Must-see hotels in Western USA

  • 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…

  • Victorian Inn

    North Coast & Redwoods

    The bright, sunny rooms inside this venerable, two-story former bank building (1890) are comfortably furnished with thick carpeting, period-style…

  • Country Willows

    Southern Oregon

    Only minutes from downtown is this luxurious B&B on 5 acres in the 'countryside.' The nine rooms, suites and a cottage sport a mix of antiques and…

  • Hotel Healdsburg

    Healdsburg

    Smack on the plaza, the fashion-forward HH has a coolly minimalist style of concrete and velvet, with requisite top-end amenities, including sumptuous…

  • Olympic Lights B&B

    San Juan Islands

    Once the centerpiece of a 320-acre estate, this splendidly restored 1895 farmhouse now hosts an equally formidable four-room B&B that stands on an open…

  • NoMad

    Las Vegas

    The NoMad has taken things to truly a ridiculous level: it's a hotel within a hotel within a hotel. It's a good thing the rooms are exquisite, most with…

  • McMenamins Old St Francis School

    Bend

    One of McMenamins' best venues, this old schoolhouse has been remodeled into a hotel – two rooms even have side-by-side claw-foot tubs. The fabulous tiled…

  • Wine Valley Inn

    Southwest Colorado

    From the wraparound porch to the comfortable quilted beds and clawfoot tubs, this welcoming Victorian inn is pure romance. In a quiet neighborhood setting…

  • 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…

  • Mad Carpenter Inn

    Wyoming

    With landscaped gardens, hot breakfast, and comfy, snug wood-trimmed rooms, the Mad Carpenter Inn has warmth and class to spare. A serious game room…

  • 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…

  • Lure Resort

    Gold Country

    A great option if you want to come with biking buddies or a family, this circle of tidy, modernized log cabins is along a sublime stretch of river open to…

  • Larian Motel

    Southern Arizona

    This one's a rare breed: a motel with soul, thanks to the personalized attention from the proprietor, cute retro rooms named for historical characters …

  • 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…

  • Anderson Inn

    Central Coast

    Like a small boutique hotel, this waterfront inn has just a handful of spacious, soothingly earth-toned rooms. If you’re lucky, you'll get a gas fireplace…

  • Limelight Hotel

    Idaho

    Downtown Ketchum's coolest hotel, the Limelight has an appealing stone facade, muted earthy tones in the semi-luxurious rooms and some fine views from the…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    Whimsical and with dashes of European elegance, the downtown Monaco is a classic Kimpton hotel whose rooms live up to the hints given off in the…

  • Tu Tu' Tun Lodge

    Southern Oregon Coast

    One of Oregon's most exclusive hideaways is 7 miles up the Rogue River. The luxurious rooms and suites all come with river views, while a few boast…

  • Telluride Town Park Campground

    Telluride

    Right in the center of town, this convenient creekside campground has 43 campsites, along with showers, swimming and tennis. Sites are all on a first-come…

  • Ocean Lodge

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This gorgeous place has some of Cannon Beach's most luxurious rooms, most with ocean view and all with fireplace and kitchenette. A complimentary…

  • Knickerbocker Mansion

    The Deserts

    Characterful and ornate, this B&B in a hand-built 1920s log home is secluded from the tourist fray and has a dozen elegantly rustic rooms spaced over…

  • Mancos Inn & Hostel

    Southwest Colorado

    For a bargain stay in downtown Mancos, these homey digs could not be lovelier. There's a large, modern kitchen, comfortable living room with games and a…

  • Avila La Fonda

    Central Coast

    Downtown, this small boutique hotel is a harmonious mix of Mexican and Spanish colonial styles, with hand-painted tiles, stained-glass windows, wrought…

  • 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…

  • Coast Cabins

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Luxurious suites, condos and private homes are available at this lovely retreat near the entrance to town. All come with contemporary furnishings and…

  • 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…

  • Steep Ravine

    Marin County

    Just off Hwy 1, about 1 mile south of Stinson Beach, this jewel has seven primitive beachfront tent sites and nine rustic five-person cabins with…

  • Gualala Point Regional Park

    Coastal Highway 1

    Shaded by a stand of redwoods and fragrant California bay laurel trees, a short trail connects this creekside campground to the windswept beach. The…

  • Betty McDonald Farm

    Around Seattle

    You don't need to be a fan of the author for whom the Betty McDonald Farm is named to enjoy its many charms. This secluded working farm has two large…

  • Meadow Creek Tiny House Resort & Spa

    Idaho

    The beautiful wood cabins with hardwood floors and slick contemporary furnishings (and Sawtooth views!) would be reason enough to stay here. But the on…

  • 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…

  • Dancing Coyote Beach Cottages

    Marin County

    Serene and comfortable, these four modern cottages back right onto Tomales Bay, with skylights and decks extending the views in all directions. Full…

  • Imperial Hotel

    Gold Country

    Built in 1879, this is one of the area’s most inventive updates to the typical antique-cluttered hotel, with sleek art-deco touches accenting the warm red…

  • Newport Belle

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For a unique stay there's no beating this sternwheeler B&B. The five small but lovely and shipshape rooms all have private baths and water views, while…

  • NOBU Hotel

    Las Vegas

    This exclusive boutique hotel within Caesars Palace is one for lovers of Japanese design from the traditional to the modern. Rooms are in high demand and…

  • 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…

  • The Lark

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    With a lively yellow palette and modern graphic design, this hip place is a big step up from its former life as a grungy motel. Rooms are fresh and the…

  • Windhaven Cottage

    Sonoma

    Great-bargain Windhaven has two units: a hideaway cottage with vaulted wooden ceilings and fireplace, and a handsome 800-sq-ft studio. We prefer the…

  • 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…