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…
Must-see hotels in North America
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…
North Dakota
This highly recommended and locally owned hotel has spacious rooms with kitchenettes and comfy living quarters. Perks include a warm breakfast, free…
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…
Eastern Sierra
Houses and cabins with kitchens sleep from two to 34, and range from rustic to ritzy. There's horseback riding, hiking and fishing in the area, and…
Zihuatanejo
This humble and welcoming family-run place perches on the hillside between Playas Madera and La Ropa. The six rooms vary – some have artistic paint jobs,…
Miami
Another member of the Ritz-Carlton organization in Miami, this one overlooks the bay, has immaculate rooms and offers butlers for every need, from…
New Haven
At this enormous, 309-room hotel you get all the smart amenities you'd expect, including a 24-hour fitness center and a restaurant on the top floor. Ask…
Bend
This resort offers 12 rustic but comfortable cabins with kitchenettes; some boast lake views. There are also four motel-type rooms with outside coin-op…
Annapolis Valley
Centered on Westport’s first schoolhouse, this working farm also has cozy B&B rooms inside the traditional tin-roofed farmhouse. There's a barbecue and…
Northern Oregon Coast
This four-star luxury resort boasts a top-notch 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a gorgeous spa. Rooms are tastefully done, very spacious and have…
The Berkshires
Occupying a 19th-century estate house, this is the closest inn to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Antique fittings, four-poster beds and 4 acres of pretty…
New Mexico
When it comes to budget digs, you can't beat this motel, with giant plate-glass doors and mesa views; look for the light plane outside. The 25 rooms are…
British Columbia
Thanks to its downtown location this 42-room, maroon-hued motel overcomes inherent flaws, such as its all-encompassing parking area and stark cinder-block…
Chiapas
The most upmarket of the options in Lacanjá Chansayab, with massive cabañas featuring solid wooden bed frames. The generous room sizes are good for…
Central Pacific Coast
A clean and convenient stopover whether you're just dropping in for the night or staying around for a few days. The motel-style Villa is near some of the…
Northern Minnesota
This modest property in downtown Ely lies somewhere between inn and hostel. It's five smallish but tidy rooms, all with private baths, connected to a…
North Coast & Redwoods
The big, bright rooms here all have private balconies, fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and phenomenal sea views. There is one apartment unit complete…
Isla Cozumel
The breezy open-air lobby with swimming pool and ocean view is pretty awesome here. Rooms are standard issue for the most part, but all in all Casa…
Portland
In a redbrick town house in Portland's tony Western Promenade district, this recommended six-room B&B is arty and elegant. Rooms are sunny and unfussy,…
Southern Vermont
This centrally located, antique-filled Victorian inn has nine plush, spacious and high-ceilinged rooms, including some with fireplace, scattered across a…
Chiapas
An excellent option that offers real value for money. It's got a plumb spot between the old and new parts of town. Rooms are large and charmingly simple…
Home of the Cherished Seacoast
Poʻipu
Not many oceanfront rentals have better beach access or a better name. This charming two-story cottage looks right across the road to the edges of…
Santa Ynez Valley
This clean-lined hotel is a relief from all things Danish. Overpriced rooms may look anonymous, but they’re quite spacious. Amenities include an outdoor…
Utah
The ponderosa pine forest location, at 7400ft elevation and with excellent clifftop views, makes Canyon Rim, in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, a…
Nunavut
This large, two-story hotel, Resolute's nerve center, is run by local legend Ozzie, a Tanzanian who arrived in the 1970s with barely a dollar to his name…
Shenandoah Valley
There are plenty of upmarket B&Bs in Virginia, but few are as stylish as this one. In an 1890 building that once functioned as Grace Presbyterian Church,…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Close to the beach, the Venice canals, bars and restaurants, this mid-century-themed, 43-room motel sports brightly hued rooms with a good range of…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The ocean is just a block away from this art-deco-inspired Kekaha cottage. Each room has French doors leading out to the garden, where you can BBQ up…
Eastern Ontario
You'll notice this excellent motel, with its wood-fronted rooms offering all the creature comforts, from the highway. There's a lovely outdoor picnic area…
Pioneer Valley
Everything the town has to offer is within easy walking distance of this c 1850 guesthouse. The owners are welcoming, the breakfast home-cooked and the…
Kaibab National Forest
There are 50 single and four double sites at this wooded USFS campground 6 miles southeast of Williams in the Kaibab National Forest. Most sites can be…
Prince William Sound
As close to luxurious as Cordova gets, this fishy place overhangs Orca Inlet and is affiliated with the eponymous restaurant and bar. Some of the tidy…
Guadalajara
The eight rooms in this pleasant traditional house are all colorfully decorated, share an enormous garden and boast good bathrooms. It’s a short walk from…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Don’t let the ‘hostal’ tag fool you: this family-run place has decked out rooms more along the lines of a guesthouse. Each of the six wooden-floored…
Mammoth Cave National Park
The lodge’s motel-style rooms are pleasant enough, tidy and well maintained with all the mod-cons (wi-fi, TV, mini fridge, air-con). The cottages are more…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Though this is just your run-of-the-mill roadside motel, it's unlikely that even your own grandmother could better receive your visit. The kind owner…
Dallas
This bright and cheerful garden cottage is within walking distance of great cafes and bars on Upper Greenville Ave (about 5 miles northeast of downtown)…
Northern Oregon Coast
This very pleasant inn is right on the main street. There are 14 cozy rooms, all with fireplace, balcony and jetted tub. The larger suites are best for…
Upper Keys
This low-key and popular apartment complex, far from the maddening traffic jams, has 10 quiet units and friendly hosts. The larger studios have screened…
