Moab
With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…
Must-see hotels in The USA
Greater Palm Springs
This posh resort highlights whimsical decor by Jonathan Adler in public areas and rooms that include a villa once owned by Gene Autry. Stroll the lovely…
Hamakua Coast
Choose from three guesthouses, each with full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, private deck, outdoor soaking tub and, best of all, fantastic…
Southern Vermont
You can't beat the location of these 30 reasonably priced rooms and suites, in the center of downtown and adjacent to the historic theater of the same…
Houston
Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…
Sedona
Set just off the strip in a quiet spot, this is a great choice for a reasonably priced modern motel in Sedona. There's a free breakfast buffet, fitness…
Downtown Miami
The marble common areas double as art galleries, a massive spa caters to corporate types and there are sweeping, could-have-been-a-panning-shot-from-Miami…
Florida Keys
The 55 motel-like rooms are nothing special, though every single one has an excellent bay view from the balcony or patio (1st floor). There is also an on…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Located along the Heavenly shuttle route, this family-run place perfects the balance of old Tahoe – all-fireplace rooms of knotty pine and river rock –…
East Tennessee
Every day is Christmas Day at this delightfully kitsch place, where each room comes with a Christmas tree. Kids will enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools,…
San Antonio
One of three B&B's operated by Noble Inns, which also manages Ogé House and Jackson House. This B&B is frilly, but it offers access to a pool and spa…
Eugene
A large inn with 20 rooms and lovely common spaces, Campbell House also has a lush garden, popular for weddings. Choose from small, cozy rooms, spacious…
Southern Maine Coast
A bold, boutique mix of modern and traditional has breathed new life into this 1813 Federal mansion. No two rooms are the same, but each boasts fine…
Marin County
At this hotel, with its deck extending over the bay, tasteful rooms have an elegant minimalism that combines comfort and style. Rooms with rustic high…
Southeast Alaska
The Highliner offers all-inclusive fishing packages that include accommodation, meals, three to six days of fishing and flights to and from Juneau…
Boston
The Bostonian proudly touts its roots as part of the Blackstone Block, the city’s oldest block. From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby to…
Coastal Highway 1
Located inland from the Old State Hwy is this gorgeously maintained (though exceptionally pricey) private park where you can camp and do short hikes along…
Catskills
A kitschy, comfortable mountain motel offering cabins with purposely kitschy, mid-century modern–style decor and kitchens. Plus, there’s an outside fire…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
In a superb location just a short walk from Tunnels, there’s tent camping around a wide, flat, soft lawn that reaches right to the beach. Old green…
DiGenni's Centennial Guest House
Jersey Shore
With shared bathrooms, outdoor showers and changing rooms, this old house recalls the bygone days of simpler times down the Shore. It's walking distance…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A couple of miles down the beach from Times Sq, this is a cute and reasonably priced collection of apartments and suites, which each feature comfy beds…
Southwest Colorado
In 1963 this Swiss-style inn was the first lodging in Crested Butte. Its newest incarnation as a stylish stopover with a huge outdoor hot tub is most…
Carmel-by-the-Sea
The luxurious Lodge at Pebble Beach includes a spa and designer shops where the most demanding of tastes are catered to. Even if you’re not a trust-fund…
Las Vegas
Breezy, recently renovated rooms are stylish and comfortable enough, although on-site dining and amenities are only so-so. Treasure Island offers good…
Southeast Alaska
Situated 20 miles up the Behm Canal in the heart of Misty Fiords National Monument, this is one of only two paddle-up cabins in the wilderness area making…
Massachusetts
This handsome brick Colonial place, built in 1832, offers six rooms with early-American decor. Many have working fireplaces, and all have authentic…
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
South Kohala
You'll find a primo setting on Hapuna Beach at this hotel, as well as rooms decked out in cooling, soothing dark tones, a cathedral like lobby, a state of…
Central Colorado
While Idlewild, 1 mile south of town, may not have the most secluded location, it's connected to the Fraser River Trail – and thus Winter Park's extensive…
Montana
There’s plenty of privacy in this well-appointed, four-room, 100-year-old B&B, which makes a nice antidote to motel overload. There are cozy sitting…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Located 5 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, this large mountain resort has something for everyone – camping, RV sites, rustic cabins, modern lodge rooms and…
Washington Coast
Classy yet cozy, right on the beach and with friendly owners who go out of their way to ensure all their guests' needs are met: it's hard to do better…
West Texas
Run by Forever Resorts, this place has all sorts of sleeping options, including serviceable motel rooms in the Motor Inn and Mission Lodge, duplex units (…
Pennsylvania
This Georgian-style mansion with antiques and big breakfasts has warm and cozy rooms and suites, some with fireplaces and one with a full kitchen. It's…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
Just across the bridge from Metolius River Resort is this casual place with 13 cozy and comfy cabins – both attached and stand-alone – right next to the…
Vallecito County Park Campground
The Deserts
This rustic campground has 44 tent and nonhookup RV sites in a cool, green-valley refuge set around a replica of the Butterfield Stage Station. Sites come…
Navajo Reservation
This Navajo-owned property is the only hotel actually in Canyon de Chelly. The ranch-style buildings contain 70 comfortable rooms, with wood beams and…
The Deserts
This privately managed cluster of campgrounds has a lovely lakefront setting and offers more amenities than most sites, including outdoor play areas and…
Russian River Area
This quirky mid-modern entry is a bit away from the action in downtown Santa Rosa, but a good midrange alternative. The re-imagined motel builds on the …
Crawford Notch General Store & Campground
White Mountains
This handy all-purpose place sells camping supplies and groceries to use at its lovely wooded sites. You'll also find small, rustic, but rather handsome…
Southeast Colorado
Up at 9000ft, this campground has 47 reservable sites. Head south from Westcliffe on Hwy 69 for 3.5 miles and turn right (west) on County Rd 140 …
