Puerto Vallarta
The 19 suites at this characterful hacienda high above the coast are scattered across five buildings that surround a courtyard with fountains. All are…
Must-see hotels in North America
Mérida
Luz en Yucatán has a perfect downtown location, 15 individually decorated rooms, fabulous common areas and a wonderful pool-patio area out back that…
Lake Tahoe
This chic, environmentally conscious contemporary lodge aims at getting folks out into nature. It boasts countertops made from recycled paper, ‘rain…
Hostelling International Toronto
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
This award-winning hostel doesn't look much from the outside, but it gets votes for its rooftop deck and friendly staff. Most dorms have their own…
Tapachula
This vine-covered and quirkily charming boutique hotel pays homage to Mexican women in history. Guests can choose from 10 sumptuous (if slightly tired)…
Fort Ross State Historic Park
A dramatic and quirky '60s-modern seaside inn that has been refurbished into a luxury lodge. The rustic architectural shell is stunning, and a duet of…
Santa Ynez Valley
Forget Solvang's cheesy Danish side, the Landsby is all about slick contemporary Scandinavian style. The principal decorative themes in this new arrival…
South Beach
In a great location two blocks from the beach, the Washington Park is spread among five beautifully restored art-deco buildings fronted by a pool and a…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
More like small houses, the 11 lovely cabins at this beautiful spot all have two bedrooms and well-equipped kitchens. Cabins sleep two to six people and…
Around Seattle
The beautifully forest-clad Captain Whidbey Inn was built in 1907 and has all the creaky floors and enchantingly rustic log construction to match. Lodging…
The Interior
This copper-boom-era hotel has yet to make it into the second half of the 20th century – let alone the first half of the 21st. The old-fashionedness is…
The Adirondacks
Overlooking Lake Placid and channeling the rustic glamor of classic Gilded Age Adirondack lodges, this luxury hotel offers 13 gorgeously decorated rooms…
Napa
Carneros Resort & Spa’s contemporary aesthetic and retro small-town agricultural theme shatter the predictable Wine Country mold. The semidetached,…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Ballard's glittering designer hotel, which opened in May 2013, exemplifies the neighborhood’s upward rise. The seduction begins outside: Hotel Ballard has…
Austin
This 1930s-vintage motel has been revamped by celebrated local hotelier Liz Lambert to create a chic SoCo retreat. Stucco bungalows hold minimalist,…
Old Montréal
Inside a grand 1870 building, L Hotel is a major draw for art-lovers. Georges Marciano, founder of Guess jeans, opened the hotel in 2010, showering great…
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
You'll never turn on the TV at this aptly named hotel. Spread over three floors, the 95 Southwestern-themed rooms are pleasant, but nothing compared to…
Downtown & the Gulch
Well located, only a block from Lower Broadway, and up to the minute in style and function. The common space in the basement, with its rather regal…
Southern Vermont
Designed to resemble a miniature château, this sweet 1930s-vintage B&B north of town has a glorious landscaped yard, five cozy, beautifully appointed…
Philadelphia
The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street. The apple-green color scheme fits the name, but this Hosteling…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
A premier example of Richardson Romanesque, this beautiful five-story brownstone is a paradigm of artistry and luxury overlooking the picturesque Charles…
Memphis
Dating in parts to 1848 and 1872, this exquisite Victorian mansion in the city's historic Victorian Village at the edge of downtown is one of Memphis'…
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
This rustic lodge makes a memorable setting to reconnect with nature. Amid waterfalls and superb canyon views, Kokoyome is 100% sustainable – with solar…
Along Highway 101
The centerpiece may be the smartly renovated historic hotel – tile bathrooms, warm lighting, thick linens – but the rest of the property, including the…
Pennsylvania
Originally a small tavern popular with Tory loyalists – that's right, 1740s Tories – this elegant and comfortable nine-room inn is steeped in history…
Fort Lauderdale
With an exterior resembling two giant sails and an interior that looks like the backdrop for a J Lo video, this is where the glitterati stay – bust out…
San Patricio-Melaque
Original art abounds at this oceanside boutique hotel hidden behind high walls. Singular, comfortable rooms have a kitchen/kitchenette plus terraces, and…
Central Colorado
This airy, spectacularly set log cabin is perched on a finger of the Arkansas River, so close that the river will sing you to sleep. It has five rooms and…
Maison Historique James Thompson
Québec City
History buffs will get a real kick out of staying in the 18th-century former residence of James Thompson, a veteran of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham…
Oaxaca City
The 10 rooms, all named after flowers, are works of art (equipped with beds embellished with wood-carved or hand-painted headboards); breakfast, with…
The Hamptons
A complete refurbishment of the old Bridge Inn motel that once stood here has netted one of the Hamptons' loveliest digs. A row of drop-dead gorgeous…
Along Highway 101
Decked out in a contemporary American country feel with sea-grass flooring, pastel colors and fine linens, this historic hotel’s rooms and suites are safe…
Eastern Oregon
This 1929 hotel was vacant for over 40 years, received a dreamy makeover and reopened in late 2018. Each room is unique and decorated with Prohibition-era…
Monterey
Barely visible behind a shroud of foliage, this 1911 khaki-shingled Craftsman-style house hums a playful Alice in Wonderland tune through seven immaculate…
Washington, DC
In-the-know business travelers, families and couples make their way to the overlooked Carlyle, set amid embassies. The art-deco gem offers quiet,…
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
British Columbia
A boutique waterfront resort where the spacious villa accommodations look like a West Coast dream home. One- and two-bedroom units hug the waterfront…
Downtown & the Gulch
Nashville's best sleep conjures 1930s glamor through a modern lens, and its lobby bar, Trade Room, stuns with original brass detailing and Tennessee pink…
Veracruz
Just south of the river, adorable, snug thatch-roofed bamboo bungalows (with extra loft beds) and luxurious, spacious safari tents surround a pool and a…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
This ranch is set on the back of Mt Sopris alongside Avalanche Creek (north of Redstone), with 13 cabins, three wagons and a ranch house. Cabins are well…
Greater Orlando
Sumptuous and elegant, with beautiful rooms, cobblestone streets and sidewalk cafes around a central lagoon, this resort evokes the relaxing charm of…
