Q: Is Monument Valley a U. S. National Park?
A: No, it is a Navajo Nation Tribal Park.
Information on all Navajo Tribal Parks is available at: www.navajonationparks.org
Q: What are the Time Zones in Monument Valley?
A: The VIEW Hotel is located inside the Tribal Park and the Navajo Nation is on Mountain Time. Arizona does not participate in daylight savings. During daylight savings the state of Utah and the Navajo Nation are one hour later than Arizona. In non-daylight savings months Arizona, Utah and the Navajo Nation are on the same time.
Q: Is the park open year round?
A: Yes! The Monument Valley Tribal Park is never closed.
Q: Is there a fee to enter the Tribal Park?
A: There is a $5 per person fee to enter the Park. There is no fee for Native American Tribal members.
Q: Is The VIEW the only hotel inside the Tribal Park?
A: Yes, The VIEW is the first and only hotel located inside the Tribal Park and is located adjacent to the Park Visitors Center. The closest hotel outside the Park is Gouldings Lodge – 5 ½ miles from the Park entrance.
GOULDINGS :: Guestroom View
The VIEW Hotel :: Guestroom View
Q: Can I drive in the Monument?
A: Yes, there is a portion of the Tribal Park that is accessible in private vehicles. However, the best way to experience the Park is on an escorted tour with a certified Navajo Guide who will share the cultural connection to the scenic beauty of the land in areas that are not open to private vehicles.
Q: Can I hike in the Monument?
A: You can not hike in the Park without a certified Navajo Guide except on the two walks that begin at The VIEW Hotel: Mesa Rim Trail and the Wildcat Trail.
Q: Where is the best place to see sunrise / sunset?
A: The best place to see the sunrise is from your VIEW guestroom balcony or from the Mesa Rim or Wildcat Trails. Sunset is best seen from inside the Park on a guided sunset tour.
Q: How far in advance do I have to schedule a Park Tour?
A: Park tours are almost always available for booking on the morning that you intend to tour, however, advance reservations are recommended for full day tours.
Q: What are the average temperatures in Monument Valley?
Q: What is the elevation of Monument Valley?
A: The elevation at The VIEW Hotel is approximately 5200 feet (1,582 meters) and the Mittens rise over 1,000 feet (328 meters) above the desert floor.
Q: What are the GPS Coordinates for the hotel?
A: 36 degrees 58' 56.77" N 110 degrees 06' 43.77" W
Q: What is the hotel check-in time?
A: 4:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Check out time is 11 a.m.
A: No, it is a Navajo Nation Tribal Park.
Information on all Navajo Tribal Parks is available at: www.navajonationparks.org
Q: What are the Time Zones in Monument Valley?
A: The VIEW Hotel is located inside the Tribal Park and the Navajo Nation is on Mountain Time. Arizona does not participate in daylight savings. During daylight savings the state of Utah and the Navajo Nation are one hour later than Arizona. In non-daylight savings months Arizona, Utah and the Navajo Nation are on the same time.
Q: Is the park open year round?
A: Yes! The Monument Valley Tribal Park is never closed.
Q: Is there a fee to enter the Tribal Park?
A: There is a $5 per person fee to enter the Park. There is no fee for Native American Tribal members.
Q: Is The VIEW the only hotel inside the Tribal Park?
A: Yes, The VIEW is the first and only hotel located inside the Tribal Park and is located adjacent to the Park Visitors Center. The closest hotel outside the Park is Gouldings Lodge – 5 ½ miles from the Park entrance.
GOULDINGS :: Guestroom View
The VIEW Hotel :: Guestroom View
Q: Can I drive in the Monument?
A: Yes, there is a portion of the Tribal Park that is accessible in private vehicles. However, the best way to experience the Park is on an escorted tour with a certified Navajo Guide who will share the cultural connection to the scenic beauty of the land in areas that are not open to private vehicles.
Q: Can I hike in the Monument?
A: You can not hike in the Park without a certified Navajo Guide except on the two walks that begin at The VIEW Hotel: Mesa Rim Trail and the Wildcat Trail.
Q: Where is the best place to see sunrise / sunset?
A: The best place to see the sunrise is from your VIEW guestroom balcony or from the Mesa Rim or Wildcat Trails. Sunset is best seen from inside the Park on a guided sunset tour.
Q: How far in advance do I have to schedule a Park Tour?
A: Park tours are almost always available for booking on the morning that you intend to tour, however, advance reservations are recommended for full day tours.
Q: What are the average temperatures in Monument Valley?
| Average Monthly Temperature (F) | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| HIGH | 43 | 47 | 54 | 65 | 73 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 66 | 50 | 42 |
| LOW | 25 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 41 | 30 | 24 |
Q: What is the elevation of Monument Valley?
A: The elevation at The VIEW Hotel is approximately 5200 feet (1,582 meters) and the Mittens rise over 1,000 feet (328 meters) above the desert floor.
Q: What are the GPS Coordinates for the hotel?
A: 36 degrees 58' 56.77" N 110 degrees 06' 43.77" W
Q: What is the hotel check-in time?
A: 4:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Check out time is 11 a.m.
September 2008