During my road trip from California to Texas, my friend and I made a pit stop in Sedona for a night's stay. Among the various options available, we chose Poco Diablo Hotel and Resort because of its balconies (for smoking convenience) and the stunning images displayed on their website.
Upon our arrival and check-in, we were greeted by a front desk receptionist who, to put it mildly, seemed to be having a challenging day and was far from friendly. When we initially reserved the room, we specifically requested one on the second floor with a nice view. However, upon arrival, we were informed that all second-floor rooms were sold out, which made sense given our late check-in time of around 7 pm. Instead, we were assigned a room on the first floor, located behind the swimming pool area, with a view of the pool gate and some trees. Since our sole purpose was to rest briefly before continuing our journey the next day, we decided to accept it.
As we settled into the room, my intuition kicked in, and I sensed that something was amiss. To our dismay, we discovered three dead cockroaches scattered throughout the room. We promptly contacted the front desk to request a room change, only to be informed that there were no available rooms. We inquired if there was any other way to accommodate us, and the manager offered a 25% discount on our bill. Given the circumstances, we reluctantly accepted and requested maintenance to address the cockroach issue. When the maintenance personnel arrived, we asked him to thoroughly inspect the room for any additional roaches or insects. To our dismay, he found a live cockroach and a dead beetle.
Frustrated and unable to bear the situation any longer, we approached the front desk to voice our complaints. The receptionist, clearly less than thrilled to see us again, was less than accommodating. We insisted on speaking to a manager and informed them of the live cockroach and dead beetle discovered by maintenance. After a brief discussion, the manager decided to comp our room for the night.
In conclusion, while it's true that desert locations may have insect challenges, I can't help but think that the roach issue isn't solely attributable to the desert environment. Several reviews of the hotel have also highlighted cockroach problems. In contrast, many other hotels in the area do not have such issues reported.
If you're not bothered by roaches, this hotel might be acceptable, particularly if you secure a room with a nice view. However, if roaches are a concern, I'd recommend exploring other lodging options. Personally, I'd be willing to pay more in the future to avoid any encounters with roaches. read more