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Scored 8.0
This was a quick stopover, so we didn't get time to visit...
This was a quick stopover, so we didn't get time to visit many of the sights in the area - a two night stop would have been better, so we could have spent a day exploring Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Alison
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Canyon de Chelly is one of the most beautiful canyons in the...
Canyon de Chelly is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Southwest. It has a special quality to it that's hard to capture with words. I would call it transcendent. It doesn't attract the hordes of tourists that the Grand Canyon does, so you can really find a quiet place along the rims and feel one with Mother Earth and the ancient ones. A visit there is restorative.
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Anonymous
United States
10
Scored 10
Go and see the sights!
Go and see the sights! We have yet to take a guided tour but, we will on our next trip. The scenery is breathtaking, insightful and humbling. So many different locations to drive and explore on your own. I recommend the Thunderbird Lodge for food, although Junction is delicious, Thunderbird was the group favorite. Be respectful of the wonderful people who live and work here. It is beautiful but it will only stay that way if the visitors (like myself and fellow travelers) don't mess it up.
Mollie
United States
10
Scored 10
The Canyon de Chelly is absolutely stunning. Mesmerizing.
The Canyon de Chelly is absolutely stunning. Mesmerizing. I have to admit that I was ignorant of the history of the Navajo and it was an eye opening experience to learn what happened there. We hope to return when we can take a tour of the canyon floor. Not much going on restaurant wise in Chinle but the Basha's grocery store has a good selection.
Mary Jo
United States
10
Scored 10
I have been all over Arizona and I believe this area is THE...
I have been all over Arizona and I believe this area is THE most spectacular! The views, every where you look are breathtaking. So many old ruins to explore, caves to enter and history to learn. Visiting here is like a trip back in time, before people threw trash everywhere.
Laura
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Canyon de Chelly is better than I expected, although many of...
Canyon de Chelly is better than I expected, although many of the rim drive (north and south forks) were closed and the information available through the National Park Sevice in cooperation with the Navajo nation management was non-existent, never updated to reflect partial closures. That said, the property itself was almost devoid guests, and we rather enjoyed the privacy and quiet that a very lightly occupied property afforded. Chinle itself has little to offer, but the canyon itself is fascinating and invites much more exploration and time than our two day allotment allowed. This is off the beaten path, and hopefully will stay that way.
Having stayed at BW motels across the country dozens of times over the past 40 years, I'm aware the company has been raising its standards. And its prices. I'm not entirely on board with the concept of the price rises exceeding the quality increases. I did enjoy the very roomy space, the high quality sheets, the easy access and reliable WiFi. I DID like Best Western for many years. (Note the Question: "What DID you like?")
The staff in the restaurant, gift shop, and hotel were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. Most other hotels could learn how a customer should be treated from the staff at the Thunderbird.
The price was the best value on our trip out West. The room was comfortable, good sized, had a full table and chairs, big TV.
If you stay anywhere but the Thunderbird when you come to Canyon de Chelly you're missing out.
We were only able to stay and the Thunderbird Lodge for one night. We wished we had been there for 2 or 3 days. It is an oasis in the desert. Close to the canyon, surrounded by trees, quiet and relaxing. The room was very clean, as was the bathroom. Everything worked well. The cafeteria was adequate for our needs. The location was perfect for visitng the area. We hope to return for a longer stay next time.
much more authentic to the area than a standard Holiday Inn. The place was hosting a community graduation celebration in the courtyard with families and it was wonderful to see. Families enjoying each other and celebrating their children’s success. Very close to Canyon de Chelly Information Center and entrance to the National Park.
My experience with Thunderbird was very nice, the location is inside of Canyon de Chelly National Monument, and the room is very clean and good, the equipment is exceeded my expectation. There is a cafetiarie is near by and offers reseanable price of meals.
Good commutation between the hotel and the person how booked. Great shower with lovely water pressure. Breakfast options are available for additional costs in the restaurant. Good coffee. Great gift store too!
Convenient stop-over whilst visiting National Parks in the area. Room and bed comfortable, with table and two chairs. Shower good. Plenty of parking. Restaurant on site, but separate from hotel itself.
We were in 9 different hotels/motels on this trip and this was an unexpected pleasure! People were very friendly, large place, clean & room rooms with a nice restaurant on the premises.
Perfect spot for our one night stay,maybe we should have booked for 2 nights.So nice to see an older hotel that has been kept in excellent condition, why only a 2 star rating.
The breakfast at the hotel restaurant was very good. We ate there both days--great service too. The location was perfect for visiting the National Monument.
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