Must-see hotels in Pennsylvania

  • Alden House

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    On a cozy red brick corner of the cozy red brick village of Lititz, you'll find the Alden House, with friendly owners and comfortable rooms – the Alethea…

  • Cherry Springs State Park Campsite

    Pennsylvania

    There's no reason to call it quits when there are stars still overhead. Pitch a tent at this primitive site – no electricity, no showers, vault toilets,…

  • Porches on the Towpath

    Pennsylvania

    Romantic and quirky – it was once a granary – this cozy Victorian with porches and canal views doesn't take itself too seriously (just like the inn's…

  • Le Méridien

    Philadelphia

    Though part of a luxury chain, the central location and tasteful appropriation of an old building to make a contemporary hotel sets Le Méridien apart…

  • Windsor Suites

    Philadelphia

    The comfortable and roomy suites here come with full kitchens; some also have balconies. There are options for extended stays or monthly rentals, as well…

  • Residence Inn by Marriott North Shore

    Pittsburgh

    This renovated chain-hotel option has a pool, a fitness center, free breakfasts and rooms that feel like mansions. It's also well located: a quick zip…

  • Smoketown Inn

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    Located about 8 miles east of Lancaster proper and surrounded by fields and, well, fields, the Smoketown is a red-brick, independently owned option for…

  • Mansion at Maple Heights

    Pittsburgh

    The Mansion is truly that, a handsome stone edifice that exudes the sort of early 20th-century opulence Pittsburgh architecture so easily exemplifies…

  • ROOST Midtown

    Philadelphia

    If you're looking to spend a few weeks in Philly in style, this is the place. ROOST luxury apartments are usually rented for a minimum of seven to 10 days…

  • Cambria Hotel

    Pittsburgh

    Although it looks a little corporate-blah from the outside, the interior of the Cambria is a nice blend of cool minimalism accented with scads of…

  • General Sutter Inn

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    At this 18th-century inn some rooms are furnished with tasteful antiques, while on the incongruous top floor, six suites have a loose rock-and-roll theme …

  • Dwight D Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Occupying a historic brownstone, this hotel is in a great central location and offers upscale guesthouse-type rooms (eight in total, all different in…

  • Quiet Haven

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    If your vision of a Pennsylvania Dutch getaway is sitting in a rocking chair and gazing out over farmland, book in at this family-owned motel surrounded…

  • La Reserve

    Philadelphia

    This 1850s row house sits on a quiet street south of Rittenhouse Sq. The 12 rooms have well-worn charm, with faded oriental rugs, plush drapes, high…

  • Morris House Hotel

    Chinatown & Center City East

    In a landmark building built in 1797, Morris House conjures colonial elegance without too much formality or frilliness. Beyond the 15 rooms, its finest…

  • Lokal Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Lokal is a boutique hotel for the Airbnb generation. There's no front desk for the six self-catering units stacked above a trendy barbershop. Everything…

  • ROOST Rittenhouse

    Philadelphia

    These ROOST luxe apartments have a great location on Chestnut St and are available in generous sizes from studios to two bedrooms. They are usually rented…

  • Lafayette Inn

    Pennsylvania

    This Georgian-style mansion with antiques and big breakfasts has warm and cozy rooms and suites, some with fireplaces and one with a full kitchen. It's…

  • The Inn at Penn

    Philadelphia

    This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular…

  • Monaco

    Pittsburgh

    The cool Kimpton chain opened this place, done up in eye-popping colors, in 2015. Enthusiastic staff and a good restaurant make it the most chic…

  • Spruce Hill Manor

    Philadelphia

    A cozy, antique option near Drexel University, the Spruce Hill Manor's six comfortable rooms are each decorated in a different theme. The building itself…

  • Mansions on Fifth

    Pittsburgh

    These two early-20th-century homes are convenient to the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Museums. Rooms are spacious and plush, but it's the…

  • Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Pennsylvania

    There are dozens of campsites located near the Allegheny Reservoir here, which include sites with electric hookups and small, one-bedroom electric cabins …

  • Inn on the Mexican War Streets

    Pittsburgh

    This historic mansion on the North Side is near several museums. Expect hearty, homemade breakfasts, charming hosts, stunning antique furnishings and an…

  • Allegheny Inn

    Pittsburgh

    Architecture buffs will swoon at this 1880s Victorian mansion, with tastefully furnished rooms and ornate brickwork. It's nicely located in the North side…

  • Nittany Lion Inn

    Pennsylvania

    This stately inn has served the area since 1936. Rooms, decked out in Penn State blue and white, are spacious for the price, and the location, at the…

  • Brickhouse Inn

    Pennsylvania

    The stately Brickhouse Inn is set in two adjacent old houses (built in the 1800s) with charming rooms and a lovely back garden. The owners take breakfast…

  • Farnsworth Cabin

    Pennsylvania

    This two-bedroom stone cabin, bookable from April to October, is immensely comfortable and located in a pretty glade of hemlock and black cherry. Fair…

  • Parador Inn

    Pittsburgh

    A Victorian mansion renovated with a Caribbean-color sensibility, this North Side inn delights the eyes in each of the nine rooms, all appointed in an…

  • Fox Castle Bed and Breakfast

    Western Pennsylvania

    They're not kidding about the name here – this 1898 red-brick mansion really does look like a castle, a Victorian palace for the tired traveler. The…

  • Red Bridge Campground

    Pennsylvania

    Some of the campsites at Red Bridge, which is located on the shores of the Allegheny Reservoir, are electric sites that can be booked in advance on www…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Pittsburgh

    Though a chain hotel, the centrally located Indigo has a pets-OK policy that makes it a great spot for owners bringing Rover along for the ride (you have…

  • Landis Farm Guest House

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    A slightly upscale and modern homestay farm experience (complete with satellite TV and wi-fi) can be had at this 200-year-old stone home with pinewood…

  • Fulton Steamboat Inn

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    Even if you know the inventor of the steamboat was born in this area, this nautical-themed hotel is gimmicky. But the brass fixtures and flowery wallpaper…

  • Morning Glory Inn

    Pittsburgh

    An Italianate-style Victorian brick townhouse, the Morning Glory is in the heart of the lively South Side. The overall decor is white wicker and floral…

  • Mansfield Inn

    Pennsylvania

    There may be more charming B&Bs deeper in the PA Wilds, but this motel is hard to beat for straight-ahead value. The walls are thin, the rooms are clean…

  • Friendship Suites

    Pittsburgh

    In several neighboring buildings, these small, fully furnished apartments on the edge of East Liberty are not bursting with style, but they're good value…