Taos
Parts of this lawn-set adobe hotel, 3 miles south of the Plaza, date back to 1929; you can even stay in Georgia O’Keeffe’s old room. The public spaces…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Santa Fe Region
Within the Río Grande del Norte National Monument there are seven campgrounds located along a 6-mile stretch of the Rio Grande, all with picnic tables and…
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…
Moab
Dude ranch meets deluxe motel. These comfortable rooms feature vaulted knotty-pine ceilings, kitchenettes with dining tables, and private (though cramped)…
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…
Central New Mexico
Popular and somewhat affordable hostel in the heart of Arroyo Seco, which makes a cozy high-country alternative to paying Taos prices. A big round…
Wasatch Mountains
You’ll likely see families with teenagers embarrassed by their parents at the sometimes-raucous, always-fun Alta Peruvian. Spacious knotty-pine common…
New Mexico
This comfortably rustic B&B, part of which dates back to 1880, once housed miners and later was a saloon. Several rooms have direct access to the outdoor…
Summerlin
Popular with conference groups, this conservatively stylish, high-end property and the annexed Rampart Casino appeal to a crowd who've been to Vegas a…
Southeastern Utah
The cliffside San Juan Inn perches high above the river. These motel rooms with Southwestern and Navajo decor make for a comfortable stay. There's also a…
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…
Santa Fe
Rustically modern rooms fill several low-slung buildings clustered near the intersection of W San Francisco St and Park Ave a half-mile from the plaza. A…
Santa Fe
This old-fashioned, slightly kitschy Route 66 motel compound offers the best budget value in town. Some rooms have pleasant tiled kitchenettes, while all…
Southeastern New Mexico
The seven lakes at this much-loved park – technically they’re sinkholes – provide welcome relief in summer (day use per vehicle $5). Waterfront…
Taos
Old-fashioned hotel at the northern edge of downtown, where the fake adobe style extends to a spectacular mock-up of nearby Taos Pueblo. Large, clean…
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,…
New Mexico
This campground across from the Gila Hot Springs has simple rooms with kitchenettes in a giant red barnlike structure (dogs $6 per night), along with an…
New Mexico
Maintained by Ted Turner as a luxury fishing and hunting lodge, this beautifully situated ranch sprawls splendidly across 920 sq miles of forests, meadows…
Moab
The best place to stay to beat the heat (other than in the La Sals) is along the Colorado River on Hwy 128. Vegetation and the canyon walls provide shade…
Las Vegas
Vegas' largest hotel has more rooms than it is possible to accurately critique without moving in for longer than it's healthy to stay in Vegas, but MGM's…
American Artists Gallery House B&B
Taos
This quiet garden complex, a mile south of the Plaza, holds tasteful rooms and casitas, all with wood-burning fireplaces. The smallest casita is little…
Casa Benavides Bed & Breakfast
Taos
Spreading through five garden-set buildings a block east of the Plaza, this romantic B&B abounds in fireplaces, patios and balconies. Furniture is mostly…
Santa Fe
A sort of upscale motel, the Inn of the Governors has a hard-to-beat location two blocks from the Plaza. Rooms are elegantly decorated with kiva…
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…
New Mexico
For something truly unique, sleep 70ft underground in this incredible 1650-sq-ft cave dwelling, carved from La Plata River sandstone. Equipped with a…
Santa Fe
This large hotel, just south of the Plaza, has benefited from recent modernization while retaining enough whitewashed walls, hand-crafted furniture and…
Southeastern New Mexico
The nicest place to stay hereabouts is not in Roswell, but in sleepy downtown Artesia, 36 miles south toward Carlsbad. If you’re in the mood for slightly…
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…
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…
Southwestern Utah
This giant log lodge is in a peaceful 160-acre wilderness with trails, a waterfall and outfitter-led hikes and activities. Think rustic, with a happy…
New Mexico
For serene forest slumber, rent one of the five stunning adobe-style casitas set on 90 acres of wilderness. Each unit has a fully stocked kitchen, plenty…
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
The massive RV resort outside Virgin, 12 miles west of Springdale, caters to upscale big rigs with long pull-throughs and phone and cable hookups. There…
Santa Fe
Sigh, we found the front desk less than helpful, but the 155 good-sized rooms here have appealing Southwestern touches, making the Sage Inn a step up from…
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…
Sueños Encantados y Casa Vieja
New Mexico
Set on the grounds of a still-operating 19th-century ranch, this rural B&B conveys the full-on Southwest experience, complete with three rooms in the…
Santa Fe
A mere 8 miles from the Plaza is this gorgeous and secluded national forest service spot, complete with 36 sites and hiking and biking trails nearby…
Southwestern Utah
Twenty-two acres filled with facilities and services, including a heated swimming pool, playground, trading-post gift shop, 4WD rental and evening cook…
Southeastern Utah
A strikingly beautiful natural setting on the edge of Lake Powell is the home of this sprawling first-come, first-served campground. It's popular with…
Albuquerque
This restored Queen Anne mansion holds comfortable rooms of varying sizes, with down comforters, stocked refrigerators and freshly cut flowers. Kids are…
Santa Fe
A thoroughly rejuvenating space, the Hotel Santa Fe is Santa Fe's only Native American–owned hotel. Stay in the hotel building, with its terracotta tones…
