SEDONA, Ariz – As cooler temperatures transform Arizona’s high desert, Ambiente, North America’s first landscape hotel, invites travelers to experience Sedona’s most peaceful and enchanting season from the comfort of its adults-only luxury retreat.
Winter in Sedona is a time of rare beauty and calm. Crisp days hover in the 50s and 60s, perfect for hiking through sun-drenched canyons and exploring nearby trails. Beloved routes such as Devil’s Bridge, Soldier Pass and Cathedral Rock are blissfully uncrowded this time of year, offering a peaceful, almost spiritual connection to the landscape. Occasional dustings of snow add quiet drama to the red rocks, while cooler evenings make fireside stargazing sessions all the more inviting. With fewer visitors and vibrant seasonal colors, it’s an ideal moment to experience Sedona’s natural majesty in an intimate, unhurried way.
Nestled among Sedona’s striking red rock formations, Ambiente reimagines the concept of a winter getaway. Each of its 40 elevated Atriums is designed with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame the region’s iconic vistas, allowing guests to take in the shifting light of the desert from the comfort of their room. Plush interiors create a cozy haven that balances architectural sophistication with elemental warmth, while private rooftop decks, each outfitted with a firepit, provide the perfect perch for stargazing beneath Sedona’s crystal-clear dark skies. Guests can also unwind in the property’s oversized jacuzzi, encircled by fire — one of the few winter destinations where you can relish the outdoors in just your bathing suit.
This season, guests can indulge in a private, restorative heat experience with a SaunaBox in their Atrium. A soothing ritual that boosts circulation, soothes sore muscles and melts away the day’s tension, this personal sauna creates a spa-like sanctuary just steps from one’s bed. Guests can complement the experience with sensory treatments at Velvet, the hotel’s full-service wellness sanctuary, or savor a chef-curated seasonal menu inspired by the Verde Valley at Forty1, the property’s refined on-site restaurant.
“Winter is one of Sedona’s most magical seasons,” said Jennifer May, co-founder and co-owner of Ambiente. “The air is crisp, the trails are quiet and the landscape feels even more intimate. We’ve created an environment where guests can slow down, reconnect and experience Sedona’s natural beauty in its purest form — whether it’s through a private sauna, a fireside evening or simply soaking in the snow-dusted red rocks from their Atrium.”
To learn more or to book a winter escape, visit AmbienteSedona.com.
About Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel
The first of its kind in North America and the only Two MICHELIN Key hotel in Arizona, Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel is uniquely situated among Sedona’s legendary red rock monoliths, offering guests an intimate and immersive experience amidst one of the world’s most stunning natural locations. As the only adults-only destination in Sedona, the award-winning boutique hotel features 40 freestanding, cube-shaped Atriums that embody elegant, minimalistic architecture through bronzed glass exteriors that reflect the surrounding landscape by day and fill the landscape with a soft, ethereal glow by night. In line with landscape hotels around the world, expertly placed stilts elevate the structures, simultaneously preserving the existing topography below and allowing for breathtaking, 360-degree views from every angle of the property. With contemporary, elemental interiors, free-flowing waterways underfoot and private rooftop decks that put the Dark Sky city’s beaming stars on full display, the Atriums’ sleek design exudes a tranquil, lavish hideaway that solidifies the hotel’s status as the most luxurious in Sedona. Guests can also indulge in elevated dining at the onsite restaurant, Forty1, unwind at the award-winning Velvet Spa, or explore the many adventures the region has to offer. Opened in February 2023, Ambiente is committed to providing a sustainable destination for global travelers that is harmonious with the environment. To learn more, visit AmbienteSedona.com.