Must-see hotels in Massachusetts

  • Brass Key Guesthouse

    Provincetown

    This adults-only boutique inn sets the standard for LGBT+ travelers. The rooms fuse Victorian style with 21st-century comforts, like Jacuzzis and pillow…

  • Adams Inn

    South Shore

    Overlooking the Neponsett River, this Best Western property offers comfortable rooms, decent service and a free shuttle to Logan airport. Otherwise, it's…

  • Martin House Inn

    Nantucket

    In one of the finest homes in a fine neighborhood, this inn has soothing rooms with four-poster beds and stylish period decor. There are also a few twin…

  • Mt Washington State Forest

    The Berkshires

    The forest contains the glorious Bash Bish Falls as well as 30 miles of trails and fantastic views from Alander Mountain. Wilderness camping is available…

  • Veranda House

    Nantucket

    The Veranda House puts contemporary minimalism into an old New England shell, with striking results. Frette linens, cozy comforters and orchid sprays set…

  • Shawme-Crowell State Forest

    Cape Cod

    You'll find 285 cool and shady campsites (none with hookups) in this 760-acre pine and oak woodland. It's just 1 mile from the Cape Cod Canal and is…

  • SeaCoast Inn

    Cape Cod

    This small, two-story motel offers neat, clean rooms just a two-minute walk from the harbor in one direction and Main St restaurants in the other. OK,…

  • Isaiah Jones Homestead

    Cape Cod

    There's primo main-street appeal to this Victorian house, with pretty gardens and a fish pond. Inside are five period rooms in the main house, and two in…

  • Sea Lion Motel & Cottages

    Massachusetts

    Less than a mile from Good Harbor Beach, this welcoming, woodsy spot offers excellent value. The accommodations are simple and spotless, whether you opt…

  • Atlantic Oaks Campground

    Cape Cod

    Primarily designed for RVs, this well-run, wooded campground is about a mile north of the Salt Pond Visitor Center, backing onto the Cape Cod Rail Trail…

  • Treehouse Lodge

    Cape Cod

    This roadside motel has renovated rooms that have been upgraded from dated to retro-chic. There's no pool, but it does have a funky outdoor seating area…

  • Bird's Nest

    Pioneer Valley

    Located in the small village of Buckland, about 4 miles southwest of Shelburne Falls, this 1797 farmhouse offers three charming, comfortable rooms, as…

  • Inn on the Square

    Cape Cod

    If your visit doesn't depend on beach-going, the handsome rooms and a good central downtown position are key draws at this large hotel. It's just a short…

  • Clipper Ship Inn

    Massachusetts

    Crisp, clean rooms and efficient service make this redbrick motel a comfortable place to lay your head, even if it's not in a historic home. The place is…

  • Crow's Nest Inn

    Massachusetts

    If you want to wake to the sound of fisherfolk's cries and the smell of salt air, and you don't mind basic bunks, stay at the Crow's Nest, upstairs from…

  • Captain's House

    Provincetown

    Occupying an actual former sea captain's house, this 12-room B&B is a charming affordable option in the heart of P-town. Rooms are small, but cozy and…

  • Mt Greylock State Reservation Campsite

    The Berkshires

    It's a 1.3-mile hike from the parking lot to the primitive, wooded sites on Mt Greylock. There are composting toilets and pumped-in water but no showers…

  • Days Inn

    The Berkshires

    Shoring up the budget end, this two-story motel on the northern outskirts of Lenox offers a comfortable, if bland, room at an affordable price. A…

  • Carriage House Inn

    Cape Cod

    Warm hospitality is front and center at this historic inn near Chatham's waterfront. The rooms are tidy, the queen beds comfy and the breakfast home…

  • Beartown State Forest Campground

    The Berkshires

    It's mostly backpackers who stay at this quiet campground on the Appalachian Trail, 8 miles east of Great Barrington via MA 23. It has 12 basic sites that…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox

    The Berkshires

    Top choice among the area’s motels, the Hampton Inn sits in a quiet location 3 miles north of town. The tasteful but traditional rooms are comfortable but…

  • Savoy Mountain State Forest

    The Berkshires

    This wooded campground has 45 sites and four very rustic log cabins in one of the best state parks for mountain biking. The campground is 9 miles…

  • Clark House

    Martha's Vineyard

    This homey colonial inn close to town has helpful innkeepers and a nice variety of rooms, from small to commodious. A couple of rooms can accommodate up…

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites

    Pioneer Valley

    Plain but practical, the spacious rooms at this hotel won't win any design awards but offer good value in a central location. Rates include a hot…

  • 463 Beacon Street Guest House

    Back Bay

    This c 1880 Back Bay brownstone is showing its age, but at least it retains architectural frolics, including a spiral staircase (no elevator), wrought…

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