Las Vegas
With tiled foyers, Victorian sconces and marble-trimmed hallways, this hotel has turn-of-the-century charm. Bright, cheerful rooms have plantation…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Southwestern Utah
Pitch a tent or rent a rustic, but heated, teeny-tiny log cabin (linens included, shared bathroom, no air-conditioning) in a shady yard. Picnic tables and…
Las Vegas
Paris' standard rooms are far from Parisian, but newly upgraded Red Luxury Rooms, some with lipstick-shaped sofas, evoke Moulin Rouge.
New Mexico
The pick of the many budget motels that line Grand Ave, with clean, large rooms that have been nicely spruced up. Rates include a simple breakfast. Pet…
Nevada
Carson's Holiday Inn Express has helpful, professional staff and contemporary, well-designed rooms with great views of the nearby mountains, plus easy…
Nevada
The renovated rooms at Silverland Inn & Suites will appeal to those who prefer modern (if nondescript) digs. There's a sunny pool and hot-tub area with…
Las Vegas
The Mardi Gras theme elsewhere in the hotel doesn't extend to the above-average but unremarkable rooms of this cheap and cheery, central hotel, which…
Moab
At the Slickrock bike trailhead, this mountain-biker special has 120 nonreservable sites and two reservable ones. Fire rings and pit toilets, but no water…
New Mexico
The 13 basic campsites here are set amid ponderosa pine forest and located near the Hermit Peak Trailhead, 15 miles west of Las Vegas. No potable water…
Las Vegas
Colorful contemporary decor and pillow-top mattresses make this a good budget bet, but the noise from the street can get a little grating. Request a quiet…
Las Vegas
Amenities at this non-gaming business hotel include a 24-hour fitness club, plus mini-refrigerators and coffee makers in each contemporary cookie-cutter…
Wasatch Mountains
A big ol' white barn has been turned into a simple, seven-room B&B. Breakfast is included and the family runs a restaurant next door serving comfort food.
New Mexico
This basic budget motel downtown is clean and friendly, and has 26 spacious rooms. Four miles from Old Mesilla. Pets are welcome for an extra $20 per…
Las Vegas
Keeping its tropical vibe going since the 1950s, the vintage Trop's multimillion-dollar renovation pays off with Miami-chic rooms painted in sunset hues.
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
The eco-minded can try Bunk House at Zion, a scruffy but thoroughly green two-bedroom B&B serving organic breakfasts and using 100% renewable energy.
Moab
Kids will love the swimming pool, half-shaded by awnings. Rooms are nondescript but comfy enough and sure to please if you like business hotel stylings.
Moab
Near the junction with Hwy 313, Archview includes a pool, gas station and grocery store. Be forewarned: it’s completely exposed and bakes in summer.
Moab
North of town. Some tent sites have canopies; RV sites have 30-amp or 50-amp hookups. Nonguest showers cost $3; it also has a heated pool and a store.
New Mexico
This red-brick motel, on the main road just east of downtown, makes for a decent spot to sleep, with a grassy inner courtyard and a busy restaurant.
Las Vegas
This non-gaming and nonsmoking hotel near the Strip charms guests with a wellness spa and sanctuary-like suites with kitchens and whirlpool tubs.
New Mexico
No frills but not bad; the best feature of the Frontier is that it's within striking distance of Chaco Canyon. Pet fee is $10 per night per pet.
Las Vegas
Encompassing a cineplex, bowling alley and big rooms with comfy beds, this tidy casino hotel is flung south of the Strip, near an outlet mall.
Las Vegas
Beloved by visitors from Hawaii, this exceptionally friendly hotel has tropical flair and basic rooms with plantation shutters and marble baths.
Southwestern Utah
Friendly little campground with 15 pull-through spaces with full hookups, a horseshoe pit, picnic tables and laundry. Nonguest showers are $7.
Moab
Basic motel steps from shops and restaurants with stark but perfectly clean rooms. There's a BBQ area, bike-washing station and updated rooms.
Southwestern Utah
Small lawns and trees divide RV spaces; tent sites are in a grassy field, but still have barbecue grills. Laundromat and camp store on-site.
New Mexico
All but next door to the Billy the Kid Museum, this chain motel is the best accommodation option in Fort Sumner. Pet fee is $10 per night.
Moab
This small mom-and-pop motel has mostly remodeled rooms with comfortable beds that are plenty clean. There's a teeny-tiny pool out front.
Zion National Park
Six first-come, first-served park sites 35 miles up Kolob Terrace Rd at 7900ft (1¼ hours from the main entrance). Pit toilets, no water.
Arizona
Set up your tent right in this pretty spot right beside the boulders. There are 19 reservable sites, and 15 first-come, first-serve.
Grand Canyon Region
Eight bright and tidy rooms share a small patio with two large tables, rattan umbrellas, two barbecues and pebble landscaping.
Southwestern Utah
Bare-bones cabins (bedding included) for two with TVs, choice of shared or private bathrooms, picnic tables and firepits.
Nevada
This central hotel has the city's freshest rooms, with plush bedding, plump fluffy pillows and lots of space to unwind.
Utah
The 26-site Bridger Bay Campground has shelters for shade, but water and pit toilets are 1 mile away. No hookups.
Southwestern Utah
These comfortable rooms in a clean setting are competitively priced in low season. Look online for discounts.
New Mexico
The largest of several campgrounds beside the lake in the state park, a couple of miles north of the dam.
Park City
Save a little money by staying outside the downtown area, near Kimball Junction stores and restaurants.
Moab
Some of the newest, upper midrange rooms in town are at this behemoth chain with a heated outdoor pool.
Utah
Bucking the trend, there are reasonable rates at this Econo Lodge, and the standard rooms do nicely.
Ashley National Forest Campgrounds
Utah
Ashley National Forest runs more than two dozen developed campgrounds in the area of Flaming Gorge.
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