15 Best Hotels in North-Central Arizona, Arizona

This 1894 Craftsman-style historic property has nine luxuriously decorated rooms, some with fireplaces. Breakfast is not offered, but the inn is within walking distance of downtown's restaurants and coffeehouses. 

This stunning hacienda, one of the most beautifully designed boutique hotels in the Southwest, has decor accents including authentic Tiffany and Roycroft pieces, French doors leading to balconies or a grassy central courtyard, stained-glass windows and ceiling panels, river-rock or tile fireplaces, and huge custom-designed beds. Wine and hors d'oeuvres like cheese and lavosh crackers are served in the afternoon.

Nestled among two acres of pine trees a ½ mile uphill from Route 66, this upscale B&B has decks with good views and a flagstone patio with a hot tub. Decorated with simple, Asian-inspired furnishings, rooms all have king beds, flat-screen TVs, and luxurious bathrooms. Hearty breakfasts—including eggs and British-style sausages—will ready you for the hour-long drive to the canyon. Gracious hosts Claire and Nick, originally from the United Kingdom, gladly help guests plan itineraries.

Plants, knickknacks, bright colors, and plenty of sunlight make this beautiful Mediterranean-style home a welcoming place to stay. Multicourse breakfasts might include overstuffed burritos or a marinated fruit compote. There are two suites and two rooms, including a former chauffeur's quarters that has a skylight and private rooftop patio.

All the rooms at this inn south of Sedona have either wood-burning or gas fireplaces, and some of them also have Jacuzzi tubs and balconies that look out onto the red rocks. The four spacious villas each have separate entrances and a fireplace that opens into both the sitting area and the bathroom, which is outfitted with a two-person Jacuzzi tub. 

This romantic B&B with spectacular views and ultracomfortable beds was built well off the main drag and in the shadow of the buttes for views and privacy. Understated and inviting rooms all have private entrances and patios. Bath salts and candles await in the bathrooms, most of which have two-person Jacuzzi tubs.

This B&B in verdant Oak Creek Canyon exudes rustic elegance in its Southwestern-theme rooms in charming wooden cabins, many with full kitchens and decks overlooking the creek. On summer mornings you can sit outside and enjoy home-baked breads and fresh egg dishes while listening to live classical violin or guitar music. Massage and facial services are available in your cabin or creekside.

The outdoor veranda at this 1898 B&B affords sweeping views of the Verde Valley and Sedona. Most rooms are decorated in Victorian style and all have private entrances and baths. Pre-approved pets are welcome in two of the rooms, the Miner's Suite and Western Room.

This World War I–era hostelry, tastefully restored, has seen miners, health seekers, and celebrities walk through its doors. Old-fashioned touches, including the original claw-foot tubs, remain, and like many other historic hotels the Vendome has its obligatory resident ghost (her room costs slightly more).

Rooms in this rambling wood-and-stone Craftsman house have a refined rustic style; most have fireplaces, and some have jetted tubs, redwood decks, or hot tubs. For solitude, walk the seven-path classic labyrinth (made of local rock) and through the gardens. A chef prepares a lavish and healthy breakfast, as well as "sunset snacks" in the evening.

This restored saloon and bordello from 1897 now houses a small, antiques-filled B&B. Guest rooms are on the second floor; ask for the "Best Gal's Room," which has its own sitting room overlooking the train tracks, forest, and mountains. All four rooms (one is interior, with skylights) are quiet, as the only train traffic is the Grand Canyon Railway. Even if you don't stay here, the fresh pastries served in the first-floor coffee shop are worth a stop.

All the rooms at this inn south of Sedona have either wood-burning or gas fireplaces, and some of them also have Jacuzzi tubs and balconies that look out onto the red rocks. The four spacious villas each have separate entrances and a fireplace that opens into both the sitting area and the bathroom, which is outfitted with a two-person Jacuzzi tub. What makes this place really special, though, is the impeccable yet casual service.

This B&B in verdant Oak Creek Canyon exudes rustic elegance in its Southwestern-themed rooms in charming wooden cabins, many with full kitchens and decks overlooking the creek. On summer mornings you can sit outside and enjoy home-baked breads and fresh egg dishes while listening to live classical violin or guitar music. Massage and facial services are available in your cabin or creekside.

Rooms in this rambling wood-and-stone Craftsman house have a refined rustic style; most have fireplaces, and some have jetted tubs, redwood decks, or hot tubs. For solitude, walk the seven-path classic labyrinth (made of local rock) and through the gardens. A chef prepares a lavish and healthy breakfast, as well as "sunset snacks" in the evening.

At this quiet inn tucked behind the main street in West Sedona, the romantic rooms are exquisitely decorated in an upscale Western motif, complete with genuine cowboy artifacts. Most rooms have individual decks with hot tubs and telescopes for stargazing, and hosts Sam and Irith provide gracious hospitality and expert guidance on area activities.