Must-see hotels in Americas

  • Hotel Quinta de las Flores

    Antigua

    More a village than a hotel, this property on the southeastern edge of town is bursting with charms. Pebbly paths weave through and around parklike lawns…

  • La Betulia

    Oaxaca City

    There’s good service and then there’s the Betulia, an eight-room B&B with a pretty walled patio where the owners sit and mingle with guests over breakfast…

  • Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Denver

    Soft chamber music wafting through public areas, fresh flowers, manicured gardens and evening wine tastings create a romantic ambience at this eco…

  • Villas Carrizalillo

    Puerto Escondido

    There’s no shortage of inspired accommodations perched on spectacular headlands on the Oaxacan coast, but the Carrizalillo stands out even on this dreamy…

  • Cotton House

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Centered around a beautifully renovated colonial-era cotton warehouse, the luxurious Cotton House is set on 13 acres of beautiful grounds. Accommodations…

  • Tierra Patagonia

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    Sculpted into the sprawling steppe, this sleek luxury lodge is nothing if not inviting, with a lively living room and circular bar focused on a grand fire…

  • Dolphin Bay Hideaway

    Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro

    Located amid mangroves and gorgeous gardens, this ecolodge has five rooms on two levels, with a big wooden deck, docks with hammocks and both a lily pond…

  • Morgan’s Rock

    Southwestern Nicaragua

    With its own idyllic tropical beach and 4000 acres of jungle, this fabulous ecolodge offers a superlative experience. Swim in the infinity pool and cross…

  • Private Reserve Ni'tun

    El Petén

    West of San Andrés and down a gravel road, Ni'tun is set on a 35-acre patch of protected secondary forest where six species of hummingbird nest year-round…

  • Crawford Hotel

    Denver

    Set in the historic Union Station, the Crawford Hotel is an example of Denver's amazing transformation. Rooms are luxurious and artful, with high ceilings…

  • Le Monastère des Augustines

    Québec City

    Attached to the convent museum, this fabulous hostelry is the most atmospheric place to stay in Québec City. Choose among 32 'authentic' rooms (shared…

  • La Casa del Mundo Hotel & Café

    Lago de Atitlán

    On a secluded cliff facing the volcanoes is one of Guatemala's most spectacular hotels. It features sumptuous gardens, lake swimming from Mediterranean…

  • El Cosmico

    West Texas

    Marfa’s ‘glampground’ has to be one of the funkiest choices in all Texas; you can sleep in a stylishly converted travel trailer, tipi, safari tent or even…

  • Germaican Hostel

    Port Antonio

    This superb hilltop German-run hostel outside Port Antonio has astounding views over the coast. The dorm is spacious and the doubles are well presented,…

  • Aloha Surf Hostel

    North Shore & Upcountry

    You can't miss this laidback beachy hostel: it's surrounded by a colorful fence made from surfboards. With sparkling-clean rooms, and only a 10-minute…

  • Waimea Plantation Cottages

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    If you’re planning to stay in Waimea, this is the prime spot. These rebuilt plantation cottages from the 1930s and 1940s once housed sugarcane laborers…

  • Hotel Ordoño

    Holguín Province

    Once a general store, this majestic three-story colonial oozes character. The most gracious of the three Iberostar properties in Gibara, it has 27…

  • Crosby Street Hotel

    SoHo & Chinatown

    The team behind this hotel have torn up the rule book in terms of interior design, and the results are sublime. Guest rooms all have oversized headboards…

  • Historic Davenport Hotel

    Spokane

    This historic landmark (opened in 1914) is considered one of the best hotels in the country. Even if you're not staying here, linger in the exquisite…

  • Pineapple Inn Maui

    Kihei

    One of South Maui's better deals, this inviting boutique property offers style and functionality with a personal touch, and it's less than a mile from the…

  • Living Forest

    Arenal & Around

    Interior designer, massage therapist, yogi and free spirit: Johanna Harmala has combined these traits to create this inviting, inspiring retreat on the…

  • Choibana

    Chocó

    Set on a hillside overlooking a private beach backed by thick jungle, this atmospheric wooden lodge is a great place to take it easy. It has just three…

  • Armstrong Hotel

    Northern Colorado

    You’ll want to extend your stay at this elegantly renovated boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town. The amenities make it: a fleet of free loaner bikes,…

  • Ivey's Hotel

    Charlotte

    The Ivey's 42 Parisian-inspired rooms – all on the 2nd floor of a 1924 department-store building – are steeped in history (the 400-year-old oak-wood…

  • Finca Bellavista

    Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

    Finca Bellevista is a 242-hectare community of arboreal abodes near Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas. Tree house and canopy dwellings are individually…

  • Ruby of Crested Butte

    Southwest Colorado

    Thoughtfully outfitted, down to the bowls of jellybeans and nuts in the stylish communal lounge. Rooms are brilliant, with heated floors, flat-screen TVs…

  • Singular Hotel

    Puerto Natales

    A regional landmark reimagined, the Singular is a former meatpacking and shipping facility on the sound. Heightened industrial design, like chairs…

  • Te Moana Cottages

    Ocho Rios

    With its small clifftop garden overhanging a reef, this exquisite property with two delightful cottages is an intimate alternative to the resort…

  • Isleta El Espino

    Nicaragua

    Kayaking at dawn among the reeds and the herons, delicious meals, yoga, massages and a chance to disconnect from it all are on offer at this island…

  • Unicornio Azul

    Western Highlands

    This Guatemalan/French-run ranch is at Chancol, about 25km by road northeast of Huehuetenango, offering horse riding through the Cuchumatanes plateau…

  • Casa Pampa

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Possibly the best deal in all of Santa Teresa. The location is super convenient – surrounded by an overflowing garden, on a quiet road, yet still close to…

  • Patagonia Camp

    Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

    This deluxe camp delivers full wilderness immersion far away from the park crowds. Raised boardwalks connect a series of spacious and comfortable yurts…

  • Auberge du Soleil

    Napa Valley

    The top splurge for a no-holds-barred romantic weekend, Auberge’s hillside cottages are second to none. The view will very much define your lodging choice…

  • Roy's Terrace Inn

    Santiago de Cuba

    From the hanging rooftop garden to wall murals and impeccable rooms, every fiber gleams. Run by an enthusiastic team of well-traveled Cubans and local…

  • Moraine Lake Lodge

    Lake Louise

    The experience here is intimate, personal and private, and the service is famously good. While billed as rustic (ie no TVs), the rooms and cabins offer…

  • Los Colorados

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Looking like they're straight out of a science-fiction movie, these strange but inviting apartments will have you feeling like you've booked into a…

  • Castle Hill Inn

    Newport

    Occupying a landmark Victorian mansion with 40 acres of waterfront land overlooking the mouth of Narragansett Bay, a short drive from Newport, this…

  • Hotel Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Our favorite place to stay in Bocas town, this three-story waterfront inn has 11 spacious all-hardwood rooms with firm beds, luxurious linens and a warm…

  • La Posada del Sol

    Tulum

    Using recycled objects found on the property after a hurricane, Posada del Sol stands out for its natural design details and creative architecture. All 11…

  • Reserva El Cairo

    Salento

    Coffee-country accommodations don't get much better than this. The elegant and comfortable rooms here are set in a charming traditional farmhouse in lush…