Coastal Highway 1
Dating from the 1970s, this is a simple yet lovely place to stay with beach access and extremely comfortable rooms with plush mattresses and nice artwork…
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Southern Oregon
Just one large lovely room with sitting room is generally available at this friendly B&B. If you're in a group or family and are willing to share the…
Philadelphia
Lokal is a boutique hotel for the Airbnb generation. There's no front desk for the six self-catering units stacked above a trendy barbershop. Everything…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
In a great location opposite the main plaza, this familial guesthouse has basic, well-kept rooms each with their own crucifix, plus a shared river-facing…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A bountiful breakfast complements simple rooms with floors of radiant sunflower yellow and bathrooms that look a bit like oversized shower stalls, or…
Puerto Morelos
Rooms with terracotta floors at this tastefully decorated B&B afford sweeping beach views from large balconies with hammocks, and all get fantastic sea…
Puerto Morelos
A great deal for families, even more so in the low season when rates drop by as much as 50%. With an emphasis on function over form, the well-managed Eden…
Hudson's Bay Company Staff House
Northern Ontario
This rustic and historic building doubles as a museum, with exhibits on the ground floor covering the fur-trading era when Hudson's Bay employees lodged…
Mazatlán
Just 100m from the beach and five blocks from the bus station, this convenient budget hotel has clean air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and larger…
Southern Oregon
Friendly hosts and good food make this simple, 11-room lodge a welcome stop after a long day of hiking, rafting or fishing. Check out the mug rack with a…
Palenque
All 28 rooms here are plain but clean, and most have two queen beds. The upstairs rooms – off a breezy wide walkway – have gorgeous hill views. The fruit…
Vail
A laid-back spot near the village entrance. Rooms aren’t huge but some have fireplaces, king-sized beds, balconies and a view from the upper reaches, and…
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Central Washington
The campground, with 51 hookups and eight tent spaces, is on the north bank of the Wenatchee River. It's an ideal spot for active travelers: besides a…
Nantucket
This is what old Nantucket is all about: folksy owners and simple, quaint accommodations that hearken back to earlier times. Rooms in this turn-of-the…
Monterrey
A charming option in the middle of the Barrio Antiguo, this place also has a bamboo-fringed courtyard-cafe that serves tasty, waffle-centric breakfasts…
Chacahua
Locals refer to La Isla as Chacahua's 'luxury' option, and while the four fan-cooled cabañas with handcrafted wood furnishings and sliding glass doors are…
Greater Palm Springs
This posh resort highlights whimsical decor by Jonathan Adler in public areas and rooms that include a villa once owned by Gene Autry. Stroll the lovely…
Gold Country
The historic Fallon Hotel hosts the most professional theater troupe in the region, the Sierra Repertory Theatre. The (apparently haunted) building is…
Southern Vermont
You can't beat the location of these 30 reasonably priced rooms and suites, in the center of downtown and adjacent to the historic theater of the same…
Shenandoah Valley
The historic Big Meadows Lodge has 29 cozy wood-paneled rooms and five rustic cabins. The on-site Spottswood Dining Room serves three hearty meals a day;…
Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground
Arizona
Campers who want to be close to the water should opt for a covered waterside cabana; those looking for quieter, more scenic desert camping can drive…
Kentucky
The Sync is nothing fancy, but all of the spotless rooms are quite large suites with hardwood floors, free wi-fi and a full kitchen. The location, just…
Isla Mujeres
Modern rooms (the glass-walled bathrooms in some do have curtains) feature private balcony with sea views. The view from the pool ain't too shabby either…
Campeche
Part of a national chain of midrange hotels, this excellently located and atmospheric place enjoys a traditional courtyard and has 42 large, clean rooms…
Philadelphia
These ROOST luxe apartments have a great location on Chestnut St and are available in generous sizes from studios to two bedrooms. They are usually rented…
Central New Mexico
This beautifully decorated lodge, nestled up in the woods with superb views, holds five antique-furnished B&B rooms, each with private bath. The lovely…
Houston
Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…
Moab
With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…
Sedona
Set just off the strip in a quiet spot, this is a great choice for a reasonably priced modern motel in Sedona. There's a free breakfast buffet, fitness…
Hamakua Coast
Choose from three guesthouses, each with full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, private deck, outdoor soaking tub and, best of all, fantastic…
South Kona Coast
At this 3-bedroom home just a few minutes' walk from Kealakekua Bay, slightly boring rooms are spiced up with a rustic wooden exterior and balconies that…
North Carolina Mountains
While it’s hardly rural or rustic, this enormous and ever-expanding casino resort holds more than 1000 high-quality hotel rooms, which are larger and more…
East Tennessee
Every day is Christmas Day at this delightfully kitsch place, where each room comes with a Christmas tree. Kids will enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools,…
Marin County
At this hotel, with its deck extending over the bay, tasteful rooms have an elegant minimalism that combines comfort and style. Rooms with rustic high…
Southeast Alaska
The Highliner offers all-inclusive fishing packages that include accommodation, meals, three to six days of fishing and flights to and from Juneau…
Muskoka Lakes
This B&B sits on a quiet street that feels a lot like the set for the TV show The Wonder Years. Every house seems tidy and welcoming, and Cranberry House…
Puerto Escondido
This newish hotel is Zicatela’s fledgling posh abode, advertizing itself in slick white with purple accents. Rooms are as attractive as they are spotless,…
Sayulita
About 500m from the town square, this family-run hotel provides 10 simple yet colorful rooms varying in size from compact digs with air-con to larger…
Okanagan Valley
Plush Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, lakefront and at the foot of Main St, may be described by some as a six-floor monstrosity. Indoor…
Florida Keys
The 55 motel-like rooms are nothing special, though every single one has an excellent bay view from the balcony or patio (1st floor). There is also an on…
