This inn actually has a motel feel. When I entered the room, I was disappointed. I now understand why it is rated #1 in the Trip Advisor site...there are not many hotels in the area. The room was dark. Although I wanted to open the drapes, I didn't since I was in the first floor. Besides, there wasn't much of a view (I can see cars parked in front of my door). After reading other Trip Advisor Reviews, maybe I got an older room assigned to me... well at least it felt that way to me. Other than that, the people are wonderful!

I stayed here a few years while taking a travel course during college, and visited again the year after that. During the 2 week stay, my room was always warm, comfortable, and tidy. The staff were always pleasant. The restaurant was very good, definatly try the blue corn mush for breakfast! It's a local specialty/comfort food that you'll crave once you've left.

The farmers market down the street is pretty good, each day has different vendors offering things like herbal medicine, beads and freshly foraged pinion nuts. The store next to the hotel offers different crafts, cowboy boots and hats as well as raw materials for weaving.
The Navajo Nation Museum is EXCELLENT. It has a fine selection of rugs and baskets that will leave you in awe.

As for the wild dogs, I never felt threatened by them, and we actually adopted one as our own for the time we were there! There's also roaming cows and horses as well.

Staying in the Navajo Nation can definatly be a culture shock, but once you get past that you'll see these are some of the most generous people you'll ever meet. Remember to support the local artisans, and try to buy directly from the artist when possible. Your purchase will be so much more valuable when you can associate the story they told you with it.

That said, why wouldn't you want to stay here? It's a great hotel in a wonderful location!

Nice hotel, clean, excellent breakfast, nextr to beautiful window rock park and rock formation

I stayed here for 8 days while attending a local Navajo weaving class. The hotel was clean, very comfortable and quiet. I found the staff in both the hotel and restaurant to be very attentive and helpful. This is a great place to use as a base to explore a fascinating part of the country.