Alabama
A gorgeous 1940s art deco style building contains the legendary Admiral, now managed by the folks at Hilton. Rooms have a mid-century executive aesthetic…
Must-see hotels in Americas
Hilo
Rent this 2000-sq-ft, one-bedroom guesthouse and make believe you live in Hilo. With inviting lounging areas and chef-worthy full kitchen, this place is a…
Park City
Among the top area resorts, Montage wows with personalized service and extras like a kids' activity center, bowling and a gorgeous spa with trainers and…
Massachusetts
This swish new design hotel is nothing like the competition. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with plush beds, bold artwork and contemporary decor. New…
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
Six different cabin types and a variety of larger lodges are available at this luxury ranch. Buffalo roam, though it is a bit closer to the highway than…
Steamboat Springs
If skiing is paramount to your adventures here, this is a great bet. You literally walk right out of the door and onto the mountain. The remodeled…
Nicaragua
A 10-minute ride by speedboat from Marina Cocibolca, this solar-powered ecolodge is run by La Pólvora Hotel in Granada. Sustainable local materials have…
North Cascades Mountain Hostel
North Cascades
This ski- or hiker-bum haven, with cozy bunks and a slightly haphazard but homey communal kitchen, is just steps from downtown. There are also private…
Napa Valley
With a sister property in Mexico City, this boutique has secured its place among Napa Valley's finest stays. The plush, modern rooms offer both vineyard…
Savannah
'A tad Palm Springs, a touch Vegas' best describes this vintage-chic 1964 motel that wins its own popularity contest – a 'Hippest hotel in Savannah'…
Goiás
Secluded and utterly relaxing, this luxurious but understated pousada features inviting rooms with hammock deck surrounding a large, tranquil palm-filled…
Northern Minnesota
This immaculate property is located south of the Aerial Lift Bridge on the point that juts out into Lake Superior. Don't expect luxury, but rather tidy,…
Palenque
The nearest thing Palenque has to 'boutique' accommodations. Tree-trunk beams, dramatic lighting and impressive black-and-white photographs hanging from…
Princeville
Basking in 180-degree views of the deep blue Pacific from their gorgeous cliffside location, these wind-weathered, wooden-shingled condos make a dramatic…
Guatemala City
Guatemala City's best downtown hostel has nine private rooms and 14 beds in four different dorms, a cramped kitchen area and a great rooftop terrace. The…
Kingston
This family-friendly ‘home away from home’ remains great value for its cheerful ambience and accommodating atmosphere. Rooms cluster around a green…
Charlottetown
You won't find a more imposing facade in Charlottetown than the Sydney's – converted from the town's old Notre Dame Convent (built 1857), it's a redbrick…
Toronto
An 1886 row house just steps from the Village's main drag, this charming little inn makes a comfortable base. Six contemporary rooms, each different in…
Chicago
The 63-room Ivy parcels out its chambers so that there are just five per floor, making it feel exceptionally intimate. The sleek and chic rooms are…
Oaxaca City
Set off by a small but beautiful plant-filled courtyard and topped by a sunset-viewing terrace, this bargain-for-what-you-get hotel is one of the city's…
Old Bahama Bay Resort & Marina
Grand Bahama
Just 90km from Florida, this multihued beachfront resort and marina on Grand Bahama's western extremity is a favorite with the American yachting…
Zihuatanejo
This genuinely romantic retreat climbs the hill just above Playa La Ropa (warning: plenty of stairs). The seven suites are all sweet and characterful with…
Auld Sweet Olive Bed & Breakfast
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
Tropical artwork and bohemian excess seem to infuse this B&B, which is filled with artifacts from New Orleans history. Individual rooms are suffused with…
New Brunswick
This downtown boutique hotel has 10 sleek rooms that wouldn't look a bit out of place in a style magazine. Expect gorgeous tiled bathrooms, sunken tubs,…
Chicago
Chicago's outpost of the members-only club for creative types opens its hotel to the masses. There are only 40 rooms in the century-old, former factory in…
Piauí
Professionally run with some English-speaking staff, this is easily Parnaíba's nicest central choice. Rooms are colorful and medium-sized with good modern…
Porto de Galinhas
Offering some of the best value in the area, this elegant pousada, a couple of blocks back from the beach in Maracaípe, looks and feels like a more…
The Pantanal
This boardwalk lodge is a backpacker favorite, thanks to its enviable riverside location and well-organized activities – from canoeing and piranha fishing…
Coastal Highway 1
Several upmarket B&Bs take advantage of the views but you simply can't beat those from Elk Cove Inn & Spa, located on a bluff with steps leading down to…
Poʻipu
This romantic boutique resort occupies a unique niche in Poʻipu. A decidedly adult property, it's a bold exploration of design instead of the Hawaiiana…
Thousand Islands
Located about 5km east of Gananoque on the Thousand Islands Pkwy, you'll find this laid-back beachfront property boasting comfortable units with wicker…
Ocho Rios
If you're looking for somewhere completely self-contained, this block of condos close to the beach and overlooking the cruise-ship pier is a very…
La Fortuna
This lovely lodge about 5km west of town has 23 stand-alone cabins that are luxurious without being showy. The property’s pièce de résistance, though, is…
Moab
For tranquility, it’s hard to beat this top option off La Sal Mountain Loop Rd, 16 miles north of Moab. With cozy quilts and handmade aspen furniture,…
Medellín
The owners of this delightful little hostel have decided to run with a garden theme. There's an Edenesque, greenery-festooned courtyard for chilling out,…
St John's
What's not to like about a hotel that blasts the Stones or Dylan in the lobby? This rock-and-roll-themed boutique hotel occupies a tall multistory…
Ciego de Ávila Province
It may not be the newest kid on the block by the time you read this, but the Gran Muthu Imperial is an attractive choice for adults only. While the…
Kingston
This is a fine hotel with a garden setting, popular with Jamaican families and businesspeople alike. The rooms – some with private balconies and work…
Moab
Lovely and low-key, these four downtown cottages make an ideal base camp for groups and families who want a little socializing in situ. The style is…
Eastern Ontario
This outdoorsy resort offers one- and two-bedroom rustic but well-appointed lakefront cottages with deck and kitchen, on a secluded woody property. There…
