Cher

Just returned from Arizona so I thought I'd give my thoughts. Thank you all for your input.

We decided to stay at Enchantment and we were really glad we did. The setting was absolutely spectacular and we enjoyed very much being in the canyon as well as driving to and from the area during our stay in Sedona. We stayed in a king bedroom which was newly renovated and close to the lobby. We had a nice view of the canyon from our balcony. The room was large, comfortable and nice but nothing really special (as I expected). The amenities provided by the hotel were nice, i.e., a bucket outside our door each morning with fresh orange juice on ice; bottles of water in the evening w/turn-down service, nice lotions/shampoos, etc. in the bathroom, nice linens and pillows. I really liked being close to the lobby ... We were in easy walking distance to main pool, restaurants, spa, gift shop. Also, service at the resort was excellent.

On Saturday night there was "stargazing" via a large telescope and someone explaining what we were looking at ... really cool. They also had mountain bikes on site for use (with a group excursion on Tues morning) and access to the Boynton Canyon hiking trail right on the site. You can also arrange for jeep tours leaving right from the Enchantment (although we did the Pink Jeep tour from town).

I would definitely stay there again; the setting alone was worth it.

Calamari

Cher, I am so glad that you ended up at Enchantment. I only just found your post and wanted to rave about it too. We have stayed in a two bedroom, two full baths casita with a kitchen, dinning area and large family room. We are still dream about going back. I do remember being unimpressed with the food, but I can be too critical. We loved the breakfast at The Coffee Pot. Glad to hear the rooms in the main building are nice. Wondering what they go for. Casita mentioned above was about $600 per night.

Patrick

All I can say is that must have been some honeymoon, Debi, with the whole football team in your bathtub!!!

ags1

I just returned from Enchantment and therefore paid the off-season rates, with a Casita Room for $195. It's possible that if I were paying $395 in the high season for the room, I'd feel differently, but I doubt it: the Enchantment was spectacular, a delightful resort in every way. The setting is spectacular; the hiking on-site and nearby is breathtaking; the meals were delicious (though not inexpensive); and the spa is a world all its own. I wouldn't say that the staff was extremely proactive, but they were professional in every way, and we had no problems at all during our stay. Many days we didn't want to do anything but luxuriate at the spa and hike, but if you have a car, you can pop into the rest of Sedona in 10-20 min. for meals or shopping. We are so anxious to return to Sedona and the Enchantment, and can't imagine staying elsewhere!

Calamari

I am a huge fan of Enchanment Resort. You got a steal on your room! DId you have an amazing view of the red buttes?

emd

Enchantment is too chic for me. They chrged almost $500 for a casita when I was there in November. The spa was way too into itself- bad attitude at the bar in the spa, the server was just obnoxious and in such an atmosphere where they are trying to get you in tune w/your inner self, it was disgusting. There are other great hotels w/wonderful views of the red rocks. You have to drive to hike a short way from them instead of having hiking right there on site, like you do at Enchantment. But I'd opt to save the money and stay somewhere else. I think Enchantment takes itself way too seriously. And they wouldn't let me in the restaurant in nice black jeans (w/a cashmere sweater). Screw that when you are paying $500 for a room.