New Mexico
For a meal, a drink or a good night's sleep you can't do better than this historic 1890 hotel, which has been extensively renovated while retaining the…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Park City
You have to ride a private funicular just to get up to the St Regis, so whether you're lounging by the outdoor firepits, dining on the terrace or peering…
Salt Lake City
Sleek comfort in a remodeled Red Lion hotel with almost 400 rooms, which feature black-and-white wall murals and flat-screen TVs. There's a classic diner…
Southeastern Utah
Three miles after the Hwy 191 turnoff to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area is Windwhistle Campground. The 16 well-spaced, first-come first-served sites have…
Arizona
Dark woods and yellow accents make Cottonwood's most modern option a stylish pick. After a day in Jerome or Sedona, come back to relax by the outdoor…
Albuquerque North Bernalillo KOA
Albuquerque
About 15 miles north of the city limits, a mile from the nearest RailRunner station, the better of Albuquerque’s two KOA franchises has rental cabins as…
Southwestern Utah
The Fishlake National Forest runs this basic 33-site tent and RV campground at an elevation of 8200ft on forested Boulder Mountain, 12 miles south of…
Moab
A boxy prefab with boutique prices. Sure, you could have a conga line in the giant standard bedrooms and family suites. There's also a huge swimming pool…
Southern Arizona
This very scenic, basic tent campground (no water; pit toilets) has only four sites, but its location at the end of Alamo Canyon Rd is much more isolated…
Southwestern Utah
More comfortable than a favorite old sweater and the proprietors of this lovely 1929 historic home are a big help in planning your day. Big breakfast…
Sedona
The Desert Quail's ho-hum exterior is rather deceptive: rooms inside this two-story motel are sharp, comfy and quite modern – all deep earthtones with…
New Mexico
With kitchens, full refrigerators and microwaves, the rooms at this spiffy new Hilton property are a good basecamp for exploring the region. There's a…
Albuquerque
Old-fashioned, family-run and utterly exemplary Route 66 motel, across the Rio Grande a mile west of Old Town (despite the name, it's nowhere near Sandia…
Central New Mexico
This in-town lodge doesn’t look that promising from the outside, but its rooms and cabins are spacious and comfortable – some located beside the lake have…
Arizona
At this happy-to-help place, pretty gardens wrap around a modern, Spanish Colonial–style building. The evening social hour is great for mingling with…
Wasatch Mountains
The bare-bones-basic rooms here go quick; they’re within spitting distance of the lifts. No room TVs, but there are more than 200 movies you can watch in…
Southeastern New Mexico
Yes, it's part of a large and faceless international hotel conglomerate, but this outpost has welcoming staff and rooms were coming off a sleek revamp in…
New Mexico
Stay in Chloride's oldest building, which has been renovated and modernized into comfortable two-bedroom accommodations. It's got a mini-kitchenette with…
Southwestern Utah
Makes a comfortable and affordable base for the summer Shakespeare Festival, with main venues just a block away and plenty of nearby dining options. Rates…
Reno
Reserve your spot a minimum of four days in advance for this gorgeous and popular high-altitude (9300ft) campsite overlooking Lake Tahoe. It's located…
Moab
Ten riverside BLM campgrounds lie along a 28-mile stretch of Hwy 128 that parallels the Colorado River northwest of town. The 18-site Goose Island, just 1…
Southern Arizona
You can sleep inside a covered wagon at this quirky, fun, reputedly haunted, two-story hotel from 1906, where the Old West comes to life (or maybe never…
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab Lake Campground has large campsites in ponderosa shade with fire rings and picnic tables. It sits 4 miles northeast of Williams; take exit 165 off…
Southwestern Utah
Remarkably comfortable rooms, a great-to-talk-to host and thoughtful extras make this one of our faves. Savor freshly baked cake and complimentary…
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground
Arizona
Overnighters to Dead Horse Ranch State Park can choose between cabins or campsites, some with hookups, and enjoy hot showers. Camping reservations are…
Albuquerque
This friendly B&B, not far north of Old Town, has three guest rooms in the main house, two casitas with kitchenettes and private patios, and a two-bedroom…
New Mexico
On the banks of the Rio Chama, the Elkhorn offers proximity to blue-ribbon fly-fishing spots. Choose a simple but spacious motel room in the main log…
Southeastern Utah
With cool, airy spaces and whimsical touches of Mexican decor, this family-run inn makes for a comfortable stop. Its 10 rooms are ample; some feature…
Southeastern Utah
Wraparound porches and log construction add warmth to this big motel at the edge of town, with pine-frame beds in extra-large rooms and cabins. Showers…
New Mexico
The public spaces here, including a decent midrange restaurant and a bar with a pool table, are pure Victoriana, all dark wood and animal heads. The 12…
Salt Lake City
Sleep among the tree trunks of an enchanted forest or inside an Egyptian pyramid: these 3D themed suites are nothing if not over the top. The quiet…
Arizona
For the town's best neon sign and welcoming hosts, look no further than the Supai Motel, a classic courtyard motel offering simple but perfectly fine…
New Mexico
The pick of the city's larger hotels, this Spanish Colonial resort property holds 200 spacious rooms, decorated in warm Southwestern tones, plus a palm…
Cliff Dwellers Lodge & Restaurant
Grand Canyon Region
This roadside lodge, charmingly set at the base of enormous cliffs 10 miles west of Navajo Bridge, is ground zero for fly-fishing enthusiasts and popular…
Tucson
Personalized murals and colorful accent walls give character to what would otherwise be just a regular motel. Completely refurbished in 2018, this is a…
Sedona
Though this bright and immaculate place sits on Hwy 179, it backs onto Oak Creek, and the Pottery Barn–styled rooms are peaceful and lovely. Some face the…
Las Vegas
Cool sophistication, generously proportioned apartments and warm hospitality merge seamlessly at this nongaming, nonsmoking, all-suites hotel at…
Wasatch Mountains
Western furnishings outfit the twin, queen and bunk-bed rooms; floors creak a little. In winter, warm up in the hot tub. In summer sit outside and watch…
Kaibab National Forest
Nineteen miles southeast of Williams, this 90-unit campground offers a hiking trail and fishing, but no RV hookups. From town, drive 9 miles on 4th St,…
Southeastern Utah
Inland 12 miles or so from Bullfrog Marina, Ticaboo Lodge is a fine money-saving sleeping alternative with a restaurant attached. The big, interior-access…
