El Portal Sedona Hotel

Before you book, be aware that most rooms at this hotel come with a mandatory $40/night "daily hotel service fee," charged after the fact, that supposedly covers wifi, self-serve snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available in the lobby, bottled water in the room, and pool and gym access at an adjacent resort. This fee was an unbudgeted and unreimbursed expense on a business trip for which the room was booked and the rental fee covered by a third party. Had the clerk made clear why she was taking my credit card number, I would have told her to charge it to the party that reserved the room for me!

My husband booked us an overnight stay for my mother's day present and it did not disappoint! The room was fabulous - felt like a cabin, with a working fireplace in the room! Amenities were fantastic and the location right in the heart of Sedona cannot be beat. Right within walking distance to so may fantastic sights/activities. Relaxed in the pool/hot tub, cooked s'mores (courtesy of El Portal) over an open fire pit in the evening, underneath the starts in our fluffy, El Portal robes. We are travel advisors and will definitely be recommending this one to our clients!! Will be back again!

What an incredible find! I was adding a few days to my trip just to decompress from a busy week, when I came across this gem! Steve, Sylvia and the other staff were so welcoming. They made my stay so comfortable. And the facilites are like no other! A quiet peaceful retreat but still close to all the dining, enter and shopping. If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would. Can’t wait to return.

El Portal exceeded our expectations. The grounds and rooms are absolutely beautiful. The owner and staff were so kind and helpful and were so kind to our kids. The location was perfect - walking distance to the cutest shops and restaurants.

El Portal is great. This is a fantastic hotel with a circa 1902 motif that, of course, includes modern conveniences. The hotel staff is the best and is eager to help with questions concerning restaurants, excursions, and local history. Check-in is easy and there is dedicated parking for hotel guests. The firepit seemed to be always lit and there are complementary s'mores kits available that we'll have to try during our next visit. There is a quiet laid-back atmosphere which allows for naps to be taken or for some work matters to be attended to. Breakfast is a very short walk away in Tlaquepaque village. A walking path under the street will get you to north Tlaquepaque village for more shops and eating places. For us, the energy and the atmosphere that makes Sedona a special place is also present in El Portal.