The Ritz-Carlton – Rancho Mirage

Palm Springs, California

Overlooking the Coachella Valley from its clifftop setting, this award-winning Ritz-Carlton resort offers luxury inspired by the desert. Carved into the natural rock, the two-story mountainside haven features walls of glass for unrivalled views. Cactii stand sentry around the cliff-side swimming and serenity pools, while artfully designed terraces have exquisite firepits and loungers where you can lie, drinking libations into the night – a perfect place to start your BMW M Ultimate Tour adventure. The extensive facilities include exclusive arrangements at premier golf courses and clubs, a luxurious two-story spa which features treatment and meditation rooms, as well as complimentary yoga classes. 

• Condé Nast Traveler, Top 20 Resorts in Southern California: Readers' Choice Awards, 2018.

The Four Seasons Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona

This unique Four Seasons resort sits close to downtown Scottsdale, an area rich with Native American art and an equally impressive dining and nightlife scene. After an exhilarating day on the track and getting to know your new M vehicle, you will arrive at the base of a winding mountain road that will bring you 1,000 feet above the city. Located in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak, this 40-acre Sonoran Desert property feels more like a small village. In adobe-style architecture, your unforgettable stay begins in your very own private one- or two-story Southwestern casita with the most mesmerizing cacti-strewn terrace vista. Dive into one of three gorgeous swimming pools and soak in the desert scene. Or take advantage of priority tee times at Troon North’s two golf courses – considered among the best in the world. At night, take a romantic stroll on the immaculately-groomed desert grounds aglow with fire-pits— and get ready for the night sky’s natural light show.

• Condé Nast, #16 Top Resorts in The Southwest: Readers' Choice Awards, 2018
• Forbes Travel Guide, Four Star Awards, 2017 
• Travel & Leisure, Top 20 Resorts in the Continental U.S., 2012
  

L’Auberge de Sedona

Sedona, Arizona

L’Auberge de Sedona is one of the Southwest’s foremost retreats nestled on the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona’s renowned Red Rock region. Prepare to indulge in Sedona’s finest as you will enjoy this remarkably distinct location for two nights. The resort features luxury cottages and lodge-style guestrooms decorated in lush country-European style, with wood-burning fireplaces and panoramic views of Sedona’s spectacular red rocks. On-site, the award-winning, Four Diamond Cress on Oak Creek serves French-inspired American cuisine, which complements the elevated comfort food of Etch Kitchen & Bar, while the newly renovated L’Apothecary Spa offers luxurious treatments infused with natural ingredients. Grab a drink on the Creekside patio or minutes away, the treasures of Sedona await with numerous art galleries and boutiques as well as outdoor activities including golf, horseback riding, and jeep tours.

• Condé Nast Traveler, Gold List – Top 50 Hotels in the U.S., 2013-2018

Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa

Moab, Utah

Expansive green pastures cradled by red rock cliffs create a stunning first impression as you and your guest approach Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa – a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This upscale resort overlooking the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, is set amid some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the desert Southwest. The whole area was a favourite filming location for John Wayne–era Westerns. The resort's 55 luxurious rooms and suites are designed for space and comfort – inside you'll find a quintessential ranching experience, with hewn wooden interiors and the added luxury of claw-foot hydrotherapy bathtubs, plush beds and porches or decks that allow you to bask in the solace of the surroundings. The 160-acre property also features two tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a riverfront full-service spa and an endless array of activities from evening bonfires to river-rafting.

• Condé Nast Traveler, Johansens Awards for Excellence, 2019
  

Waldorf Astoria Park City

Park City, Utah

Nestled in the middle of the Wasatch Mountains, Waldorf Astoria Park City is a luxurious lodge-like retreat anxiously awaiting to greet you and your guest on completion of your epic journey. A sweeping staircase, Baccarat crystal chandelier, and 300-year-old marble fireplace lend grandeur to the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in an alpine location. The extensive facilities boast a modern fitness center, an award-winning spa, and a hair and beauty salon. The area’s world-class activities will also provide something exciting for everyone such as mountain biking, hot air balloon rides, kayaking, fishing, and more, with complimentary transportation to the Park City Base Area, Deer Valley Resort, and downtown’s Historic Main Street.

• Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2016, 2017
• Travel & Leisure, The World’s Best Hotels, 2015
• Forbes Travel Guide, Four-Star Award, 2012-2017