North Coast & Redwoods
The Cape Cod–style architecture twinned with deluxe contemporary decor make Scopa the best reason to hang around in Crescent City. Furnished in warm earth…
Must-see hotels in Western USA
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Trading downtown convenience for a glorious parklike setting with million-dollar waterfront views, this hostel occupies a former army-hospital building,…
Boise
A veritable home away from home, this appealing old house has a handful of contemporary-styled suites with kitchenettes and living areas comfortably…
Bellingham
Bellingham's finest and most charismatic hotel lies on the waterfront and offers views of Lummi Island. Standard rooms (some with water views) come with…
Colorado Springs
The best views in town are had from this elegant resort that overlooks Garden of the Gods. Elegantly appointed with just the hint of southwest touches,…
Glacier National Park
Rarely full, this campground 6 miles up Inside North Fork Rd from Polebridge offers very spacious sites in forested grounds, and beautiful Bowman Lake is…
Northern Oregon Coast
This book-themed hotel offers simple and classy rooms, each named after a famous author and decorated accordingly. The best rooms are higher up, and the…
Death Valley National Park
Staying at this artist-run three-room B&B feels much like bunking with good friends. Using recycled materials whenever possible, Carlo and David have…
Central Washington
A romantic dream: welcome to a stress-free, child-free, smoke-free B&B where all the rooms are suites and breakfast is the tastiest and largest meal of…
Arizona
Nestled in nine wooded and grassy acres above Oak Creek, this bucolic and peaceful B&B hideaway offers 19 handsome cabins with Southwestern decor and…
Columbia River Gorge
On the outskirts of tiny Dufur, 13 miles south of The Dalles, this three-story brick historic hotel has a jaw-dropping view of Mt Hood. It's heavily…
Lake Tahoe
Bed down at this artsy boutique hotel in the village, where every room has mountain views and extracomfort factors like plush terry-cloth robes and…
New Mexico
Spend the night in this beautifully restored Route 66 motel listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, and feel the decades melt away…
Santa Barbara
At this Spanish-style inn, casual elegance, first-rate service and a romantic central courtyard will have you feeling like the don of your own private…
Southeastern Washington
If you have your own transportation and feel like spoiling yourself, spend a night at this historic farmhouse and winery set in the foothills of the Blue…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
The source of neighborhood gossip since 1892, this gilded and turreted mansion graciously hosted Isadora Duncan, Mark Twain and (rumor has it) the ghost…
Grand Canyon Region
Experience the beauty of the Navajo land from up close at this family ranch, where Baya invites visitors to stay in a traditional hogan, covered…
San Francisco
Make your gay getaway in grand style at this Edwardian estate, covering two sunny yellow mansions linked by secret gardens. Guest rooms hit the swanky…
Jackson
Two former Olympic skiers have infused this downtown home with sunny Scandinavian style and personal touches, like great service and a cozy mountaineering…
Southern Front Range
Located 8 miles west of Cañon City, the area's newest lodgings, brought to you by the folks at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, comprise a selection of…
Huntington Beach
This hotel is slick and serene, with tons of light and air. Floors are themed for shades of blue from denim to sky and each of its 250 shimmery,…
Death Valley National Park
Roll out of bed, pull back the curtains and count the colors of the desert at this 1927 Spanish Mission–style hotel that emerged from a major rejuvenation…
Boulder
In the heart of downtown, Boulder’s finest four-star option is modern and refined, with photographs of local scenery and cork walls that warm the ambience…
Eugene
This gorgeous Victorian house, run by a friendly French woman and her American husband, is a neighborhood showstopper. Beautiful antique furniture fills…
Southern Nevada
This adorable restored ranch house is situated up against a rocky butte and is shaded by 100-plus year old cottonwood trees. And that's just the beginning…
Southern Oregon Coast
A few acres of wooded serenity greet you at this quiet retreat, set in a sheltered grove a half-mile from town. Five luxury cabin suites, all filled with…
Russian River Area
A hideaway estate on a wooded hilltop south of town, cushy Applewood has marvelous 1920s-era detail, with dark wood and heavy furniture that echo the…
Southern Oregon
A must for families with inquisitive kids, this rustic but fun place offers 15 tree houses, from small, round rooms 47ft up to more terrestrial suites…
New Mexico
To experience a bit of wintery mountain magic, ski or snowshoe 2.5 miles to this deluxe backcountry yurt. You'll need all your own gear, sheets and…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
The Wild Iris is the perfect blend of boutique hotel swank and the homeyness of Gran's house. Yes, it's a B&B, but you never get the feeling of being in…
Lake Tahoe
Completely renovated and upgraded, these gorgeous cabins and rustic-themed lodge rooms across from the beach have pine paneling and new mattresses, and…
Oakland
The East Bay's classy crème de la crème, this Fairmont-owned historic hotel is a glamorous white 1915 building with elegant restaurants, a fitness center,…
Boulder
Gorgeous and comfy, this tranquil home is a stone's throw from Naropa University. A tall fence and landscaped garden insulate it from busy Arapahoe Ave…
Greater Palm Springs
Rusted steel, wood and concrete are the main design ingredients of this stylish lair where the bar doubles as reception. The 32 spacious, phone-less rooms…
Gold Country
Nevada City isn't short on pretty buildings, but this is one of the most enchanting: a two-room cottage with a Hansel and Gretel vibe, latticed stained…
Southwest Colorado
A find! Think bright and clean rooms, a garden with pickable berries and grill, and a large and well-equipped communal kitchen. Amy, the owner, is an…
Santa Fe
Each room in this 200-year-old adobe B&B, south of the river, is unique and loaded with character. Two have their own bathrooms across the hall, the rest…
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantics should book this quaint inn in the stagecoach town of Ballard, just south of Los Olivos. Most of the remodeled rooms have wood-burning…
Aspen
The largest campground in the Aspen area, Difficult is one of four sites at the foot of Independence Pass and the only one that takes reservations…
Boulder
You’ve come to Boulder to get outdoors, so why not stay nearer the action? Located a short distance from town, the A-Lodge has hiking, biking, climbing…
