Must-see hotels in Arizona

  • El Portal

    Sedona

    This discreet little inn is a beautiful blend of Southwestern and Craftsman style. It's a pocket of relaxed luxury tucked away in a corner across from the…

  • Bright Angel Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Nestled among the cottonwoods 0.5 miles north of Colorado River and 0.5 miles south of Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel is a spectacular spot to hunker down…

  • Bright Angel Lodge

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    This 1935 log-and-stone historic lodge on the canyon ledge delivers simple charm and the small public spaces bustle with activity. Buckey and Powell Lodge…

  • Catalina Park Inn

    Tucson

    Style, hospitality and comfort merge seamlessly at this inviting B&B just west of the University of Arizona. Hosts Mark and Paul have poured their hearts…

  • Flying E Ranch

    Arizona

    The coolest place at this down-home working cattle ranch is the boot room, which is lined with scuffed-up cowboy boots and hats that guests can borrow on…

  • Hacienda del Sol

    Tucson

    An elite hilltop girls' school built in the 1920s, this relaxing refuge has artist-designed Southwest-style rooms and teems with unique touches such…

  • View Hotel

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    You'll never turn on the TV at this aptly named hotel. Spread over three floors, the 95 Southwestern-themed rooms are pleasant, but nothing compared to…

  • Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    With architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and past guests including Irving Berlin, Marilyn Monroe and every president from Hoover to Bush the…

  • El Tovar

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Perched on the Rim Trail at the canyon edge, the public spaces of this 1905 wooden lodge ooze old-world national-park glamour and charm. Unfortunately,…

  • Desert View Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    In the piñon-juniper 25 miles from the tourist hub of Grand Canyon Village and close to the rim, this first-come, first-served 50-site NPS campground is…

  • Hotel Congress

    Tucson

    Perhaps Tucson's most famous hotel, this is where infamous bank robber John Dillinger and his gang were captured during their 1934 stay, when a fire broke…

  • Desert Trails B&B

    Tucson

    Outdoorsy types who want a personable B&B close to Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District) have their answer at Desert Trails on Tucson's eastern…

  • Casa de San Pedro B&B

    Southern Arizona

    A haven for birders, this lovely hacienda-style B&B is set among some of Arizona's prime bird-watching territory, and caters knowledgeably to orniphiles,…

  • Shady Dell

    Southern Arizona

    This vintage trailer court puts guests up in original 1940s or ’50s travel trailers, meticulously restored and outfitted with period accoutrements like…

  • Enchantment Resort

    Sedona

    Chic, exclusive and tucked into beautiful Boynton Canyon, this country-club-style resort lives up to its name. Stylish, spacious rooms with private patios…

  • Bespoke Inn, Cafe & Bicycles

    Scottsdale

    A small slice of 'European' hospitality in downtown Scottsdale, this breezy eight-room hotel has chocolate scones to nibble in the chic cafe, an infinity…

  • Briar Patch Inn

    Arizona

    Nestled in nine wooded and grassy acres above Oak Creek, this bucolic and peaceful B&B hideaway offers 19 handsome cabins with Southwestern decor and…

  • Shash Diné EcoRetreat

    Grand Canyon Region

    Experience the beauty of the Navajo land from up close at this family ranch, where Baya invites visitors to stay in a traditional hogan, covered…

  • Inn at 410

    Flagstaff

    This fully renovated 1894 house offers 10 spacious, beautifully decorated and themed bedrooms, each with a fridge and bathroom, and many with four-poster…

  • Larian Motel

    Southern Arizona

    This one's a rare breed: a motel with soul, thanks to the personalized attention from the proprietor, cute retro rooms named for historical characters …

  • Motel DuBeau

    Flagstaff

    Built in 1929 as Flagstaff's first motel, the DuBeau has clean, well-run accommodations. In addition to private rooms, which all have refrigerators and…

  • Phantom Ranch

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Bunks at this camp-like complex on the canyon floor are in private cabins sleeping two to 10 people and four hiker-only single-sex dorms, each with five…

  • Indian Garden Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Located 3040ft below the South Rim, and a 4.6-mile hike along the Bright Angel Trail, lovely Indian Garden sits along a creek surrounded by cottonwoods,…

  • Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

    Greater Phoenix

    At sunset, scan the lonely horizon for the eponymous wild horses silhouetted against the South Mountains. Owned by the Gila River tribe and nestled on…

  • La Posada

    Eastern Arizona

    An impressively restored 1930 hacienda designed by star architect du jour Mary Jane Colter, this was the last great railroad hotel built for the Fred…

  • Boulders

    Scottsdale

    Tensions evaporate upon arrival at this desert oasis that blends into a landscape of natural rock formations – and that's before you've put in a session…

  • Palomar Phoenix

    Phoenix

    Shaggy pillows, antler-shaped lamps and portraits of blue cows. Yep, the 242 rooms of the Palomar are whimsical, and we like it. Larger than average and…

  • Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

    Scottsdale

    Draped across the northern slopes of Camelback Mountain, this luxe resort and spa feels like a hideaway of the gods. Mountain suites, spa casitas, private…

  • Triangle T Guest Ranch

    Southern Arizona

    Here you can arrange horseback rides ($85 for two hours), enjoy refreshments in the saloon or spend the night in inviting casitas. Campers ($30) and RVers…

  • Jerome Grand Hotel

    Arizona

    This former hospital looks like the perfect setting for a sequel to The Shining. Built in 1926 for the mining community, the sturdy fortress plays up its…

  • Motor Lodge

    Arizona

    Set three blocks south of Courthouse Plaza, the 14 snazzy bungalows here form a bright and welcoming horseshoe around a central driveway. Inside the rooms…

  • North Rim Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Operated by the NPS, this campground, 1.5 miles north of the Grand Canyon Lodge, offers shaded sites on level ground among the ponderosas. Sites 11, 14,…

  • Grand Highland Hotel

    Arizona

    The pedigree of this 12-room hotel in the heart of Whiskey Row stretches back to 1903, although the present, gracefully decorated manifestation emerged…

  • Sonoran Desert Inn

    Southern Arizona

    Set in the former copper mining town of Ajo – now an up-and-coming artist-driven community – the Sonoran Desert Inn is the spot for an easy desert getaway…

  • HI Phoenix Hostel

    Phoenix

    Fall in love with backpacking again at a small hostel with fun owners who know Phoenix and want to enjoy it with you. The 22-bed hostel is located in a…

  • Duquesne House

    Southern Arizona

    This photogenic, sky-blue adobe B&B was once a boarding house for miners. Today there are four spacious, eclectically appointed suites with garden areas…

  • Historic Coronado Motor Hotel

    Arizona

    The template for motels to come (it was one of Best Western's first properties), the Coronado is a must for motel-history buffs. Featuring red-tile roofs,…

  • View Campground

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    This simple campground is located about a quarter-mile southwest of the View Hotel, and enjoys similar stunning perspectives. There's nothing to compare…

  • Letson Loft Hotel

    Southern Arizona

    Urban sophistication meets Victorian quaintness at this sweet eight-room boutique inn in a sensitively restored 1888 building. Original touches like…

  • Ghost City B&B

    Arizona

    This 1885 timber boarding house, badly damaged after an illicit still on the 2nd floor exploded in the 1930s, is now a quirky and delightful B&B. Each…