If you are on the lookout for modern, hip lodging near Arches National Park, Radcliffe Moab should be on your radar. Located on downtown Moab’s main drag, the hotel is an ideal basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts planning a trip to the area.
I arrived late in the evening, during an unseasonable, early November snowstorm, so all I could think about was getting inside and to my room. It was clear the front desk knew the drill; check-in was quick and efficient, and I was on my way to my room in minutes.
The Radcliffe Moab offers just 38 rooms spread throughout three floors; it’s a small hotel by most folks’ definition. I stayed in a room on the top floor overlooking the parking lot, pool, and hot tub. Although the room was comfortable and inviting, it was clear from the moment I entered that the space was designed for a guest who intended to spend more time enjoying the outdoors this stretch of Utah is famous for, then a guest interested in lounging in a hotel room.
A good chunk of one of the walls was dedicated to a peg board like unit with two Steadyrack Bike Racks. This enables guests traveling with bikes to safely store them in the room without sacrificing massive amounts of space. Alongside the pair of hanging bike racks, there was a black gear towel and a large, soft sided cooler, ideal for folks wanting to take picnics into the myriad of nearby parks.
The room was unexpectedly spacious. In addition to the king bed, there was a sitting area with a cushy sleeper sofa from West Elm, chair, and coffee table that provided hidden storage for extra bedding.
Another perk was the small dining table with two chairs and built-in bench seating. Microwaves can be found on each floor near the elevator, and every room features a small refrigerator, and Fellow electric kettle that comes in handy when making instant coffee and tea.
The bathroom was split into two parts. A vanity with single sink was located in the main living space. Another small sink, the shower (with both a wand and rainfall shower head) and toilet had a separate, private space to call their own. The Cariloha bamboo bath towels were fabulously soft — and they were a pleasant pale gray color instead of the standard (and boring) white hotel issue towels travelers are accustomed to using. Kudos to the Radcliffe for providing Malin+Goetz products in large, refillable containers.
Though I was traveling alone, it was obvious the split bathroom layout would come in handy when there were multiple guests, or a family occupying the room. The only thing the room was notably lacking was storage space for clothes. There was no closet or bureau of any kind in the room, just a few drawers below the bathroom vanity.
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Onsite IL Posto Rosso serves breakfast and dinner. Menus selections focus on locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Guests receive a complimentary coffee and pastry every morning; eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and a tasty twist on Eggs Benedict made with falafel are available for an additional charge.
The restaurant follows a nose to tail philosophy of using every part of an animal in food preparation, but along with a varied selection of beef and pork, you’ll find a wide range of pastas and vegetarian offerings. Think pork chops and beef short ribs, to lobster risotto and cauliflower topped with salmoriglio and manchego cheese. For those wanting to explore, a number of downtown Moab’s eateries are also within easy walking distance.
The Radcliffe Moab is located five miles from Utah’s sought-after Arches National Park, and is an easy drive from a plethora of hiking trails. Grand Junction Regional Airport, serviced by a trio of airlines, is about a two-hour-drive. Plan on four hours to make the trip to Salt Lake City International Airport, the closest major airport.
Rates for a King room start at $179 during off season, and $399 during peak season. Wi-Fi is included. Housekeeping is by request only. You can compare rates and try for a better price on Hotels.com, Booking.com or another trusted hotel booking site.
Parking is free; a charging station is available for guests with electric vehicles. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
Review and photos by San Francisco Bay Area travel writer and television correspondent Dana Rebmann. Her stay was organized by Radcliffe Moab, but as always her thoughts and opinions are her own.
