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Dunton River Camp \u2014 Dunton, CO, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Glamping is a divisive word, provoking reactions that range from happiness to hostility. Call these tent hotels and luxury camps whatever you’d like \u2014 they’re all supremely stylish, and they offer guests a smoother way to rough it.<\/h4>\n

Glamping<\/em> is a portmanteau that means \u201cglamorous camping\u201d \u2014 and we try not to use it too often in our hotel descriptions. For one thing, formalists would argue that it\u2019s not really even camping. Conversely, camps that fit the definition find the term reductive and think it trivializes an experience that, at many sites, is still designed to get you up close and personal with the natural world. Lastly, it just sounds kind of silly, as likely to bring to mind empty Instagram influencers as wild outdoor adventures. In fact, the only reason we\u2019re using it here is for SEO. Bring on that sweet, sweet summertime search traffic.<\/p>\n

In all seriousness, you can find more than a few degrees of glamour in glamping, and more than a few levels of luxury at the hotels that provide canvas-covered accommodations. Much depends on the kind of guest you are. For some, it\u2019s glamorous just not having to pitch your own tent or bring your own supplies. To show up and have everything be there for you \u2014 and all in good nick \u2014 is downright decadent. For others, the glamour begins with a butler, a MICHELIN Guide-worthy menu, and a safari setup that would make Hemingway jealous. And for hardcore camping purists, well, glamping is your personal hell on earth \u2014 but have we mentioned you don\u2019t have to dig a dookie hole?<\/p>\n

In the end, we admit that glamping is a convenient bit of shorthand (at least “fabulous” wasn’t the chosen adjective \u2014 who wants to go famping<\/em>?). Whatever you call it, there\u2019s a wide range of variations on the theme, and our selection has options that run the gamut. We\u2019ve singled out some of the most stylish tent hotels below, ordered not by gradients of glamour, of course, but by rungs of roughing it.<\/p>\n

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El Cosmico<\/a><\/h2>\n
Marfa, Texas<\/h5>\n

\"El<\/a><\/p>\n

El Cosmico is one of our favorite hotels in the world, and much of our love stems from the variety of lodgings they offer. In addition to the vintage Airstream trailers they\u2019re known for, there are tepees, yurts, and safari tents. They\u2019re sparsely furnished, but what decoration there is is impeccably curated, exceedingly cozy, and oozing with character \u2014 which more than makes up for the fact that the bathrooms are not attached.<\/p>\n

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Autocamp Yosemite<\/a><\/h2>\n
Yosemite, California<\/h5>\n

\"Autocamp<\/a><\/p>\n

As stunning as Yosemite National Park is, it\u2019s never been served by accommodations you would describe as stylish. AutoCamp changes that all at once, with its luxury tents, cabins, and fleet of custom-designed Airstream trailers (plus a Clubhouse, indoor and outdoor lounge, swimming pool, firepits, and general store. You\u2019ve got all the comfort you need, on the doorstep of one of America\u2019s most spectacular national parks. Also check out:<\/p>\n

Autocamp Cape Cod<\/a>
\nAutocamp Catskills<\/a>
\nAutocamp Joshua Tree<\/a>
\nAutocamp Russian River<\/a>
\nAutocamp Yosemite<\/a>
\nAutocamp Zion<\/a><\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Acadia<\/a><\/h2>\n
Acadia National Park, Maine<\/h5>\n

\"Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

Acadia is Maine\u2019s spectacular coastal national park, and Under Canvas is a Montana-based purveyor of luxury tented camps. Put the two together and you get this: an array of tented accommodations set on raised platforms, all decked out with furniture by the modernist-inspired West Elm brand, from the shared-bathhouse Safari tents to the mid-range options with private en-suite baths and the double-size Suite, which sleeps four. Check out all the rest of the Under Canvas camps, mostly oriented near national parks:<\/p>\n

Under Canvas Acadia<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Bryce Canyon<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Glacier<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Grand Canyon<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Great Smoky Mountains<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Moab<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Mount Rushmore<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas West Yellowstone<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Yosemite<\/a>
\nUnder Canvas Zion<\/a><\/p>\n

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ULUM Moab<\/a><\/h2>\n
Moab, Utah<\/h5>\n

\"Honeyguide<\/a><\/p>\n

As impressive as the Under Canvas camps are, ULUM is on another level. This upscale offshoot of the brand offers what is unmistakably a full-on resort experience. The lobby at ULUM Moab is a permanent brick-and-mortar structure, and each unit is separated from its neighbors by a considerable distance, with plenty of interior space for lounging, as well as comforts you\u2019d normally expect to find only in a proper luxury hotel.<\/p>\n

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Collective Governors Island<\/a><\/h2>\n
Governors Island, New York<\/h5>\n

\"Collective<\/a><\/p>\n

Governors Island isn\u2019t quite typical of New York neighborhoods \u2014 set between Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty, a short water-taxi ride from lower Manhattan, it\u2019s a park that enjoys unparalleled views and an inimitable atmosphere. Collective\u2019s tents and shelters offer a unique urban camp experience, accompanied by cooking classes, meditation and yoga sessions, live entertainment, and cocktails on the Sunset Terrace. Check out more Collective camps:<\/p>\n

Collective Governors Island<\/a>
\nCollective Hill Country<\/a>
\nCollective Vail<\/a><\/p>\n

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Terme di Vulci Glamping & Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n
Viterbo, Italy<\/h5>\n

\"Terme<\/a><\/p>\n

The word itself may not be the English language\u2019s finest moment, but the concept of \u201cglamping\u201d is a universal crowd-pleaser; who wouldn\u2019t want to get as close to nature as possible, while retaining all the comforts of a particularly lavish home? Now imagine the concept transplanted to the Maremma, on the border between Lazio and Tuscany, on a parcel of land blessed with naturally occurring hot springs. This is Terme di Vulci Glamping & Spa.<\/p>\n

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Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps<\/a><\/h2>\n
Kruger National Park, South Africa<\/h5>\n

\"Honeyguide<\/a><\/p>\n

At the edge of South Africa\u2019s famed Kruger National Park is the private Manyeleti Game Reserve \u2014 nearly a hundred square miles of wild bush, populated by all manner of game. The land is owned and managed by the Mnisi tribe, who\u2019ve opened it up to a select few visitors: guests of the Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps. For the full safari experience, stay in the Mantobeni Camp, where the retro-romantic tents will give you a proper dose of what the hotel calls \u201cHemingway\u2019s Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nomade Tulum<\/a><\/h2>\n
Tulum, Mexico<\/h5>\n

\"Nomade<\/a><\/p>\n

Located right on a white-sand beach, Nomade Tulum is a rustic-chic enclave that brands itself as a temporary habitat for, well, nomads. And what true nomad wouldn\u2019t feel at home in a deluxe tent, especially one that\u2019s been designed with the natural elements of the surrounding jungle and pitched only steps away from the Caribbean? Those with a wandering spirit will also enjoy the sense of community here, with workshops and retreats designed to \u201cawaken the soul, shake the body, and free the mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Inara Camp<\/a><\/h2>\n
Agafay Desert, Morocco<\/h5>\n

\"Inara<\/a><\/p>\n

Inara Camp is less than an hour\u2019s drive from Marrakech, in the Agafay desert at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. It’s a collection of impressively plush safari-style tents surrounding a swimming-pool oasis in what feels like the exact middle of nowhere. The aesthetic is tailored to its location and its Berber inspiration, but the concept is the same as any luxury tented camp: provide as much comfort as possible while still fully immersing guests in the natural environment.<\/p>\n

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Paws Up Montana<\/a><\/h2>\n
Greenough, Montana<\/h5>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Paws Up Montana is for the traveler who wants their wilderness escape to include all the comforts of civilization. You\u2019ll be out in the elements, but in the most luxurious manner imaginable. The tents here feature just about every comfort you could want, from hardwood floors, en suite bath, air conditioning, and heat, to internet, cell service, and a camping butler. If you\u2019re looking to combine mountain-West ruggedness with white-glove service, this is the place.<\/p>\n

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Shamwari Sindile<\/a><\/h2>\n
Paterson, South Africa<\/h5>\n

\"Shamwari<\/a><\/p>\n

The second of the Shamwari Private Game Reserve\u2019s tented lodges is Shamwari Sindile, whose nine freestanding tents are slightly elevated above the veld along the side of the Bushman\u2019s River, each one minimizing its environmental footprint while also paying tribute to the habitat of the solitary leopard. Tents or not, these are luxe accommodations, with indoor fireplaces, plunge pools, and outdoor showers. From here you\u2019ve got a front-row view of the Eastern Cape wildlife.<\/p>\n

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Wild Coast Tented Lodge<\/a><\/h2>\n
Yala, Sri Lanka<\/h5>\n

\"Wild<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes a hotel\u2019s appeal is as simple as the sum of its parts. The Sri Lankan coast is an extraordinary place for a holiday, and the luxury-tent safari camps of southern Africa offer an unforgettable immersion in nature. Put the two together and you\u2019ve got Wild Coast Tented Lodge, on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, sandwiched between a gorgeous beach and the utterly wild Yala National Park, home to elephants, leopards, monkeys, and much more.<\/p>\n

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Dunton River Camp<\/a><\/h2>\n
Dolores, Colorado<\/h5>\n

\"Dunton<\/a><\/p>\n

Four miles downriver from the much-lauded Dunton Hot Springs<\/a> resort, this summer-only retreat is made up of eight freestanding tents \u2014 four at river\u2019s edge, perfect for fishing, and four more up the hill, surrounded by aspen trees. Each comes with private porch, king bed, and en-suite bathroom with soaking tub and shower, and they\u2019re heated by gas stoves. Guests also have access to all manner of mountain sports in Dunton\u2019s 1,600 acres of awe-inspiring wilderness.<\/p>\n

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Aman-i-Kh\u00e1s<\/a><\/h2>\n
Ranthambhore, India<\/h5>\n

\"Aman-i-Kh\u00e1s\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Staying at Aman-i-Kh\u00e1s means staying in Rajasthan\u2019s Ranthambore National Park, surrounded by acres of wilderness and wildlife, including one of India\u2019s top tiger reserves. The hotel is little more than an encampment of tents, each one heated and air conditioned, but minimally decorated in a combination Mughal\/British colonial style, with simple, spare furnishings. As much as it can be, this is a modest form of luxury \u2014 the local wildlife is the main attraction.<\/p>\n

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Zannier Hotels Sonop<\/a><\/h2>\n
Namib Desert, Namibia<\/h5>\n

\"Zannier<\/a><\/p>\n

Sonop places as little as possible between you and the picturesque Namib Desert. Fear not: Sonop\u2019s ten luxurious tents, on platforms elevated above the rocky desert floor, are uninteresting to the leopards, hyenas, jackals, and foxes that you\u2019ll be sharing the landscape with. And given the plushness of the accommodations \u2014 they\u2019re inspired by Twenties-vintage British colonial style \u2014 the experience here is a long way from ordinary camping.<\/p>\n

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