Must-see hotels in Massachusetts

  • Guest House at Field Farm

    The Berkshires

    About 6 miles south of Williamstown, this one-of-a-kind inn offers an artful blend of mid-20th-century modernity and timeless mountain scenery. The six…

  • Liberty Hotel

    Boston

    It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles St Jail has been converted into the classy Liberty Hotel. Today, the 90ft ceiling soars above a…

  • Stonover Farm B&B

    The Berkshires

    If you're looking for a break from musty Victorians with floral wallpaper, you'll love this contemporary inn wrapped in a century-old farmhouse. The three…

  • Encore

    South End & Chinatown

    If you love the theater, or if you love innovative contemporary design, or if you just love creature comforts and warm hospitality, you will love Encore…

  • Harding House

    Cambridge

    This treasure blends refinement and comfort, artistry and efficiency. Old wooden floors spread with throw rugs furnish a warm glow, and antique decor…

  • Gryphon House

    Kenmore Square & Fenway

    A premier example of Richardson Romanesque, this beautiful five-story brownstone is a paradigm of artistry and luxury overlooking the picturesque Charles…

  • Inn on Boltwood

    Pioneer Valley

    The finest place to lay your head in Amherst is this boutique operation, in a classic setting overlooking Amherst Green. The Colonial-era inn masterfully…

  • Porches Inn

    The Berkshires

    Across the street from MASS MoCA, the artsy rooms here combine well-considered color palettes, ample lighting and retro styling. The accommodations are…

  • HI-Boston

    South End & Chinatown

    HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and…

  • Taylor House

    Streetcar Suburbs

    Sitting pretty pond-side in Jamaica Plain, this gracious Italianate Victorian mansion has been lovingly restored – apparent from the ornamental details…

  • Starlight Llama B&B

    Pioneer Valley

    Five miles outside Northampton, near the town of Florence, Starlight offers the ultimate back-to-nature sleep. This off-the-grid, solar-powered farm sits…

  • Wequassett Resort

    Cape Cod

    The Cape's priciest, most prestigious lodging offers pretty much anything you could ask of a full-service, five-star resort: flower-filled gardens, a…

  • No 284

    Back Bay

    This gorgeous guesthouse invites you to make yourself at home in a luxurious Back Bay brownstone. The comfort starts in the delightful common areas – an…

  • Roux

    Provincetown

    A fabulously warm welcome combines with a riot of color and animal print at this still relatively new (by Provincetown standards) hotel to the local scene…

  • Nobnocket Boutique Inn

    Martha's Vineyard

    At Nobnocket there's an emphasis on the meeting place between classic and contemporary. The building is an antique, but the interior design is full of…

  • Captain David Kelley House

    Cape Cod

    Personality and comfort collide with fabulous results at the Captain David Kelley House. Owners Rick and Tom are famous for their breakfast Scone Wars…

  • Hotel on North

    The Berkshires

    Hints of Pittsfield's 19th-century heyday can be seen in this listed former department store turned boutique hotel. Exposed brick walls, tin ceilings and…

  • Verb Hotel

    Kenmore Square & Fenway

    The Verb Hotel took a down-and-out HoJo property and turned it into Boston's most radical, retro, rock-and-roll hotel. The style is mid-century modern;…

  • Inn at Castle Hill

    Massachusetts

    On the beautiful grounds of the Crane Estate, this inn is an example of understated luxury, its 10 rooms each individually decorated with subtle elegance…

  • Summercamp

    Martha's Vineyard

    We dare you not to smile in response to the detail of this fun place, the 2016 incarnation of an iconic 1879 hotel that borders the Tabernacle area. The…

  • Greydon House

    Nantucket

    Everything about Greydon House, a relative newcomer to Nantucket's hotel scene, is top rate. The interiors are a warm mix of dark wood and white linens…

  • AWOL

    Provincetown

    Overlooking the salt marsh and away from the bustle of Provincetown's main drag is AWOL, a new boutique hotel with a tropical 1960s vibe. Wood and wicker…

  • Hawthorne Inn

    Boston's Western Suburbs

    The aesthetic here is transcendental, incorporating elements of nature, splashes of color and an atmosphere of serenity. Some rooms have four-poster beds…

  • Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge

    Massachusetts

    The only lodging on Bearskin Neck is this seaside motel near the end of the strip. Needless to say, every room has a great view and a balcony from which…

  • Rocky Neck Accommodations

    Massachusetts

    You don't have to be an artist to live the bohemian life in Gloucester. The colony association offers light-filled efficiencies – all equipped with…

  • North of Highland Camping Area

    Cape Cod

    Little Truro harbors one of the most secluded campgrounds on all of Cape Cod, with 237 sites spread over 60 pine-fresh acres a short walk from the beach…

  • The Christopher

    Martha's Vineyard

    The central Victorian Inn has been reborn as the Christopher, and the makeover has been quite something: bright, bold and boutique in the best possible…

  • HI Nantucket

    Nantucket

    Known locally as Star of the Sea, this cool hostel has a million-dollar setting just minutes from Surfside Beach. It's housed in a former lifesaving…

  • Outermost Inn

    Martha's Vineyard

    Be a guest of Hugh Taylor (musician James Taylor's younger brother) at this attractive seven-room inn near Gay Head Lighthouse. The hilltop setting and…

  • Isaiah Hall Inn

    Cape Cod

    Occupying an 1857 farmhouse, this year-round country-style inn offers homey comforts in a quiet yet central neighborhood. The house has sloping wood…

  • Anchor-In

    Cape Cod

    This family-run boutique hotel puts the chains to shame. The harbor-front location offers a fine sense of place, and the heated outdoor pool is a perfect…

  • Newbury Guest House

    Back Bay

    Dating from 1882, these three interconnected brick and brownstone buildings offer a prime location in the heart of Newbury St. The place has preserved…

  • Carpe Diem

    Provincetown

    Sophisticated yet relaxed, this boutique inn blends a soothing mix of smiling Buddhas, orchid sprays and artistic decor. Each guest room is inspired by a…

  • Wagner at Duck Creek

    Cape Cod

    Energetic owners have breathed new life into this iconic inn – no small undertaking, given it encompasses 27 rooms housed in three antique timber…

  • 76 Main

    Nantucket

    In the ultra-refined neighborhood at the top of Main St, 76 Main shines with great design detail and nautical accents: elegant wallpapers, fabrics and bed…

  • Old Sea Pines Inn

    Cape Cod

    Staying here is a bit like staying at Grandma's house: antique fittings, sleigh beds and sepia photographs on the bureau. This former girls' boarding…

  • Inn at the Oaks

    Cape Cod

    This inn has 13 antique-filled guest rooms, set in a converted sea captain's house from 1870. There's a room for every taste; the roomy suites in the…

  • Wood's Hole Inn

    Cape Cod

    Even if this inn weren't literally down the street from the Martha's Vineyard ferry it would still get a recommendation from us. The building looks…

  • Nickerson State Park Campground

    Cape Cod

    Head here for Cape Cod's best camping, with more than 400 wooded campsites and a handful of yurts set in pond- and trail-filled grounds. It often fills up…

  • Hotel Commonwealth

    Kenmore Square & Fenway

    Set amid Commonwealth Ave’s brownstones and just steps away from Fenway Park, this independent luxury hotel enjoys prime real estate. Spacious…

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