There ’s no reasonableness to stay in a regular ol’ hotel when you’re able to drop the nighttime in a caravan caboose in northerly Arizona , or a haunted motel a mile above one of the gullible valleys in the state of Arizona . Travelers , take a breaking from the common corporate chains , live on a little , and catch one’s breath your head in a teepee or renovated Airstream in one of these unambiguously Arizona place to rest .

Grand Canyon Under Canvas

WilliamsForget encampment and go glamping . At the base of Williams Mountain , alonghistoric Route 66 , is Grand Canyon Under Canvas – 56 cloistered acres and a luxury safari ingroup . Underneath your sheet collapsible shelter is a comfy bed , furnishing , and in some cases , go water . The “ stargazer ” even offer a fireplace , private deck of cards , and a sky - viewing window so you may take in the star - filled Arizona night .

The Shady Dell

BisbeeIf you want to have the fifties ( or something close to it ) , Bisbee ’s Shady Dell will indulge your nostalgia . There are nine fully restored vintage aluminum trailers decorated in a mid - century elan , with no shortage of flare and American kitsch . The 33ft - long Royal Mansion is the male monarch of all trailers , decked out with leopard rug , martini glasses for you to drink at your leisure , a collection of records , and a diner - fashion breakfast mesa . Each preview also has its own lawn surface area with sofa chairs so you’re able to sop up all the camp , kitsch , and sun .

Moxy

TempeMoxy is one of Tempe ’s newest hotels , and is the first conception of its form in the United States ( the original spot is in Milan , Italy ) . It ’s also a hotspot of sort for arts and culture because of its location near the ASU campus . you’re able to ascertain springy music performed by local artists , ascertain out art events and presentation , and even get your om on with the hotel ’s yoga serial publication . There are guitars and record players in each room ( art you may actually play with ! ) and the main floor provide colonnade game , a pocket billiards table , and a bar . The hotel is also a brusk ride from dining , drinks , and amusement on Mill Ave .

The Canyon Motel & RV Park

WilliamsAlso known as “ The Gateway to the Grand Canyon , ” this motel and RV park has historic cottages and rooms to lay your oral sex . But the real attractions here are the cookhouse rooms :   two bona fide 1929 Santa Fe railway car have been transform into unique suites . Do n’t concern , you wo n’t be ship back to less - connected times . Both galley are outfitted with TVs and semi - undependable Wi - Fi ( what else could you anticipate from a mod motel ? ) .

Hotel Congress

TucsonIf these walls could talk , they ’d recount a helluva bunch of stories . From Prohibition day to a withering fire in 1934 , Tucson ’s Hotel Congress has been around for some major turning points in Arizona chronicle . Today , Hotel Congress is tell apart as a hip lodge that ply to epicure , music fans , and cocktail lover . There ’s also no shortage of character here : notice the shading of urban and vintage style , walls covered in murals by Larry Boyce and Tucson ’s resident muralist Joe Pagac , and a floor made entirely of penny . The hotel is   also home to Club Congress and Tiger ’s Tap Room , refer for bartender Tom “ Tiger ” Ziegler ( who ’s been tending taproom since 1957 ) .

Wigwam Motel

HolbrookHolbrook ’s Wigwam Motel is list on the National Register of Historic Places for its vintage charm and copious history . There are a series of these pull round distinctiveroadside landmarksfrom Kentucky to California ( meaning you could technically do a wigwam road trip ) and Arizona has the Lewis family to give thanks for its own solidifying along Route 66 . Built in the thirties and 1950s , the suite are pretty modest – but who else can say that they stay on a dark in a historic wigwam ? Be sure to wonder at the vintage railroad car line up outside the wigwams , adding some excess mid - century flavor .

Hotel San Carlos

Downtown PhoenixCool down at the first strain - conditioned hotel in the city ( today we could n’t imagine life in Phoenix without adept ol' AC . ) . build in 1928 , this hotel vaunt a repute as the only surviving hotel from the time in Downtown Phoenix , and has the old - reality appeal to bear witness it – think antique furniture , establishment fixturing , and roofing tile . Do n’t ask five - star comforts , and do know that the rooms are a flake small , but do n’t be speedy to drop a line off this historical spot . If you do decide to outride here , you will be join a guest list that admit Old Hollywood celebs such as Marilyn Monroe , Mae West , Clark Gable , and Cary Grant .

Jerome Grand Hotel

JeromeJerome is n’t exactly what you would call a traveler ’s heaven , but this erstwhile minelaying townspeople is worth checking out . When you ’re there , stop at the Jerome Grand Hotel – situated a air mile high and near artistic creation galleries , shopping , entertainment , and restaurants in Downtown Jerome . It ’s said that this historic townsfolk and its hotel are haunted – you could even sign up for a ghost - hunt adventure when you last out here .

El Portal Sedona

SedonaSituated in Sedona ’s Arts District , the awarded adobe hotel is anything but ordinary . Outside , the lavishness boutique inn is hatch from top to bottom in lush verdure , and the land are peppered with colored desert plants . Inside lies a cozy , agrestic oasis with a dozen different guest - suite styles –   the Juniper or Rim View has a private terrace , fireplace , and in - room hot tub . When you ’re not relaxing in your cortege , have a go at it that El Portal is just two hours from the Grand Canyon and a short drive or wheel drive from dozens of Sedona - field trails , wineries , and Oak Creek .

Royal Palms

PhoenixNestled at the base of Camelback Mountain , Royal Palms offers an unbeatable luxe experience that makes you feel like you ’re geographical mile off from the city ( when truly , you ’re correct in the center of it all ) . What is now an award - win hangout was built in 1929 by Delos Willard Cooke as a winter home call El Verdadero or “ Winter Haven ” to elude New York ’s cold wintertime . The 65 - acre haunt has its own spa , citrus tree tree diagram around nearly every corner , a yard for lawn games like croquet , and a pool ( earnestly , eat your heart out , East Coast wintertime ) . The adjacent T. Cook ’s restaurant is a banquet for the eyes ( and stomach ) – there are ribbon tree growing through the floor and roof .

The Big Blue House Inn

TucsonThis Downtown Tucson spot is at the center of everything –   stacks of eatery , shops , and the University of Arizona –   but still negociate to be different from its surroundings . list on the National Register of Historic Places , this Tucson bed & breakfast was designed by the famous designer Henry Charles Trost . Although it was built right smart back in 1899 , today the tumid blue - hued house offers six uniquely decorated suites decked out with worldly detail , like the Hemingway Traveler , the all - vintage - Deco room , or the Asian - inspired Zen rooms .

A cabin in a National Forest

FlagstaffSure , you already have a go at it that Arizona is nursing home to the Sonoran Desert , the only place on terra firma where you’re able to find those iconic saguaro cacti . But here in the Copper State , we ’ve got more to offer than vast comeupance – we ’ve got lush , dense forests , too . Bordering Coconino National Forest ( the great Ponderosa true pine timber in the existence ! ) , lay in a area set within the urban center boundary of Flagstaff , and just a short campaign away from some of the best skiing ( yes , skiing ) in the state , this cozy wood A - frame cabin , uncommitted on Airbnb , provides an relief valve from the hustle and bustle of modern - day life ( with a batch position of towering Humphreys Peak , to boot ! ) . There ’s no cable . No Internet . Instead , there ’s mountain bikes , quoits , panel game , books , and a BBQ grill . Get ready to unplug , grill out , and enjoy time spend in the wood of Arizona .

House boating on the lake

Lake PowellLake Powell is a boater ’s paradise . The Colorado River artificial lake draw in crowds of closely 2 million every year for its seemingly endless watersport offerings , picturesque lake eyeshot , and plenteous outdoor opportunities . rather of pitch a collapsible shelter , stay on the lake instead . There are 2,000 mile of shoreline and 96 canyons which make optimum post to allow down the anchorperson . opt from 10 different houseboats , including the 75ftOdyssey , which can sleep up to 16 of your closest bros .

Arizona Biltmore

PhoenixThis Camelback Corridor stamping ground has been a Valley basic since 1929 , and is said to have housed Irving Berlin while he penned “ White Christmas ” poolside . If the musical story is n’t enough for you , the 39 - acre property has eight swimming consortium and luxe cabana , lush garden , five dining selection , a spa , and golf path . The hotel was designed by the notable designer Frank Lloyd Wright ( who loved Arizona so much that he built hiswinter homehere ) , and also offers suite , villa , or the Ocatilla – your very own secret sanctuary at the heart of the resort .

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Wigwam Motel

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Under Canvas

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The Shady Dell

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The Moxy

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Canyon Motel and RV Park

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Congress Hotel

Julius Whittington

Wigwam Motel

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Hotel San Carlos

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Jerome Grand Hotel

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El Portal Sedona

El Portal Sedona

Royal Palms

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The Big Blue House - Tucson Boutique Inn

The Big Blue House - Tucson Boutique Inn

Airbnb

AirBnb

Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Arizona Biltmore

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