Must-see hotels in The Southwest

  • Sunset Campground

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Just south of Sunset Point, this 102-site campground offers more shade than North Campground but has few amenities beyond flush toilets. Inquire about…

  • Canyon Rims Recreation Area

    Moab

    This oft-overlooked recreation area lies 30 miles south of town, just west of Hwy 191. It’s remote but well toward the Needles. Two developed campgrounds…

  • Cimarron Rose

    New Mexico

    If you’re looking for a peaceful alternative to the chains of Grants and Gallup, and want to stay green, pay a visit to the Cimarron Rose. Conveniently…

  • Under Canvas Zion

    Zion National Park

    If you love the idea of camping but are less enthused about actually sleeping on the ground, Under Canvas could be for you. Ringed by red mesas and…

  • 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…

  • Blackstone Hotsprings

    New Mexico

    Blackstone embraces the T or C spirit with an upscale wink, decorating each of its 12 rooms in the style of a classic TV show, from The Jetsons to The…

  • Bryce Canyon Resort

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Four miles from the park, this is a great option. While the grounds leave much to be desired, there's a modernist-kitsch appeal to the rooms that blend…

  • 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…

  • ACT Campground

    Moab

    Check out the first commercial straw-bail building in the state of Utah at this roadside RV park, campground and learning center, all in one. There's a…

  • Bryce View Lodge

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Geared to budget travelers, the motel's 130 standard rooms are decent, though smaller than those of Ruby’s Inn and a little bit musty. It has fewer…

  • 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…

  • Sugarite Canyon State Park

    New Mexico

    The nicest place to stay near Raton, with two campgrounds set amid the the pretty mesas and forests of Sugarite Canyon: Lake Alice and Soda Pocket. Lake…

  • Plaza Hotel

    New Mexico

    This historic hotel, opened in 1882, offers affordable rates for its 72 spacious, high-ceilinged rooms. The whole place has an appealing Wild West flavor,…

  • 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…

  • City of Rocks State Park

    New Mexico

    This state park, 33 miles southeast of Silver City via Hwys 180 and 61, has a quirky, cartoonish beauty. More village than 'city,' it’s a bit too pocket…

  • 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…

  • South Campground

    Zion National Park

    The South Campground sits north of the visitor center beside the Pa'rus Trail. Campsites can only be reserved starting two weeks in advance, for a maximum…

  • Inn of the Five Graces

    Santa Fe

    Much more than just another luxury getaway, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind gem offers an upscale gypsy-style escape. Sumptuous suites are decorated in a…

  • 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…

  • Castañeda Hotel

    New Mexico

    Each room spotlights a New Mexico animal at this restored 1898 beauty, the first in a chain of trackside hotels from legendary hotelier Fred Harvey. After…

  • Watchman Campground

    Zion National Park

    Towering cottonwoods provide fairly good shade for the 184 well-spaced sites at Watchman, located south of the visitor center. Sites are by reservation …

  • El Rey Court

    Santa Fe

    Fresh from a hip rebrand, this classic courtyard motel features rooms and suites with a light and trendy Southwest vibe scattered across 5 acres of…

  • 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…

  • La Posada de Santa Fe

    Santa Fe

    This beautiful property, set amid quiet gardens a few blocks east of the Plaza, caters to its guests’ every need, with elegantly furnished adobe casitas…

  • El Monte Sagrado

    Taos

    A lush oasis in the high desert, this lavishly decorated ecoresort holds bright, luxurious suites arranged around a flourishing courtyard and whimsically…

  • Hotel Parq Central

    Albuquerque

    This stylish modern hotel is close to it all, right off I-25 in downtown. With the rooftop Apothecary Lounge providing sunset views and complimentary…

  • 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…

  • Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    This Best Western hotel earns its plus status with stylish, ample rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and a breakfast bar that spoils you for choice…

  • Horsethief Campground

    Moab

    If you are headed to Dead Horse Point or Island in the Sky, this attractive campground is a great option, and cooler than lower-elevation spots. There are…

  • Stateline Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    On the Utah/Arizona state line, this attractive, small campground is the most central for Wire Pass or North Coyote Buttes. Its free seven spots are first…

  • 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…

  • Inn of the Turquoise Bear

    Santa Fe

    Visitors enjoy the quiet now, but this expansive adobe B&B, built by local legend Witter Bynner and partner Robert Hunt, was once home to parties hosting…

  • Casas de Sueños

    Albuquerque

    The Georgia O'Keeffe casita is misspelled on the website and on the room's door sign, but we'll give them a break due to the luscious gardens and the…

  • 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…

  • Nine Mile Ranch

    Utah

    Offers big ranch-house rooms on spacious grounds (with themes like Elvis or Hawaii). You can also stay in rustic log cabins or pitch a tent at the shady…

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