Must-see hotels in North America

  • Seashell Suites

    Treasure Coast

    This low-key eco-resort has been designed to blend in with its pristine natural setting. With only eight two-bedroom suites, the atmosphere is intimate…

  • Inn at the Art Center

    Panhandle Plains

    Funky is an understatement for this four-room B&B at the back of the bohemian Chicken Farm Art Center. Rooms are as artful as you'd expect at a 1970s…

  • Foxwoods Resort

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Ranging from the well-appointed to the sublime to the utterly decadent, the Foxwoods Resort complex at Foxwoods Casino boasts over 220 guest rooms spread…

  • La Purificadora

    Puebla

    From the trendy hotel company that runs Mexico City’s chic Condesa df, Purificadora’s stunning design has sharp, dramatic angles and a magnificent…

  • Wequassett Resort

    Cape Cod

    The Cape's priciest, most prestigious lodging offers pretty much anything you could ask of a full-service, five-star resort: flower-filled gardens, a…

  • Little Point Clear

    Alabama

    These attractive suites have a coastal minimalist vibe – hardwood floors, clean, natural light filled rooms, vintage and contemporary furniture and art,…

  • Compass Rose

    New Brunswick

    It's hard to go wrong at this quaint little spot, which has seven airy rooms with wrought-iron beds, sea views and access to the beach. It's within…

  • Oliver Inn

    Indiana

    This elegant salmon- and green-trimmed B&B occupies a gorgeous, Queen Anne–style home dating to 1886. Corner turrets, curved-glass bay windows, spindles…

  • Hotel Coral Reef

    Kapaʻa

    A lovely boutique hotel that provides good value for money. Rooms offer wood furnishings, recessed lighting, granite counters and flat-screen TVs, not to…

  • El Pedregal

    Sonora

    There are just eight lovely adobe and straw-bale cabins here, all with stylish artistic furnishings and luxury bedding scattered around 8 hectares of…

  • La Belle Esplanade

    Tremé-Lafitte

    A little quirky, a little saucy and the co-owner wears a jaunty fedora – a devil-may-care touch that ties the whole colorful shebang together. Furnishings…

  • Holualoa Inn

    Kona Coast

    From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail. Common rooms are graced with Polynesian and…

  • Cottages at Indian River Marina

    Delaware Coast

    These cottages, located in Delaware Seashore State Park 6 miles south of Dewey Beach, are some of our favorite local vacation rentals. Not for the decor…

  • Puakea Ranch

    North Kohala

    Live the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) dream in one of four meticulously restored cottages. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, each cottage enjoys its own…

  • Ah, Rose Marie B&B

    Fairbanks

    This long-running and well-regarded B&B consists of an original 80-year-old Dutch-built cottage with charming heritage atmosphere, and a neighboring annex…

  • Inns of Aurora

    Finger Lakes

    This beautiful historic hotel is composed of four properties: the main Aurora Inn, built in 1833 and little changed on the outside since, with 10 lovely…

  • La Fonda

    Santa Fe

    Long renowned as the 'Inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail,' Santa Fe’s loveliest historic hotel sprawls through an old adobe just off the Plaza…

  • Alegria

    Coastal Highway 1

    A perfect romantic hideaway: beds have views over the coast, decks have ocean views and all rooms have wood-burning fireplaces; outside, a gorgeous path…

  • Viceroy Chicago

    Chicago

    The Gold Coast's newest luxury hotel, the Viceroy has 198 rooms and suites with art deco–inspired design elements with warm woods, gold accents and luxe…

  • Wort Hotel

    Jackson

    A distinctly Wyoming feel permeates this luxury historic hotel that has only gotten better with age. Knotty pine furniture and handcrafted bedspreads…

  • Inn at Creek Street – New York Hotel

    Ketchikan

    A historic boutique hotel that strikes a delicate balance between old-world ambience and modern comfort. The eight rooms have a 1920s period feel without…

  • Hotel Casa Eugenia

    Morelia

    Twenty-five foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and antique furnishings pull you into this welcoming, colonial-style inn. Eight elegant rooms are set off a…

  • Pilialoha

    North Shore & Upcountry

    This sunny one-bed cottage sleeps two and feels like a second home. A convenient launchpad for exploring the Upcountry, the house blends countryside charm…

  • Kaʻawa Loa Plantation & Guesthouse

    South Kona Coast

    Some places effortlessly embody Hawaii's beauty – like this guesthouse with wraparound lanai, unparalleled coastal views and gracious hosts who show…

  • Broadview Hotel

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Built in 1891, this sumptuously restored building served as a bank, a boarding house and a strip club before becoming a boutique hotel. Rooms are elegant…

  • Las 7 Maravillas

    Mazatlán

    A block above the waterfront, this marvelous B&B excels when it comes to personalized service (including tours of Sinaloa's historic villages), Jacuzzi…

  • Mersey River Chalets

    Nova Scotia

    Get back to nature at this cabin complex, deep in the woods beside Harry's Lake. There's a choice of pine chalets, a spacious log house, a four-room lodge…

  • Paradise Lodge & Bungalows

    Lake Louise

    These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…

  • On the Creek B&B

    Vermont

    At this lovely 19th-century brick home overlooking Otter Creek, two upstairs rooms blend character and comfort, with polished plank floors, down…

  • At Journey's End

    St Augustine

    Free from the granny-ish decor that haunts many St Augustine B&Bs, this pet-friendly, kids-welcome and gay-friendly spot is outfitted in a chic mix of…

  • Solana Boutique B&B

    Zihuatanejo

    High above the bay in a secluded location, this welcoming B&B affords grand sea views. Six individually designed studios peek out amid lush gardens and…

  • Kalaloch Lodge

    Olympic Peninsula

    The Kalaloch (built in 1953) makes up for a relatively unassuming facade with a spectacular setting perched on a bluff overlooking the crashing Pacific…

  • Hilo Bay Hale

    Hilo

    In a gorgeously restored 1912 plantation home, this B&B deftly blends retro style and modern amenities. Three main-floor rooms feature private lanai, some…

  • Dalvay by the Sea

    Prince Edward Island

    Built in 1895 by businessman Alexander MacDonald, this gabled mansion will be immediately familiar to Anne of Green Gables fans – it featured in the TV…

  • Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    Many of the 78 large rooms at this boutique hotel just steps from Aransas Bay have exceptional sea views, and even if yours doesn't you can admire the…

  • Fontainebleau State Park

    Louisiana

    There's excellent camping amid lush lakefront woods in Fontainebleau State Park. Staking a tent here makes for a cheap way of crashing just north of New…

  • Earle of Leinster Inn

    Saint John

    Come for the original, atmospheric rooms; stay for the incredible breakfasts. Located a quick stroll from the city center, this fabulous B&B has nine…

  • Dolphin Bay Hotel

    Hilo

    This family-owned, two-story hotel has a loyal following – for good reason. Its 18 apartment-style units are spotless and reasonably priced and all…

  • Casa San Ildefonso

    Centro Histórico

    A 19th-century building that most recently served as a storage facility for street vendors has been transformed into a cheerful hostel off a pedestrian…

  • Howlers Inn

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Wolf-watchers will love this beautiful sanctuary 15 minutes outside of Bozeman. Rescued captive-born wolves live in enclosed natural areas on 4 acres,…

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