Hampton Inn Sedona

One of the smaller hotels in the Hampton chain, the Hampton Inn Sedona is relaxed and quiet most of the time. All types of travelers flock to Sedona to take in the spectacular red-rock scenery, and the hotel's style reflects the area's natural wonders. The adobe-style exterior leads to a lobby with a rustic ambience that includes a fireplace framed by red rocks. Tan wallpaper with wavy patterns reflects the rock formations that surround the hotel. Wood laminate floors yield to colorful blue-and-beige carpeting in the adjacent, two-story breakfast area. The wood furniture in a sitting area in front of the fireplace resembles tigerwood. Distinctive, square chandeliers hang above a long table topped by black marble in the center of the room, and framed photos of Sedona landmarks decorate the walls.

The Hampton Inn Sedona is located in west Sedona on the city’s busiest road (highway 89A). Several restaurants are within a two-to-three minute walk, and a Walgreen’s, Whole Foods, and Starbucks are within walking distance too. Uptown’s numerous shops and art galleries are about a five-minute drive away, and there's a bus stop in front of the hotel.

• Five-minute drive to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
• 10-minute drive to Sedona Airport
• 15-minute drive to Red Rock State Park
• 17-minute drive to Slide Rock State Park
• 18-minute drive to the Village of Oak Creek Canyon
• 35-minute drive to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
• Two-hour drive to the Grand Canyon
• Two-hour drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The Hampton Inn Sedona's 55 rooms are scheduled for renovation in the second half of 2016 -- their green- and tan-patterned carpet shows signs of wear, as noted by several past guests. Bright white duvets cover the beds, which have green bed skirts. Drapes are green, and upholstered chairs and sofa beds (in select rooms) are blue. The matching dark-wood furniture includes headboards, dressers, nightstands, desks, and tables. The only Southwestern accents are the framed photographs of Sedona scenery on the white painted walls. Some rooms, such as the Double Queens, have small dining tables with two upholstered chairs instead of desks with leather office chairs. Rooms come in Double Queen, King, and King Study categories. Bathrooms have roomy wood vanities topped by tan granite, beige-tile floors, and acrylic shower/tub combos. Standard amenities include microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, laptop desks, Neutrogena toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the pool area and the surrounding red-rock scenery, while others have limited or no views. Rooms are generally quiet, but ambient noise travels between them.

Even though its smaller than most hotels in the chain, the Hampton Inn Sedona offers all the standard Hampton features. The free hot breakfast buffet includes eggs and meats, and guests on the go are offered to-go bags. Free coffee, tea, and ice water are available at all times in the lobby, and free hot cookies are set out in the afternoon. The outdoor pool and adjacent whirlpool have views of the surrounding red rocks. The fitness center is small, with only a few cardio machines and some exercise balls. The business center consists of one computer station with Internet access and a printer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Valet laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, as is meeting space. There are no self-serve laundry facilities on-site, but there's a laundromat about one block away. On-site parking is free, and there's a safe deposit box at the front desk.