Southern Nevada
The height of opulence when it was built in 1907 – the Mizpah was the first building west of the Mississippi to have an electric elevator – the hotel has…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Las Vegas
Aria's sleek resort hotel has no theme, unlike some of the Strip's other megaproperties. Instead, its 4000-plus deluxe rooms (520 sq ft) and 560 tower…
Las Vegas
Westin's foray into the niche fitness-and-lifestyle market has come to Summerlin. Enjoy Element's complimentary healthy breakfast options, evening…
Las Vegas
Launching onto the Las Vegas Strip in late 2014, LINQ, formerly the Quad, has cemented its position as a solid all-rounder. Its fresh, white rooms have…
Flagstaff
Built in 1929 as Flagstaff's first motel, the DuBeau has clean, well-run accommodations. In addition to private rooms, which all have refrigerators and…
Southern Nevada
For a peaceful night's sleep worlds away from the madding crowds and neon of Vegas, head to this gracious Dutch Colonial–style hotel (listed on the…
Southern Nevada
Elegant, earth-toned pads with marble baths beckon at this off-the-beaten-path casino resort offering free airport and Strip shuttles.
Las Vegas
Nestled between the north Strip and Fremont St, this retro renovated job is an instant winner with its great rates, funky fresh rooms with chunky,…
Southern Nevada
Mt Charleston Lodge is best known for its chalet-style dining room, which prepares excellent meals. Its cabins, once fewer and seemingly rustic and…
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,…
Las Vegas
A cut above the rest, Aria's Sky Suites & Villas go the extra mile in terms of service levels and standard inclusions. Being a 'Sky' guest buys you status…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Bunks at this camp-like complex on the canyon floor are in private cabins sleeping two to 10 people and four hiker-only single-sex dorms, each with five…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Located 3040ft below the South Rim, and a 4.6-mile hike along the Bright Angel Trail, lovely Indian Garden sits along a creek surrounded by cottonwoods,…
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Greater Phoenix
At sunset, scan the lonely horizon for the eponymous wild horses silhouetted against the South Mountains. Owned by the Gila River tribe and nestled on…
Eastern Arizona
An impressively restored 1930 hacienda designed by star architect du jour Mary Jane Colter, this was the last great railroad hotel built for the Fred…
Scottsdale
Tensions evaporate upon arrival at this desert oasis that blends into a landscape of natural rock formations – and that's before you've put in a session…
Phoenix
Shaggy pillows, antler-shaped lamps and portraits of blue cows. Yep, the 242 rooms of the Palomar are whimsical, and we like it. Larger than average and…
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
Scottsdale
Draped across the northern slopes of Camelback Mountain, this luxe resort and spa feels like a hideaway of the gods. Mountain suites, spa casitas, private…
Albuquerque
Albuquerque's finest historic hotel, built in the heart of downtown in 1939, has been modernized while retaining period details such as its stunning…
Southern Arizona
Here you can arrange horseback rides ($85 for two hours), enjoy refreshments in the saloon or spend the night in inviting casitas. Campers ($30) and RVers…
Arizona
This former hospital looks like the perfect setting for a sequel to The Shining. Built in 1926 for the mining community, the sturdy fortress plays up its…
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…
Las Vegas
In 2016, Caesars celebrated turning 50 by (how else?) throwing a bunch of money into shaking off some gaudy and making itself look fabulous. Almost 600…
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…
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 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 …
Arizona
Set three blocks south of Courthouse Plaza, the 14 snazzy bungalows here form a bright and welcoming horseshoe around a central driveway. Inside the rooms…
Grand Canyon National Park
Operated by the NPS, this campground, 1.5 miles north of the Grand Canyon Lodge, offers shaded sites on level ground among the ponderosas. Sites 11, 14,…
Southeastern New Mexico
Geared toward couples, the immaculate, romantic rooms in the lodge are spacious and feature fireplaces and kitchenettes, while a wraparound balcony…
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…
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…
Great Basin National Park
Owners Jake and Kate left careers in New York to refurbish this 10-room motel and its sister property, Kerouac's Restaurant. The result is a knockout: a…
Arizona
The pedigree of this 12-room hotel in the heart of Whiskey Row stretches back to 1903, although the present, gracefully decorated manifestation emerged…
Southern Arizona
Set in the former copper mining town of Ajo – now an up-and-coming artist-driven community – the Sonoran Desert Inn is the spot for an easy desert getaway…
Albuquerque
Albuquerque's most historically evocative hotel takes its inspiration from the ancient site of Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico. Rooms blend modern…
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…
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…
Las Vegas
Wynn set a benchmark for luxury when it opened in 2005 and built upon this when younger sibling Encore burst onto the scene in 2008. Its larger-than-life…
Phoenix
Fall in love with backpacking again at a small hostel with fun owners who know Phoenix and want to enjoy it with you. The 22-bed hostel is located in a…
Las Vegas
Balconies were traditionally hard to come by on the Strip for the tragic reason that they provided too easy an out for gamblers who'd 'lost everything.'…
