Must-see hotels in The USA

  • Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This 1894 Queen Anne B&B can't help but attract passersby. Located near the lighthouse trail, it's 13 miles south of town on US 101. Inside there are six…

  • Sorensen's

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    A truly delightful option in the Hope Valley, with snug pine cottages and cabins, decked out with fairy lights and hammocks. There's a wealth of…

  • Sapelo Island Birdhouses

    Coastal Georgia

    These beautiful cottages, tucked away amid the maritime woods and Spanish moss, feel like an outgrowth of Sapelo's coastal wilderness. The properties…

  • City View Inn & Suites at Sunset Station

    San Antonio

    Just beyond I-37, a mile east of the Alamo and just two blocks from the Amtrak station, this skinny little three-story building is full of clean, modern…

  • Hanalei Surfboard House

    Hanalei

    Built with recycled and salvaged materials, this stylish surfers’ haven is one minute’s walk from the beach. Each of the two suites – ‘Elvis’ and ‘Cowgirl…

  • Stanford Inn & Resort

    Coastal Highway 1

    This masterpiece of a lodge standing on 10 lush acres has wood-burning fireplaces, knotty-pine walls, original art, stereos and top-quality mattresses in…

  • Summerwood Inn

    Central Coast

    Along Hwy 46 within an easy drive of dozens of wineries, this gorgeous inn renovated in cool neutral tones mixes vintage and modern elements. Each of the…

  • Belmont Hotel

    Dallas

    Just 2 miles west of downtown, this stylish bungalow hotel makes a fabulously low-key antidote to Dallas' flashier digs. The whole structure is imbued…

  • Bronze Antler B&B

    Wallowa Mountains

    This restored arts-and-crafts home offers three elegant rooms, each with private bathroom, plus one luxurious suite with steam shower and jets in the tub…

  • Georges

    Shenandoah Valley

    Set in two historic buildings on opposite sides of Main St, Georges has 18 classy rooms featuring high-end furnishings and luxury linens. The great…

  • Riverwalk Inn

    North Cascades

    Simply great value, this meticulously maintained, refurbished motel has 12 charming, brightly painted rooms surrounding a flowery little garden. There's a…

  • Adelphi

    The Adirondacks

    This historic hotel reopened in 2017 after a painstaking renovation that transformed it into a beacon of modern luxury with loving nods to the past. The…

  • Ellwanger Estate

    Western New York

    Try to not let your jaw hit the floor when you see the size of the downstairs common spaces in this historic estate turned B&B. It's pure Victorian…

  • Lodge at Sandpoint

    Idaho

    Stealing the best lakeside location on Lake Pend Oreille, this modern lodge raises the bar for rustic-chic. They don't skimp on amenities with a gym, two…

  • Peter & Paul

    Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

    This lovely hotel has taken over the grounds of the former Sts Peter and Paul Catholic church and school. The rooms are a study in elegant historical…

  • Aspen Inn

    Southwest Colorado

    A stunner, this refurbished 2nd-story hotel overlooking Main St still has the old-time scuffs from spurs on the floor. But that's all. Rooms have been…

  • Kennedy School

    Portland

    This former elementary school is now home to a hotel (sleep in old classrooms!), a restaurant with a great garden courtyard, several bars, a microbrewery…

  • L'Horizon

    Greater Palm Springs

    The intimate William F Cody–designed retreat that saw celebs such as Marilyn Monroe and Ronald Reagan lounging poolside has been rebooted as a sleek and…

  • Gasparilla Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Retire beneath the pillared Georgian entrance of this historic 1913 hotel and you'll be transported to a more genteel age. Bellhops and butlers are on…

  • Rittenhouse Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Rooms at this five-star – excuse us, make that five-diamond – hotel on Rittenhouse Sq have marble baths. Of the downtown options with a half-Olympic–sized…

  • Shakespeare Chateau

    Missouri

    This elegant 1885 mansion houses five spacious guest rooms upstairs and a handful of common parlors from which to soak in the opulence of yesteryear…

  • Fern Grotto Inn

    Wailua

    Charmingly retro yet remodeled, these early-20th-century plantation-style cottages and newly built units vary in size, but all have hardwood floors,…

  • Le Village

    Cajun Country

    This cute spot is a typically pretty rural B&B, but where many places opt for wedding-cake frilly decor, Le Village is stocked with a tasteful collection…

  • Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast & Barn

    Central Washington

    Sleep under a down duvet in a luxury tipi, breathe in the fragrance from bath salts in a claw-footed tub under the stars, do some yoga in a wine cellar…

  • Alabama Hills Bureau of Land Management

    Lone Pine

    You can't go wrong with free camping amid some of the most striking scenery in the Sierras. Go along Movie Flat Rd, then pull off onto any of the dirt…

  • Social Goat B&B

    Atlanta

    Skirting Grant Park, this wonderfully restored 1900 Queen Anne Victorian mansion has six rooms decorated in country-French-style and is loaded with period…

  • Sebastian Hotel

    Vail

    Deluxe and modern, this sophisticated hotel showcases tasteful contemporary art and an impressive list of amenities, including a mountainside ski valet,…

  • Summercamp

    Martha's Vineyard

    We dare you not to smile in response to the detail of this fun place, the 2016 incarnation of an iconic 1879 hotel that borders the Tabernacle area. The…

  • Five Pine Lodge

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    A superb Craftsman-style lodge, Five Pine has gorgeous, luxurious rooms, most of which have two levels, a fireplace and balcony or patio, and bathtubs…

  • Alosa River Campsites

    New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

    The tent sites at Alosa may be primitive, but they're supremely serene as well. The campground is located on a forested patch situated above the river…

  • Outside Inn

    Gold Country

    The best option for active explorers, this is an unusually friendly and fun inn, with 13 rooms, one cabin and one cottage maintained by staff who love the…

  • Lake Catherine State Park

    Arkansas

    The lodging at this state park is excellent. The real gems are 20 lovely Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)–built rustic cabins overlooking the lake; some…

  • Willard Street Inn

    Burlington

    Perched on a hill within easy walking distance of UVM and the Church Street Marketplace, this mansion, fusing Queen Anne and Georgian Revival styles, was…

  • Weekapaug Inn

    Rhode Island

    A member of the luxury Relais & Châteaux group of boutique hotels, this gorgeous, intimate country inn leaves nothing to be spared. Modern, casual comfort…

  • Alaska Paddle Inn

    Seward

    Two custom-built rooms and two gorgeous houses overlook a private beach and Resurrection Bay on Lowell Point. Arched ceilings, walk-in tiled showers and…

  • Black Hawk Hotel

    Iowa

    This is the longest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi and a true treasure of downtown Cedar Falls. Open since 1853, it's been kept in…

  • Jenny Lake Lodge

    Grand Teton National Park

    Worn timbers, down comforters and colorful quilts imbue these elegant cabins with a cozy atmosphere. It doesn't come cheap, but the Signature Stay package…

  • Kama‘aina Inn

    Hilo

    A downtown gem, this B&B offers four sparkling, attractively furnished units, each including mini fridge. Rooms open into an open-air courtyard, where…

  • La Posada Hotel & Suites

    Rio Grande Valley

    Far and away the nicest choice in Laredo, this hacienda-style hotel occupies a complex of buildings dating from 1916 (originally a high school). The…

  • Polynesian Hostel

    Waikiki

    An older study in concrete block, this converted small apartment complex has had a sprightly renovation and now is a cheery hostel. Rooms have tropical…

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