South Shore
A grand Victorian with ocean views, this beauty was built in 1885 as the home of a sea captain. Now it is a delightful place to stay. Three pastel-painted…
Must-see hotels in New England
New Hampshire
Owned by Dartmouth College and situated directly opposite the college green, Hanover's loveliest guesthouse has nicely appointed rooms with elegant wood…
Connecticut
This large Colonial clapboard sits proudly on Glastonbury's Main St and offers five handsome bedrooms, artfully decorated by host Pat Brubaker. But the…
Lake House at Ferry Point House
New Hampshire
Overlooking Lake Winnisquam, this picturesque Victorian B&B has 10 cozy, uniquely furnished rooms set with antiques. Rooms range in size from small to…
Providence
Built as a Masonic temple in 1929, this monster stood empty for 77 years before it opened as a hotel in 2007. Some rooms overlook the Rhode Island State…
White Mountains
A brown moose stands guard outside the welcoming Top Notch. In addition to standard but stylish motel rooms, the inn offers the three-room Pinkham House,…
Vermont
Lovingly restored to its original stateliness, this 1803 Federal-style home has spacious rooms and suites in the main house and in an adjoining carriage…
Burlington
Burlington's newest downtown hotel, in a LEED-certified energy-efficient building halfway between Church St and Lake Champlain, pampers guests with 125…
Portsmouth
Wrapped neatly around a small courtyard, this welcoming and inviting motel is conveniently located off I-95, about 1.5 miles southwest of downtown. In the…
Massachusetts
The draw here is the prime location, right on Front Beach and a short stroll from Dock Sq. The 24 simple rooms all have lovely views of the beach, where…
Mount Desert Island
On a wooded hillside above the village, this shingled 1880s summer cottage has 14 homey, antique-furnished rooms and suites. Many rooms have fireplaces,…
White Mountains
This pleasant country inn offers eight simple but stylish rooms set in a cozy 1830 farmhouse. It's good value for the area. The on-site restaurant (mains …
Southern Vermont
Fishing is the forte at this campground just north of Arlington, which has 100 sites split between forest, meadow and open areas. Call early to reserve…
White Mountains
This educational nonprofit labels itself a 'camp with a social conscience.' We agree. Home to campsites, five simple lodges, communal buildings and a tiny…
Vermont
Owners Heather and Andrew (assisted by their Welsh corgi, Gizmo) have thoroughly revamped this family-friendly, 1940s-era lodge between Sugarbush and Mad…
Western Maine
Run by a friendly, globe-trotting retiree, this roomy downtown guesthouse has character in spades. Set in an 1865 building (one of Bethel's oldest), the…
Connecticut
The 'Gris' is one of the country's oldest continually operating inns, Essex' physical and social centerpiece since 1776. The buffet-style Hunt Breakfast …
Midcoast Maine
A charming relic of the days when wealthy northeastern families descended on the summer colonies of Maine for weeks at a time, the Newagen is a world…
Boston
History and the Parker House go hand in hand like JFK and Jackie O (who got engaged here). Malcolm X was a busboy here; Ho Chi Minh was a pastry chef; and…
Back Bay
There are many reasons to stay at the Colonnade, such as its handsome guest rooms, which are well equipped with both high-tech gadgetry and simple…
Cambridge
Following an upgrade, the Royal Sonesta offers spacious rooms with a modern, minimalist flair and up-to-date amenities. Those facing the river yield some…
White Mountains
Completely rebuilt in 2017 but still set amid wooded hills and pristine countryside, this mountain lodge 50 miles north of Hanover offers basic bunks,…
Provincetown
Want to really get away? If unspoiled sand dunes and a 19th-century lighthouse sound like good company, book one of the three upstairs bedrooms in the old…
North Maine Woods
A favorite stop for Appalachian Trail hikers in the area is this well-equipped lodge in downtown Millinocket. It has a hostel-style bunkroom as well as a…
Western Maine
Overlooking Highland Lake, this 1950s-style motel has been given a modern makeover, and it's a great base for outdoor activities. There's a two-story row…
New Hampshire
Down the road from Mt Monadnock State Park, this 11-room family run inn has welcomed guests for more than 100 years. Rooms have a quirky, old-fashioned…
Connecticut
Renovated completely in 2014, WHI radiates country luxury (marble bathrooms, flat-screen tellies etc). The classic Tap Room has the original 1806 flooring…
Down East
Set in a converted sardine factory dating from the early 1900s, this welcoming inn has a perfect perch over the bay, with fine views from every room…
Western Maine
Behind the inn's pretty powder-blue facade, you can relax by the fire and admire the mounted bear and moose head in the lobby. Rooms are simple and old…
Down East
In the tiny settlement of Brooklin, this friendly inn offers sunny rooms with a pleasant air of bygone times (clawfoot tubs in some rooms, antique…
Cambridge
Call it a big inn or a homey hotel, Irving House welcomes the world-weariest of travelers. Rooms range in size, but every bed is quilt-covered, and big…
Boston
This chic Kimpton hotel appeals to a broad audience, courting business travelers with complimentary shoe-shine service and ergonomic workspace; active…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Akin to a small London hotel, the Eliot offers posh quarters, decked out in delicate fabrics and contemporary but classic furnishings, plus Italian marble…
Mount Desert Island
One of the island's oldest (established 1884) and most graceful hotels, the Claremont has some of the most stunning views of any guesthouse in the area,…
Connecticut
If you like kombucha with your kale and take your well-being seriously, you'll appreciate the in-room fitness stations of this hybrid design-and-health…
Western Maine
Eight miles north of Bridgton (take ME 37), this charming inn sits on a 25-acre site on a hill overlooking Bear Pond (kayaks and canoes are available for…
New Hampshire
Since 1897, families have been coming to stay at this rustic summer getaway on Squam Lake. Cabins, cottages and lodge rooms are available, along with…
Down East
About 3.5 miles northeast of Stonington, Old Quarry has just 13 tent sites, which all afford excellent privacy (the priciest overlook the waterfront,…
Boston
A new concept for Boston, Yotel offers accommodations, or 'cabins,' that are cool, comfortable and compact, complete with adjustable 'smart' beds, luxury…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Made famous by Longfellow’s collection of poems Tales of a Wayside Inn, this hostelry offers 10 period rooms and lovely landscaped grounds. Also on-site…
