Must-see hotels in Utah

  • Nine Mile Ranch

    Utah

    Offers big ranch-house rooms on spacious grounds (with themes like Elvis or Hawaii). You can also stay in rustic log cabins or pitch a tent at the shady…

  • Red Cliffs Lodge

    Moab

    Dude ranch meets deluxe motel. These comfortable rooms feature vaulted knotty-pine ceilings, kitchenettes with dining tables, and private (though cramped)…

  • Alta Peruvian Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    You’ll likely see families with teenagers embarrassed by their parents at the sometimes­-raucous, always-fun Alta Peruvian. Spacious knotty-pine common…

  • BLM Hwy 128 Campgrounds

    Moab

    The best place to stay to beat the heat (other than in the La Sals) is along the Colorado River on Hwy 128. Vegetation and the canyon walls provide shade…

  • Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

    Southwestern Utah

    This giant log lodge is in a peaceful 160-acre wilderness with trails, a waterfall and outfitter-led hikes and activities. Think rustic, with a happy…

  • Zion River Resort

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    The massive RV resort outside Virgin, 12 miles west of Springdale, caters to upscale big rigs with long pull-throughs and phone and cable hookups. There…

  • Thousand Lakes RV Park

    Southwestern Utah

    Twenty-two acres filled with facilities and services, including a heated swimming pool, playground, trading-post gift shop, 4WD rental and evening cook…

  • Grand America

    Salt Lake City

    Rooms in one of SLC's only true luxury hotels are decked out with Italian marble bathrooms, English wool carpeting and tasseled damask draperies. If that…

  • Pine Lake Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    This campground is in a pretty pine forest near a reservoir, 11 miles north of the Hwy 12/63 junction, then 6 miles east on unpaved Clay Creek. Powerboats…

  • Bryce Canyon Pines Campground & RV Park

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Across the street from the affiliated motel, 4 miles west of the Hwy 12/63 junction, this campground sits behind a gas station and general store. The…

  • Bryce Canyon Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Choose between bare-bones budget rooms, immaculate pine-scented cabins with log furnishings, or modern two-room cabins that benefit from plenty of natural…

  • Mt Timpanogos Campground

    Wasatch Mountains

    On the north side of Provo Canyon, take the paved, 16-mile Alpine Loop Rd (Hwy 92), an incredibly scenic, twisting road past 11,750ft Mt Timpanogos. At…

  • Rustler Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    After extensive renovations, you can bask in all the creature comforts of a city hotel at Rustler Lodge. Take an early-morning stretch class before you…

  • Crystal Inn & Suites

    Salt Lake City

    Restaurants and Temple Sq are within walking distance of the downtown, multistory branch of Crystal Inns, a Utah-owned chain known for its spacious rooms…

  • Creekside Condominiums

    Wasatch Mountains

    Of the four full-kitchen condo-lodge properties at Solitude, the wood-and-stone Creekside is closest to the slopes; rooms have wood-burning fireplace and…

  • Hyatt Centric Park City

    Park City

    Finished in 2011, the upscale lodge rooms are all meant to have a residential feel. Indeed, suites have full kitchens and a personal grocery shopping…

  • Edge of the Desert

    Moab

    With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…

  • Bullberry Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though the home dates only to 1998, this farmhouse-style inn serves a slice of traditional Utah with rooms featuring hand-crafted pine bed frames and…

  • Heber Senator B&B

    Wasatch Mountains

    A 1902 historic home built by a former Utah senator has been transformed into a hospitable family-run B&B with color-themed rooms and large suites. We…

  • Big Horn Lodge

    Moab

    With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…

  • Abbey Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though it's marooned on a busy road with chain businesses, this remodeled brick motel features new furniture, white linens and a cool colonial style…

  • Canyon Rim Campground

    Utah

    The ponderosa pine forest location, at 7400ft elevation and with excellent clifftop views, makes Canyon Rim, in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, a…

  • St Regis Deer Valley

    Park City

    You have to ride a private funicular just to get up to the St Regis, so whether you're lounging by the outdoor firepits, dining on the terrace or peering…

  • Hotel RL

    Salt Lake City

    Sleek comfort in a remodeled Red Lion hotel with almost 400 rooms, which feature black-and-white wall murals and flat-screen TVs. There's a classic diner…

  • Singletree Campground

    Southwestern Utah

    The Fishlake National Forest runs this basic 33-site tent and RV campground at an elevation of 8200ft on forested Boulder Mountain, 12 miles south of…

  • Aarchway Inn

    Moab

    A boxy prefab with boutique prices. Sure, you could have a conga line in the giant standard bedrooms and family suites. There's also a huge swimming pool…

  • Historic Smith Hotel

    Southwestern Utah

    More comfortable than a favorite old sweater and the proprietors of this lovely 1929 historic home are a big help in planning your day. Big breakfast…

  • Brighton Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    The bare-bones-basic rooms here go quick; they’re within spitting distance of the lifts. No room TVs, but there are more than 200 movies you can watch in…

  • El Rey Inn & Suites

    Southwestern Utah

    Makes a comfortable and affordable base for the summer Shakespeare Festival, with main venues just a block away and plenty of nearby dining options. Rates…

  • Goose Island Campground

    Moab

    Ten riverside BLM campgrounds lie along a 28-mile stretch of Hwy 128 that parallels the Colorado River northwest of town. The 18-site Goose Island, just 1…

  • Anniversary House

    Southwestern Utah

    Remarkably comfortable rooms, a great-to-talk-to host and thoughtful extras make this one of our faves. Savor freshly baked cake and complimentary…

  • Anniversary Inn

    Salt Lake City

    Sleep among the tree trunks of an enchanted forest or inside an Egyptian pyramid: these 3D themed suites are nothing if not over the top. The quiet…

  • Silver Fork Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    Western furnishings outfit the twin, queen and bunk-bed rooms; floors creak a little. In winter, warm up in the hot tub. In summer sit outside and watch…

  • Up the Creek Campground

    Moab

    There's something about this shady, tent-only grove with flower beds, lush lawns and recycling that fosters a sense of community. The campground is within…

  • Snowpine Lodge

    Wasatch Mountains

    The spruced up Snowpine bills itself as Alta's best luxury hotel but the standard rooms could use more amenities if that's the case, while the spacious…

  • Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

    Moab

    A comfortable choice at the central crossroads of downtown, this independently owned hotel features ginormous rooms, fitness center, laundry, playground…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Salt Lake City

    Subdued with a dollop of funk, rich colors and plush prints create a whimsical vibe at this boutique chain. Here, pampered guest pets receive special…

  • San Rafael Swell Bed & Breakfast

    Utah

    In Castle Dale, San Rafael Swell Bed & Breakfast offers a personal touch with imaginative themed rooms that transport you to Asia, Hawaii and an English…

  • Bryce Trails B&B

    Southwestern Utah

    Reticent toward walk-ins, this tidy lodging nonetheless offers bright and remodeled Western-theme rooms, some with deck or Jacuzzi and all with UHD TV and…

  • Austin's Chuckwagon Motel

    Southwestern Utah

    Rustic wood buildings ring the pool and shady grounds here at the town center. Good-value-for-money motel rooms have sturdy, basic furnishings; cabins…