Must-see hotels in The USA

  • Casa Escondida

    Santa Fe Region

    Set on 6 acres, a mile or so north of Chimayó, this unpretentious and highly recommended B&B features nine beautiful rooms, all en-suite and furnished in…

  • LOGE Leavenworth

    Central Washington

    Choose from simple but very cute private cabins or a four-bed bunk room with shared bath and kitchen at this hip riverside hotel. Borrow a bicycle, hang…

  • Point Arena Lighthouse Lodging

    Coastal Highway 1

    True lighthouse buffs should look into staying at the one- to three-bedroom former coast-guard homes at the lighthouse. They’re quiet, windswept retreats,…

  • Sea View Inn

    South Bay Beaches

    This one-time motel turned boutique spans all four corners of Highland Ave and 34th St with luxurious, ocean-facing rooms on the west side, and nicely…

  • Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk

    Waikiki

    Near the beach, restaurants and nightlife, this newer chain property has no-nonsense, beige and brown suites big enough for families or groups. Each suite…

  • Salmon Creek Campground

    Gold Country

    With dramatic views of the Sierra Buttes, this USFS campground in the Tahoe National Forest is 2 miles north of Bassetts on Gold Lake Hwy, off Hwy 49. It…

  • Coral Motel

    El Paso

    Anyone who loves 1950s roadside nostalgia will feel right at home at this friendly little motel, replete with Spanish-style barrel-tile roof and Jetsons…

  • Rosemont

    Arkansas

    This 1880s restored farmhouse near the Governor's mansion oozes cozy Southern charm. The proprietors also offer a few bucolic, historic cottages,…

  • Lofts at the Five & Dime

    Mississippi Delta

    Set in a 1954 building, these plush, loft-style apartments feature molded-concrete counters in the full kitchen, massive flat-screens in the living room…

  • Catalina State Park Campground

    Tucson

    Great views of Mt Lemmon and easy access to Catalina State Park's hiking trails. There are 120 sites, all with good facilities, including showers, RV…

  • Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

    Northeast Florida

    This solid beachfront resort, located about 9 miles south of Fernandina Beach, has a wide variety of dining options and an array of stylish, check-in and…

  • Ennis Inn

    Wisconsin

    Irish owned and operated, the Ennis, with its on-site pub and restaurant, feels like a little piece of Ireland on the Fox River. The central De Pere…

  • Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    The rooms at Strawberry Hill have a crisp, blue and bright nautical aesthetic that's kind of charmingly cheesy. There are 23 acres of grounds to explore,…

  • Hale Makai

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Children are welcome at this two-bedroom house a short walk from the beach. Polished wooden floors, a full kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms (one king, one…

  • 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…

  • Appomattox Inn & Suites

    The Piedmont

    A relatively new addition to Appomattox, this friendly and well-run hotel near the Civil War Museum and national park offers large, clean and comfortable…

  • Seabrook Cottage Rentals

    Washington Coast

    Most of the over 200 single-family homes on the books here are holiday rentals. There's a huge variety, from small, romantic cottages to huge party pads…

  • Union Hotel

    Northeastern Oregon

    Fifteen miles southeast of La Grande, in the town of Union, is this very atmospheric old hotel and definitely the best pick in the area. All 16 rooms are…

  • Casa de Solana

    St Augustine

    Just off pedestrian-only Aviles St in the oldest part of town, this utterly charming little inn remains faithful to its early-1800s period decor. Rooms…

  • Alderbrook Manor B&B

    West of I-5

    This storybook-perfect 1877 mansion has a handful of pretty and bright antique-decorated rooms and a hikers' hut with dorm beds. It's right at the edge of…

  • Roseberry House B&B

    Northern Mountains

    This sweet 1902 Victorian house is two blocks north of Main St. Striking dark-wood antique headboards and armoires combine with rosebuds and frill. There…

  • Kaluaha‘ulu Camp

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    This backcountry camp, half a mile along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail from Wiliwili Camp, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All…

  • Hotel Atwater

    Los Angeles

    At this historic hotel a block inland from the beach, the 91 rooms were getting a chic, modern makeover as we went to press: dark wood furniture, silvery…

  • Birchwood Inn

    St Petersburg

    Rooms are simply gorgeous at this boutique gem: spacious, with claw-foot baths and king canopy beds, and oozing vintage bordello elegance sexed up with a…

  • Kirby Cove Campground

    Marin County

    In a spectacular shady nook near the entrance to the bay, there’s a small beach with the Golden Gate Bridge arching over the rocks nearby. At night you…

  • Wainwright Inn

    The Berkshires

    Great Barrington's finest place to lay your head, this inn (c 1766) exudes historical appeal from its wraparound porches and spacious parlors to the…

  • Kennebunkport Inn

    Southern Maine Coast

    Crisp blues and whites evoke a breezy, nautical mood at this sleek boutique inn in pole position on Dock Sq. Get comfortable in the bright and stylish…

  • Hilton Anchorage

    Anchorage

    The Hilton has the best location of any of the luxury hotels, right in the heart of the downtown scene. Two restaurants, a fitness center with a pool, two…

  • Amelia Payson House

    Massachusetts

    Just steps from Salem Common, this Greek Revival home is graced with a grand foyer and a lovely parlor, complete with grand piano. The three guest rooms…

  • Sisters Motor Lodge

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    Choose from 11 cozy, clean and spacious rooms, each one unique, at this older but excellent lodge. The rooms come with homey decor and quilts, along with…

  • Heber Senator B&B

    Wasatch Mountains

    A 1902 historic home built by a former Utah senator has been transformed into a hospitable family-run B&B with color-themed rooms and large suites. We…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Portland

    The lavishly loud lobby is decorated with colorful furniture, patterned carpeting and brightly painted walls. The spacious rooms are a bit less whimsical…

  • Fielding House

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    You can just catch ocean views from this pink plantation home. With tile and wood floors, hodge-podge decorations and a fun front porch, it's not a top…

  • Usonian Inn

    Wisconsin

    Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students, the 11-room Usonian is a fairly basic motel, but with dapper, Prairie-style touches in the lamps,…

  • Copley Square Hotel

    Back Bay

    The Copley Square Hotel is downright sumptuous, with gorgeous contemporary rooms decorated in muted tones with splashes of color, complemented by subtle…

  • Schroeder Park

    Southern Oregon

    This pleasant, riverside campground is about 4 miles west of town, on the south side of the river. There are about 50 sites with showers, two yurts, flush…

  • Island in the Sky Campground

    Southeastern Utah

    Seven miles from the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the first-come, first-served, 12-site Willow Flat campground has vault toilets but no water or…

  • Mt Hood Village RV Resort

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    The area's largest RV park also has tent sites, yurts and cabins – and now a handful of adorable and trendy 'tiny houses' you can rent. Amenities include…

  • 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…

  • Inn on the Sound

    Cape Cod

    Falmouth's finest inn exudes a clean, contemporary elegance. It's across from the beach, and many of the 11 guest rooms have private decks with ocean…

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