Must-see hotels in North America

  • Railside RV Ranch

    Kaibab National Forest

    Railside RV Ranch is a few blocks' walk to the restaurants and shops of downtown Williams, with 96 RV hookups. It's a pleasant and friendly spot, with…

  • SLS

    Las Vegas

    The SLS replaced the Sahara in 2011, and now the Sahara is replacing the SLS (the $100 million renovation is due to finish in 2020). In the meantime, you…

  • Hale Alaula Cottage

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    You can save some bucks at this beachfront plantation house built way back in the 1930s. You'll love the sunset views and the secluded beach. The master…

  • Moderne Hostel

    Mammoth Lakes

    One of Mammoth's few hostels offers well-kept, contemporary-style dorm rooms with personal lockers and reading lights, plus an equipped kitchen. Rooms…

  • Raton Pass Motor Inn

    New Mexico

    Raton Pass Motor Inn, we dig your mid-century cool. Revamped in 2016 under new ownership, this classic motor court gives sleepy Raton a kick in the pants…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Waikiki

    This huge midrange hotel has 623 rooms, most with balconies. All are decent-sized and have fridges and microwaves. Other than the blue carpet, which may…

  • Landmark Inn

    Southern Oregon Coast

    This pretty hilltop inn is one of the best deals in town, offering a dozen tasteful and spacious rooms and suites, some with kitchen and three with…

  • Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

    Sonoma

    This historic resort sits on the grounds of one of the original Sonoma missions, about 10 minutes north of downtown. The resort houses one of the best…

  • Sandy Cove Inn

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This friendly, family-run motel has 18 boutique rooms; all are different and tastefully decorated with fun themes and antiques (the 'Monopoly room,' etc)…

  • Lytton Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

    Lytton

    If you like small-town, rustic, friendly and unsophisticated, then the Lytton Hotel may well tickle your fancy. Doesn't look like much from the outside,…

  • Rugged Country Lodge

    Northeastern Oregon

    On the eastern edge of town is this out-of-the-ordinary, great-deal motel featuring stylish rooms with personal touches such as down pillows, quality…

  • Hotel Amparo

    Veracruz City

    This mosaic-tile-fronted, family-run hotel represents the best value for your peso in the historic center, if not the city. Yes, the rooms are snug…

  • Gundersen Hotel & Suites

    Wisconsin

    This modern hotel feels as antiseptically clean as the hospital next door. You'll find spacious halls and rooms, all-day coffee in the lobby, a pretty…

  • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

    Nashville

    At a distance from the hubbub of the Broadway honky-tonks, this hotel is a favorite among fan-weary touring musicians and businesspeople, and is routinely…

  • Miami Beach International Hostel

    South Beach

    An extensive makeover has turned this reliable old hostel into something like a boutique club with dorm rooms. Bright plaster, marble accents, deco-and…

  • Manley Lodge

    The Interior

    Facing the slough, this antique-strewn, century-old establishment has clean, uncomplicated rooms and is the social center of town. There's a bit of a…

  • Watermark Baton Rouge

    Louisiana

    If you want a little luxury in Louisiana's capital, you could do a lot worse than this upscale branch of the Marriott empire. Enjoy some river views, then…

  • Hotel Cabaña Colina de los Ruiseñores

    Guadalajara Region

    Down the hill from the plaza, this pleasantly rustic place, with lovely grounds and 30 homey rooms, cozy log fires and a squawking parrot, at times feels…

  • Rio Grande Village Campground

    West Texas

    On the southeastern edge of the park, this campground offers 100 sites with water and flush toilets. Generators may only be used from 8am to 8pm;…

  • Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

    Northern Ontario

    Following a renovation, this stately, century-old building is a good option once again. Rooms are spacious, with a distinctly old-fashioned feel. Where…

  • Rocket Inn

    New Mexico

    You'll get the lowdown on the best hot springs in town from the friendly folks at this revamped motor court. Rooms are simple but still pop with modern…

  • Sandpiper Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Set a block back from the water and in close proximity to the shops and restaurants on Periwinkle Way, this cheery, yellow-and-teal Old Florida inn offers…

  • Lone Fir Resort & Café

    Washington Cascades

    There’s not a lot to choose from on Mt St Helens’ south side in the noncamping genre, so thank your lucky stars that this place, in the rather lonesome…

  • Kawaikoi & Sugi Grove Campgrounds

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Roughly 4 miles east of Koke‘e Lodge, off the 4WD-only Camp 10–Mohihi Rd, these primitive campgrounds have pit toilets, picnic shelters and fire pits…

  • Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park

    Dawson City

    Lots of options at this massive place out near the entrance to town on the Klondike Hwy. Motel rooms (from $119) are simple yet functional, the RV Park …

  • Reen's Bed and Breakfast

    Western New York

    If you like your B&B experience extra hands-on, book yourself a room at Reen's. The titular hostess is beloved by guests for her affable demeanor,…

  • Baechtel Creek Inn

    Along Highway 101

    As Willits’ only upscale option, this place draws an interesting mix: Japanese bus tours, business travelers and wine-trippers. The standard rooms are…

  • Beach House at Half Moon Bay

    The Peninsula

    Overlooking the bay from the bluffs near Pillar Point Harbor, all these loft-style suites have down comforters and gas fireplaces to keep you toasty in…

  • Columbia Gorge Hotel

    Columbia River Gorge

    Hood River's most famous place to stay is this historic Spanish-style hotel, set high on a cliff above the Columbia. The atmosphere is classy and the…

  • Victorian Inn

    Illinois

    Innkeeper David Parker has lived in this 1876 Queen Anne–style home since 1944 – his childhood photo adorns 'David's Room,' one of five elegant, antique…

  • Inn at Northrup Station

    Portland

    Almost over the top with its bright color scheme and cool decor, this offbeat hotel boasts huge artsy suites, many with patio or balcony, and all with…

  • Pineapple Park

    South Kona Coast

    This backpacker crashpad sprawls across a compound of chill common spaces, kitchens, shared bathrooms and gardens. A sociable vibe makes up for cramped…

  • Bourne Bed & Breakfast

    Southern Maine Coast

    This refreshing B&B has pleasantly modern furnishings; some rooms feel more like comfortably appointed contemporary apartments than traditional lacy B&B…

  • Motel Inverness

    Marin County

    This upmarket motel has wonderful service and spiffy rooms with good beds. Alas, it was built backwards: all but two rooms (which have stunning views)…

  • Brackley Beach Hostel

    Prince Edward Island

    For near-the-beach budget digs you won't find better than this clean and super-friendly hostel housed in a big barn about 2km from the shoreline. There…

  • Edge of the Desert

    Moab

    With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…

  • Ali'i Kai

    Princeville

    With their Polynesian motifs, the two-bedroom condos in this clifftop development evoke mid-century Hawaii. All are individually owned, but they can be…

  • Village of Loon Mountain

    White Mountains

    This lodge has basic, modern suites that sleep at least four people, as well as townhouses right on the mountainside, so you can ski out the door to the…

  • Bullberry Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though the home dates only to 1998, this farmhouse-style inn serves a slice of traditional Utah with rooms featuring hand-crafted pine bed frames and…

  • Riversong

    Estes Park

    Tucked down a dead-end dirt road overlooking the Big Thompson River, Riversong offers 10 romantic rooms with private bath in an arts-and-crafts-style…

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