When you're visiting Sedona, you'll have a wide array of choices between motels, hotels, resorts, inns, and the like. When you're trying to keep to a budget and satisfy everyone in the family (or just yourself), it can be tough to figure out which amenities are worth it and which aren't. Let's run through some of your options. If you choose a bare-bones motel, you'll find that they're definitely not as well-equipped as the resorts or hotels in the area. A motel will have a pool, an ice machine, and cable TV. That's it. If you're just passing through Sedona for a night, a motel may be the right accommodation. However, if you're staying for two nights or more, you should look into the hotels or inns in the area.
The word "resort" might make you think of an exorbitant price range. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Resort hotels can be as inexpensive as 100 dollars a night--this is very little when you consider than some motels can go for the same price. If your room's appearance is important to you, you'll be happier with a hotel. The decor is usually much nicer and more imaginative--much less "cookie cutter" than the popular chain motels.
Motels vs. Hotels
If you are not interested in spending the money for a full-scale resort, there are some wonderful and luxurious inns in the area. These aren't transient, roadside places with a flashing neon sign. These are inns with well cared for grounds, a long list of amenities, and services above and beyond what you'd get at a motel (usually including breakfast).
In Sedona, you'll find inns that look as nice as their expensive hotel counterparts. Many are built in classic southwestern style and they are entirely unique. There are local awards given out to businesses that keep the look and feel of Sedona alive--look for a hotel, motel, or inn with such an award. Shopping around can really reap big benefits for you, as you'll discover more features for a price similar to what you'd pay in a motel.
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