Must-see hotels in The Southwest

  • Pine Lake Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    This campground is in a pretty pine forest near a reservoir, 11 miles north of the Hwy 12/63 junction, then 6 miles east on unpaved Clay Creek. Powerboats…

  • Bryce Canyon Pines Campground & RV Park

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Across the street from the affiliated motel, 4 miles west of the Hwy 12/63 junction, this campground sits behind a gas station and general store. The…

  • Gila Cliff Dwellings Campgrounds

    New Mexico

    There are four campgrounds in and around Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument; all have vault toilets but none have drinking water – fill up at the…

  • Hotel Chimayo

    Santa Fe

    Decor in this welcoming hotel draws on New Mexico’s Hispanic traditions, with abundant attractive carvings and wall hangings, while the Low’n’Slow bar is…

  • Bryce Canyon Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Choose between bare-bones budget rooms, immaculate pine-scented cabins with log furnishings, or modern two-room cabins that benefit from plenty of natural…

  • 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…

  • Chama Trails Inn

    New Mexico

    Under new ownership, this welcoming spot is more than just another roadside motel. The 15 character-packed rooms feature abundant Southwestern furniture,…

  • Casa del Gavilan

    New Mexico

    Set on 225 acres, surrounded by the Philmont Scout Ranch 6 miles south of Cimarron, this magnificent Pueblo Revival house was built around 1908. The four…

  • 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…

  • Silver River Adobe Inn B&B

    New Mexico

    Three miles from downtown, this lovely two-room B&B offers a peaceful respite among the trees on the San Juan River. Fall asleep to the sound of the river…

  • Mt Timpanogos Campground

    Wasatch Mountains

    On the north side of Provo Canyon, take the paved, 16-mile Alpine Loop Rd (Hwy 92), an incredibly scenic, twisting road past 11,750ft Mt Timpanogos. At…

  • Best Western Mission Inn

    New Mexico

    An optimal accommodation option: yes it's a roadside chain motel, but the rooms are beautifully kitted out with attractive tiling, stonework and colorful…

  • 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…

  • Sunrise Springs

    Santa Fe

    This 70-acre spa retreat southwest of town offers the ultimate anti-stress getaway. Both resort rooms and private casitas are luxurious and tastefully…

  • Wyndham Desert Blue

    Las Vegas

    There's a two-night minimum stay at this sleek, condo-style timeshare resort, with uber cool decor and bargain rates to be found through online booking…

  • Aguirre Spring Campground

    New Mexico

    Located on the back (east) side of the Organ Mountains, Aguirre Spring sits at the base of the rocky cliffs with sweeping views of the Tularosa Basin. The…

  • Rustler Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    After extensive renovations, you can bask in all the creature comforts of a city hotel at Rustler Lodge. Take an early-morning stretch class before you…

  • 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…

  • Crystal Inn & Suites

    Salt Lake City

    Restaurants and Temple Sq are within walking distance of the downtown, multistory branch of Crystal Inns, a Utah-owned chain known for its spacious rooms…

  • Renaissance Reno Downtown

    Reno

    It's part of a hotel group, but you could be forgiven for thinking it's a boutique hotel (in fact, it used to be). Renovated, oversized guest rooms follow…

  • Creekside Condominiums

    Wasatch Mountains

    Of the four full-kitchen condo-lodge properties at Solitude, the wood-and-stone Creekside is closest to the slopes; rooms have wood-burning fireplace and…

  • Inn on the Alameda

    Santa Fe

    Handmade furniture, wood-burning fireplaces, luxe linens, elegant breakfasts and afternoon wine-and-cheese receptions bring B&B-style elegance to a…

  • 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),…

  • Hyatt Centric Park City

    Park City

    Finished in 2011, the upscale lodge rooms are all meant to have a residential feel. Indeed, suites have full kitchens and a personal grocery shopping…

  • Step Back Inn

    New Mexico

    The welcoming scent of cinnamon rolls – served in the morning – drifts across the lobby at this friendly and unexpectedly smart little motel on the…

  • 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…

  • Raton Pass Motor Inn

    New Mexico

    Raton Pass Motor Inn, we dig your mid-century cool. Revamped in 2016 under new ownership, this classic motor court gives sleepy Raton a kick in the pants…

  • SLS

    Las Vegas

    The SLS replaced the Sahara in 2011, and now the Sahara is replacing the SLS (the $100 million renovation is due to finish in 2020). In the meantime, you…

  • Rocket Inn

    New Mexico

    You'll get the lowdown on the best hot springs in town from the friendly folks at this revamped motor court. Rooms are simple but still pop with modern…

  • Bullberry Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though the home dates only to 1998, this farmhouse-style inn serves a slice of traditional Utah with rooms featuring hand-crafted pine bed frames and…

  • Edge of the Desert

    Moab

    With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…

  • 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…

  • Flamingo

    Las Vegas

    Recent updates have stolen some of this legendary gangster-era casino's retro charm, and service levels fail to wow, but its down-to-earth, live-it-up…

  • 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,…

  • Soaring Eagle Lodge

    New Mexico

    For anglers especially, this peaceful riverside lodge offers multiday guided fishing tours and half- and full-board options (perfect for those wanting to…

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