Kaibab National Forest
Near Kaibab Lodge (on Hwy 67, about 6 miles north of the North Rim entrance, in Kaibab National Forest), DeMotte Campground's 38 sites are perched on the…
Must-see hotels in Arizona
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…
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…
Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn
Eastern Arizona
Reservations are essential for the hotel at the Hopi Cultural Center, especially in summer when its 33 modern, undistinguished rooms usually book out. The…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Kaibab National Forest
Woodsy and peaceful, this USFS campground, 2 miles south of Tusayan, has 70 sites and can fill up in the summer. You'll find picnic tables, fire rings and…
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…
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…
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,…
Kaibab National Forest
Rooms in two 1929 railroad cabooses and a former Grand Canyon Railway coach-car offer a quirky alternative to a standard motel. Kids will especially love…
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…
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
Kaibab National Forest
Spread over multiple buildings, this swanky modern hotel offers 318 rooms ranging from standard doubles in a two-story 1973 annex (sans elevator) to a…
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…
Scottsdale
This candy-bright collection of rooms doesn't exactly fit thematically with Old Town Scottsdale, but the look is fresh, the service generally good, and…
Flagstaff
A fitness center, indoor pool, laundry and stylish rooms with microwaves and refrigerators distinguish this ecofriendly chain hotel, set on the Northern…
Southern Arizona
Report to the Principal's Office or get creative in the Art Room. No matter which of the nine darling rooms in this converted 1918 school you choose, you…
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…
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'…
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
The Sedona Motel resembles an old-school roadside motel from the outside, but its updated rooms include flat-screen TVs, handsome personalized interiors…
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…
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),…
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…
Kaibab National Forest
Railside RV Ranch is a few blocks' walk to the restaurants and shops of downtown Williams, with 96 RV hookups. It's a pleasant and friendly spot, with…
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…
Navajo Reservation
Near the visitor center, this Navajo-run campground has 93 primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis. Water is available from April to October,…
Southern Arizona
The 208 sites here are set back a bit from the highway, 1.5 miles south of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. There are toilets, three solar-heated showers…
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…
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…
Sedona
Set just off the strip in a quiet spot, this is a great choice for a reasonably priced modern motel in Sedona. There's a free breakfast buffet, fitness…
Navajo Reservation
This Navajo-owned property is the only hotel actually in Canyon de Chelly. The ranch-style buildings contain 70 comfortable rooms, with wood beams and…
Arizona
Across from the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center, the USFS-run Bonito Campground provides 44 sites with running water and restrooms…
Kaibab National Forest
There are 50 single and four double sites at this wooded USFS campground 6 miles southeast of Williams in the Kaibab National Forest. Most sites can be…
