Must-see hotels in New England

  • Wolfeboro Inn

    New Hampshire

    The town's best-known lodging is right on the lake with a private beach. One of the region's most prestigious resorts since 1812, it has 44 rooms across a…

  • Branbury State Park

    Vermont

    On the shores of Lake Dunmore, 10 miles south of Middlebury, this family-friendly 69-acre park has 36 campsites, seven lean-tos and one cottage. Enjoy…

  • Bretton Arms Inn

    White Mountains

    People have been staying here for almost a century. On the same estate as the Omni Mt Washington Hotel and now part of this resort, this manse was built…

  • Clarendon Square Inn

    South End & Chinatown

    On a quiet residential street in the South End, this fabulous brownstone is a designer’s dream. Guest room details might include Italian marble…

  • Hancock Inn

    New Hampshire

    New Hampshire’s oldest inn (1789) has 14 rooms, each with its own charms. Room prices vary according to size and features: some include dome ceilings …

  • College Club

    Back Bay

    Originally a private club for female college graduates, the College Club has 11 spacious rooms with high ceilings, now open to all genders. Period details…

  • Study at Yale

    New Haven

    The Study at Yale manages to evoke a mid-century modern sense of sophistication (call it 'Mad Men chic') without being over the top or intimidating. Ultra…

  • Inn at Sunset Hill

    White Mountains

    At this sprawling inn adopted by a lovely British couple, all 28 rooms, spread across two buildings, have lovely views of either the mountains or the golf…

  • Francis Malbone House

    Newport

    This grand brick mansion was designed by the same architect as the Touro Synagogue and was built in 1760 for a shipping merchant. Now beautifully…

  • Tuck Inn

    Massachusetts

    Despite the unfortunate name, this inn offers excellent value. The renovated 1790s Colonial home has nine rooms, a four-person suite and an apartment…

  • Stanton House Inn

    Connecticut

    The excellent-value Stanton House Inn provides genteel country-house accommodations in an early-1900s mansion in one of Greenwich's best neighborhoods…

  • Blue

    Massachusetts

    In a drop-dead-gorgeous location on a beautiful beach, this sophisticated inn is quite a surprise on unassuming Plum Island. Rooms feature high ceilings,…

  • Inn at Mountain View Farm

    Northern Vermont

    Built in 1883, this spacious, elegant farmhouse is set on a hilltop with stunning views, surrounded by 440 acres that are ideal for mountain biking, cross…

  • Inn at Hastings Park

    Boston's Western Suburbs

    The Inn at Hastings Park is racking up all kinds of awards for its winning merger of historic architectural details with a sophisticated design aesthetic…

  • Garrison Inn

    Massachusetts

    Once a private mansion, this gracious redbrick building is named for William Lloyd Garrison, the abolitionist who was born in Newburyport. Its 24…

  • Dorset Inn

    Southern Vermont

    In business since 1796, Vermont’s oldest continuously operating lodging is still going strong. Facing the village green, this traditional but updated inn…

  • Liberty Hill Farm

    Vermont

    With its magnificent red barn and White River Valley panoramas, this working farm just south of Rochester is a Vermont classic. Overnight stays include…

  • Watch Hill Inn

    Rhode Island

    Rooms in this central, thoroughly renovated, stylish and well-equipped inn overlook the bobbing boats floating in the harbor across the street. The…

  • Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages

    New Hampshire

    This welcoming family-owned collection of cottages and suites, all with kitchens, is blissful. The more modern suites clustered in the main structure…

  • Wentworth

    White Mountains

    This grand country inn is on the edge of Jackson village, beside a gorgeous public golf course. It's an elegant affair, with 61 spacious rooms, a gracious…

  • Providence Biltmore

    Providence

    The granddaddy of Providence's hotels, the Biltmore dates from the 1920s, although its 292 oversized guest rooms and suites have been thoroughly…

  • Wildflower Inn

    Northern Vermont

    Gorgeously sited on a hilltop along a maple-lined dirt road, this smart inn with country furnishings and a wide variety of rooms (including a 19th-century…

  • Four Chimneys Inn

    Southern Vermont

    Old Bennington's only B&B, this grand white 1910 mansion surrounded by 11 acres of manicured lawns has a variety of spacious rooms, many with fireplace…

  • Chambery Inn

    The Berkshires

    Formerly a school house run by French nuns, this 1885 building retains many original features, such as the tin ceilings and the separate staircases for…

  • Morning Glory

    Massachusetts

    Next to the House of Seven Gables, this glorious B&B is hard to beat. To make guests feel welcome, innkeeper and Salem native Bob Shea pulls out all the…

  • Ale House Inn

    Portsmouth

    This former brick warehouse for the Portsmouth Brewing Company is Portsmouth's snazziest boutique inn, fusing contemporary design with comfort. Rooms are…

  • Wilderness Inn

    White Mountains

    This former lumber-mill-owner's house has seven lovely guest rooms, ranging from small to suite-size, as well as a family-size cottage overlooking Lost…

  • Squam Lake Inn

    New Hampshire

    This century-old Victorian farmhouse has eight rooms, all decorated in vintage New England style – quilts on the beds, antique furnishings and a local …

  • Edson Hill

    Stowe & Smugglers Notch

    Secluded up a long dirt road, this charming inn with its own pond and cross-country ski center exudes blissful solitude. The central manor house has eight…

  • Addison Choate Inn

    Massachusetts

    This Greek Revival residence stands out among Rockport's historic inns. The traditional decor includes canopy beds, wide-plank hardwood floors and period…

  • Gilson Pond Campground

    New Hampshire

    Well placed for a sunrise ascent up the mountain, this state park campground has 35 peaceful, well-shaded sites. From November through April, when Gilson…

  • Hotel Salem

    Massachusetts

    This swish new design hotel is nothing like the competition. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with plush beds, bold artwork and contemporary decor. New…

  • Canyon Ranch

    The Berkshires

    The well-heeled come from around the world to unwind and soak up the spa facilities at this famed resort. The all-inclusive rates include healthy gourmet…

  • Kendall Hotel

    Cambridge

    Once the Engine 7 Firehouse, this city landmark is now a cool and classy all-American hotel. Its 65 guest rooms exhibit a firefighter riff, alongside the…

  • Cranmore Inn

    White Mountains

    The Cranmore has been operating as a country inn since 1863, and it's been known as reliably good value for much of that time. Decor is classic but feels…

  • Inn at Ormsby Hill

    Southern Vermont

    Just southwest of Manchester, adjacent to the Hildene estate, this sprawling place built around an 18th-century home is arguably one of the most welcoming…

  • Ash Street Inn

    New Hampshire

    Dating to 1885, this Victorian home has been thoughtfully renovated into a comfortable B&B. Rooms all come with top-of-the-line sheets and towels, plush…

  • Inn at Montpelier

    Northern Vermont

    This first-rate inn made up of two refurbished Federal houses sits smack in the heart of town. All the rooms are luxuriously furnished, including some…

  • By the Sea B&B

    South Shore

    There are three luxurious suites in this Victorian home overlooking Plymouth Harbor. They all offer lovely ocean views, which you might even enjoy from…

  • Kinsman Lodge

    White Mountains

    This lodge built in the 1860s has nine comfortable, unpretentious rooms on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor consists of cozy common areas and an inviting…