Must-see hotels in Utah

  • Inn on the Hill

    Salt Lake City

    Exquisite woodwork and Maxfield Parrish Tiffany glass adorn this sprawling, 1906 Renaissance Revival mansion-turned-inn. Guest rooms are classically…

  • Boulder Mountain Lodge

    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…

  • Cottonwood Meadow Lodge

    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…

  • Sunflower Hill Inn

    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…

  • Engen Hus

    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…

  • Compass Rose Lodge

    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…

  • Zion Lodge

    Zion National Park

    We love the stunning surrounding red-rock cliffs and the location in the middle of Zion Canyon (along with the red permit that allows you to drive to the…

  • 2 Cranes Inn

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    In this quiet Buddhist home Lisa and Lizette have created a luxury hostel feel, with lovely rooms featuring original art and a shared kitchen where you…

  • Lodge at Red River Ranch

    Southwestern Utah

    In the grand tradition of Western ranches, rooms here sport open-beam vaulted ceilings, timber walls, Navajo rugs and wood-burning fireplaces. Details are…

  • Lincoln Hotel

    Utah

    Stay in tastefully remodeled suites with modern kitchens, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls up on the 2nd floor of the 1906 Lincoln Hotel…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Panguitch House

    Southwestern Utah

    The nicely simple, new B&B rooms in this renovated red-brick home are an excellent alternative to a motel. The price is more than right and the friendly…

  • Sorrel River Ranch

    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,…

  • Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    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…

  • Cliff Lodge

    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…

  • Bryce Canyon Lodge

    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 …

  • Sundance Resort Lodging

    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…

  • Stone Canyon Inn

    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…

  • Capitol Reef Resort

    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…

  • Peery Hotel

    Salt Lake City

    Egyptian-cotton robes and sheets, carved dark-wood furnishings, individually decorated rooms – prepare to be charmed by the 1910 Peery. Small but…

  • Red Canyon Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    Surrounded by limestone formations and ponderosa pines, the 37 no-reservation sites here are quite scenic. Quiet-use trails (no ATVs) lead off from here,…

  • Red Moon Lodge

    Moab

    Tucked alongside a creek bed with tall cottonwoods, this house is Moab's most sustainable stay, with organic breakfasts, solar power and sustainable…

  • Bryce Country Cabins

    Southwestern Utah

    Friendly and family-run, these well-designed pine cabins are centered around an outdoor firepit, perfect for stargazing around a bonfire. The only…

  • Homestead Resort

    Wasatch Mountains

    Most family resorts of this caliber faded into obscurity a generation ago. A collection of homey buildings and cottages gathers around the resort's…

  • Pack Creek Ranch

    Moab

    This hidden Shangri-la’s log cabins are tucked beneath mature cottonwoods and willow trees in the La Sal Mountains, 2000ft above Moab. Most feature…

  • Flats Luxury Suites

    Utah

    Smack in the center of town, these three snazzy apartments provide plenty of comfort with their adjustable beds and cushy vintage furnishings. The 1050 sq…

  • Zion Mountain Ranch

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    Six different cabin types and a variety of larger lodges are available at this luxury ranch. Buffalo roam, though it is a bit closer to the highway than…

  • Montage

    Park City

    Among the top area resorts, Montage wows with personalized service and extras like a kids' activity center, bowling and a gorgeous spa with trainers and…

  • Castle Valley Inn

    Moab

    For tranquility, it’s hard to beat this top option off La Sal Mountain Loop Rd, 16 miles north of Moab. With cozy quilts and handmade aspen furniture,…

  • 3 Dogs and a Moose

    Moab

    Lovely and low-key, these four downtown cottages make an ideal base camp for groups and families who want a little socializing in situ. The style is…

  • Fruita Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    This terrific 71-site campground sits under mature cottonwood trees alongside the Fremont River, surrounded by orchards. Book well in advance in order to…

  • Gonzo Inn

    Moab

    Less an inn than a chain-style motel spruced up with cheerful colors and wood accents, the Gonzo Inn is friendly, and the location off the main drag is…

  • Park City Hostel

    Park City

    A welcome addition to a city seriously lacking in budget accommodations. Guests hang in a paneled lounge area downstairs and gather on the rooftop for…

  • Escalante Yurts

    Southwestern Utah

    Sitting on a tranquil 20-acre property north of town, these upscale yurts provide surprising comfort and so much open space that you'll never want to stay…

  • Big Yellow Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    This purpose-built Georgian Revival inn has room to roam, with a dining room, library, den and many porches. Upstairs rooms are elegantly ornate with…

  • Red Canyon Lodge

    Utah

    Rustic and luxury log cabins on groomed grounds with activities like fishing, rowing, rafting and horseback riding. Alpine cabins are smaller but cozy;…