Best Three Star Hotels in Chinle

The hotel: tattered yellow curtains, ancient bath tub in many shades of yellow and uncleaned ring around the tub, yellow tap water, bathroom sink faucet broken… The carpets and some furniture have been replaced in recent history but the property is in need of a deep refresh. The hotel restaurant had signs saying it was closed for the day except for opening hours of 6pm to 8pm. We went at 6pm to be told that they weren’t going to bother to open, despite it being a busy Saturday evening with few other options. I suggested they change the 6pm - 8pm signs and the receptionist gave me a snide “thank you”. The hotel pool was as dry as the non-existent bar. Upon entering the town the most prominent things I saw were the expansive youth detention center and the brand new shiny Denny’s. The other sit down restaurant in town at the Best Western was also inexplicably closed on Saturday evening, leaving a shabby looking Church’s Chicken, a fake Starbucks, and Burger King as remaining food options. We instead went to the grocery store where we scavenged from largely empty shelves. I have never been anywhere in the world in more apparent need of tourist dollars and so completely disinterested in taking them. I regret stopping here and should have kept driving.

With a stay at Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn in Chinle, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Hatathali Museum. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from White House Overlook and Trail.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Junction Restaurant, serving guests of Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

With a stay at Thunderbird Lodge in Chinle, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Hatathali Museum. This hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from White House Overlook and Trail and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Thunderbird Cafeteria serving guests of Thunderbird Lodge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.