Partially based on the discussion here and partially based on the photos from a friend of mine who recently went, I just booked a quick 2 night stay at the Desert Pearl Inn in Zion for mid February. I booked a "deluxe" room and requested the same room my friend had, which is walkable and close to the Virgin River. I could use some soothing river sounds right now since the beach is not an option.
Now all we have to do is pray for no snow... the little car is not snow-worthy. I technically own a pair of chains for my minivan (purchased years ago for a trip to Colorado) that have never been used... But I don't think I want to use them!