Must-see hotels in Utah

  • Lone Rock Beach

    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…

  • Kayenta Campground

    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…

  • Grand America

    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…

  • Pine Lake Campground

    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…

  • 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…

  • Bryce Canyon Inn

    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…

  • Mt Timpanogos Campground

    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…

  • Inn at Entrada

    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…

  • Rustler Lodge

    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…

  • Crystal Inn & Suites

    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…

  • Creekside Condominiums

    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…

  • Calf Creek Recreation Area Campground

    Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

    Beside a year-round creek, this campground is surrounded by red-rock canyons (hot in summer) and has 13 incredibly popular, nonreservable sites. Drinking…

  • Hyatt Centric Park City

    Park City

    Finished in 2011, the upscale lodge rooms are all meant to have a residential feel. Indeed, suites have full kitchens and a personal grocery shopping…

  • Edge of the Desert

    Moab

    With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…

  • Bullberry Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though the home dates only to 1998, this farmhouse-style inn serves a slice of traditional Utah with rooms featuring hand-crafted pine bed frames and…

  • Island in the Sky Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Seven miles from the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the first-come, first-served, 12-site Willow Flat campground has vault toilets but no water or…

  • Heber Senator B&B

    Wasatch Mountains

    A 1902 historic home built by a former Utah senator has been transformed into a hospitable family-run B&B with color-themed rooms and large suites. We…

  • Big Horn Lodge

    Moab

    With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…

  • Abbey Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though it's marooned on a busy road with chain businesses, this remodeled brick motel features new furniture, white linens and a cool colonial style…

  • Canyon Rim Campground

    Utah

    The ponderosa pine forest location, at 7400ft elevation and with excellent clifftop views, makes Canyon Rim, in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, a…

  • St Regis Deer Valley

    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…

  • Hotel RL

    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…

  • Windwhistle Campground

    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…

  • Singletree Campground

    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…

  • Aarchway Inn

    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…

  • Historic Smith Hotel

    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…

  • Brighton Lodge

    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…

  • El Rey Inn & Suites

    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…

  • Goose Island Campground

    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…

  • Anniversary House

    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…

  • La Posada Pintada

    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…

  • Desert Rose Resort & Cabins

    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…

  • Anniversary Inn

    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…

  • Silver Fork Lodge

    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…

  • Ticaboo Lodge

    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…

  • Up the Creek Campground

    Moab

    There's something about this shady, tent-only grove with flower beds, lush lawns and recycling that fosters a sense of community. The campground is within…

  • Snowpine Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    The spruced up Snowpine bills itself as Alta's best luxury hotel but the standard rooms could use more amenities if that's the case, while the spacious…

  • Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

    Moab

    A comfortable choice at the central crossroads of downtown, this independently owned hotel features ginormous rooms, fitness center, laundry, playground…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Salt Lake City

    Subdued with a dollop of funk, rich colors and plush prints create a whimsical vibe at this boutique chain. Here, pampered guest pets receive special…

  • San Rafael Swell Bed & Breakfast

    Utah

    In Castle Dale, San Rafael Swell Bed & Breakfast offers a personal touch with imaginative themed rooms that transport you to Asia, Hawaii and an English…