Philadelphia
Rooms at this five-star – excuse us, make that five-diamond – hotel on Rittenhouse Sq have marble baths. Of the downtown options with a half-Olympic–sized…
Must-see hotels in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
The tent sites at Alosa may be primitive, but they're supremely serene as well. The campground is located on a forested patch situated above the river…
The Adirondacks
There are many Victorian themed B&Bs in New York state, but few offer a gourmet, five-course breakfast each morning. The menu changes daily and alone is…
Hudson Valley
Built in stages between 1738 and 1745 to accommodate a growing family of German settlers, this expertly restored oak-beamed farmhouse oozes comfort and…
Catskills
There's a lot going for this hipster motel an easy walk from the center of town. Rooms are white-washed and minimalist with the cheapest ones in a …
Jersey Shore
Opened in 1816, the enormous Congress Hall is a local landmark, now suitably modernized without wringing out all the history. It's got everything you…
Philadelphia
Though this charming four-story brick building does not have an elevator, you have to accept certain things to stay in a house built in 1769 by celebrated…
Pennsylvania
A homey and comfortable place halfway between Coudersport and Galeton and 15 miles from Cherry Springs State Park. The owners, a couple who relocated from…
Jersey Shore
A great old creaky Victorian with 28 rooms, some of which open onto wraparound porches or balconies. There's a nice common area and library to linger over…
Long Island
A tasteful yet homey four-room B&B a mile from town, and just across the road from the beach. The breakfast is ample and delicious, served in a comfy…
Finger Lakes
Gracious and grand, and only a few steps from the Commons pedestrian street, this historic home offers luxurious rooms (two with whirlpool tubs and two in…
Pennsylvania
This immaculately restored mid-19th-century inn offers luxurious amenities and sophisticated decor – landscape paintings, wood floors and banisters – and…
Catskills
How many hotels have a two-lane antique bowling alley attached to its restaurant and bar? That's what you get at this charming old Catskills-style…
The Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountain Club runs this rustic retreat on the shore of pretty Heart Lake. All rooms in the lodge share communal bathrooms. Rates for rooms…
Pittsburgh
The monks had it good when this was still a Catholic monastery: spacious rooms, high ceilings, a fireplace in the parlor. Breakfast, with its pastries and…
The Adirondacks
Rocking chairs on the covered porch and tennis rackets for guests to use on the courts in the park across the road set the relaxed tone for this appealing…
Buffalo
Conveniently located in Buffalo's downtown Theater District, this hostel occupies three floors of a former school, with a basement rec room, plenty of…
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's stateliest old hotel, built by Henry Frick, has a cavernous lobby, with luxury suites that were remodeled in 2016. The great public spaces…
Northern New Jersey
The rooms, named for historic figures, may creak a bit with age, but the four-poster beds, immaculate wooden furniture and Jacuzzi tubs more than make up…
New York
A 27-mile scenic seaside drive west of Clayton will bring you to the 1827 lighthouse complex at Cape Vincent. The lighthouse keepers' house is now a well…
Philadelphia
One of Philadelphia's two hotels in the excellent Kimpton chain, the Palomar offers stylish rooms with a jokey elegance that includes leopard-spot…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
An abandoned brick behemoth of a factory now houses this hotel, one of the more stylish properties in the area. The posh rooms are outfitted with exposed…
New York
This efficient inn is known for its clean rooms and friendly owners. The six motel rooms are great value, but anyone with a nautical bent should book the…
Midtown
Pure, unadulterated luxury: this landmark building comes with views of Central Park so epic you almost can’t see New York. All 259 rooms feature French…
Midtown
Rooms at the skyscraping Langham Place are more akin to suites (the smallest is a generous 420 sq ft). Understatedly chic, all feature neutral hues,…
Midtown
Set in a landmark French Renaissance–style building, the iconic Plaza's 282 guest rooms are a regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV–style furniture and 24…
Midtown
Housed in a 52-floor tower designed by IM Pei, the five-star Four Seasons delivers seamless luxury. Even the smallest of the neutrally hued rooms are…
Upper East Side
This fabled hotel is prime territory for Park Ave shoppers. Guests even get 15% off at nearby Bloomingdales (25% during the holidays!). Inside, the hotel…
Midtown
Part futuristic spaceport, part Austin Powers set, this cool 713-room hotel bases its rooms on airplane classes: premium cabin (economy), first cabin …
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Set in a former 19th-century warehouse, this striking brick building (once home to artists' lofts) is styled like a love letter to Brooklyn. High…
Midtown
Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, the 330-room Knickerbocker exudes a restrained, monochromatic elegance. Rooms are dashingly chic, hushed…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Just two blocks from the water, this eight-story, industrial-chic hotel is blessed with spectacular river and Manhattan views. It's worth paying extra for…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This porthole-dotted white tower has been transformed into a high-end marine-themed inn by a hip team of architects. It feels like a plush Love Boat…
Midtown
Steeped in history (James Dean lived in room 803 in the early 1950s), this classic hotel radiates Old New York charm and an enviable location in the heart…
Long Island
In a serene setting on Fort Pond, this uber-hip, Brazilian-owned hotspot is full of colorful public spaces inside and out, with a focus on emerging art …
Logan Square & Fairmount
In a lovely wooded area of Fairmount Park, this handsome Hosteling International hostel is best for guests with their own transport. In its public areas,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Set in a converted 1901 factory, the red-brick Wythe (pronounced 'white') Hotel brings a dash of high design to Williamsburg. Exposed brick and 13ft…
Midtown
A hit with cashed-up creatives, the Ace's standard and deluxe rooms recall upscale bachelor pads – plaid bedspreads, quirky wall stencils, leather…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
A favorite of hip downtown business types, the 253-room Andaz takes sleek and handsome and gives it a relaxed, new-school vibe. Guests are checked-in on…
Midtown
Opulent, historic and obscenely romantic, the Pierre is a destination in itself. The lobby looks like a Gilded Age period piece; the on-site French…
