Fodor's Expert Review Sonoran Desert Inn and Conference Center

55 Orilla Ave., Ajo, Arizona, 85321, USA

Part hotel, part affordable live and work space for artists, this not-for-profit inn has spacious, comfortable rooms with 8-foot windows and mountain views. The rambling one-story property, formerly the town's historic elementary school, exudes a fresh, creative energy that captures the community's revitalization efforts.

PROS

  • chic and comfortable
  • on-site gallery sells work of resident artists
  • walk to town plaza

CONS

  • no dining service
  • its history as a schoolhouse means it can feel somewhat institutional

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
Pet Friendly
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 520-373–0804

HOTEL DETAILS

21 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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