Must-see hotels in Arizona

  • El Portal

    Sedona

    This discreet little inn is a beautiful blend of Southwestern and Craftsman style. It's a pocket of relaxed luxury tucked away in a corner across from the…

  • Bright Angel Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Nestled among the cottonwoods 0.5 miles north of Colorado River and 0.5 miles south of Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel is a spectacular spot to hunker down…

  • Bright Angel Lodge

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    This 1935 log-and-stone historic lodge on the canyon ledge delivers simple charm and the small public spaces bustle with activity. Buckey and Powell Lodge…

  • Catalina Park Inn

    Tucson

    Style, hospitality and comfort merge seamlessly at this inviting B&B just west of the University of Arizona. Hosts Mark and Paul have poured their hearts…

  • Flying E Ranch

    Arizona

    The coolest place at this down-home working cattle ranch is the boot room, which is lined with scuffed-up cowboy boots and hats that guests can borrow on…

  • Hacienda del Sol

    Tucson

    An elite hilltop girls' school built in the 1920s, this relaxing refuge has artist-designed Southwest-style rooms and teems with unique touches such…

  • View Hotel

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    You'll never turn on the TV at this aptly named hotel. Spread over three floors, the 95 Southwestern-themed rooms are pleasant, but nothing compared to…

  • Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    With architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and past guests including Irving Berlin, Marilyn Monroe and every president from Hoover to Bush the…

  • El Tovar

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Perched on the Rim Trail at the canyon edge, the public spaces of this 1905 wooden lodge ooze old-world national-park glamour and charm. Unfortunately,…

  • Desert View Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    In the piñon-juniper 25 miles from the tourist hub of Grand Canyon Village and close to the rim, this first-come, first-served 50-site NPS campground is…

  • Hotel Congress

    Tucson

    Perhaps Tucson's most famous hotel, this is where infamous bank robber John Dillinger and his gang were captured during their 1934 stay, when a fire broke…

  • Desert Trails B&B

    Tucson

    Outdoorsy types who want a personable B&B close to Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District) have their answer at Desert Trails on Tucson's eastern…

  • Enchantment Resort

    Sedona

    Chic, exclusive and tucked into beautiful Boynton Canyon, this country-club-style resort lives up to its name. Stylish, spacious rooms with private patios…

  • Briar Patch Inn

    Arizona

    Nestled in nine wooded and grassy acres above Oak Creek, this bucolic and peaceful B&B hideaway offers 19 handsome cabins with Southwestern decor and…

  • Shash Diné EcoRetreat

    Grand Canyon Region

    Experience the beauty of the Navajo land from up close at this family ranch, where Baya invites visitors to stay in a traditional hogan, covered…

  • Inn at 410

    Flagstaff

    This fully renovated 1894 house offers 10 spacious, beautifully decorated and themed bedrooms, each with a fridge and bathroom, and many with four-poster…

  • Motel DuBeau

    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…

  • Phantom Ranch

    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…

  • Indian Garden Campground

    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…

  • Palomar Phoenix

    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…

  • Jerome Grand Hotel

    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…

  • Motor Lodge

    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…

  • North Rim Campground

    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,…

  • Grand Highland Hotel

    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…

  • HI Phoenix Hostel

    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…

  • Historic Coronado Motor Hotel

    Arizona

    The template for motels to come (it was one of Best Western's first properties), the Coronado is a must for motel-history buffs. Featuring red-tile roofs,…

  • View Campground

    Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

    This simple campground is located about a quarter-mile southwest of the View Hotel, and enjoys similar stunning perspectives. There's nothing to compare…

  • Ghost City B&B

    Arizona

    This 1885 timber boarding house, badly damaged after an illicit still on the 2nd floor exploded in the 1930s, is now a quirky and delightful B&B. Each…

  • Hotel Vendome

    Arizona

    This dapper inn, dating from 1917, blends up-to-date style with period touches such as claw-foot tubs. The small Fremont Bar, beside the lobby, is a fun…

  • Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek

    Arizona

    Set back from Oak Creek on 10 secluded and verdant acres with broad lawns, woods and an apple orchard, this friendly lodge has deliciously cozy Western…

  • Under Canvas Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon Region

    Opened in 2018, Under Canvas camp is a great choice for camping in style. You'll have all the creature comforts you could want (showers, healthy meals,…

  • Lees Ferry Campground

    Grand Canyon Region

    On a small hill, Lees Ferry Campground has 54 river-view sites along with drinking water and toilets, but no hookups. With views of towering red rocks and…

  • Junipine Resort

    Arizona

    This resort has lovely one- and two-bedroom 'creekhouses.' All have kitchens, living/dining rooms, wood-burning fireplaces and decks. Some have lofts, and…

  • Lantern Light Inn

    Sedona

    Kris and Ed, the lovely couple running this small inn in West Sedona, will put you right at ease. The antique-filled rooms range from small and cozy,…

  • Grand Canyon International Hostel

    Flagstaff

    Housed in a historic building with hardwood floors and Southwestern decor, this bright, homey and immaculate hostel offers eight private rooms and four…

  • Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Greater Phoenix

    With saguaros up close and a craggy offshoot of the Superstition Mountains as a backdrop, this is one of the prettiest campgrounds in eastern Arizona. It…

  • Cottonwood Campground

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Around 7 miles down the North Kaibab Trail, this backcountry campground has 12 group sites accommodating six to 11 people. It's a beautiful spot, with…

  • Hotel Monte Vista

    Flagstaff

    A huge, old-fashioned neon sign towers over this 1926 landmark hotel, hinting at what's inside: feather lampshades, vintage furniture, bold colors and…

  • Havasu Campground

    Arizona

    Two miles past Supai (10 miles from Hualapai Hilltop), the campground stretches 0.75 miles along Havasu Creek between Havasu and Mooney Falls. There are…