Amangiri
Set in the otherworldly landscape of Utah’s southern deserts, a stone’s throw from Lake Powell and the Arizona border, this impressive feat of architectural daring is one of the most exclusive hotels in America. Rather than try to temper the hard edges of the desert with ornate, plush interiors, Aman have gone the other way, offering stylised suites whose white stone floors, concrete walls and natural timber furnishings strain the very limits of minimalism, while offering breathtaking views of the desert surroundings. An attractive central pool curves dramatically round a tower of natural sandstone. The 25,000-square-foot Aman Spa offers treatments shaped by the traditions of the Navajo. And experiences range from boat trips on Lake Powell to Via Ferrata challenges high in the desert mountains.