Vermont
Woodstock's grande dame and one of Vermont's most luxurious hotels, this resort has extensive grounds, a formal dining room, an 18-hole golf course,…
Must-see hotels in New England
Martha's Vineyard
Reserve early for a bed at this popular, purpose-built hostel in the center of the island. It has everything you'd expect: a solid kitchen, a games room,…
Connecticut
About 2 miles east of town, this 1745 property used to be the main way station for travelers between Albany and Hartford. Divided between three buildings,…
North Maine Woods
Baxter State Park has 11 campgrounds, a handful of bunkhouses and basic cabins sleeping from two to six, and numerous backcountry sites ($21), including…
Stowe & Smugglers Notch
A cheerful welcome, friendly advice on local hikes and restaurants, and picture windows facing Mt Mansfield all contribute to the charm at this fully…
Connecticut
Litchfield's largest lodgings feature 32 well-appointed hotel-style rooms and a range of fantastic themed suites that are so varied you'll need to check…
Streetcar Suburbs
Halfway between Coolidge Corner and Kenmore Sq, this family-operated guesthouse puts the rolled ‘r’ in rococo. With more frills and flourishes than should…
Martha's Vineyard
With 48 rooms, Mansion House is a little big to be termed 'boutique,' but it's got a lot of personality and owners who care. The fresh citrus tones and…
White Mountains
On Mt Washington's flanks, this pretty USFS campground normally has 177 sites. In 2018, however, the campground was in the midst of extensive and slow…
Midcoast Maine
You'll find 14 individually appointed rooms at this fluffy inn, full of thick blankets, wood accents, understated art, antique touches like gas stoves,…
Boston
In the heart of downtown Boston, the Godfrey is a welcome addition to this revitalized area. The boutique facilities are super-sleek, with lobby and rooms…
Connecticut
This hulking chain hotel doesn't look much from the outside (in fact, it's quite ugly), but the good thing about old hotels is their oversize rooms…
Pioneer Valley
Staying at this hotel run by UMass' hospitality program provides all the pluses and minuses of campus life. Guests have plenty of contact with students…
Cape Cod
The grand dame of Cape lodging, century-old Chatham Bars sprawls over 25 seaside acres. A campus of cottages and buildings houses 217 sophisticated rooms…
South Shore
This 80-room inn is a boon for families: special packages allow kids to stay for free and include entry to local sights. Best of all, the indoor Pilgrim…
Rhode Island
A wood-framed Victorian, the friendly Gables features compact rooms decorated in a traditional style with lots of frilly lacework, patterned wallpapers…
Down East
This handsomely restored 1880s summer cottage has five rooms, each with a king-sized bed, down pillows and duvet, and thoughtful extras (coffeemakers in…
New Hampshire
This inviting B&B is perched on Shepard Hill, overlooking serene Squam Lake. Quaintly elegant rooms (some with fireplaces and Jacuzzis), gourmet…
New Hampshire
Now a Hilton Doubletree, this revamped hotel anchors Elm St and is within an easy walk of downtown's best restaurants, bars and shops. The hotel is large,…
New Hampshire
This grand stone edifice – the centerpiece of the Enfield Shaker Museum – also doubles as an atmospheric lodging. On the 3rd and 4th floors are seven…
Vermont
Directly opposite the town green, this inn's fine old main building (1827) has beautifully restored formal public rooms and charming guest rooms with all…
Cambridge
Calling itself ‘the smart place to stay,’ this institution has hosted the university’s most esteemed guests, ranging from Bob Barker to the Dalai Lama…
Southern Maine Coast
On a hill overlooking the harbor, this friendly guesthouse has been a York tradition since the 1950s. The rooms and suites have a classic New England…
Stowe & Smugglers Notch
The Stowe Recreation Path unfurls just a few steps from this 180-year-old redbrick inn, which sits in the heart of downtown Stowe. How best to relax?…
Southern Vermont
This restored inn and its two carriage barns offer 21 rooms and suites with quilted comforters and country furnishings, each named after a herb or flower…
Stowe & Smugglers Notch
A throwback to simpler times, this homey yellow 1820s farmhouse is tucked off the main road a mile below the lifts, with rustic pine walls, spacious front…
White Mountains
This is a rarity in Franconia: a working farm, complete with assorted cattle, chickens, ducks and horses. Hosts Bob and Kathleen Sherburn, whose family…
Martha's Vineyard
The Sydney is a cool contemporary boutique hotel with a pleasantly muted color palate and a large variety of rooms. Regardless of whether you're in a…
Burlington
This elegant B&B occupies a centrally located, tastefully restored 19th-century Victorian home and carriage house with 11 spacious rooms, some with…
Newport
This iconic hotel, Newport's largest, stands at the start of Bellevue Ave and has survived the test of time. Guestrooms benefitted from a thorough…
Down East
About a mile up the road from the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, this former Coast Guard station has been converted into spacious vacation units, complete…
Southern Vermont
Nestled in the Green Mountains in Woodford, this 120-acre space with three ponds is home to one of Vermont's best-sited hostels. Accommodations include 17…
Providence
Three of this hotel's 14 suites have balconies perched directly over Federal Hill's DePasquale Sq, a lively plaza covered with terrace seating for nearby…
White Mountains
This centrally located village lodge has a dozen cozy rooms with antique furnishings. The cottage – known as the 'Igloo' – sleeps up to six people. One of…
Vermont
This 19th-century red clapboard inn straddles a 5-acre parcel in the Green Mountains 10 minutes west of Killington. It's popular with skiers not only for…
New Hampshire
One mile west of the village center on the gorgeous Nubanusit River, this 19th-century farmhouse once served as housing for artists at the nearby…
South End & Chinatown
It's hard to enter the circular lobby without contemplating the centerpiece Serra-inspired sculpture. But that's just the beginning of the artistic flair…
Cambridge
Most guests agree that the super-chic design and top-notch service more than make up for the small size of the rooms at this Harvard Square newcomer. Rich…
Sachem Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Connecticut
Jen and Jason King's 'basic B&B' offers a more intimate experience, with four rooms, two with private bathrooms, all named for Hopkins kinfolk. The…
Connecticut
Quaintness mixes with modernity in a town where two well-known lodgings have closed in recent years: the West Lane is an 1849-built home just blocks from…
