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    The Tavern Hotel

    The Tavern Hotel in Cottonwood stands out with its fitness center, terrace, restaurant, and bar, along with free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and concierge service for guests' convenience. Located 24 miles from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a shower. Each room is complemented with free toiletries, a desk, a private bathroom, a hairdryer, and bed linen. Guests can enjoy hiking and other activities in the surrounding Cottonwood area. The hotel is situated 18 miles from Cliff Castle Casino and 20 miles from Montezuma Castle National Monument, with Ernest A Love Field Airport being the nearest airport, 37 miles away.

    The Tavern Hotel in Cottonwood is a 3-star property that fits travelers using the town as a base for the surrounding area rather than a destination stay. It offers a fitness center, terrace, restaurant, and bar, plus a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, with free WiFi throughout. Rooms are well-appointed with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with a shower, along with a desk and the usual comforts.

    The location is the main consideration: the operator lists distances to regional draws like the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cliff Castle Casino, and Montezuma Castle National Monument, all in the double-digit miles, so expect to drive to those. Hiking and other activities are noted in the surrounding Cottonwood area, which makes this a reasonable pick for people planning day trips out from town. Travelers wanting to walk to major sights from the door should factor in those distances.

    Questions people ask

    What amenities does the hotel have?

    It offers a fitness center, terrace, restaurant, and bar, plus a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Is it close to the main area attractions?

    Not walking distance. The operator lists it 24 miles from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, 18 miles from Cliff Castle Casino, and 20 miles from Montezuma Castle National Monument, so plan on driving.

    What comes with the rooms?

    Guest rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a shower, plus free toiletries, a desk, a hairdryer, and bed linen.

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