Must-see hotels in Utah

  • Inn on the Hill

    Salt Lake City

    Exquisite woodwork and Maxfield Parrish Tiffany glass adorn this sprawling, 1906 Renaissance Revival mansion-turned-inn. Guest rooms are classically…

  • Boulder Mountain Lodge

    Southwestern Utah

    Watch the birds flit by on the adjacent 15-acre wildlife sanctuary and stroll through the organic garden – Boulder Mountain Lodge has a strong eco…

  • Cottonwood Meadow Lodge

    Southwestern Utah

    Dubbed ‘cowboy-licious’ by a wizened ranch hand, this lodge delivers open-range dreams. Recycled from a Mormon saw town, the private ranch, 2 miles south…

  • Under the Eaves Inn

    Springdale

    From colorful tractor reflectors to angel art, the owners' collections enliven every corner of this quaint 1930s bungalow. The fireplace suite is huge;…

  • Sunflower Hill Inn

    Moab

    Wow! This is one of the best bets in town. A top-shelf B&B, Sunflower Hill offers 12 rooms in a quaint country setting. Grab a room in the cozier cedar…

  • Engen Hus

    Salt Lake City

    Ideally positioned for mountain jaunts, this lovely home features four rooms with handmade quilts on log beds and flat-screen TVs. Hosts are knowledgeable…

  • Seven Wives Inn

    St George

    Two 1800s homes and a cottage feature lovely bedrooms and suites surrounded by well-tended gardens and a small pool. The name comes from settler times,…

  • Compass Rose Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    With a lobby that can easily pass as a ski museum, tastefully designed rooms done up with farmhouse furnishings and the best coffee shop in town, you'd…

  • Valley of the Gods B&B

    Southeastern Utah

    Spend a secluded night at one of the original ranches in the area, 6.5 miles north of Hwy 163. Exposed wood-and-stone rooms have simple rustic beds, and…

  • Canyons Lodge

    Kanab

    A renovated motel with a Western log-cabin feel. There's a warm welcome, free cruiser bikes and good traveler assistance. In summer, guests enjoy weekly…

  • Zion Lodge

    Zion National Park

    We love the stunning surrounding red-rock cliffs and the location in the middle of Zion Canyon (along with the red permit that allows you to drive to the…

  • 2 Cranes Inn

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    In this quiet Buddhist home Lisa and Lizette have created a luxury hostel feel, with lovely rooms featuring original art and a shared kitchen where you…

  • Lodge at Red River Ranch

    Southwestern Utah

    In the grand tradition of Western ranches, rooms here sport open-beam vaulted ceilings, timber walls, Navajo rugs and wood-burning fireplaces. Details are…

  • Lincoln Hotel

    Utah

    Stay in tastefully remodeled suites with modern kitchens, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls up on the 2nd floor of the 1906 Lincoln Hotel…

  • Torrey Schoolhouse B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Ty Markham has done an exquisite job of bringing this rambling 1914 schoolhouse back to life as a B&B. Antiques and country elegance contrast with the…

  • Torchlight Inn

    Park City

    Right off the traffic circle, this seven-room inn charms with elegant and inviting contemporary spaces, gas fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. There's also a…

  • Buffalo Sage B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Up on a bluff west of town, three exterior-access rooms lead out to an expansive, upper-level deck or ground-level patio with great views. The owner's…

  • Recapture Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    This locally owned rustic motel makes the best base for area adventures. Super-knowledgeable staff help out with trip planning and present educational…

  • Washington School House

    Park City

    Architect Trip Bennett oversaw the restoration that turned an 1898 limestone schoolhouse on a hill into a luxurious boutique hotel with 12 suites. How did…

  • Desert Pearl Inn

    Springdale

    How naturally stylish: twig sculptures decorate the walls and molded metal headboards resemble art. Opt for a spacious riverside king suite to get a…

  • Stone Lizard Lodge

    Southeastern Utah

    More than a motel, with stylish rooms sporting Southwestern themes, homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast and a huge back garden with grapes and apples…

  • Dinosaur Inn

    Utah

    The locally owned Dinosaur Inn provides the kind of down-home hospitality that you'll rarely get at a chain motel, and the clean retro-accented rooms make…

  • Red Rock Inn

    Springdale

    Eight romantic country-contemporary cottages spill down the desert hillside, backed by incredible red rock. One suite features an outdoor hot tub; others…

  • Grist Mill Inn

    Southeastern Utah

    A 1933 flour mill-turned-B&B houses seven comfy rooms with vintage furnishings, a good on-site restaurant and full bar, and a library nook and game room…

  • Panguitch House

    Southwestern Utah

    The nicely simple, new B&B rooms in this renovated red-brick home are an excellent alternative to a motel. The price is more than right and the friendly…

  • Skyfall Guestrooms

    Southeastern Utah

    Three colorful riverfront rooms, each themed after a unique geological formation in the area. Complimentary breakfast is served in the restaurant upstairs…

  • Abajo Haven Guest Cabins

    Southeastern Utah

    Outdoor adventure in the Abajo Mountains. Stay in a nicely rustic cabin (king and two twin beds each), have an old-fashioned cook-out and go on a guided…

  • Sorrel River Ranch

    Moab

    Southeast Utah's only full-service luxury resort and gourmet restaurant was originally a 1903 homestead. The lodge and log cabins sit on 240 lush acres,…

  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Families love this activity-rich ranch on 4000 acres on Zion's eastern side. Guests can hike, bike, canyoneer, climb, swim, play sports, ride four…

  • Cliff Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    The splashy black-glass-and-concrete 500-room Cliff Lodge is like a cruise ship in the mountains, with every possible destination-resort amenity – from…

  • Devils Garden Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Surrounded by red rock and scrubby piñons, the park's only campground is 19 miles from the Arches National Park Visitor Center. It's open year-round, but…

  • Bryce Canyon Lodge

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Built in the 1920s, the main park lodge exudes rustic mountain charm, with a large stone fireplace and exposed roof timbers. Most of the 'sunrise' and …

  • Sundance Resort Lodging

    Wasatch Mountains

    Lucky enough to be staying over? Rough-hewn cottage rooms are secluded, tucked among the trees on the grounds – the perfect place to honeymoon or write…

  • Needles Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    You can reserve sites at this 26-site campground 3 miles west of the Needles Visitor Center between mid-March and June, and September and October (the…

  • Stone Canyon Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    In a Wild West setting of scrub hills backed by Technicolor sunsets, this stately stone-and-wood lodging offers adventure out the back door – stroll to…

  • Capitol Reef Resort

    Southwestern Utah

    One of the closest resorts to the Capitol Reef National Park, this large resort-style complex flirts with modern cowboy style. Tipis and Conestoga wagons…

  • Peery Hotel

    Salt Lake City

    Egyptian-cotton robes and sheets, carved dark-wood furnishings, individually decorated rooms – prepare to be charmed by the 1910 Peery. Small but…

  • Red Mountain Resort & Spa

    St George

    A Zen-chic sensibility pervades this low-profile yoga-centric adobe resort, right down to the silk pillows that echo the copper color of surrounding…

  • Red Canyon Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    Surrounded by limestone formations and ponderosa pines, the 37 no-reservation sites here are quite scenic. Quiet-use trails (no ATVs) lead off from here,…

  • Red Moon Lodge

    Moab

    Tucked alongside a creek bed with tall cottonwoods, this house is Moab's most sustainable stay, with organic breakfasts, solar power and sustainable…