Winter in Sedona – Spectacular!

Why is winter a good time to visit Sedona? Fewer crowds! With fewer people, you can explore and discover so much more! No juggling for a good place to view the Grand Canyon. No more waiting for a parking spot to go hiking. No more lines for the Sedona Trolley or any tours. And, you will have more time to take in the vistas, shops … everything!

Tell us what you wish to do – or not do, we will help you plan your perfect trip! At El Portal Sedona Hotel we offer you unpretentious luxury and personalized concierge services for the area. We are a pet friendly hotel, so no need to find a place for your furry friends – and NO pet fees!

We have a family of properties now, so if El Portal is booked on your chosen dates check out our vacation rentals. Connie’s Place is a single-level home divided into two separate units. There is a one-bedroom, one-bath unit with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room (sleeps 4). Unit 2 is a two-bedroom, two-bath unit. Both have a mini-fridge, single cup coffee maker, and a microwave (sleeps 4). Sarah’s Place is a two-bedroom, one-bath home with spectacular views, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and outdoor living spaces (sleeps 4). All three are pet friendly with no additional cleaning or pet fees!

Call 1.800.313.0017 for your winter respite! Book online!

El Portal Sedona Hotel Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with El Portal Sedona Hotel recognized as the #6 HOTEL FOR HOTELS IN THE SOUTHWEST & WEST, #2 FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND #1 IN SEDONA!

More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot about the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found here.

“El Portal is a boutique hotel with only 12 rooms. We have always tried to be different; it’s nice to be recognized and appreciated. We are thrilled for this extraordinary award!” says owner Steve Segner.

After 30 plus years in the pet industry, owners, Steve and Connie Segner dived into the hospitality industry and opened pet friendly El Portal Sedona Hotel. Theirs was a dream of an all-inclusive feeling of oneness with the land and spirit of the Southwest. They brought all the elements of nature and the soul of the Southwest into the creation of this beautiful Sedona hotel. After careful planning and execution, their vision became a reality. A spectacular “Adobe Hacienda” in the Arts and Craft tradition; true to nature, true to the soul of Sedona, was theirs and fortunately Sedona’s. 

The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

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About El Portal Sedona Hotel
El Portal Sedona Hotel is dedicated to providing an extraordinary lodging experience for guests and their pets in unpretentious luxury.  The boutique hotel was designed and built with pets’ needs in mind with tile and wood flooring throughout, while at the same time offering guests the best in modern amenities and unparalleled concierge services for the Sedona area. It is a AAA Four Diamond Hotel in the heart of Sedona.
95 Portal Lane
Sedona, AZ 86336
https://elportalsedona.com/
info@elportalsedona.com
Toll free:  1.800.313.0017
Local:  928.203.9405
Steve and Connie Segner, Owners

Five Reasons to Stay in a Boutique Hotel – El Portal Sedona

When you travel, there are always plenty of options when it comes to choosing accommodations.  All too often, travelers fall back on well-worn choices, choosing the stay at a large, chain hotel with buildings in multiple cities in many different countries.  This is an understandable decision because the traveler knows exactly what they’re getting when they book with these larger companies.  However, what isn’t talked about nearly as often is what is missed when a chain hotel is picked over a boutique hotel.  Yes, you know what you’re getting, but that’s because it is the same in every single city in every single country, which results in a less rich traveling experience.  Staying at a boutique hotel can provide a far richer experience when it comes to exploring the area and the accommodations provided.  Here are the top five reasons to stay in a boutique hotel instead of a large chain when you come to Sedona.

1. Unique experience: Staying at a boutique hotel means that you’ll get an experience you cannot get anyplace else on the planet.  The hotel is unique, one of a kind, and what it offers travelers can’t be replicated anyplace else.
2. More personal service: Many boutique hotels have a lower capacity – fewer rooms overall are available – so it’s possible for owners and staff to provide a much more personalized experience for their guests.  They will recognize your face, pet and be more aware of any needs you may have.
3. Location: Many boutique hotels are located in the heart of the city – their smaller size is less disruptive and means they don’t need to be on the outskirts.  These hotels are often closest to shopping, dining, and adventures.
4. No two stays are the same: Boutique hotels change with the years and the seasons in a way that large chain hotels simply cannot do. You can stay in different rooms with radically different aesthetics and layouts, experience different events, and much more.
5. Knowledgeable staff: The staff at a boutique hotel are often local, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, which allows them to help guests with more nuance and detail than the staff of a large hotel.

El Portal Sedona Hotel is no exception when it comes to boutique hotels.  A visitor to Sedona, Arizona who chooses to stay at El Portal will have a vastly different experience than if they were to stay at the chain hotels.  El Portal has won multiple awards and boasts an unbeatable location.  Close to the Grand Canyon, world-class hiking, and top-flight shopping and dining, El Portal is close to many of the favorite spots that visitors want to see.  And the owners and staff are knowledgeable and ready to help any guest organize a tour, select a hiking or biking trail, and decide which restaurant they would like to try that night.  With only twelve rooms, El Portal is personal and welcoming to both humans and their pets as one of the best pet-friendly hotels in the nation.  The next time you come to Sedona, or when you decide to visit for the first time, keep in mind boutique hotels like El Portal Sedona.

 

 

El Portal Sedona Hotel – Charming, Quaint, Unique…

These are Not Our Words…They are Our Guests’

Isn’t it time to break the chain hotel habit? Get out of the rut staying in cookie cutter rooms, sterile lobbies, and boring amenities. It’s time to stay at El Portal Sedona Hotel, and here’s why…

“Mother daughter trip
Cannot say enough good things. If you are looking for a great personalized experience, choose El Portal. They even have the honor system. So charming and so quaint. What a treat to visit with Steve (the owner) as well as Fran who gave me so many tips. Loved everything about it.” (by pharrison319)*“A Beautiful Boutique Hotel

We had the pleasure of staying in this hotel for 4 nights. It’s a perfect location for your stay in Sedona. There are many restaurants that are within walking distance and the hiking trails are about a 10–15-minute drive. The hotel is custom built by owners Steve and Connie, who also work at the hotel, and are both friendly and gracious. This hotel is also pet friendly which was a must for us. Each room is very unique and custom designed. We had the opportunity to stay in two of the rooms and both were great. We stayed at the Grand Canyon #7 and Rim View #9. The Grand Canyon is a downstairs room and has a nice, private patio. The Rim View is an upstairs room. Of the two rooms, we really loved the Grand Canyon, but both were really comfortable. Please note this is a boutique hotel, not some cookie cutter Hyatt. Each room has a different theme and beautiful antique style furniture throughout. In fact, the entire hotel feels like a work of art. We hope to return to Sedona one day and we’ll be staying at this hotel when we do. We’re posting a photo of us by the fireplace, which was actually taken by Steve on his phone and sent to us. He was so excited to see us in matching outfits with our pup, he asked if he could take a picture and we agreed! That’s one small example of how welcome you feel when you stay at El Portal!” (by alexisooo)

If you want to break the chain hotel habit reserve your room with us – we guarantee a wonderful, unique, even quirky stay! Call now at 1.800.313.0017 or book online.

*(Both reviews from Tripadvisor.com)

Trending Now – Sedona for Summer Vacation!

Sedona is trending now for your next vacation! It is perfectly located with Grand Canyon National Park – one of the Seven Wonders of the World –  an hour and a half away, numerous state parks, a national forest, two historical parks, six national monuments, a historical heritage site, unlimited outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, spa days, golfing, wine tours, swimming, fishing; there’s just so much to do, see, explore!

 

Your trip to Sedona begins and ends – here at pet-friendly El Portal Sedona Hotel. We offer exceptional concierge services for the Sedona area. Tell us what you want to do – or not do and we’ll help you plan the perfect trip!

Book your vacation today! Call 1.800.313.0017 or online!

 

Time is of the Essence – A Sedona Spring Getaway!

Do you have a favorite room here at El Portal Sedona Hotel? Is it the Grand Canyon Suite with stained glass accents, whirlpool tub, and fenced pet-friendly yard? Or maybe it’s our Greene & Greene suite with its lovely balcony and fabulous views? It could be our grandest suite – The Governor’s Suite with over 600 square feet and a king-sized bed enveloped in spectacular panoramic Red Rock views.  Or it could be the sweet and serene Garden Court Room? No matter what one is your favorite now is the time to book for a spring escape!
It is time to think ahead to March, April, and May! You don’t want to miss the wonderful weather – perfect for hiking, touring, or just kicking back and strolling around! Time is of the essence…

The soul of Sedona is calling, the serenity of the Southwest is summoning … At El Portal Sedona Hotel we invite you to relax and revive your spirit, refresh your inner self! We have the perfect room just for you…the choice is yours.

Call 1.800.313.0017 or book online!

El Portal Sedona Hotel is a pet friendly AAA Four Diamond Hotel, a boutique hotel that offers personalized concierge services for the Sedona area! 

Pet Friendly El Portal Sedona Hotel

El Portal Sedona Hotel is known for being a pet-friendly boutique hotel. Yes, it is mainly dogs that have walked or scampered through our doors, but did you know we have had a wide variety of pets stay with us?

There have been kangaroos that have hopped around the courtyard. We had a monkey visit us once, that was a particularly entertaining visit! Cats and kittens have joined their owners on vacation here, and guests have brought their birds, pet rats, and we even had a potbellied pig stay!

The hotel has its own treasure trove of hotel pets. We have Dexter and Oliver, the Basset Hounds. Milo, the Great Dane/mix. Peanut, the sweet black cat that fell off the roof garden, and of course now we have Rice and Crispies – our budgies!

So if you’re looking for a pet-friendly inn, look no further, El Portal is the place to stay. With no pet fees, a welcome basket of goodies, and fenced private patios we have you covered! Call 1.800.313.0017 or click to reserve your pet-friendly room!

Wide Open Spaces for You to Discover

The amazing fall weather makes Sedona a perfect outdoor playground with plenty to do, explore, discover! Visitors and locals alike can experience so many outdoor activities, including but not limited to:

• hiking
• biking
• adventure tours
• wine tours
• state parks & historical sites
• golfing
• festivals – ours are outdoor!
• climbing
• fishing
• and more!

At El Portal Sedona Hotel we are dedicated to providing an extraordinary lodging experience for our guests and their pets in unpretentious luxury. We are a AAA Four Diamond Hotel with personalized concierge services for the Sedona area, we will help you with any tours, hikes – all things to do in Sedona!

“We stayed two nights with our elderly dogs in the beautiful Garden Court Room…with an enclosed outside patio for the comfort of the doggies, which we all appreciated. … Soothing to the body and the soul, and we recommend this hotel whole-heartedly.” (Tripadvisor review).

Remember, pets stay free and receive a welcome basket with a blanket, treats, and waste bags.

Call now 1.800.313.0017 or book online – there’s room to roam here!

Your Pets Need a Break Too!

If your dogs are barking bring them to El Portal Sedona Hotel! We are a pet-friendly hotel with no pet fees. We have a Welcome Basket for your furry friends, complete with a blanket, treats, and waste bags. We even have a dedicated page on our website with resources and pet-friendly things to do.

Your pets are feeling the effects of this quarantine just like you. They know there is something going on from being annoyed from all the disruptions of their days, all the belly rubs, playing fetch, the extra interactions; they’ve probably lost weight too – thanks to all the walks LOL! Maybe it’s time for a change of scenery – for both of you. Come to El Portal, a small boutique hotel (ample space for social distancing). Experience Sedona in a completely different way. There’s nothing wrong with sheltering in place with us! We have contact-free, curbside check-in!

Call for mid-week and long-stay specials 1.800.313.0017!