Must-see hotels in North America

  • El Palmar de Chacala

    Central Pacific Coast

    Right on the beach in the center of town, this campsite lacks shade and has basic facilities that cost a few pesos extra, but has 24-hour security and a…

  • Alvarado Campground

    Southeast Colorado

    Up at 9000ft, this campground has 47 reservable sites. Head south from Westcliffe on Hwy 69 for 3.5 miles and turn right (west) on County Rd 140 …

  • Dawson City River Hostel

    Dawson City

    This delightfully eccentric hostel is across the river from town and five minutes up the hill from the ferry landing. It has good views, cabins, platforms…

  • Hotel Aaktun Kay

    Campeche State

    Like many places in this humid climate, this place could do with a paint touch-up on the outside, but inside the rooms are clean and modern with tan and…

  • Gaslight Inn B&B

    Seattle

    Set in a landmark-listed craftsman-style house in Capitol Hill, the Gaslight Inn has eight rooms available, six of which have private baths. In summer, it…

  • Hampton Inn Summerlin

    Summerlin

    This is a smart business-traveler option, well located near Downtown Summerlin, featuring all the comforts of home without the fuss. You could stay here a…

  • Acrylic Dreams

    Southwestern Ontario

    Owned by a husband-and-wife team, this renovated 1879 B&B has polished wooden floorboards and spa amenities. Besides being artists (there are more than a…

  • Abbey Inn

    Southwestern Utah

    Though it's marooned on a busy road with chain businesses, this remodeled brick motel features new furniture, white linens and a cool colonial style…

  • Hotel Suites Ixtapa Plaza

    Ixtapa

    This relatively small hotel is a welcome sight in the land of ginormous resorts. The rooftop pool provides a nice view of Ixtapa. Accommodations vary from…

  • Kamuela Inn

    Kohala & Waimea

    Resembling a typical motor inn, this local institution is good value. Nothing is fancy but rooms are clean and comfy, with a range of bed configurations…

  • Colborne B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    Formerly the manse for the Presbyterian Church, this handsome three-story property has four bright, smartly furnished guest bedrooms, each with en suite;…

  • Crawford Notch General Store & Campground

    White Mountains

    This handy all-purpose place sells camping supplies and groceries to use at its lovely wooded sites. You'll also find small, rustic, but rather handsome…

  • Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel

    Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo

    Rooms and common areas at this historical hotel feature period decor and a comfortable atmosphere. The only hotel in the historical heart of Seattle, it…

  • Pratt Place Inn & Barn

    Fayetteville

    This rustic retreat occupies 140 acres of farmland, although you're still within an easy drive of Fayetteville's urban amenities. It's a popular wedding…

  • Auberge La Coulée Douce

    Gaspé Peninsula

    High on a hill, this appealingly old-fashioned inn is perfect for fishers, and for those who simply want to sit in the comfortable dining room listening…

  • Hostal Akumal

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Friendly, live-in owners and a big cooked breakfast that changes daily are winning points at this tiny, but centrally located house-come-hostel. There's a…

  • Twin Lakes Resort

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    The cabins here are simple yet comfortable, and can sleep up to 16. All have lake views. One cabin for two is available for $80. Book far in advance, as…

  • Peaks of Otter Campground

    Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia

    One of eight campgrounds along the Blue Ridge Pkwy, four in Virginia, the woodsy Peaks of Otter campground sits at the base of Sharp Top, close to pretty…

  • Grand Hotel

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This upscale hotel is next to the city's conference center. Most standard rooms have sitting areas, and all are stylish, modern and elegant. It's geared…

  • Mahogany Manor

    Saint John

    Tucked into the heart of Uptown, this beautiful Victorian B&B is a wonderful place to call home. Rooms are fairly standard but comfortable, and there are…

  • Evergreen Motel

    White Mountains

    This 18-room mom-and-pop establishment is across the street from Santa's Village. There's also a complimentary 18-hole miniature golf course on-site…

  • Glynmill Inn

    Western Newfoundland

    Lawns and gardens surround the gracious Tudor-style Glynmill. It was built originally for the engineers supervising the pulp mill's construction in the…

  • The Inn at Penn

    Philadelphia

    This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular…

  • Kintla Lake Campground

    Glacier National Park

    If you’ve come to Glacier to dip your nose into Ulysses and War and Peace, you’ll find little to disturb you at this primitive campground, at the top of…

  • Casa Bentley

    Todos Santos

    A magical place built by hand by the owner, Bob Bentley, this rambling hotel offers beautiful rooms and giant mango trees that seem plucked from a movie…

  • Hotel Diego de Mazariegos

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    This long-established hotel occupies two 18th-century mansions built around beautiful, wide courtyards. The 76 rooms are large and decked out with…

  • Hotel Holmar

    Isla Holbox

    Design-wise rooms at the Holmar are nothing out of this world, unless you have a thing for towel animals, but the price is fair for what you get and it's…

  • Pacific Blue Inn

    Santa Cruz

    This downtown courtyard B&B is an eco-conscious gem, with water-saving fixtures and renewable and recycled building materials. Refreshingly elemental…

  • Settler’s Cove State Recreation Area

    Ketchikan

    Tongass Hwy ends 18 miles north of Ketchikan at a pretty coastal recreation area, with a lush rainforest bordering a gravel beach and rocky coastline. Its…

  • Hotel Acapulco Malibu

    Acapulco

    It's always nice to see a bit of originality, and the octagonal rooms here fit the bill. Compact and rather charming, they sport a small balcony, surround…

  • Stoney Brook Inn

    Mt Shasta Region

    Smack in the middle of town, under a stand of pines, this alternative B&B also sponsors group retreats. Creature comforts include an outdoor hot tub, a…

  • Seasons Bed & Breakfast

    Gold Country

    Stay near the heart of Placerville at this leafy inn, built as a stamp mill in 1859. A creek runs through the lush garden; you stay in little wooden…

  • Rio Nexpa Surf Resort

    Central Pacific Coast

    There's a handy general store, a surf shop with board rental, and some sweet, simple digs here, including a cabin for up to five people. Expect super…

  • La Casa de los Dos Leones

    Querétaro

    If you want a very comfortable experience with spacious modern rooms and superfriendly staff, this place may be for you. While it's a block outside the…

  • Chateau Lacombe

    Edmonton

    Going defiantly against the grain, the spectacular Chateau is a riverside behemoth with 24 floors, wonderful views and a revolving restaurant. It's not…

  • Rodavento

    Valle de Bravo

    Set on a sprawling property outside of Valle, this rustic-luxe hotel distinguishes itself with its natural design – using earth tones, traditional wood…

  • Ponderosa Motel

    Wallowa Mountains

    Right downtown is this well-run motel with an attractive log-and-stone facade. The excellent rooms are clean and comfortable, with lodge-like furniture…

  • Tofino Resort & Marina

    Tofino

    All mod cons greet you at this updated small resort with an affiliated bar and restaurant overlooking the marina. Even the viewless rooms have king-sized…

  • Gaige House Inn

    Sonoma Valley

    Among the valley's most chic inns, Gaige has 23 rooms, five inside an 1890 house decked out in Euro-Asian style. Best are the Japanese-style ‘Zen suites,’…

  • Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre

    Southwestern Ontario

    Conveniently located near the University of Guelph, 3km from downtown, this modern, tastefully furnished property has spacious standard rooms with dark…

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