Yellowstone National Park
A stay at this historic log masterpiece is a quintessential Yellowstone experience. The lobby alone is worth a visit, just to sit in front of the…
Must-see hotels in Western USA
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Las Vegas
Glamorous, one-of-a-kind apartments designed by innovative architect Tony Chi have loft bedrooms and two-story windows. They're also outfitted with almost…
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YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center
Estes Park
Estes Park Center is not your typical YMCA boarding house. Instead it’s a favorite vacation spot with families, boasting upmarket motel-style…
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Las Vegas
With at least eight distinctively different and equally stylish room types to choose from, Cosmo's digs are the hippest on the Strip. Ranging from…
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Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast Inn
Denver
Soft chamber music wafting through public areas, fresh flowers, manicured gardens and evening wine tastings create a romantic ambience at this eco…
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Denver
Set in the historic Union Station, the Crawford Hotel is an example of Denver's amazing transformation. Rooms are luxurious and artful, with high ceilings…
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Spokane
This historic landmark (opened in 1914) is considered one of the best hotels in the country. Even if you're not staying here, linger in the exquisite…
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Napa Valley
The top splurge for a no-holds-barred romantic weekend, Auberge’s hillside cottages are second to none. The view will very much define your lodging choice…
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Salt Lake City
Exquisite woodwork and Maxfield Parrish Tiffany glass adorn this sprawling, 1906 Renaissance Revival mansion-turned-inn. Guest rooms are classically…
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Nevada
A mile south of town via NV Hwy 342, the cool Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon claims to be Nevada's oldest hotel, and feels like it, with a breezy, old-fashioned…
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Southwestern Utah
Watch the birds flit by on the adjacent 15-acre wildlife sanctuary and stroll through the organic garden – Boulder Mountain Lodge has a strong eco…
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Southwestern Utah
Dubbed ‘cowboy-licious’ by a wizened ranch hand, this lodge delivers open-range dreams. Recycled from a Mormon saw town, the private ranch, 2 miles south…
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Las Vegas
Formerly the domain of 'whales' – the highest echelon of casino hotshot who'd be enticed to the property with complimentary stays – these secluded, unique…
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Springdale
From colorful tractor reflectors to angel art, the owners' collections enliven every corner of this quaint 1930s bungalow. The fireplace suite is huge;…
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Moab
Wow! This is one of the best bets in town. A top-shelf B&B, Sunflower Hill offers 12 rooms in a quaint country setting. Grab a room in the cozier cedar…
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Salt Lake City
Ideally positioned for mountain jaunts, this lovely home features four rooms with handmade quilts on log beds and flat-screen TVs. Hosts are knowledgeable…
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Durango
Tuck yourself into this peaceful creekside setting surrounded by sprawling lawns and cottonwoods and you may never want to leave. Between the spacious…
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Coastal Highway 1
Nestled within an old showcase home of the Goodyear Redwood Company – and with plenty of redwood paneling to show for it! – is this stunning 10-room hotel…
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Grand Teton National Park
For a true wilderness getaway or some of the best Nordic terrain in the region, check out this luxury dude ranch offering acres of cross-country skiing…
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Along Highway 101
What's not to love about this newly renovated 1890s-era hotel? It's got a full bar with curated cocktails, a tempting cafe, a handsome library and a pool…
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Wyoming
This historic 1888 mansion is a rare find. The house still has the original carved leather ceiling, and is decked out with late-19th-century regional…
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St George
Two 1800s homes and a cottage feature lovely bedrooms and suites surrounded by well-tended gardens and a small pool. The name comes from settler times,…
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Wasatch Mountains
With a lobby that can easily pass as a ski museum, tastefully designed rooms done up with farmhouse furnishings and the best coffee shop in town, you'd…
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Southeastern Utah
Spend a secluded night at one of the original ranches in the area, 6.5 miles north of Hwy 163. Exposed wood-and-stone rooms have simple rustic beds, and…
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Kanab
A renovated motel with a Western log-cabin feel. There's a warm welcome, free cruiser bikes and good traveler assistance. In summer, guests enjoy weekly…
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Yosemite National Park
Luxurious country chic sums up this fabulous family-friendly resort surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest and situated a half-mile from Yosemite's…
Las Vegas
Looking more like rival Bellagio than its older sister and neighbor the Venetian (from which it couldn't be more different on the outside), room sizes and…
San Diego
This 11-stories high 1910 hotel was built as the fancy-city counterpart to the Hotel del Coronado and has hosted everyone from Albert Einstein to Harry…
Las Vegas
When it opened in 1998, Bellagio was the world's most expensive hotel. Aging gracefully, it remains one of America's finest. Its sumptuous oversized guest…
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10th Mountain Division Hut Association
Aspen
This organization manages a system of over 30 backcountry huts across Colorado – a few with wood-burning saunas. Most are connected by 350 miles of trails…
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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…
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Along Highway 101
This beloved clothing-optional resort re-opened in 2019 after a devastating 2015 wildfire swept through its 1,700 acres of meadows and forestland. At the…
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Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian is the new kid on the once-run-down block that is the lower end of State St. Spearheading the area's rehabilitation, it would be worth…
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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…
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Glacier National Park
Enjoying the most wondrous setting in the park, this massive, Swiss chalet–inspired lodge (some of the male staff wear lederhosen) commands the…
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South Bay Beaches
Nature trails wrap this 120-acre property, skirt the wild coast and are open to the public at LA’s best five-star beach resort. Rooms are flooded with…
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Montana
Celebrating all things bicycle, this forested compound run by passionate outdoorsperson Cricket Butler is a must-stay for two-wheel enthusiasts. The…
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Glacier National Park
Perched on a hill within snowball-throwing distance of Glacier National Park’s southern boundary, this historic mock-Tudor inn was originally built in…
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The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Revel in every locally wrought detail at this boutique darling, where none of the 36 rooms are exactly the same. Featuring hand-painted headboards, living…
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Eastern Sierra
Soak in your own hot-springs tub and snooze beneath the moonlight at Benton Hot Springs, a small, historic resort in a 150-year-old former silver-mining…
