Boulders Resort & Spa was named one of the “Best Hotels in Arizona,” according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual evaluation of hotels offering high-quality amenities and experiences.

The Boulders received the award based on its reputation and high marks given to it by hotel guests and travel writers applauding the resort’s unpretentious ambiance in the Sonoran desert.

The Boulders Resort has earned a spot on U.S. News’s most selective list since 2011.

“We are honored to be continued to be recognized for this distinction”, said Howard Harris, the Boulder’s General Manager. “This truly demonstrates our commitment to service excellence and the hard work put forth by our staff.”

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings.

U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying the top 10 percent in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30 percent within specific markets with Silver badges.

The rankings feature over 2,500 hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“Travelers don’t have to waste time searching for a great hotel,” said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News. “The 2016 Best Hotels are adored by industry experts and travelers alike for their great amenities, comfortable rooms and exemplary service.”