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,…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
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…
Southeastern Utah
South of the visitor center, this 21-site campground provides water, a dump station and electrical hookups. Reservations are accepted from March to…
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…
Salt Lake City
Rooms in one of SLC's only true luxury hotels are decked out with Italian marble bathrooms, English wool carpeting and tasseled damask draperies. If that…
Southwestern Utah
This campground is in a pretty pine forest near a reservoir, 11 miles north of the Hwy 12/63 junction, then 6 miles east on unpaved Clay Creek. Powerboats…
Gila Cliff Dwellings Campgrounds
New Mexico
There are four campgrounds in and around Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument; all have vault toilets but none have drinking water – fill up at the…
Bryce Canyon Pines Campground & RV Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Across the street from the affiliated motel, 4 miles west of the Hwy 12/63 junction, this campground sits behind a gas station and general store. The…
Santa Fe
Decor in this welcoming hotel draws on New Mexico’s Hispanic traditions, with abundant attractive carvings and wall hangings, while the Low’n’Slow bar is…
Southwestern Utah
Choose between bare-bones budget rooms, immaculate pine-scented cabins with log furnishings, or modern two-room cabins that benefit from plenty of natural…
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…
New Mexico
Under new ownership, this welcoming spot is more than just another roadside motel. The 15 character-packed rooms feature abundant Southwestern furniture,…
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…
New Mexico
Set on 225 acres, surrounded by the Philmont Scout Ranch 6 miles south of Cimarron, this magnificent Pueblo Revival house was built around 1908. The four…
Santa Fe Region
A retreat center on 21,000 acres at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Ghost Ranch is a spectacular spot with basic lodging – you're here for the…
New Mexico
Three miles from downtown, this lovely two-room B&B offers a peaceful respite among the trees on the San Juan River. Fall asleep to the sound of the river…
Northern Nevada
Elko's plushest oversized rooms, featuring chunky dark woods, plump armchairs and luxurious bed linens, are found at its most popular casino, which also…
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…
Wasatch Mountains
On the north side of Provo Canyon, take the paved, 16-mile Alpine Loop Rd (Hwy 92), an incredibly scenic, twisting road past 11,750ft Mt Timpanogos. At…
New Mexico
An optimal accommodation option: yes it's a roadside chain motel, but the rooms are beautifully kitted out with attractive tiling, stonework and colorful…
Santa Fe
This 70-acre spa retreat southwest of town offers the ultimate anti-stress getaway. Both resort rooms and private casitas are luxurious and tastefully…
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…
St George
Nestled in red rock and xeriscaped for low-water consumption, this private country club has luxury adobe cottages with hot tubs, gas fireplaces and ample…
Southeastern New Mexico
Under new ownership and sporting a new name from 2018, the former Budget Inn is having fun with the whole extra-terrestrial theme – just check out that…
Las Vegas
There's a two-night minimum stay at this sleek, condo-style timeshare resort, with uber cool decor and bargain rates to be found through online booking…
New Mexico
Located on the back (east) side of the Organ Mountains, Aguirre Spring sits at the base of the rocky cliffs with sweeping views of the Tularosa Basin. The…
Wasatch Mountains
After extensive renovations, you can bask in all the creature comforts of a city hotel at Rustler Lodge. Take an early-morning stretch class before you…
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…
Salt Lake City
Restaurants and Temple Sq are within walking distance of the downtown, multistory branch of Crystal Inns, a Utah-owned chain known for its spacious rooms…
Reno
It's part of a hotel group, but you could be forgiven for thinking it's a boutique hotel (in fact, it used to be). Renovated, oversized guest rooms follow…
Wasatch Mountains
Of the four full-kitchen condo-lodge properties at Solitude, the wood-and-stone Creekside is closest to the slopes; rooms have wood-burning fireplace and…
Santa Fe
Handmade furniture, wood-burning fireplaces, luxe linens, elegant breakfasts and afternoon wine-and-cheese receptions bring B&B-style elegance to a…
Sedona
The Sedona Motel resembles an old-school roadside motel from the outside, but its updated rooms include flat-screen TVs, handsome personalized interiors…
Central New Mexico
Rough-hewn wood, rustic furnishings and a great backyard make these cabin-style apartments and condos with kitchenettes, stretching beside the river close…
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…
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Southeastern New Mexico
Spending a night or two in the fully equipped campground in this spring-fed canyon, 12 miles south of Alamogordo, will give you the chance to see ferns…
