What a wonderful place! My husband and I took our dogs to Sedona between Christmas and New Years and couldn't have picked a better place. Truly a great find in a fabulous location in Sedona. You couldn't ask for nicer people. The owners of the property, staff and guests really made you feel welcome and at home. Location wise, you couldn't ask for a better spot. Walking distance to shopping and dining (casual and fine dining). This is a really quaint property with unique characteristics in every room and so much personalized detail. We loved it so much, we already booked another stay and are returning in the Spring. If you have well mannered dogs of any size or just want a romantic stay with your sweetie this is the place to stay!

The El Portal was recommended by our neighbors and this lovely B&B exceeded our expectations! Steve, Connie and the girls were the nicest most accommodating, warm and friendly hosts you could ever meet. We loved the casual yet elegant settings and our Cisco died and went to dog heaven meeting and playing with Steve and Connie's Boomer and Cooper another vacationing dog. They serve a mean breakfast - fair priced for the quality and amount of food being served, all the salsas and moles are homemade (as are the rest of the menu items). The room we had boasted a nice back patio and run, gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, marble sink and separate shower. The guests mingled over wine in the Great Room in the afternoons and evenings. All of this within walking distance of 40 art galleries, extensive dining choices and more. We plan on making this an annual if not bi-annual trek. Thank you Steve and Connie from the bottom of our hearts!!

We're just back from three wintery nights at El Portal, and are already planning our next trip back. It's not Sedona that lures us back, it's the Inn itself.

Steve and Connie Segner have a very special thing going at El Portal. Perfectly located right near the center of the town's "triad" layout, but tucked away as a private oasis from the tourists and traffic, a stay at El Portal feels much more like staying with old friends than it does a hotel. The "lobby" of the Inn is actually more like a living room, where you can check in, have fresh coffee, and chat with the guests (who, given this "quirks" of this place, are likely to be warm, open-minded, interesting people who eschew the preciousness and sterility of the chain resorts). This common space is also where delicious breakfast is served in the morning, where kids might quietly play board games, and where the dogs brought by the guests hang out and warm up when it's cold outside. The dogs, the laughter, the wine, the games -- all on top of gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts-era furniture, personally curated by Steve, whose passion for and knowledge of the period only lends him to encourage his guests to use and enjoy the surroundings he's so generously chosen to appoint the Inn.

The rooms are lovely. Quiet, well-appointed with beautiful antique lamps and furniture, some with balconies. Ours was upstairs and overlooked a central courtyard which, despite the 20 degree weather, had a firepit lit much of the day and into the evening, lest somebody might like to sit outside. Inside the fire went all day as well, where anyone passing through can ask Steve, Connie, Terrie or Fran anytime about the area, and get a well-informed answer.

If you're looking for bellhops, room service, large tvs and valet parking, this place isn't for you. El Portal is for the self sufficient traveler who enjoys the occasional or ad hoc fellowship of other adventurers, but who likewise appreciates the finer things in life. Beautiful surroundings, quality appointments and a highly personal touch are the attributes of El Portal's brand of luxury.

We've been Sedona on many occasions, and have probably passed by El Portal several times. We won't be passing by again - we'll be staying! Adjacent to Tlaquepaque and just befor the driveway to Los Abrigados, El Portal's location is easy to find and very convenient.

Easy walking distance to Oak Creek Brewery, and a bit further to Shugrue's Grill. Stay on site for the breakfasts in the main lodge area - and bring your well-mannered dog. Our giant dog was welcomed everywhere (except the center lawn area). The "host pup" Boomer provided gracious but not overwhelming greetings.

Room conditions were very nice - we were in Suite #3, which had a small private courtyard. Whirlpool tub, large shower with excellent water pressure, and all bathroom amenities provided.

Steve and Connie were welcoming, courteous, and warm.

We will be returning in the future!