Must-see hotels in North America

  • Logging Creek Campground

    Glacier National Park

    It takes some determination to reach this primitive campground, on Inside North Fork Rd, 17 miles north of Fish Creek Campground, but it is worth it if…

  • Yankee Clipper Motel

    Midcoast Maine

    A textbook example of a rejuvenated 1950s highway motel, resulting in fresh, modern rooms at a good price. A simple, comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out…

  • Royalsborough Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    A 10-minute drive from downtown Freeport in rural Durham, this restored 18th-century farmhouse has seven handsome rooms, with burnished wood floors,…

  • Courtyard Marriott

    New Hampshire

    Pops of bright color add oomph to the classically styled rooms at this unremarkable but busy branch of the Courtyard chain. You can enjoy a drink at the…

  • Hotel Concord

    New Hampshire

    The bland corporate exterior is a bit soul-crushing, but the 38 rooms at this brand-new boutique hotel pop with fresh modern style. Spacious bathrooms are…

  • Hotel Le Crystal

    Montréal

    This all-suite boutique hotel is a great spot for a sleeping splurge. The business-casual rooms have great views over the city and are arranged around a…

  • Stone Gate Inn

    Muskoka Lakes

    Though the decor could use a refresh (flower patterns figure prominently), it's the extra perks that set this modern inn apart from the rest: a swimming…

  • Wayfarer's Rest

    San Juan Islands

    A short walk from the ferry terminal, this pleasant hostel is located in a homey house with comfortable dorms and affordable private rooms. The main…

  • Aspen at Manchester

    Southern Vermont

    An affordable standout, this family-run motel set back serenely from the road has 27 comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and a convenient location within…

  • Alamo Canyon Campground

    Southern Arizona

    This very scenic, basic tent campground (no water; pit toilets) has only four sites, but its location at the end of Alamo Canyon Rd is much more isolated…

  • Brennan's B&B

    New Brunswick

    Built for a wealthy wood-merchant family in 1885, this turreted white riverfront mansion is now a handsome six-room B&B. Three of the rooms boast water…

  • Duncreigan Country Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    A pleasant inn set among oak trees, the Duncreigan feels rather dated, but its rooms offer plenty of space, and some have terraces and water views. There…

  • Dennison Street Inn

    Virginia

    Clean, friendly and comfortable: the trilogy that every B&B patron is looking for. And that's what's on offer at this pretty Victorian-era house near the…

  • Best Western Kodiak Inn

    Kodiak Island

    Kodiak’s largest and most upscale motel is downtown and has 81 rooms along with a fine restaurant, outdoor hot tub and airport-shuttle service. Suites run…

  • Aarchway Inn

    Moab

    A boxy prefab with boutique prices. Sure, you could have a conga line in the giant standard bedrooms and family suites. There's also a huge swimming pool…

  • Hilton Mystic

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Updated in 2015, Mystic's only true full-service hotel has 183 fresh, understated guest rooms and suites in an enviable location near a bunch of family…

  • Sea Ranch RV Park & Stables

    Northern Oregon Coast

    The pleasant Sea Ranch, on quiet Ecola Creek, is across from the turnoff to Ecola State Park and a seven-minute walk to the center. On the premises are an…

  • Grandview B&B

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This sprawling, outdated yet well-loved B&B features nine rooms, each with private bath and some with great views (a few are crowded with beds). Common…

  • La Siesta Resort & Marina

    Upper Keys

    This pretty option consists of renovated suites and apartments that let in generous amounts of light and are decorated to feel modern and classy, but…

  • Alpenhof Lodge

    Jackson

    The classic Tyrolean Alpenhof in the heart of the resort has snug rooms with thick duvets, hand-painted furniture and wood paneling. The cozy bistro…

  • Inn on the Creek

    Jackson

    Elegant and intimate, this stone inn offers nine handsome rooms. Details include recessed fireplaces, top-quality linens on comfy beds and views of a…

  • Spruce Hill Manor

    Philadelphia

    A cozy, antique option near Drexel University, the Spruce Hill Manor's six comfortable rooms are each decorated in a different theme. The building itself…

  • Polar Inn & Suites

    Churchill

    Spacious motel-style units come with fridges inside an appealing log-cabin setting. There are also studios with small kitchens, and full apartments, which…

  • Hotel María Eugenia

    Chiapas

    The María Eugenia is a good full-service option in the city center, its 83 airy, bright and spacious rooms aren't anything memorable but they're very…

  • Blue Dolphin Inn

    Central Coast

    This sand-colored inn may not impress at first glance, but behind the ho-hum exterior are 20 supremely comfortable rooms with fireplaces, pillowtop…

  • Brava House

    Austin

    Located right downtown, this B&B has two lovely rooms and three spacious suites, each one with different things to offer: choose a canopy bed in the…

  • Tomahawk Lodge

    Southwest Colorado

    Friendly hosts welcome you at this clean, good-value place. It feels more personable than the average motel, and offers coffee and pastries in the morning…

  • Microtel Inn & Suites

    Panhandle Plains

    A typical outlet for this high-scoring budget chain. Rooms are spread over two stories and have interior hallways. 'Suites' are really just larger rooms,…

  • Franklin Victorian B&B

    Wisconsin

    This cozy, Queen Anne home offers four rooms with private baths. Staff will deliver breakfast to your room. The B&B is a convenient sleepover if your goal…

  • Grand Junction Bookcliffs Bed & Breakfast

    Southwest Colorado

    North of town, this family-operated B&B has immaculate country-style rooms. Though on a busy road, it's an excellent alternative to Grand Junction’s…

  • Hipalau Camp

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    This backcountry camp, 1.25 miles along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All freshwater must be…

  • Historic Smith Hotel

    Southwestern Utah

    More comfortable than a favorite old sweater and the proprietors of this lovely 1929 historic home are a big help in planning your day. Big breakfast…

  • Faust Hotel

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    Built in the 1920s as a travelers' hotel, the Faust retains its old-fashioned charm – while the rooms have been updated, there's still plenty of evidence…

  • Blair House Inn

    Hill Country

    Two miles south of town, this quiet, lovely B&B has eight rooms and two cabins. Some of the suites are knockouts, with big windows and stone fireplaces…

  • Red Bluff Cottage

    Alabama

    This pretty property resides in a leafy residential neighborhood in Montgomery. Admire the Victorian-style exterior, then take your pick of stately…

  • Hotel Elliott

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Standard rooms have charming period elegance at this historic hotel. For more space, get a suite (the 'presidential' boasts two bedrooms, two baths, a…

  • Chanticleer Inn

    Southern Oregon

    This lovely arts-and-crafts-style B&B comes with six elegant rooms and your friendly host Ellen Campbell. The common areas are comfortable and tasteful,…

  • Boulay Inn

    Poʻipu & the South Shore

    This airy apartment in quiet residential ‘Oma‘o sits atop a garage, but has its own wraparound lanai, full kitchen, high ceilings, washer-dryer and free…

  • Casa Ana B&B

    Mérida

    Casa Ana is a casual but intimate escape and one of the best deals in town. It has a small pool and a cozy overgrown garden. The four rooms are spotless…

  • Antigonish Evergreen Inn

    Nova Scotia

    A really homey motel about five minutes' drive from Main St, with side-by-side rooms offering big beds, work desks, armchairs, and views over the lawned…

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