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TZR 2025 Readers’ Choice Best Southwestern Hotel & Resorts
Big skies, bold landscapes, unforgettable stays — which resort takes the crown?
Picture this: A dreamy escape where you’re completely immersed in rustic charm, luxe comfort, and incomparable views of the majestic deserts, canyons, and red mountains synonymous with America’s Southwest region. In TZR’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Southwestern Hotel/Resort, properties like Amangiri in Utah, Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Colorado, and The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician in Arizona snagged the top honors, along with 12 additional worthy resorts. While each winner on this list possesses a unique draw to guests, there are some clear through lines: pools that beg you to dive in, culinary experiences that stay with you long after check-out, and wellness experiences designed to reinvigorate the body and mind.
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Photos Courtesy of Amangiri, Auberge Resorts Collection, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort Scottsdale, Clear Sky Resorts, Kelly P. Hall, Enchantment, The Grand Hacienda inn Abiquiu Lake, The Inn of The Five Graces, Curio Collection by Hilton, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa