Brad's Desert Inn

The motel is small and the rooms are on the small side, which was no surprise. It is the type of place you stay on the way over to somewhere else. It does not have the usual hotel.motel amenities, such as ice machine. However, most of the "deficiencies" are more than made up for by the absolutely wonderful staff--Kimberly is the friendliest and most welcoming motel manager you would hope to greet you. Ruel (Roel?) is equally friendly and available for questions or requests. On our evening stay there, we saw a Navaho tribal dance that was put on for us for free. We were treated to free grilled hot dogs and even pizza later on. All were offered complimentary soft-drinks and adults also were offered some beer. It is a different experience, the type you would want to have to be memorable for its quaintness and small-town charm. It is a little gem in a town most people stop at to refuel. We specifically stayed here as it was close to the Petrified National Forest. It is quiet and friendly, however, anything missing is the result of the local economy so do not expect to find the usual Starbucks or McDonald's or a wide array of cuisines readily available. That, of course, is not the motel's fault but they do seem to work hard against these obstacles and I think they do an awesome job. Thank you Kimberly and Ruel for being so welcoming and making our stop at Brad's Desert Inn memorable. We look forward to seeing you both again soon!