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The Southwest has a long history of luxurious lodgings and horseback riding. Hotel Classifications
hospi tality that is reflected in the wide variety Across the range, all establishments are American Automobile
of accommodations on offer. There is a wealth likely to offer private bathrooms and clean, Assocation (AAA)
of options – from luxurious five-star resorts comfortable rooms. Las Vegas hotels are ∑ aaa.com
to simple rustic lodges. Guests have a choice noted for their themes and size, and have Canadian Automobile
of modern hotels, historic or cozy bed and widely varying prices, which fluctuate Association (CAA)
breakfasts (B&Bs) or inns, convenient motels, depending on the number of rooms vacant ∑ caa.ca
or fully equipped apartments. For those and whether it is mid-week or a weekend.
seeking Western-style adventure, there Across the rest of the region, prices also Chain Hotels
are dude ranches, many of which provide tend to vary according to the season. and Motels
Best Western
places (see pp54–5) to such Tel (800) 528-1234.
bargain lodgings as Motel 6. Imposing exterior of The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale (see p238)
∑ bestwestern.com
Dude Ranches Southwest – those located in
Historic Inns and Dude ranches, such as White national parks are especially Comfort Inn
Bed and Breakfasts Stallion Ranch located between popular. The National Forest Tel (877) 424-6423.
∑ choicehotels.com
There are many excellent inns Phoenix and Tuscon (see p238), Service provides information
and B&Bs across the Southwest. offer visitors the chance to on forest campgrounds, which Motel 6
Inns tend to be larger, with experience Western life. They range from extremely basic to Tel (800) 899-9841.
more spacious public areas and first appeared in the 1920s – the those that have running water ∑ motel6.com
a dining room. B&Bs are usually name “dude” is a colloquialism and limited RV hookups.
noted for their more homey for a city-dweller unfamiliar with Historic Inns and
atmosphere. Both inns and B&Bs life on the range. Some offer Recommended Hotels Bed and Breakfasts
may be found in restored or relaxing vacations that include
Traditional adobe architecture of the Hotel Santa Fe (see p242) reconstructed historic buildings, leisurely horseback rides, while The lodging options listed Arizona Association
and many are located in others are working ranches, on pages 236–43 have been of B&B Inns
Hotel Classifications
(see p236), originally built in charming Victorian houses in where guests participate in such selected across a wide price Tel (928) 425-2260.
The tourist industry throughout the early 1900s to impress East historic towns. These lodgings activities as cattle roundups. range for their excellent facilities, ∑ arizona-bed-breakfast.com
the Southwest is recognized for Coast investors and prove that pride themselves on providing Meals, accommodations, and good location, and value. From
its quality lodgings. A guideline the Southwest was an exciting a warm welcome and friendly horses are usually included in rustic, family-owned inns and B&B Innkeepers of Colorado
for travelers is the diamond tourist destination. Today, service. Many are furnished with the price. Arizona and Colorado opulent resorts to historic hotels ∑ innsofcolorado.org
rating system of the American some of the most lavish hotels antiques or decorated with the have Dude Ranch Associations soaked in atmosphere, these B&B Inns of Utah
and Canadian Automobile in the US are located in the works of local artisans. Some to help you find the perfect venues run the gamut across all
Associations (AAA and CAA). region, from the extrava gant, have gardens, where guests are Western vacation. price levels and environments. ∑ bbiu.org
Every accommodation, from the themed mega-resorts of Las welcome to relax or even dine. Luxury options offer the New Mexico B&B
one-diamond motel to the five- Vegas (see pp238–40) to the There are Bed and Breakfast region’s very best in service Association
diamond resort hotel, is rated Wigwam Resort in Phoenix and Inn Associations in each National Park Fees and amenities. The Southwest ∑ nmbba.org
for service, cleanliness, and the (see p237), with its three state that can help guests select An entrance fee is charged at is awash in noteworthy historic
facilities offered. AAA members championship 18-hole golf and make bookings. many – but not all – state and hotels, many of which date back Dude Ranches
also benefit from discounts courses, tennis courts, and national parks. The national park to the 19th century. For a more
when they book in advance. gourmet dining. The area Western Hotels fee is usually charged per intimate experience, consider Arizona Dude Ranch
around Phoenix and Southern vehicle and must be paid a cozy, atmospheric inn or B&B. Association
Arizona is famous for both its Imposing century-old hotels separately to access hotels and Budget lodgings, ranging from
Taxes luxury and golf resorts. throughout the Southwest restaurants within national park casual hostels to clean yet rather ∑ azdra.com
Accommodation tax varies enable visitors to indulge their areas. If you plan to visit several non descript motels and motor Colorado Dude and
across the region, as it is “Wild West” fantasies. From the national parks during your trip, lodges, help to keep vacation Guest Ranch Association
charged by both state and city Chain Hotels and Motels 1880s onwards, Western towns consider buying an $80 annual costs down. If traveling with Tel (866) 942-3472.
or county governments. Expect For the most part, travelers gained prestige by constructing pass. See the National Park family, consider the region’s ∑ coloradoranch.com
to pay between 10 and 14 can count on efficient grand, ornate hotels. Many Service website for more world-class resorts, several of
percent. Prices provided in the service, moderate prices, of these establishments details. Fees for entry to state which include activity packages. Campgrounds and
hotel listings on pages 236–243 and comfortable (if bland) have been restored and offer parks are not included in For the best of the best, see RV Parks
include taxes. surroundings at a chain hotel. great settings for a vacation. national park passes. the entries marked as “DK
Two popular chains are Best Prime examples include Choice.” These have been National Forest Service
Western and Comfort Inn. the magnificent Strater Hotel highlighted in recognition of an Tel (877) 444-6777.
Luxury Hotels Motels provide rooms that are in Durango (see p241), the Campgrounds and excep tional feature – a stunning ∑ recreation.gov
In the Southwest, hotels usu ally accessible from the beautifully re-imagined La RV Parks location, breathtaking views,
come in every shape and size. parking area. They are often the Posada in Winslow (see p237), Campgrounds for both notable history, inviting atmo- National Park Service
There are historic showplaces, only option in remote areas, and and the funkier Hotel Monte tents and RVs (recreational sphere, or excellent amenities, ∑ nps.gov
such as Grand Canyon’s El Tovar can vary from nostalgic Route 66 Vista in Flagstaff (see p236). vehicles) are found all over the or a combination of these.
Slot machines on the casino floor at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

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