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…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Central New Mexico
New Mexico's yurt of choice for backcountry skiers, the Bull of the Woods is in a prime location 2 miles out from the Taos Ski Valley, along the ridge…
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…
Kaibab National Forest
Handsome Western-style cabins sit in a half-circle here, with barbecue grills and a fire pit. Despite being a stone's throw from the highway and only a…
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…
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,…
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…
Kaibab National Forest
Up until the 1940s, gambling and girls were the draw at this 1897 bordello-turned-B&B across from the tracks. Nowadays the place trades on its historic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Southeastern New Mexico
This funky older place near the turnoff for the ski resort welcomes you with three friendly (wooden) bears. It offers a comfortable selection of rustic…
Southern Arizona
This fascinating place used to be a house of ill repute, and the names of the rooms – Shady Lady, Fallen Angel, Soiled Dove – embrace its colorful past…
Zion Canyon Campground & RV Resort
Springdale
Water and tubing access at this 200-site campground are just across the Virgin River from the national park. It is attached to the Quality Inn motel, and…
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…
Central New Mexico
Opened to much fanfare in 2017, the Blake is the new face of the Taos Ski Valley: still quirky and independent, but forward-looking and environmentally…
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…
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…
Taos
A lush oasis in the high desert, this lavishly decorated ecoresort holds bright, luxurious suites arranged around a flourishing courtyard and whimsically…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Taos
Hidden away in a quiet residential neighborhood, this atmospheric treasure has spacious, old-world adobe rooms with undulating walls (just try to find a…
New Mexico
Opened in 1937, with a superb lobby resembling a rustic hunting lodge, Gallup's finest historic hotel quickly became known as the 'home of the movie stars…
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…
New Mexico
A restored 1882 hotel, the Palace is an atmospheric stopover. All rooms feature old-fashioned Territorial-style decor; they vary from small (with a double…
Santa Fe
Originally the Sisters of Charity St Vincent's Hospital, the Drury today combines energy-efficient design with contemporary artistic sensibilities. Don't…
Albuquerque
The friendly proprietor gives this well-appointed B&B, built in 1912 and one minute’s walk from the plaza, an edge over tough competition. Three of its…
