Must-see hotels in New England

  • Holiday Inn Express Mystic

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Featuring oversized guest rooms (some with jetted tubs), complimentary parking, breakfast and wi-fi, this well-located chain hotel offers excellent value…

  • Daniel Rust House

    Connecticut

    Serving travelers since 1800, the four period rooms here brim with history. The finest is the Anna White room with its antique canopy bed, although the…

  • Governor Bradford House

    East Bay

    Administered by the Mount Hope Trust, the Governor Bradford offers four individually styled rooms and one suite in a 300-year-old Georgian farmhouse. Once…

  • Stella Maris Inn

    Newport

    This quiet stone-and-frame inn has numerous fireplaces, lashings of black-walnut furnishings, Victorian bric-a-brac and no shortage of floral upholstery…

  • Jack Daniels Motor Inn

    New Hampshire

    With its flower-bedecked entrance and scenic perch beside the Contoocook River, the Jack Daniels is pretty darn lovely for a motel. Rooms, on two floors,…

  • Holiday Inn New London

    Southeastern Connecticut

    New London's only downtown hotel received a complete renovation in 2013 and is still in pretty good shape. Beds and showers do what they're supposed to do…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    New Hampshire

    Yes, it's part of a chain and rooms are cookie-cutter, but downtown is an easy mile away and there's convenient access to I-93. Staff are nice and…

  • Camden Harbour Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Ranked among Maine's finest accommodations by many a glossy travel mag, this Relais & Châteaux property is a not-so-humble retreat perched on a hill a few…

  • Cape Ann Motor Inn

    Massachusetts

    The rooms are small and a bit dated, but you can't beat the location: directly on Long Beach. Balconies overlook the surf, sand and two lighthouses. If…

  • Sun & Ski Inn

    Stowe & Smugglers Notch

    A nicely landscaped inn adjacent to the river and the recreation path. The 38-room lodge has a fireplace, Jacuzzi and covered pool with retractable roof…

  • Bethel Village Motel

    Western Maine

    Sitting pretty on Main St, with a blue exterior and a rainbow of flowers and hanging plants, this simple, spotless, old-school motel offers great-value…

  • Mt Madison Inn & Suites

    White Mountains

    The upgraded king and queen rooms at this 32-room motel have all been re-carpeted and come with microwaves, coffee makers and refrigerators. A few rooms…

  • 1802 House

    Southern Maine Coast

    In a restored 19th-century farmhouse in a quiet residential neighborhood, this B&B offers sweet, country-style rooms and warm hospitality. All but one of…

  • Wells State Park

    Massachusetts

    This campground offers 60 wooded sites – some on the shores of Walker Pond – on its 1470 acres. It's north of I-90, 5 miles from Old Sturbridge Village.

  • Inn at Tanglewood Hall

    Southern Maine Coast

    This lovely B&B has six sweetly furnished rooms with feather beds and abundant country charm. Several rooms have gas fireplaces and private porches. The…

  • Ogunquit Beach Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    In a tidy little arts-and-crafts-style bungalow, this gay-and-lesbian-friendly B&B has five colorful, homey rooms and chatty owners who know all about the…

  • Jefferson Inn

    White Mountains

    Eleven homespun rooms – with quilts, old brooms and washboards on the wall – fill this attractive Victorian house perched on a hill above the Presidential…

  • Riverbank Motel & Cottages

    White Mountains

    In a peaceful riverside setting just outside of North Woodstock, this inexpensive option has 11 motel rooms and four cottages. Accommodations are basic,…

  • Waitsfield Inn

    Vermont

    In the heart of Waitsfield village, this converted parsonage has 12 tastefully decorated rooms as well as various nooks and dining areas to unwind in. All…

  • October Mountain State Forest Campground

    The Berkshires

    This state forest campground, near the shores of the Housatonic River, has 47 sites with hot showers as well as four- and six-bed yurts (reserve well…

  • Old Court B&B

    Providence

    Well positioned among the historic buildings of College Hill, this three-story, 1863 Italianate home has stacks of charm. Benefits include friendly hosts,…

  • Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

    Massachusetts

    This modern property has less charm than its historic counterparts, but it does enjoy a prime location overlooking Pickering Wharf and Salem Harbor…

  • Seaport Boston Hotel

    Boston

    With glorious views of the Boston Harbor, this business hotel is up to snuff when it comes to high-tech amenities and creature comforts. Soothing tones,…

  • Spa at Norwich Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Set in 42 acres of woodland near the Public Golf Course, Norwich's elegant Georgian spa offers 36 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and…

  • Lantana House

    Massachusetts

    Conveniently located, Lantana House features spacious rooms with floral bedspreads and lace curtains. The wide, airy porch and sundeck are wonderful…

  • Carriage Barn Guest House

    New Hampshire

    Opposite Keene State College, this B&B has four frilly guest rooms and common areas, including a pine-floored parlor full of antiques and a deck…

  • Newport International Hostel

    Newport

    Book as early as you can to get into Rhode Island's only hostel, run by an informal and knowledgeable host. The tiny guesthouse contains the fixings for a…

  • Barnstead Inn

    Southern Vermont

    Barely a half-mile from Manchester Center, this converted 1830s hay barn exudes charm and is in a good location. Rooms have refrigerators and homey…

  • LimeRock Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This eight-bedroom mansion, built in 1890 for a local congressman, has been lovingly furnished in a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture. The…

  • Tuckernuck Inn

    New Hampshire

    Tuckernuck has five cozy, quiet rooms (one with a fireplace) with stenciled walls and handmade quilts. From Main St, head inland along Water St, then turn…

  • Paugus Bay Campground

    New Hampshire

    Off US 3, Paugus has wooded sites overlooking the lake. The campground has a private beach as well as other recreation facilities, and regularly holds fun…

  • 16 Bay View

    Midcoast Maine

    Gorgeous hues of bronze, gold and black bring the glamor at art-deco-infused 16 Bay View, a luxury boutique hotel in the center of town. All rooms come…

  • Langworthy Farm

    Rhode Island

    Sitting at the head of the beach road to Misquamicut, handsome Langworthy Farm offers comfortable rooms, ocean views and wine tasting in its winery. A…

  • UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center

    Boston's Western Suburbs

    Located in the heart of downtown Lowell overlooking the canals. Some rooms have scenic views of the Merrimack, and all rooms are freshly renovated with…

  • Holiday Inn Express Woonsocket

    Rhode Island

    Guest rooms in this new-build Holiday Inn on the outskirts of town are light and bright. Although they're fairly generic, they represent some of…

  • Meredith Inn B&B

    New Hampshire

    This delightful Victorian inn has eight rooms outfitted with antique furnishings and luxurious bedding; several rooms also have Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces…

  • Colonial Motel

    White Mountains

    Rooms are traditional but inviting at this 26-room family run property set back slightly from the main drag. Rooms have a mini-refrigerator. There's a $10…

  • Martha's Vineyard Family Campground

    Martha's Vineyard

    This woodsy place offers the island's only camping and has basic cabins that sleep four to six people (4/6 person daily $155/175). Book early, especially…

  • Quechee State Park

    Vermont

    Eight miles east of Woodstock and 3 miles west of I-89 along US 4, this 611-acre spot has 45 pine-shaded campsites and seven lean-tos a short stroll from…

  • The Richards

    Rhode Island

    Built of locally quarried granite, this Gothic English manor (c 1884) has just four rooms, each named after the color in which the room is painted. There…