Hyatt Pinon Pointe, Sedona, AZ

The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona are the backdrop for the Hyatt Pinon Pointe Resort. Its location allows guests to visit the shops, spas, and restaurants of Sedona. They are close to several ancient Indian ruins and the Verde Canyon Railroad. The resort is at 1 North Highway 89A, Sedona, Arizona.

Some of the local attractions that guests can enjoy are golfing, visiting the Red Rock Crossing, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Oak Creek Canyon and Jerome. Other activities are tennis, horseback riding, mountain biking, hot air balloon rides and four wheel drive jeep tours.

Restaurants that are close to the Hyatt Pinon Point Resort are the Wildflower Bread Company, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks and The Bistro Bella Terra. Shopping is available on Main Street in downtown Sedona. Visitors to the area can also spend a day at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, a village designed with an old Mexico village in mind with fountains, ironwork, sycamore trees and local artists creating and selling their works.

The resort features two bedroom condos, one bedroom and studios with southwest dycor. There is a master suite with a king bed, connecting bath with a walk in shower and jetted tub. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and coffeemaker. The condos have large living rooms, dining rooms, balconies or patios, stone fireplaces, sofa sleepers, entertainment systems and high speed internet access.

More of the amenities in the condos include: ceiling fans, 32 inch televisions, cable and satellite, data ports, DVD players, air conditioning, in room safes, voicemail, washer and dryer, 27 inch televisions in the bedrooms, three telephones, a marble bath and iron/ironing boards. The studio condo has easy pool access, a plush queen sized bed, kitchenette, sofa sleeper and full bath.

There is a restaurant called The Bistro Bella Terra which is located in The Shops of Pinon Pointe. They have an eclectic menu and great views of the surrounding area.

Shopping is as close as the Hyatt Pinon Point Resort. The hotel shops include Erika Morgan, an exclusive designer boutique; it is open daily at 10:00 am. Guests wishing to purchase a bottle of wine can do so at the Art of Wine, open daily at 10:00 am. Shoes from Milan, New York and Paris are available at Marchesa's Fine Shoe Salon. The Villa Gallery gives guests a chance to shop for authentic international furniture, pottery, ceramics, pewter, and dishware.

The Zivney Collection blends old world textures with a contemporary flair. The best in wall art is available there. There are twenty one stores, galleries and restaurants at The Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe. Three open courtyards invite shoppers to relax and view the red rocks of Sedona while shopping. Another offering is the Turquoise Tortoise Contemporary Gallery featuring modern paintings, hand woven rugs, glass art, ceramics, and jewelry.

Guests can also relax in the swimming pool or work out in the fitness center. The pool is open year round from dawn to dusk. The fitness center has free weights, treadmills and exercise bikes.