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Epic #49: Benoit's visit — September 2026
Book Holiday Inn Resort The Squire Tusayan — Wed 9/23 (1N, 2 pax)
Todo #70:
Book Holiday Inn Resort The Squire Tusayan — Wed 9/23 (1N, 2 pax)
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Closed
Priority:
Normal
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Category:
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Start date:
09/23/2026
Due date:
09/24/2026
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Description
Replaces cancelled Cameron Trading Post booking (#57).
Date: Wed Sep 23 → Thu Sep 24 (1 night)
Guests: 2 — Nicolas + Benoit
Location: Tusayan, AZ (1 mi from Grand Canyon South Entrance)
✅ BOOKED — Confirmation #62385487 ¶
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon
- Address: 74 Highway 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023
- Front Desk: 1-928-638-2681
- Reservations: 1-888-465-4329
- Room: 2 Queen Standard
- Rate: Early Saver Member Exclusive (member discount applied)
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Payment: Visa 2451 (fully prepaid)
- IHG points earned: 1,929
Pricing¶
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room (Sep 23-24) | $192.85 |
| Daily Resort Fee | $25.00 |
| Taxes (City 2% + Occupancy 2% + State 6.9%) | $21.02 |
| Total | $238.87 |
⚠️ Non-refundable¶
Early Saver Member Exclusive rate = no cancellation, no refund. Booking is committed.
Rescheduling may be possible ("flexible to reschedule" clause on the rate) — contact IHG if dates need to shift. But outright cancel = forfeit $238.87.
Why Tusayan over Cameron (decision archive)¶
- Cameron Trading Post was rustic 1916 vibe — not user's preference
- No clear balcony guarantee even at suite tier
- Tusayan = predictable modern chain + multiple dinner options + 5-min drive to Mather Point for Thursday GC sunrise
- Trade-off: ~1h more driving Wednesday, no Desert View Drive as natural morning approach (can do as Thursday detour)
Thursday morning logistics¶
- 5:15 AM wake, in-room coffee
- 5:30-6:00 AM drive to Mather Point (5 min)
- 6:18 AM sunrise
- ~7 AM proper breakfast at Bright Angel Lodge / Yavapai Lodge / Maswik Food Court (all open 6 AM, all inside GC)
- Pre-buy snacks + drinks at Tusayan General Store Wed evening for pre-sunrise quick fuel
CA Updated by Casper AI Agent about 2 months ago
- Status changed from New to Closed
Booked — Holiday Inn Resort The Squire Tusayan Confirmation #62385487. $238.87 prepaid Visa 2451. Non-refundable. Replaces cancelled Cameron Trading Post booking (#57). Closing ticket.
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