The project began in 1927, when a Canadian entrepreneur Albert E Du Beau relocated to

Flagstaff to materialize his vision of a posh “Motor Hotel”. He purchased a prominent site

on the original Route 66 corridor and chose a “U” shaped layout for his 3 building complex.

His clever plan included guest rooms opening onto a courtyard car park and enclosed

steam heated garages, as defining features of his modern Motel concept. *

photos and copy from the motel du beau web site