Must-see hotels in New England

  • Atlantic Beach Hotel & Suites

    Newport

    There's nothing flashy or particularly luxurious about the guestrooms and apartment-style suites of this creaky, rust-shingled beachfront hotel, but it's…

  • Onyx Hotel

    Boston

    Done up in muted grays and browns with bold crimson accents, the Onyx exudes contemporary sophistication. Attractive perks of the hotel (a member of the…

  • Cozy Inn & Cottages

    New Hampshire

    Cozy is the truth here: rooms and suites in the two main houses come with quilts and antiques and have access to a common lounge and kitchen. Typical New…

  • Topnotch at Stowe

    Stowe & Smugglers Notch

    Stowe's most lavish resort dazzles guests with amenities: indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a legendary spa and the stylishly modern Roost pub,…

  • Suite Inn

    New Hampshire

    Smack in the heart of town (a few steps from the tourist office), these four self-catering apartments are indeed a 'sweet' deal for anyone seeking the…

  • Christopher Dodge House

    Providence

    Though its exterior is somewhat austere, the interior of this charming 1858 Federal-style house is cozy and inviting, furnished with early American…

  • Meadowbrook Campground

    Midcoast Maine

    In Phippsburg, this friendly campground sits on Beaver Pond and is well located to take advantage of pretty Popham Beach further down the peninsula…

  • Revere Guesthouse

    Provincetown

    Tasteful rooms, fresh-baked breakfast goodies and welcoming touches will make you feel right at home here. The setting is peaceful, yet just minutes from…

  • Hawthorne Hotel

    Massachusetts

    This historic Federalist-style hotel is at the heart of Salem. For years it was the only full-service hotel, with 84 updated rooms, a fancy restaurant and…

  • Hotel Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

    A short walk from the town center, this elegant, Queen Anne–style inn dates from 1881 and has beautiful common areas with original wood details and…

  • Bay Side Inn

    New Hampshire

    The attractive guest rooms here sit right on the Winnipesaukee waterfront. Guests enjoy a private beach that is excellent for fishing and swimming…

  • Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

    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,…

  • Wainwright Inn

    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…

  • Amelia Payson House

    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…

  • Kennebunkport Inn

    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…

  • Inn on the Sound

    Cape Cod

    Falmouth's finest inn exudes a clean, contemporary elegance. It's across from the beach, and many of the 11 guest rooms have private decks with ocean…

  • Copley Square Hotel

    Back Bay

    The Copley Square Hotel is downright sumptuous, with gorgeous contemporary rooms decorated in muted tones with splashes of color, complemented by subtle…

  • Barnacle Inn

    Nantucket

    This is what old Nantucket is all about: folksy owners and simple, quaint accommodations that hearken back to earlier times. Rooms in this turn-of-the…

  • Latchis Hotel

    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…

  • Bostonian Boston

    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…

  • Captain Fairfield Inn

    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…

  • Sally Webster Inn

    Massachusetts

    This handsome brick Colonial place, built in 1832, offers six rooms with early-American decor. Many have working fireplaces, and all have authentic…

  • 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…

  • Evergreen Motel

    White Mountains

    This 18-room mom-and-pop establishment is across the street from Santa's Village. There's also a complimentary 18-hole miniature golf course on-site…

  • Stockbridge Country Inn

    The Berkshires

    Occupying a 19th-century estate house, this is the closest inn to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Antique fittings, four-poster beds and 4 acres of pretty…

  • South Shire Inn

    Southern Vermont

    This centrally located, antique-filled Victorian inn has nine plush, spacious and high-ceilinged rooms, including some with fireplace, scattered across a…

  • West End Inn

    Portland

    In a redbrick town house in Portland's tony Western Promenade district, this recommended six-room B&B is arty and elegant. Rooms are sunny and unfussy,…

  • Omni New Haven Hotel

    New Haven

    At this enormous, 309-room hotel you get all the smart amenities you'd expect, including a 24-hour fitness center and a restaurant on the top floor. Ask…

  • Dancing Bear Guest House

    Pioneer Valley

    Everything the town has to offer is within easy walking distance of this c 1850 guesthouse. The owners are welcoming, the breakfast home-cooked and the…

  • Porter Square Hotel

    Cambridge

    About 1.5 miles north of Harvard Square, the Porter Square Hotel is a quick T-ride from central Cambridge, but there's plenty of life in the immediately…

  • Fransted Family Campground

    White Mountains

    Two miles northwest of Franconia Notch State Park, this wooded campground caters more to tenters (70 sites) than RVers (40 sites). Many sites are along a…

  • Charles Inn

    Inland Maine

    This pleasant inn is the best place to stay in Bangor. It's in a great location within walking distance of restaurants and bars, and set in an 1873…

  • Hotel Concord

    New Hampshire

    The bland corporate exterior is a bit soul-crushing, but the 38 rooms at this brand-new boutique hotel pop with fresh modern style. Spacious bathrooms are…

  • Saco River Camping Area

    White Mountains

    This riverside campground away from the highway has 140 wooded and open sites and rustic lean-tos. Canoe and kayak rental with a shuttle ride is available…

  • Courtyard Marriott

    New Hampshire

    Pops of bright color add oomph to the classically styled rooms at this unremarkable but busy branch of the Courtyard chain. You can enjoy a drink at the…

  • Royalsborough Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    A 10-minute drive from downtown Freeport in rural Durham, this restored 18th-century farmhouse has seven handsome rooms, with burnished wood floors,…

  • Yankee Clipper Motel

    Midcoast Maine

    A textbook example of a rejuvenated 1950s highway motel, resulting in fresh, modern rooms at a good price. A simple, comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out…

  • Hilton Mystic

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Updated in 2015, Mystic's only true full-service hotel has 183 fresh, understated guest rooms and suites in an enviable location near a bunch of family…

  • Aspen at Manchester

    Southern Vermont

    An affordable standout, this family-run motel set back serenely from the road has 27 comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and a convenient location within…

  • Lafayette Place Campground

    White Mountains

    This popular campground has 97 wooded tent sites that are in heavy demand in summer (mid-May to mid-October). Reservations are accepted for 88 of the…