Sedona, Arizona, is one of the best vacation spots in the west.
It is a long shaped town that sits on each side of Highway 89-A.
To the north are the beautiful red rock mountains with their interesting shapes.
The skies are equally as pretty with their fluffy white clouds or black thunderheads.
Sedona has a wide variety of hotels that you can choose from, but these are the Sedona hotels that most people recommend.
An all time favorite with visitors is the Junipine Lodge.
This hotel is seven miles from Sedona up Oak Creek Canyon.
The thing that makes it a top choice for visitors that want to relax or have a romantic retreat is the fact that it is peaceful and quiet, and it is at one of the most beautiful locations in Sedona.
It is nestled under the pine trees and sits just above Oak Creek.
The accommodations are condo style with either one or two bedrooms, a full kitchen, two fireplaces and a deck.
There is room from two to six people.
Visitors can walk on a trail to the creek and fish or play in the water.
Another great hotel in Sedona that people enjoy is the Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa.
It has a beautiful view of West Sedona with the red rock mountains in the background.
You can see the famous Coffee Pot and Chimney Rock.
The view is simply breathtaking.
It sits relatively close to the airport, but it is not a problem.
Since the airport is only for small planes or helicopters, there are no night flights to bother the guests.
Guests can eat at the nearby airport restaurant for a good price and the food is excellent.
Helicopter tours are available for those who are interested.
Choose a room with its own balcony that looks out over West Sedona.
Enjoy watching the sunrise and sunset on the red rocks.
Nighttime is beautiful with the flickering lights.
To the east you can, also, see the flickering lights of Jerome, an old ghost town.
The rooms all have kitchens or kitchenettes.
Approximately seven miles to the east of Sedona up Boynton Canyon is the Mii Amo hotel.
It sits at the head of the canyon at the base of the red rocks.
There are three room options: a casita, a hacienda or a regular room.
The adobe walls and Mexican tile roof blends together with the environment.
There is bicycling, tennis, swimming and hiking that guests can participate in.
There is an organized children's program to keep the children occupied and allow the parents some free time.
There is a spa and fitness center available for guests to use.
If you enjoy being in the center of town where you can walk to the shops, trading centers and restaurants, the L'Auberge de Sedona is the perfect hotel for you.
For the convenience of their guests.
There is a French American style restaurant on the hotel property.
Guests have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker in the room.
There is, also, a whirlpool and in room safe.
Each room overlooks Oak Creek and has a terrace or balcony.
Taking a trip to Sedona is something that you will remember for the rest of your life.
If you have to choose between a trip to Grand Canyon and a trip to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, choose the later.
Stay in one of these Sedona hotels while you are there.