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 Stay at El Portal Sedona Hotel in May or June and save! Save on a Sunset Jeep Tour! Save on our deluxe Sedona accommodations! Save on food! Save! Save! Save!
When you book your 3 night getaway at this pet friendly Sedona hotel you’ll stay in a deluxe room, receive a Sunset Jeep Tour for two (2) with Sun Country Adventures, a picnic lunch with directions to the Grand Canyon, and a $100 resort food and wine credit* all for just $799! That’s a savings of 25%! (This is a Phone Special and must be booked by phone).
El Portal is an Arizona luxury hotel, with a four diamond rating by AAA. Our deluxe rooms are spacious with private entrances and patios or balconies. Each is uniquely furnished and decorated, and all have the finest linens, towels, bath accessories and premium down pillows and comforters. All rooms include television, radio, DVD, free internet (broadband cable, with wireless throughout the entire hotel and courtyard) and free local calls.
The Sunset Jeep Tour, offered by Sun Country Adventures, is tailored to the light as it moves through the red rock formations. This is an unforgettable journey through Sedona’s most spectacular natural wonders - it will take your breath away!
Then one day head up to the Grand Canyon – El Portal is your Grand Canyon specialist. Owner Steve Segner and staff can help you make plans for your trip, give you directions and maps, and pack you a delicious picnic lunch. El Portal offers pet sitting for days such as these as Grand Canyon National Park has restrictions on pets in the park. So let us walk and water your four legged companion, and you tour worry free!
The luxury inn has a mouth-watering gourmet breakfast with the freshest ingredients; we even grow our own herbs and peppers for our omelets, scrambled eggs, breakfast burritos, etc. In the afternoon there is “Happy Hour” with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and honor bar. Here’s where that dining and food credit comes in!
Call now and book your getaway at El Portal - pet friendly Sedona hotel. 1-800-313-0017.
Some restrictions apply: Phone Special – limited availability – MUST BE BOOKED BY PHONE. May not be used with another discounts or returning guest discount. No holidays. Rooms 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11; may require a room change. Room 12: $899.00 *If not used cannot be used for reduction in food or room rate.
Sedona, Arizona offers mountain biking enthusiasts a range of beginner to advanced trails featuring spectacular red rock views and tough terrain. Nowhere else can you find trails that offer Sedona’s unique blend of scenic vistas, slick rock, technical climbs and challenging switchbacks. El Portal Sedona Hotel offers the perfect base for those looking for an exhilarating mountain biking escape, with luxury accommodations and personalized concierge services for Sedona and area to get you out on the best bike trails. El Portal owner, Steve Segner, is an avid outdoorsman who has extensive knowledge of Sedona’s network of trails.
Mountain biking beginners can play it safe on Bell Rock Pathway. This is a great starting place to link up with other, more challenging trails. This easy, wide pathway is 3.5 miles one-way and offers up classic Sedona views of Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. Another great beginner to intermediate trail is Big Park Loop, a 3 mile forest loop with dry creek crossings, semi-technical sections, small drops and step-ups. There is not much elevation change on this trail (+472/-596 ft.) so it makes for a nice, rolling ride.
Off of the Bell Rock Pathway, intermediate bikers can pick up the Templeton/Baldwin loop, which is a 10 mile singletrack with spectacular Sedona views. This trail starts off with a fast, wooded downhill dirt track. After intersecting with the HT Trail, the trail heads to the base of Cathedral Rock, where it turns to slick rock and a more technical ride. About .5 miles after crossing Cathedral Rock trail, a steep descent with some tough switchbacks leads down to the creek. The 2.2 mile Baldwin Trail begins when you hit an open field with a fence. Biking reviews recommend heading counter-clockwise on this trail, as it takes you up a moderate climb, around the rocks and ends in a speedy descent back down to the creek, where you can pick up the Templeton Trail to head back to your starting point. Total elevation changes are +1,421/-1,312 ft.
Llama Mountain Trail is a 3 mile singletrack with elevation changes of +621/-696 ft. with more stunning scenery. This challenging trail gives bikers a little bit of everything, including slick rock, wash-outs, big drops and a slick rock bowl at the base of Lee Mountain. Follow the downhill through the trees and along a natural rock bench. This trail has a number of intersections that take you on alternate routes, so it’s a good idea to map out your route before heading out. Overall, this trail features great technical spots and is a highly recommended trail for intermediate and expert bikers.
 These are just a few of the trails Segner recommends to El Portal guests, and each day in Sedona can feature a variety of challenging and exhilarating rides. After a day of adrenaline on the trails, mountain bikers staying at the luxury inn can return at the end of the day to their well appointed suite and relax on the patio with a glass of wine or an ice old beer, stroll over to historic Tlaquepaque shopping village for dinner or take advantage of a soothing massage at Sedona Spa, located just steps away from the hotel.
The twelve room boutique hotel was designed and built with meticulous attention to detail, featuring turn of the century Southwestern design, 18-inch thick handmade adobe walls, recycled wood trim and natural native stone. Each spacious room is distinctive, but all have unique features such as museum quality Arts and Crafts furnishings, soaring beamed ceilings or hand-painted detailing, along with all of the desired modern amenities. It is a pet friendly hotel with pet patios and pet sitting services so your four legged companion will be well taken care of while you’re on the trails. At El Portal we can arrange bike rentals for you as well.
For guests that want a variety of outdoor activities, El Portal staff can also make recommendations and arrangements for picnic lunches, jeep adventures, horseback riding hiking tours, and more. Call 1-800-313-0017 today for your mountain biking adventure!
 When we post reviews of El Portal we don’t do it to “blow our own horn.” We want you to know what our guests think and feel about us; what they liked and didn’t like, what impressed them, what they did, etc. Here are a few reviews from TripAdvisor.com that might help you when you’re planning your Sedona Arizona vacation.
“Better than advertised” (Reviewed May 7, 2012 )
“What a great place! Everyone in my group was impressed with their rooms, the service and Steve and Connie’s hospitality. Have already recommended to several friends in Telluride.” (Warner P)
“El Portal Hotel – Sedona – truly extraordinary!” (Reviewed May 6, 2012)
“This was our first visit to Sedona and we were two out of a group of eight. One of our friends knew someone in Sedona who recommended the “El Portal Sedona” as THE place to stay for our visit. WOW! AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! The owners, Steve & Connie, have created a magical atmosphere in an intimate setting – combined with “over the top” hospitality. It’s a small, elegant, intimate property – only 12 rooms. Each one is uniquely decorated with an eclectic collection of antiques and special furniture. The rooms open to a courtyard with a firepit and comfy Adirondack chairs. At night, the vines overhead are sofly illuminated – adding to the magic of El Portal.
When we arrived, Steve & Connie showed each of us to our rooms and told us “We want you to feel like guests in our home…” and that they did – over and over again! It hotel is a pet friendly hotel and the pets we saw were also having a great time. Steve & Connie know just about all there is to know about Sedona and they helped us maximize our time and experience. I can’t describe how nice and accomodating they were. Try this place. You’ll love it and want to go back and experience it again. Simply outstanding!!!!!” (Dennis H, Long Beach, CA)
“Idyllic setting, great location” (Reviewed May 5, 2012)
“Four perfect days for four couples in the heart of Sedona. We researched this one thoroughly including recommendations from locals and it paid off. Small and quaint, built new to be old, very comfortable, and in the perfect Sedona location, surrounded by great shops, galleries, and restaurants. Like staying in a warm and interesting home. The owners, Steve and Connie, couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful. Make time to talk to Steve–fascinating history, knowledge, and energy.” (Chip A)
When you’re looking for a place to stay in Sedona consider El Portal Sedona Hotel. Our mission is to make your vacation/holiday all you dreamed of and more. We are a pet friendly hotel, located in the Arts and Crafts District, close to trail heads, shopping, dining, Oak Creek and more. Steve, Connie, Terri and staff can help you plan your day. Whether it’s hiking, biking, a jeep tour, a day trip to the Grand Canyon, we will help you on your way.
Call 1-800-313-0017 for reservations, we’re looking forward to having you stay with us!
It’s true according to Mainstreet.com! El Portal, pet friendly Sedona hotel has been named one of the “10 most luxurious and accommodating hotels for pets.” Click  here for the complete article (go to page 10).
At El Portal Sedona Hotel your pet is welcomed as warmly as you. El Portal owners Steve and Connie Segner built the luxury boutique hotel with the idea of catering to discerning guests and their pets. To them, there was no question that an upscale, luxury inn could provide style, the best amenities and personalized concierge services for guests and their pets. The hotel was built with wood and tile flooring throughout to accommodate canine visitors and Segner recently added additional fencing to create dog friendly patio areas off many of the rooms, and offers pet sitting services.
Dog lovers can enjoy talking with their hosts about Sedona and all it has to offer, including a list of dog-friendly parks and outdoor restaurants, pet food and supply stores, and groomers.
If you and your canine companion are itching for adventure further afield, El Portal Sedona Hotel has its own well-established jeep tour company, Sun Country Adventures, which offers a variety of awe-inspiring red rock and vortex jeep tours. Sun Country guides are knowledgeable about the history, geography and spiritual aspects of the local landscape. El Portal Sedona Hotel can also send you to the Grand Canyon with your own personal guide and a gourmet picnic for your entire family and your dog.
For luxurious and pet friendly Sedona accommodations, call El Portal Sedona Hotel 1.800.313.0017.
We received this letter via email just the other day…
“Hello, Dahlings !
I apologize for not yet having sent you the pictures or writing my Tripadvisor review. Two days after Sabrina and I got home to DC, and hours after Louie got home, I had to take off to San Juan… I know it will sound crazy, but when I was sure I was going to lose it, I went to your home and your “Inn” (my new happy place) and the memories made me smile. I got back yesterday, and have not yet been able to see our vacation pictures; but I saw the Conde Nast request and went right to it. You see, as I left the island my mom was taking my “do it all/can’t sit still” dad (whom you remind me of, Steve) to the hospital…. Filling out the survey and trying to write about our El Portal Experience helps me go to my happy place and smile… (I have gotten as low as 1134 words, but it has to be 1024 or less!).
Hopefully I will be able to edit myself before the deadline.
Connie, I haven’t seen Law and Order in 2 weeks!
Take care,
Yani Q
P. S. Say hi to Terri for me
We love to hear from all our guests. Please drop us a line via email, snail mail, Facebook, or even TripAdvisor.com. Let us know what you liked about our boutique hotel, what you did while you were here – jeep tour, wine tour, day trip to the Grand Canyon…everything!
 This weekend come and take in all the events to “Celebrate the Arts” here in Sedona. There are many fun and exciting events planned for May 4-6! Check them out: 1st Friday Gallery Tour, Rotary Club of Sedona’s Chili Cook-off, Tlaquepaque’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Sedona Visual Arts Coalition’s Open Studio Tour, Sedona Arts Center’s Charity Fine Art Auction, and the Verde Valley Sanctuary’s Dancing in the Moonlight fundraiser. So much to see, so much to do, so little time!
1st Friday Gallery Tour is from 5-8pm, and is where members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. The Sedona Trolley provides free transportation to venture from art gallery to art gallery for your convenience.
Tlaquepaque’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration is from 11am-3pm; a Fiesta celebrating a rich heritage, with entertainment, roaming mariachis, face painting and more! (Cost: free)
The Sedona Chili cook Off is a special event at Tlaquepaque’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Top Sedona area chefs are showcasing their special chili recipes which can be sampled at festive booths in Tlaquepaque. Admission is just $10 for adults; children under 10 are free. (Proceeds to benefit End Poilo Now).
This weekend marks the kick-off for a whole new major expansion of its annual Sedona Visual Arts Coalition’s Open Studios Tour for 2012. Local and visiting art lovers will have many more chances to meet some of Sedona’s most fascinating artists – including several who are participating for the first time – and to observe the spaces in which they work. Instead of being confined to a single weekend in May, the event this year has morphed into an 8 month Studio Tour Season; tours begin Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.
For more information on Sedona Arts Center’s Charity Fine Art Auction click here, and for information on the Verde Valley Sanctuary’s Dancing in the Moonlight fundraiser click here.
Whether you are interested in arts, fine dining, hiking and exploring, or the mystical roots of this historic spot, there is no shortage of exciting excursions in Sedona. Guests  of Sedona’s boutique hotel, El Portal, have access to uniquely personalized concierge services throughout their stay. The staff at El Portal, led by owner Steve Segner, personally plan and arrange itineraries for guests, along with providing a luxurious and relaxing setting on the property. How much guests take on is their choice, but the staff at El Portal offers a wealth of knowledge about all there is to see and do in Sedona and the surrounding area.
El Portal’s location in the historic arts district is within walking distance to Oak Creek, the Tlaquepaque shopping village and Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, providing plenty of opportunities for pampering, dining and leisurely strolling. This southwest gem is a pet friendly Sedona hotel too!
For reservations call 1-800-313-0017.
 Voice your opinion of your favorite travel places – just fill in the survey for Condé Nast’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. Every year Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards showcase the world’s best travel experiences— thanks to the readers’ votes – and are published in the November issue.
Last year you honored El Portal as one of the Top 50 Small Hotels in the USA. Now is your opportunity to cast your vote for your favorite luxury inn, island, pet friendly bed and breakfast, or say even Small Hotel! By voting you could win a trip to Las Vegas worth $10,000, a Rocky Mountaineer Train trip worth $8500, or a tip city/island getaway worth $7500! (All courtesy of Condé Nast).
Hurry and fill in the survey, there are only days left to cast your vote – sweepstakes expires April 30, 2012.
Here are some reviews by our guests on TripAdvisor.com. If you would like to write about your stay at El Portal please visit TripAdvisor.com and add your review.
“The Perfect Choice in Sedona” (Reviewed 4/10/12)
Our family of 4 (2 adults – 2 kids aged 7 & 9) stayed for 7 nights in the gorgeous suite #12. We had a lovely fireplace, beautiful living area and a private bedroom. Windows  were everywhere offering exquisite views of the mountains. The hotel itself is warm, inviting and absolutely beautiful. El Portal gets everything right – from the amazing breakfast to the comfortable laid back atmosphere of the courtyard where we sat by the fire and enjoyed the evenings with a great glass of wine from the kitchen. It was like staying in the home we’ve always wanted! The owners, Steve and Connie are a delight (as are all the wonderful people who work at the Inn) – Steve helped us plan activities each day and always recommended the best hikes and adventures for us. I would highly recommend El Portal over a resort – it was much more unique. Plus, there is a resort within walking distance where El Portal guests have access to a pool, tennis courts, mini golf and playground. It could not have been a better choice. We left wanting more. I highly recommend you take Condé Nast’s advice and try it! (Alison392, Chicago, IL.)
“Condé Nast got it right!” (Reviewed 4/10/12)
“Why Condé Nast selected El Portal Sedona as one of “The Top 50 Small Hotels in the WORLD” is apparent from the moment you approach the property.
The location is wonderful. The reception/restaurant area is equally wonderful and, once you get a glimpse of the rooms…you’re hooked! Actually, “room” doesn’t do them justice. Most are suites and the decor is too special for words! Check out some of the photos. You’ll be sold!
If you are looking for the Ritz Carlton you’re in the wrong place. But, if you appreciate a relaxed, social atmosphere with hand crafted rustic elegance, a staff that strives to make every moment memorable and owner/innkeepers that truly care about how you are and what they can do to make your stay even more pleasant, you’re in the right place. Steve and Connie have created a Remington type masterpiece that will make you want to return before you ever leave!
Enjoy!” (Jeff D. Beaumont, CA).
 “An Amazing Property” (Reviewed 4/7/12)
If you want a predictable resort with obsequious service and homogenous opulence, don’t come here. You can find that anywhere in the world. If you’d prefer a unique, personally tailored experience with a different kind of luxury delivered with casual integrity and a genuine “we can do that” attitude, try El Portal. It is no coincidence that it is listed among the top 50 small hotels in the world by Conde Nast, 2011. Give up your preconceptions of luxury and immerse yourself in an experience that will make you challenge your future vacations to measure up. (DocAnn, Olathe, KS.)
El Portal is a pet friendly bed and breakfast located in the Arts and Crafts District. We provide our guests with personalized concierge services for Sedona and the surrounding area. We will help you plan your day, provide directions, information on hikes etc., we will even pet sit your pet for free!
For your family holidays, romantic retreat, or just get out of the city stay, call El Portal at 1-800-313-0017.
For Mother’s Day give your Mother, Grandmother, your Special Someone the gift of love – a getaway to El Portal Sedona Hotel. This year forget the flowers, perfume, the  baubles, instead give her a little R & R…a night or two at El Portal.
This luxury inn will soothe her soul, while offering numerous things to do. She can just relax in the private courtyard, sip wine in the great room, take a long, luxurious bath in the whirlpool tub…Or be more active – Sedona has a variety of hiking trails from easy to strenuous, biking paths, jeep tours, hot air balloon rides, wine tours, shopping and of course incredible dining. Guests of El Portal have access to a full gym, two swimming pools and Sedona Spa right next door!
El Portal is a boutique hotel located in the Arts and Crafts district. This Sedona hotel offers a unique lodging experience, it’s not a resort, nor is it your typical bed and breakfast. There are only 12 guest suites, some with pet patios for canine companions. Each guest suite is uniquely decorated and includes a private entrance, patio, fireplace, whirlpool bath, entertainment center with DVD and free wireless throughout the hotel. Featherweight cashmere blankets, luxury Egyptian cotton sheets and bath towels, premium down pillows and comforters for the ultimate in restful comfort. An extraordinary gourmet breakfast is available each morning, and delectable afternoon hors d’oeuvres and drinks are provided. And it is a pet friendly bed and breakfast with fenced-in pet patios, with pet sitting services for worry-free day trips.
 So for Mother’s Day this year – give the gift of thoughtfulness – a stay at this beautiful, timeless luxury inn. Call now to book your room or for a gift certificate 1-800-313-0017.
 Spring is a magical, musical season in Sedona. Music lovers have a variety of genres and events to choose from, with Sedona’s majestic red rocks serving as a beautiful backdrop for days and nights filled with song; perfect for a Musical Sedona Arizona Vacation!
Classical music lovers will enjoy performances in April by the Verde Valley Sinfonietta, known as Sedona and Verde Valley’s “little symphony”. The weekend of April 28th and 29th will feature Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica). The concerts will be held in the stunning Sanctuary of Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Sedona. The Sinfonietta’s Annual Fundraising Soiree will be held after the concert on Sunday, April 29th at a private, signature Sedona home.
Chamber Music Sedona also offers special performances throughout April, including the internationally acclaimed violinist and Phoenix Symphony Orchestra concert master Steven Moeckel performing ten Beethoven violin sonatas with Arizona Regents Professor of Piano Paula Fan in unique Sedona settings. Performances will be held in a private home with cocktails and hors d’ouevres, the Sedona Creative Life Center and St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
One of the biggest music events in Sedona is the Sixth Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival, held May 20th – June 3rd. This lively event will feature festival performances by world renowned Bluegrass artists, Evening Chamber Music at the Library, and a Bluegrass Master Class. Featured performers at the Festival include Grammy Award winning Bluegrass titans Tim O’Brien and Bryan Sutton, an exciting new group The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, the ever popular Muskellunge Bluegrass, and just announced Run Boy Run (Winner of the 2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival).
Those planning to attend the festival should reserve tickets in advance for one of the event’s most popular evenings of music at the Oak Creek Canyon Ranch home of Steve and Connie Segner, owners of nearby luxury inn, El Portal. The Segners will host a foot-stomping BBQ benefit on Thursday, May 31st, which features a very personal performance by the Claire Lynch Band, along with delicious food and drink. This event has sold out the last two years and promises to be one of the highlights of the festival.
The Bluegrass Festival is held at Los Abrigados, which is only steps away from Sedona’s luxury boutique hotel, El Portal. The twelve room Arizona luxury hotel was designed and built with meticulous attention to detail, featuring turn of the century Southwestern design, 18-inch thick handmade adobe walls, recycled wood trim and natural native stone. Hosted by music lovers and Sedona insiders Steve and Connie Segner, the goal is for guests to make themselves completely at home in the amenity-filled luxury inn. The Segners and staff at El Portal offer a wealth of knowledge about all there is to see and do in Sedona and the surrounding area; and are happy to personally plan and arrange itineraries for guests. El Portal is also a pet-friendly bed and breakfast, featuring newly built dog yards and offering pet sitting services.
 Plan a stay at El Portal Sedona Hotel this spring, and enjoy all this vibrant artistic community has to offer. El Portal Sedona Hotel is a boutique hotel in Arizona. Exquisite luxury resonates from this meticulously and accurately created “hacienda.” El Portal is a pet-friendly hotel, with enclosed pet patios. There are twelve amenity-filled guest rooms. Guests at El Portal have access to uniquely personalized concierge services for Sedona and area. The luxury inn has been awarded AAA’s Four Diamond Rating!
For your Musical Sedona Arizona vacation call El Portal 1-800-313-0017.
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