Belltown & Seattle Center
The reliable Belltown Inn is a popular midrange place to stow your suitcase – good on the basics, if a little light on embellishments. That said, there's…
Must-see hotels in The USA
Santa Fe Region
Riverside camping with 11 sites surrounded by brilliant colored cliffs, birds and the silence of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. It's 1 mile south of…
South Bay Beaches
This one-time motel turned boutique spans all four corners of Highland Ave and 34th St with luxurious, ocean-facing rooms on the west side, and nicely…
Point Arena Lighthouse Lodging
Coastal Highway 1
True lighthouse buffs should look into staying at the one- to three-bedroom former coast-guard homes at the lighthouse. They’re quiet, windswept retreats,…
Gold Country
With dramatic views of the Sierra Buttes, this USFS campground in the Tahoe National Forest is 2 miles north of Bassetts on Gold Lake Hwy, off Hwy 49. It…
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk
Waikiki
Near the beach, restaurants and nightlife, this newer chain property has no-nonsense, beige and brown suites big enough for families or groups. Each suite…
Midcoast Maine
The rooms at Strawberry Hill have a crisp, blue and bright nautical aesthetic that's kind of charmingly cheesy. There are 23 acres of grounds to explore,…
Washington Coast
Most of the over 200 single-family homes on the books here are holiday rentals. There's a huge variety, from small, romantic cottages to huge party pads…
Northeastern Oregon
Fifteen miles southeast of La Grande, in the town of Union, is this very atmospheric old hotel and definitely the best pick in the area. All 16 rooms are…
Arkansas
This 1880s restored farmhouse near the Governor's mansion oozes cozy Southern charm. The proprietors also offer a few bucolic, historic cottages,…
The Piedmont
A relatively new addition to Appomattox, this friendly and well-run hotel near the Civil War Museum and national park offers large, clean and comfortable…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Children are welcome at this two-bedroom house a short walk from the beach. Polished wooden floors, a full kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms (one king, one…
Philadelphia
This 1850s row house sits on a quiet street south of Rittenhouse Sq. The 12 rooms have well-worn charm, with faded oriental rugs, plush drapes, high…
El Paso
Anyone who loves 1950s roadside nostalgia will feel right at home at this friendly little motel, replete with Spanish-style barrel-tile roof and Jetsons…
Catalina State Park Campground
Tucson
Great views of Mt Lemmon and easy access to Catalina State Park's hiking trails. There are 120 sites, all with good facilities, including showers, RV…
Wisconsin
Irish owned and operated, the Ennis, with its on-site pub and restaurant, feels like a little piece of Ireland on the Fox River. The central De Pere…
Mississippi Delta
Set in a 1954 building, these plush, loft-style apartments feature molded-concrete counters in the full kitchen, massive flat-screens in the living room…
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Northeast Florida
This solid beachfront resort, located about 9 miles south of Fernandina Beach, has a wide variety of dining options and an array of stylish, check-in and…
St Augustine
Just off pedestrian-only Aviles St in the oldest part of town, this utterly charming little inn remains faithful to its early-1800s period decor. Rooms…
Los Angeles
At this historic hotel a block inland from the beach, the 91 rooms were getting a chic, modern makeover as we went to press: dark wood furniture, silvery…
Massachusetts
Just steps from Salem Common, this Greek Revival home is graced with a grand foyer and a lovely parlor, complete with grand piano. The three guest rooms…
Anchorage
The Hilton has the best location of any of the luxury hotels, right in the heart of the downtown scene. Two restaurants, a fitness center with a pool, two…
St Petersburg
Rooms are simply gorgeous at this boutique gem: spacious, with claw-foot baths and king canopy beds, and oozing vintage bordello elegance sexed up with a…
The Berkshires
Great Barrington's finest place to lay your head, this inn (c 1766) exudes historical appeal from its wraparound porches and spacious parlors to the…
Northern Mountains
This sweet 1902 Victorian house is two blocks north of Main St. Striking dark-wood antique headboards and armoires combine with rosebuds and frill. There…
Marin County
In a spectacular shady nook near the entrance to the bay, there’s a small beach with the Golden Gate Bridge arching over the rocks nearby. At night you…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, half a mile along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail from Wiliwili Camp, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
Choose from 11 cozy, clean and spacious rooms, each one unique, at this older but excellent lodge. The rooms come with homey decor and quilts, along with…
West of I-5
This storybook-perfect 1877 mansion has a handful of pretty and bright antique-decorated rooms and a hikers' hut with dorm beds. It's right at the edge of…
Southern Maine Coast
Crisp blues and whites evoke a breezy, nautical mood at this sleek boutique inn in pole position on Dock Sq. Get comfortable in the bright and stylish…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This central inn feels like a much-loved family summer house that has welcomed many generations. Suites feature clawfoot tubs and other vintage-style…
Back Bay
The Copley Square Hotel is downright sumptuous, with gorgeous contemporary rooms decorated in muted tones with splashes of color, complemented by subtle…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
The area's largest RV park also has tent sites, yurts and cabins – and now a handful of adorable and trendy 'tiny houses' you can rent. Amenities include…
Wasatch Mountains
A 1902 historic home built by a former Utah senator has been transformed into a hospitable family-run B&B with color-themed rooms and large suites. We…
Southwest Colorado
This impeccably clean hotel is the best option in town. Run by a South Carolina transplant named Debbie, the rooms have new carpet, wood paneling and a…
Chinatown & Center City East
In a landmark building built in 1797, Morris House conjures colonial elegance without too much formality or frilliness. Beyond the 15 rooms, its finest…
Northeastern Oregon
Six homey and comfortable guest rooms of different sizes and varying cowboy themes (all sharing bathrooms) are available at this good B&B, which is also a…
The Interior
The writings on the tin at this big hotel: it's on the river, and it has everything from a decent restaurant (open 7am to 6pm; mains $12 to $18) to an on…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can just catch ocean views from this pink plantation home. With tile and wood floors, hodge-podge decorations and a fun front porch, it's not a top…
Southeastern Utah
Seven miles from the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the first-come, first-served, 12-site Willow Flat campground has vault toilets but no water or…
