MAC Royal Suites

Out of place in low-rise Chilecito, this splashy modern hotel is affiliated with the Howard Johnson brand and bears the initials of the casino magnate owner. Facilities, which include indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a cactus garden and a modern gym, are great. Rooms are stylish and spacious, with hydromassage bathtubs and elegant furniture. Still, it's overpriced.