Debbie S.
Yelp
One word: Views
Hotel with one of the best views in Sedona.
Sedona where the first thing you think of is giant Red rocks and a desert landscape. Pinecones and pine trees are probably the last thing you'd expect to see. Believe it or not, the mountains of Sedona have pinecones.
But I didn't come to Sedona to sniff pine cones or tackle a climb on one of the mountainous red rocks. I came to stay the night at the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona Pinon Pointe.
The Hyatt Residence Club Sedona Pinon Pointe is a non-smoking hotel. Smokers will find plenty of outdoor spaces to light up. The hotel is conveniently located in the center of town and walking distance from shops and restaurants.
Tip: You get a 10% to 15% discount at participating shops, restaurants, activities, and spas when you show your room key.
An unpretentious lobby awaits with adobe tile floors and open wood beamed ceilings. Unlike a traditional hotel, the lobby is not open 24 hours. Lobby hours are from 7 am to 11 pm. So plan to arrive during those times or make special arrangements. Because the building is locked and there is no admittance.
There are three types of rooms at the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona:
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedroom
All rooms have a balcony or patio.
The 350 square feet studios include a queen Hyatt Grand bed, sofa sleeper, and kitchenette. Studios do not have views.
One bedroom suites have a king bed, spa tub, full kitchen, living room with fireplace, DVD player, washer and dryer, and a view
Two bedroom suites are a studio and one-bedroom suite combined.
Tip: There are no elevators at the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona Pinon Pointe. Most of the rooms are accessible only by stairs. If you are not able to walk up stairs this is not the hotel for you.
My one bedroom suite was upstairs and had great views of Camel Rock and Snoopy Rock. The Southwest colored one bedroom suite resembles a condo both in terms of size and amenities. There's more than enough room for a family to have a comfortable stay. For a solo traveler like myself, it was spacious and a lot of space.
To the right, as you enter the suite, there's a large closet with a dresser inside. The connecting door to the studio is immediately to your left. There's a writing desk across from the kitchen near the dining area.
The dining table can comfortably seat six. If you need more seats there are two extra seats at the counter. A full sized washer and dryer and two boxes of Tide mean you can go home with clean clothes.
The full kitchen has all the cooking pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, and silverware you'd need to make a meal or heat up leftovers in the microwave. There's a dishwasher so you don't have to do dishes on vacation!
You can relax in front of the fireplace while watching TV or a movie in the cozy living room. The couch and two chairs can seat five. After a long day of hiking, you can soak in the generously sized spa jet tub. It's large enough for two people. Perfect for a romantic evening.
Dual vanities mean you don't have to share a sink. The lighted make up mirror is a nice touch. If you look under the sink you'll find a hairdryer.
The Hyatt Grand bed is so relaxing and comfortable you'll want to sleep in. The master closet has a mini-fridge sized safe. There's a weird shelf/ledge so really big items don't fit. I was able to squeeze my laptop backpack in the safe.
Upstairs rooms have a large balcony with a wicker glass top table that seats four.
The Hyatt Residence Club Sedona Pinon Pointe offers daily activities and events. The majority are free because of the resort fee but there are a few paid activities.
It's an older hotel without elevators but the spacious rooms make the hotel a great choice for couples, families, and groups. The views are fantastic. All the rooms, except the studios, have views. More photos on my blog.
Because the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona Pinon Pointe is a timeshare, traditional World of Hyatt perks like free breakfast, upgrades and late checkout aren't applicable. But you could get lucky and score a free upgrade and late check out like me.