Lanaʻi
From 1923 to 1990 the Hotel Lanaʻi was the only hotel on the island, and it seems that little has changed over the decades, in Lana'i City at least. The…
Must-see hotels in North America
Hollywood
This 179-room complex is inspired by mid-century style and designed by the acclaimed Rockwell Group. It's a hip, sceney spot, with a massive rooftop pool…
Las Vegas
If you're 20- to 30-something, can hold your own with the cool kids, or you're just effortlessly stylish whatever your demographic, there are a few good…
Newport Beach
At this Tuscan-themed resort secluded in the Newport Coast hills, mature trees and Palladian columns line the way to over 300 deluxe air-con bungalows and…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Right across from the beach and a perfect choice for an extended stay, this well-managed hotel-style resort worries about the details so you don't have to…
Southeast Alaska
Wrangell’s best and largest hotel is also the favorite local urban hangout. Herein lies the town’s best restaurant, best coffee bar, and a friendly…
San Francisco
Imagine a Nob Hill socialite had a fling with English gentry: there you have romantic White Swan. Each room has its own eccentric English character –…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
For that authentic Canadian experience, try the hand-painted tipis and old-timey trappers' tents at this privately run campground. As you’d expect,…
Indiana
Standing supremely along New Albany's historical Mansion Row, this easy-on-the-eyes 1851 Italianate abode features ornate hand-painted ceilings, original…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
An artsy, welcoming place, this downtown hostel has two dorms, all with tall bunks that have thick mattresses, cozy bedding and privacy curtains. Three…
Banff Town
Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…
Battle Harbour Heritage Properties
Labrador
In addition to a classic inn, there are adorable heritage homes and cottages throughout the settlement. Think decks with sea views and little distraction:…
Aspen
Sleek and trendy, the Limelight's brick-and-glass modernism reflects Aspen's new school. Rooms are spacious, with stylish accoutrements: granite…
Mississippi
Roost, we like the way you strut. Breezy beach decor gets a dose of farmhouse sunshine at this new property on the edge of downtown. Distressed-wood walls…
Toronto
One of Toronto's most respected high-end hotels, the Four Seasons is all about luxury, relaxation and enjoyment: crisp, light-filled rooms with stunning…
Veracruz
It's not every day that you get to sleep in such an historic property as the Portal de Zevallos. Even better is that the five rooms here are truly…
Salt Spring Island
This smashing rustic-chic hotel with 17 rooms is just up the hill from the main Ganges action, but it feels like staying in a country cottage estate in…
Southern Baja
Thirty minutes southeast of La Ventana, this delightful surprise of a resort is perched on a glorious, hidden cove at the end of a dirt road. The…
Québec City
This lovely B&B above the historical JA Moisan grocery store has four relatively small bedrooms tucked under the eaves and gorgeously furnished in period…
Southern Vermont
A gem of a hostel, this inviting clapboard house with wraparound porch offers bright six-bed dorms, doubles and family rooms, along with tasty included…
Eastern Townships
This lovely resort offers handsomely set rooms in a picturesque lakeside setting. You’ll find expansive gardens, a heated pool and an ice rink (in winter)…
Jersey Shore
Wow. From the performance space and lobby stocked with LP records, old books and a solarium to the rooftop bar, this hotel oozes style. Two blocks from…
Northern Baja
Fussy travelers need not read on about this off-the-grid microranch surrounded by strawberry farms, just a short walk from a near-deserted, prettier-than…
Puerto Vallarta
The best of the resorts in Vallarta's marina area, this adults-only property combines traditional Mexican decor with thoroughly contemporary creature…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Built in 1903 as bachelor quarters for army officers, this three-story, redbrick building in the Presidio was transformed in 2012 into a smart national…
Guanajuato
If only all hotels were like this! This hotel's labyrinth of rooms – each named after a poet – totter up a hillside and offer spacious (though singles are…
Halifax
This suave city hotel is as slick as Halifax gets: every inch looks as though it's been designed for an Instagram post, from the arch-windowed interior…
Hotel Museo Palacio de San Agustín
San Luis Potosí
Formerly a house for retired monks of the nearby San Agustín monastery, this extraordinary property has been restored to its original condition, including…
Old Schoolhouse of Isle La Motte
Northern Vermont
For cyclists or fans of historic schoolhouses, this hybrid hostel-B&B on Isle La Motte (around 40 miles north of Burlington) is a dream come true. Dating…
West Virginia
The Bavarian takes the Euro-mountaineering theme and runs with it all the way up the Alps. The exterior looks like a chalet, and the rooms have an…
Condesa
Condesa’s first B&B has all the comforts of home, if your home happens to be decorated with exquisite taste in a splendid part of town. Each of the 17…
White Mountains
This National Forest Service campground, managed by private concessionaire Pro Sports Inc, has 56 sites conveniently and beautifully situated along the…
North Coast & Redwoods
This is the cream of dairyland elegance, an 1894 Queen Anne–Eastlake that's unsurprisingly the town’s most photographed building. And the inside is no…
Nova Scotia
Top prize for Nova Scotia's quirkiest accommodations has to go to this train-spotters' paradise, where several railway cabooses have been converted into…
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
In this quiet Buddhist home Lisa and Lizette have created a luxury hostel feel, with lovely rooms featuring original art and a shared kitchen where you…
Space Coast
Constructed in 1916, this cypress-built, colonial-style beach house sits amid tall palms, hidden behind flowering bougainvillea and bright pink allamanda…
Eastern Newfoundland
Travelers of all ages stay at homey, community-oriented Skerwink. With two six-bed dorms (with squishy, plastic-coated mattresses) and two private rooms,…
Banff Town
Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …
Kohala & Waimea
On a well-tended property, find three spruce, well-equipped country cottages around the owners' home. The Kohala Cottage has a full kitchen, bath and…
East of Mexico City
Set around a lush courtyard with fruit trees and a fountain, this affordable boutique hotel seems almost too good to be true. The rooms, which have firm…
