Gulf Coast
Across from the beach, this sherbet-colored motel is a lively, cheery place thanks to its popular bar and grill (ask for a quiet room near the parking lot…
Must-see hotels in North America
Guanajuato State
On the plaza, this small B&B run by a very friendly couple is nestled in a lovely garden featuring cacti, flowers and birds aplenty. The three elegant…
Greater Palm Springs
Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once frolicked poolside at this newly spruced 1964 tiki-style motor lodge. Wrap up the day with a tropical potion in the…
Door County
Frilly fabrics, floral wallprints and four-poster beds await at this thoroughly charming Victorian in central Sturgeon Bay with several affiliated houses…
Travelodge Inn & Suites – San Antonio Airport
San Antonio
Just north of downtown, this anachronistic place feels like it belongs in the Hill Country more than off an interstate, with cabin-style rooms, ranch…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
A classic old-school apartment building (built in 1918), the MarQueen has hardwood floors throughout and a variety of rooms, all with kitchenettes (left…
New Mexico
For a meal, a drink or a good night's sleep you can't do better than this historic 1890 hotel, which has been extensively renovated while retaining the…
Park City
You have to ride a private funicular just to get up to the St Regis, so whether you're lounging by the outdoor firepits, dining on the terrace or peering…
Southeastern New Mexico
Rooms and cabins here range from simple good values to rustic-chic luxury. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean more expensive, so look at a few options. The…
Central Washington
Situated on 10 acres by the Wenatchee River, this 1917 mansion turned B&B has six individually crafted rooms, river views, and a manicured English garden…
Northeast Mexico
In a great location near the plaza, this good-value spot has spacious and comfortable rooms that face a shaded terrace and that all-important heat-busting…
Pittsburgh
The cool Kimpton chain opened this place, done up in eye-popping colors, in 2015. Enthusiastic staff and a good restaurant make it the most chic…
Daytona Beach
Shaded by an ancient oak, this sweet yellow-and-stone cottage smells of homemade cookies and looks like your grandma's house – in a good way (painted…
Missouri
Across the street from the Truman Home, this 30-room hotel looks basic from the outside. Enter its cheery halls, however, and you'll find well-appointed …
Cambridge
About 1.5 miles north of Harvard Square, the Porter Square Hotel is a quick T-ride from central Cambridge, but there's plenty of life in the immediately…
Niagara Peninsula
A contemporary inn offering pleasant rooms with comfortable beds and mini-fridges. It's attached to a historic tavern, a popular meeting place with…
Corpus Christi
This harborside B&B out on North Padre Island is a family-run affair, and after a few days in one of its one- or two-bedroom condos, you'll no doubt feel…
Ketchikan
Built in 1927 as a hotel and renovated several times since, the Gilmore has 34 small, sometimes-dark rooms that don't really emulate the grand downstairs…
Sonora
One of the best hotels in the area, friendly La Posada de Río Sonora offers home-cooked meals and horseback riding, and is a good place to base yourself…
Mississippi
Unless it's a football weekend, in which case you'd be wise to book well ahead, you can usually find a nice room at this 180-room hotel and conference…
Southern Baja
Located on the approach to town, this big, new, charmless motel has rooms in a much classier category than elsewhere in town, with earthy colors, chunky…
French Quarter
Nothing is cookie-cutter here; rooms range in size and have varying floral motifs. Though they’re on the smallish side, we’d opt for the courtyard rooms,…
West Hills
Historic hotel with old Hollywood movie theme and tasteful, modernized rooms. Get a suite for more space and ask for an upper-floor exterior room if you…
British Columbia
A peaceful respite from the outside world, this friendly lodge property is surrounded by a tree-fringed garden and offers six country-inn-style rooms – go…
Salt Lake City
Sleek comfort in a remodeled Red Lion hotel with almost 400 rooms, which feature black-and-white wall murals and flat-screen TVs. There's a classic diner…
Key West
The rooms at the Lighthouse Court are among the most handsomely appointed in town. They're elegant in their simplicity, with the warm earth tones of…
Sequoia National Park
Popular campground with decent shade near swimming spots on the Kaweah River. It’s 3 miles northeast of the Ash Mountain Entrance, with 42 sites. There's…
Gold Coast
Island View’s tidy property features nine cottages and three houses that front a private beach. The grounds have fire pits, grills, and basketball and…
Joshua Tree National Park
The name keeps its promise with 124 spaces tucked among lovely rock formations, making it the largest site in the park. Bonus: sheltered rock alcoves that…
Sequoia National Park
With around 25 sites (11 reservable), this primitive campground, accessed off Generals Hwy via unpaved roads in Sequoia National Forest, feels less…
Kentucky
Sleep in a former cell in the Old Nelson County Jail, now outfitted with floral wallpaper and antique furniture. A breakfast of quiche, muffins and fruit…
Mono Lake Region
Situated at 7000ft, this is a good acclimatization spot along the creek. The 26 sites come with picnic tables, bear lockers and campfire rings with grills…
Northeast Mexico
A three-story turquoise and yellow hotel, this place is tough to miss. Rooms are spic-n-span with tile floors, hand carved headboards and bright Mexican…
Gold Coast
The antique-strewn house was built in the 1920s as a wedding gift for a local bride and groom. Flower patterns and lace prevail in the five rooms, which…
Miami
Sure it's a chain hotel, but this place has spacious, modern rooms that are decent value for the price, and the good location puts you within walking…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
This comfy downtown hotel offers 129 rooms decorated in dark-brown woods and plush blue carpets. Bathrooms sport bright-white subway tiles with a tile map…
Southeastern Utah
Three miles after the Hwy 191 turnoff to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area is Windwhistle Campground. The 16 well-spaced, first-come first-served sites have…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Some of the 10 rooms here have fireplaces, others have Jacuzzi tubs or a view (choose from the garden, the surrounding farmlands or snowcapped Mt Baker)…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Check into this cozy home and you'll be surrounded by historical photos, warm quilts, friendly management, and if you're lucky, a lovely view of the…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
These 11 tiny cabins – relics left over from railroad construction in the 1900s – are simple but well-equipped, and most have kitchenettes. There's a…
