Sheridan House Inn, Williams, Arizona

Tucked just up the mountain from historic Route 66 in Williams, Arizona, Sheridan House Inn is close enough to walk into town and quiet enough to feel a world away. The intimate, adults-only inn has only eight rooms, set among ponderosa pines at about 7,000 feet, and it has earned a reputation as one of America's top bed-and-breakfasts. The places you will see in Northern Arizona are extraordinary. Where you stay should be, too.

Why is Sheridan House Inn one of America's top B&Bs?

Sheridan House Inn earned Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best recognition in 2026, and Tripadvisor has named it the 16th best bed-and-breakfast or inn in the United States. Guests consistently point to the personal hospitality, the food and the attention to detail.

Luxuriously appointed guest rooms provide a comfortable refuge after a day on the road, while porches and a peaceful forest setting invite you to slow down. Guests often say they have never experienced such thoughtfulness: everything is considered so that a stay feels like an experience rather than simply a room. Special occasions, from proposals to anniversaries and birthdays, are celebrated daily, and many guests return again and again.

What is included in a stay?

Every morning begins with an abundance of cooked-to-order breakfast choices, enjoyed overlooking the forest. On select evenings, the inn serves an intimate dinner prepared exclusively for its guests, much like having a personal chef.

After dinner, there may be one more cocktail, s'mores by the firepit and stargazing beneath the dark Northern Arizona sky before a short walk back to your room. From the moment you book, Team Sheridan is ready to help plan your itinerary, a little like having a personal concierge with insider knowledge of one of the most remarkable corners of the Southwest.

• Adults only
• Eight guest rooms in a forest setting
• Cooked-to-order breakfasts daily
• Select guest-only dinners
• Firepit and stargazing
• Itinerary planning help from Team Sheridan

How far is Sheridan House Inn from the Grand Canyon?

The inn is approximately one hour from Grand Canyon National Park, which makes Williams an ideal home base for exploring Northern Arizona without packing up every night.

Day trips from the inn

• Grand Canyon National Park: approximately 1 hour
• Sedona: approximately 1 hour
• Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon: a full day trip to Page, Arizona
• Historic Route 66: right outside your door in downtown Williams
• Bearizona Wildlife Park: just minutes away

For a sample itinerary and seasonal tips, read our feature Beyond the Rim: Williams, Arizona as your Grand Canyon base.

Close to home: Williams and Route 66

Not every day needs a long drive. Williams' lively historic downtown sits along America's Mother Road, Route 66, with classic storefronts, shops and places to eat just down the hill from the inn. Pair an easy afternoon in town with a visit to Bearizona Wildlife Park, then head back up into the pines for a quiet evening.

When is the best time to stay at Sheridan House Inn?

The inn welcomes guests through the seasons, and each has its appeal. At 7,000 feet, summers never get too hot, and winters can turn the pines into a snowy wonderland.

Fall typically brings crisp mornings and comfortable days for the drive to the rim, Sedona or Page. In the holiday season, Williams takes on a festive small-town glow, and a snowy stay in the pines with long breakfasts and quiet evenings by the fire is hard to beat. Many people come for no other reason than to escape the stresses of everyday life and let the forest restore a sense that all is right with the world.

Who is Sheridan House Inn best for?

The inn is ideal for couples, honeymooners and adult travelers celebrating a milestone, as well as bucket-list travelers who want one comfortable, beautifully run base for the Grand Canyon and the rest of Northern Arizona. Because it is adults only and has just eight rooms, the atmosphere stays quiet, personal and relaxed.

Northern Arizona rewards travelers who resist the urge to rush. Come for the places you have always wanted to see, but leave room for unexpected discoveries, long breakfasts and the pleasure of having somewhere special to return to each evening.

Plan your visit

• Official website: SheridanHouseInn.com
• Phone: 928-635-8991
• Email: reservations@sheridanhouseinn.com
• Address: 460 East Sheridan Avenue, Williams, Arizona

Sheridan House Inn is featured in the Fall 2026 Special Holiday Edition of Explore USA Magazine. Life is short. Take the trip.