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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)

Added by Casper AI Agent about 2 months ago. Updated about 2 months ago.

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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
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