Must-see hotels in Arizona

  • Grand Canyon Lodge

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Guest rooms are not in the lodge itself; most are in log cabins nearby. Four of the Western Cabins have the only canyon views to speak of, and that's…

  • Kachina & Thunderbird Lodges

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    These institutional-looking lodges, built in the 1960s, sit steps away from the canyon rim, the historic charms of El Tovar, and the Bright Angel Trail…

  • Starlight Pines

    Flagstaff

    Low-key and friendly Starlight Pines is located in a Victorian-style home and offers four spacious, homey rooms, each with Tiffany-style lamps, antique…

  • Cozy Cactus

    Sedona

    This seven-room B&B, run by Carrie and Mark, works well for outdoorsy types – the Southwest-style house bumps up against Agave Trail, and is just around…

  • Sky Ranch Lodge

    Sedona

    At the top of winding Airport Rd, Sky Ranch boasts spectacular views of the town and surrounding red-rock country. It's a quiet respite from Sedona's peak…

  • Grand Canyon Motel

    Arizona

    Attached to the historic Cameron Trading Post, this motel offers spacious rooms with hand-carved furniture and a Southwestern motif spread out in three…

  • Butterfly Garden Inn

    Arizona

    Tucked amid the pine trees 10 miles north of Sedona, this low-key, welcoming place is well-suited for relaxation. The 18 cabins hit the sweet spot between…

  • Royal Palms Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    Camelback Mountain is the photogenic backdrop for this posh and intimate resort, built as the winter retreat of New York industrialist Delos Cook in 1929…

  • Weatherford Hotel

    Flagstaff

    This charming historic hotel in downtown Flagstaff opened its doors in 1900, and the rooms maintain a pared-down turn-of-the-20th-century authenticity…

  • Under Canvas

    Tucson

    Dreaming of spending the night in the Sonoran Desert but unsure about mixing sleeping bags with snakes? This high-end camp, just a 10-minute drive from…

  • Diamond Creek Campground

    Arizona

    At the end of Diamond Creek Rd, 20 miles north of Peach Springs, is this small, basic beach campground along the Colorado River. The elevation here is…

  • Hualapai Mountain Resort

    Arizona

    This Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps mess hall is now a mountain retreat of chunky wood furniture, paintings of wild game and a front porch…

  • Arizona Inn

    Tucson

    High tea in the library, complete with scones and finger sandwiches, is a highlight here. Croquet might be too, if only we knew the rules. Historic and…

  • Connor Hotel

    Arizona

    Jerome's past comes to life – or maybe it never left – at this rambling 1898 haunt. The 12 restored rooms convincingly capture the Victorian period, with…

  • Jacob Lake Inn

    Grand Canyon Region

    Nearly everyone stops at this minor landmark on their way to the Grand Canyon North Rim entrance, 44 miles south. There's year-round lodging of various…

  • Rancho de los Caballeros

    Arizona

    With an 18-hole golf course, spa, kids' program and fine dining, this sprawling ranch feels more Dallas than Bonanza. The lovely main lodge – with…

  • Hassayampa Inn

    Arizona

    One of Arizona's most elegant hotels when it opened in 1927, the restored Hassayampa retains original furnishings, hand-painted wall decorations and the…

  • Little America Hotel

    Flagstaff

    When you reach the Sinclair truck stop just off I-40, don't drive away thinking you have the wrong place. A little further down the side driveway behind…

  • Mile High Inn

    Arizona

    Rooms are dapper and a bit pert at this snug B&B, which once had a stint as a bordello. The seven remodeled rooms have unusual furnishings, and supposedly…

  • Windsor Beach Campground

    Arizona

    Sleep just steps from the water at this scenic beach and camping area at Lake Havasu State Park. Amenities include showers, boat-launch facilities,…

  • Lees Ferry Lodge

    Grand Canyon Region

    Rustic, comfortable, but not actually in Lees Ferry (it's 3 miles west of Marble Canyon), this lodge has 10 rooms, plus a restaurant-bar with an array of…

  • Hualapai Mountain Park

    Arizona

    Camp among granite rock formations and ponderosa pine at the pretty Hualapai Mountain Park, some 15 miles southeast of Kingman. There are over 20 cabins…

  • Red Agave Resort

    Sedona

    Outdoors lovers, this ones for you. With trails leaving straight from the property, mountain bike rental across the street and Bell Rock practically in…

  • Goulding's Lodge

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    This historic hotel a few miles west of Monument Valley has 152 modern rooms, most with views of the megaliths in the distance. The style is standard…

  • Hotel St Michael

    Arizona

    Gargoyles, ghosts and a 1925 elevator keep things refreshingly offbeat at this Victorian-era hotel on Whiskey Row. The no-frills, old-fashioned rooms,…

  • Aloft Tucson

    Tucson

    Tucson is surprisingly light on for stylish hotels. Aloft, near the university, isn't an indie property, but it is a slick operation catering to tech…

  • Heat

    Arizona

    Perhaps the slickest hotel on Arizona's 'West Coast,' Heat offers a majority of rooms with private patios that have views of London Bridge. In the Inferno…

  • Drury Inn & Suites

    Flagstaff

    A fitness center, indoor pool, laundry and stylish rooms with microwaves and refrigerators distinguish this ecofriendly chain hotel, set on the Northern…

  • London Bridge Resort

    Arizona

    Enjoy flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes and rooms with views of London Bridge (of course) at this popular all-suite property, where a replica of a 1762 royal…

  • Golden Nugget

    Arizona

    This cool and inviting place is the casino where Vegas mogul Steve Wynn cut his teeth back in 1989. The latest owners of this 300-room 'boutique casino'…

  • Hualapai Lodge

    Arizona

    The inviting Hualapai Lodge is the only place to stay in Peach Springs and is a step up from the roadside motels along Route 66. It has a heated saltwater…

  • Sedona Motel

    Sedona

    The Sedona Motel resembles an old-school roadside motel from the outside, but its updated rooms include flat-screen TVs, handsome personalized interiors…

  • Hermosa Inn

    Phoenix

    The signage is discreet but the flowers are not at this gorgeous retreat. The 43 rooms and casitas of this 1930s dwelling give off soothing vibes, thanks…

  • Found:Re

    Phoenix

    An art-driven hotel that exudes urban cool and a certain amount of cheekiness (you may want to avert your eyes from the Burt Reynolds nude upon entering),…

  • Goulding's Camp Park

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    Tucked snugly between red sandstone walls, with a shot of the Mittens from the mouth of the canyon, this is a scenic full-service campground that includes…

  • Maricopa Manor

    Phoenix

    This small, Spanish ranch–style place right near busy Central Ave has six individually appointed suites, many with French doors onto a deck overlooking…

  • Gilbert Ray Campground

    Tucson

    Camp among the saguaros at this Pima County campground, 13 miles west of downtown. It has 130 first-come, first-served sites along with water and…

  • Clarendon Hotel

    Phoenix

    An upbeat indie hotel with a finger-snapping, minimalist cool that manages to be both welcoming and hip. The standard rooms have 42in flat-screen TVs,…

  • Catalina State Park Campground

    Tucson

    Great views of Mt Lemmon and easy access to Catalina State Park's hiking trails. There are 120 sites, all with good facilities, including showers, RV…

  • Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground

    Arizona

    Campers who want to be close to the water should opt for a covered waterside cabana; those looking for quieter, more scenic desert camping can drive…

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