Must-see hotels in New England

  • Castle Hill Inn

    Newport

    Occupying a landmark Victorian mansion with 40 acres of waterfront land overlooking the mouth of Narragansett Bay, a short drive from Newport, this…

  • The Chanler at Cliff Walk

    Newport

    Don't pull up in less than a BMW at this beautiful boutique hotel, worthy of its place on any 'Best Hotels' list. Affording a remarkable cliff-top…

  • AMC Highland Center Lodge

    White Mountains

    This cozy Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) lodge is set amid the splendor of Crawford Notch, an ideal base for hiking the trails crisscrossing the…

  • Maple Hill Farm B&B

    Inland Maine

    Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests…

  • Inn at Shelburne Farms

    Northern Vermont

    One of New England's top 10 places to stay, this inn, 7 miles south of Burlington off US 7, was once the summer mansion of the wealthy Webb family. It now…

  • Blair Hill Inn

    North Maine Woods

    The Chicago socialite who commissioned this dreamy hilltop cottage in the late 1800s had it cleverly built atop a 20ft-high stone foundation, thus…

  • Duck Harbor Campground

    Down East

    If you're hiking the island's trails, you can camp at one of the five spectacular sites here (each has a lean-to shelter and sparkling views of Isle au…

  • Recompence Shore Campground

    Midcoast Maine

    Adjacent to the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, this fabulous, family oriented, 626-acre campground has waterfront and wooded sites spread over a working…

  • Guest House at Field Farm

    The Berkshires

    About 6 miles south of Williamstown, this one-of-a-kind inn offers an artful blend of mid-20th-century modernity and timeless mountain scenery. The six…

  • Maine Huts & Trails

    Western Maine

    If you enjoy hiking and cross-country skiing, but not backpacking, consider a hut-to-hut trip through Maine Huts & Trails, a wonderful non-profit…

  • Liberty Hotel

    Boston

    It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles St Jail has been converted into the classy Liberty Hotel. Today, the 90ft ceiling soars above a…

  • Grafton Inn

    Southern Vermont

    With a double porch that serves as Grafton’s most picturesque landmark, this venerable inn has played host to such notable guests as Rudyard Kipling,…

  • Stonover Farm B&B

    The Berkshires

    If you're looking for a break from musty Victorians with floral wallpaper, you'll love this contemporary inn wrapped in a century-old farmhouse. The three…

  • Encore

    South End & Chinatown

    If you love the theater, or if you love innovative contemporary design, or if you just love creature comforts and warm hospitality, you will love Encore…

  • NEOC Twin Pines Camp

    North Maine Woods

    En route to Baxter State Park, the New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) offers a delectable slice of rural Maine, with creature comforts in abundance in a…

  • Inn at Stonington

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Offering an easy sophistication, this romantic inn, long lauded by those in the know, continues to stay at the top of its game. From windows overlooking…

  • Harding House

    Cambridge

    This treasure blends refinement and comfort, artistry and efficiency. Old wooden floors spread with throw rugs furnish a warm glow, and antique decor…

  • Ocean House

    Rhode Island

    This visually striking hotel sits like a frosted yellow wedding cake, dominating the bluffs above East Beach. Though designed to emulate the grandeur of a…

  • Hopkins Inn

    Connecticut

    The 19th-century Hopkins Inn boasts a well-regarded restaurant with Austrian-influenced country fare (the second-generation chef whips up a mean schnitzel…

  • Inn on Putney Road

    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…

  • Gryphon House

    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…

  • Attwater

    Newport

    Newport's newest hotel has the bold attire of a midsummer beach party with turquoise, lime green and coral prints, ikat headboards and snazzily patterned…

  • Inn on Boltwood

    Pioneer Valley

    The finest place to lay your head in Amherst is this boutique operation, in a classic setting overlooking Amherst Green. The Colonial-era inn masterfully…

  • Killington Motel

    Vermont

    Way more welcoming than your typical motel thanks to the personal attention of longtime owners Stephen and Robin, this clean, well-maintained place just…

  • Sugar Hill Inn

    White Mountains

    This restored 1789 farmhouse sits atop a hill that has stunning panoramic views, especially in the fall, when the sugar maples lining the hill are ablaze…

  • New Haven Hotel

    New Haven

    This robust downtown hotel is both simply stylish and affordable. It's nice to see a private operator raising the bar. The hotel occupies a handsome mid…

  • Bass Cottage Inn

    Mount Desert Island

    If most Bar Harbor B&Bs rate about a '5' in terms of stylishness, this Gilded Age mansion deserves an '11.' The 10 light-drenched guest rooms have an…

  • Squire Tarbox Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Ten miles southwest of Wiscasset on tranquil Westport Island (connected by bridge), this 1763 farmhouse has been converted into a charmingly rustic, yet…

  • Goodwin

    Connecticut

    This historic building reopened with a bang in 2017, redone in modern New York chic by the same folks who run Norwalk's unique Hotel Zero Degrees. The…

  • Porches Inn

    The Berkshires

    Across the street from MASS MoCA, the artsy rooms here combine well-considered color palettes, ample lighting and retro styling. The accommodations are…

  • HI-Boston

    South End & Chinatown

    HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and…

  • Danforth Inn

    Portland

    Staying at this ivy-shrouded West End boutique hotel feels like being a guest at an eccentric millionaire's mansion. Shoot pool in the wood-paneled games…

  • Homestyle Hostel

    Southern Vermont

    A gem of a hostel, this inviting clapboard house with wraparound porch offers bright six-bed dorms, doubles and family rooms, along with tasty included…

  • Old Schoolhouse of Isle La Motte

    Northern Vermont

    For cyclists or fans of historic schoolhouses, this hybrid hostel-B&B on Isle La Motte (around 40 miles north of Burlington) is a dream come true. Dating…

  • Hancock Campground

    White Mountains

    This National Forest Service campground, managed by private concessionaire Pro Sports Inc, has 56 sites conveniently and beautifully situated along the…

  • Taylor House

    Streetcar Suburbs

    Sitting pretty pond-side in Jamaica Plain, this gracious Italianate Victorian mansion has been lovingly restored – apparent from the ornamental details…

  • Pomegranate Inn

    Portland

    Whimsy prevails at this eight-room inn, a historic home transformed into a showcase for antiques and contemporary art: life-size classical statues,…

  • Starlight Llama B&B

    Pioneer Valley

    Five miles outside Northampton, near the town of Florence, Starlight offers the ultimate back-to-nature sleep. This off-the-grid, solar-powered farm sits…

  • 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…

  • 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…