I'm a regular visitor of Zion National Park. But, I rarely treat myself to the finer accommodations in the area. This is because I spend most of my time hiking or backpacking. However, this Christmas I opted to stay at the Zion Lodge for two reasons. One, the Red Rock Grill was open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (with advanced reservations, highly recommended), and, two, . And Two, what better way to spend Christmas if traveling solo?
I stayed in a King room at the Sentinel building, which was very close to the Lodge (and restaurants) If one is staying in any of the cabins or in the Watchman building, note that you do have a couple minutes walk to the lodge and a little further to the shuttle access, which is on the north side of the propety. No luggage carts, but loading zones are available and fairly close.
The grounds are well-maintained and beautiful in and of themselves, but, of course, the attraction are the valley walls that surround it.
The Mission-style furnishings are gorgeous and perfectly coordinated. Plenty of lighting options (even the bathroom has regular and "night" lighting). Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker in-room. TV is very basic, but really, it's not an issue.
Finally, all the staff I met were very helpful and friendly. They made my stay even more special.