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Unfortunately the town got forgotten when the highway went in. There are many boarded up and crumbling buildings. It seems they are trying to “revitalize” the downtown but they have a LONG way to go. Mount Taylor coffee shop located in an old filling station was a bright spot. Grants is a good location to visit the National Park sites in the area but I would stay at one of the hotels out by the highway next time.

When I checked in the desk clerk walked me to the room and turned on the heat as she was telling me how the owner got the property. We talked for 10-15 minutes. It was nice to hear some people actually get to do fun jobs.

The new owner was friendly and accommodating. He shared the history of the motel and his vision for improvements. He walked me to my room to make sure everything was in good condition. Quiet area and close to Walmart, if needed.

I like the location and cleanliness of the room and hotel. The room and bathroom we had was large enough to be able to put our things down and not trip over them. I liked the cameras in the parking lot and being able to park right outside the room as we had a car with gifts and luggage in it. The breakfast was a little better than the usual hotel breakfast in this price range. Would have liked an elevator if we stayed upstairs

THE BAD: Grants is a near ghost town and looks it. The current population is about 9000. Its economy was based on uranium mining, which is currently bust. My travel companion was shocked when she saw it. There are many boarded up and abandoned businesses. I grew up in Grants so it makes me sad to see it this way, having lived there in economically better days. But that is the way of mining towns, boom and bust. (I hope uranium mining will come back as I am a believer in nuclear power for energy.) That being said, Grants has some nice new parks in the downtown section. I'll also recommend a very decent restaurant, La Ventana for good food and drinks. I'm sure there are others which I'm not personally familiar with. THE GOOD: Grants is a terrific base for exploring all around the area in at least a 50 mile radius. There is the very interesting Mining Museum right in town. There is El Morro National Historic Monument (Inscription Rock) to the southwest. There is Chaco Canyon National Monument (ancient Indian ruins) to the north. There is Mt Taylor to the east for coolness in the summer and a beautiful hike to the summit. There is El Malpais National Monument to the south with La Ventana natural arch and the El Malpais visitor center. There are Native American communities all round, Acoma and Laguna pueblos to the east and the great Navaho reservation to the west. And the country all around is beautiful (but then I grew up there). There are enough wonderful things in the area to keep you busy for days, if you wish.

Very clean room, comfy bed, good breakfast, friendly staff. Room was remodeled in good taste. Very pleasant to stay here!! Was sad pool & hit tub not in working order! We had a roasted chicken & salad from Walmart:):) Grants is a pretty little town:):)