book early as the hotel is popular with Route 66 travelers, and the restaurant gets busy during peak travel seasons. It is helpful to dine at the restaurant, walk through Winslow's downtown area, and check train schedules if you want to watch freight trains passing by the property.
The building came close to demolition before being rescued in 1997, and today shows the careful restoration touch in every detail. Artist Tina Mion displays her contemporary works throughout the property, exploring American history and social themes, adding a living creative dimension to the historic site.
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