Durango, Moab, Zion NP hotels
 

I buying my parents a driving vacation for their 50th Anniversary. I would like to get them accomocations in these areas so they can do day trips in these areas. Please tell me of great or bad experiences in Durango, CO--Moab, UT--Zion/Bryce National Parks, UT. I would prefer a large lodge type hotel but welcome all suggestions. <BR>Paul

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Do NOT stay in the Day's Inn. We don't usually stay in Days' Inns but this one was recommended to us. We were VERY disappointed. It is nothing special, and the staff was very aloof - and borderline rude. Not at all accomodating or helpful, and showed NO compassion for a woman before us who needed out of her reservation due to a death in her family. <BR> <BR>I know you're probably looking for something much nicer for your parents, but for everyone else - beware!!!

Post script - that's Days Inn, MOAB.

<BR> <BR>DEFINITELY DEFINITELY DEFINITELY <BR>book the Zion Lodge. We just got back <BR>and it is incredible. Might want to <BR>also book the Far View Lodge in Mesa <BR>Verde instead of Durango. Mesa Verde is also incredible and about 30 minutes outside durango. Zion is alot nicer but both are rustic and Mesa Verde <BR>lodge has an incredible view. Both <BR>are in the national parks and are run <BR>by a government contract service - <BR>I think it is called AMFAC. Check the park web sites.

Never stayed here, but actually just found through a search engine, check out the website, it looks fab! <BR> <BR>[email protected]

Thanks for the info. What about good places to stay in or around Moab? Addtionally, what would you recommend for my 70 year old parents to do and see in Arches NP and Capital Reef NP? <BR>Thanks!

I would definitely send them to Mesa Verde. The history and the scenery are great!

Still need some good recommendations, especially for the Moab, Arches NP area. Thanks.

I would skip Canyonlands Park. Not much to see there except the same old cool looking rocks, like most of southern Utah.