Must-see hotels in The USA

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Ute Bluff Lodge

    Southwest Colorado

    This impeccably clean hotel is the best option in town. Run by a South Carolina transplant named Debbie, the rooms have new carpet, wood paneling and a…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Hale Kona Kai

    Kailua-Kona

    All condos overlook crashing surf at this well-managed oceanfront complex off the busy commercial stretch of Aliʻi Dr. The one-bedroom units vary in style…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B

    Northeastern Oregon

    Six homey and comfortable guest rooms of different sizes and varying cowboy themes (all sharing bathrooms) are available at this good B&B, which is also a…

  • Disney's Polynesian Resort

    Walt Disney World

    With faux-bamboo decor, a jungle motif in the lobby, and coconut-shell cups and shell necklaces in the store, you just may think you're in the South…

  • Monture Guard Station Cabin

    Montana

    The main access point to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex from the south, along Hwy 200. To reach it, drive 7 miles north of Ovando and snowshoe or…

  • Hadsten House

    Santa Ynez Valley

    This revamped motel has luxuriously updated just about everything, except for its routine exterior. Inside, rooms are surprisingly plush, with flat-screen…

  • Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

    Arkansas

    This imposing historic hotel tops Bathhouse Row and constantly references its glory days, even if said days have passed. The grand lobby buzzes at night…

  • Carousel Beach Inn

    Santa Cruz

    Colorful decor and bright artwork feature at this recently renovated motel that is the closest accommodations to the attractions of the Santa Cruz…

  • Sonoma's Best Guest Cottages

    Sonoma

    Each of these four colorful, inviting cottages has a bedroom, living room, kitchen and barbecue, with comfy furniture, stereo, DVDs and bicycles. It's 1…

  • Jefferson Hotel

    Northeast Texas

    Fans of paranormal activity are advised to stay at this historic, if dated, 25-room hotel. For example, rooms 19 and 20 have been known to freak out eye…

  • Graduate Lincoln

    Nebraska

    Part of a small chain of hotels with locations only near major college campuses, the Graduate Lincoln caters to the permanent student in every grad. There…

  • Sands Regency

    Reno

    The Sands Regency has some of the largest standard digs in town, decked out in a cheerful tropical palette of upbeat color. Empress Tower rooms are best…

  • Roan Mountain State Park Lodge

    East Tennessee

    Book a campsite or cabin in one of the most beautiful locations in Roan Mountain State Park. Cabins have kitchens, full baths and front porches with…

  • Hole-in-the-Wall Campground

    The Deserts

    Popular with hikers, this campground is cradled by whimsically eroded volcanic rock walls and has 35 sites for RVs and tents available on a first-come,…

  • Coloma Resort

    Gold Country

    This long-established riverside campground with the feel of a summer camp is a good choice for RVs. It comes with wi-fi and a full range of activities:…

  • Modern B&B

    Houston

    This mod, 11-room, four-story inn is rife with airy decks, spiral staircases and sunlight. The actual rooms are surprisingly plain, but groups traveling…

  • Thunderbird Beach Resort

    Tampa Bay

    The art-deco sign has beckoned travelers since 1958, and the Thunderbird remains a reliable choice in the thick of the Treasure Island commercial corridor…

  • Umpqua's Last Resort

    Southern Oregon

    It's hardly fancy – the small cabins on a sunny, grassy hill just hold a bed (bring your own sleeping bag/linen) but they're decent enough. The larger…

  • Marial Lodge

    Southern Oregon

    Friendly hosts and good food make this simple, 11-room lodge a welcome stop after a long day of hiking, rafting or fishing. Check out the mug rack with a…

  • White House Bed & Breakfast

    Southern Oregon

    Just one large lovely room with sitting room is generally available at this friendly B&B. If you're in a group or family and are willing to share the…

  • Westport Inn

    Coastal Highway 1

    Dating from the 1970s, this is a simple yet lovely place to stay with beach access and extremely comfortable rooms with plush mattresses and nice artwork…

  • 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…

  • Barnacle Inn

    Nantucket

    This is what old Nantucket is all about: folksy owners and simple, quaint accommodations that hearken back to earlier times. Rooms in this turn-of-the…

  • Mountain Haus

    Vail

    A laid-back spot near the village entrance. Rooms aren’t huge but some have fireplaces, king-sized beds, balconies and a view from the upper reaches, and…

  • Wenatchee Confluence State Park

    Central Washington

    The campground, with 51 hookups and eight tent spaces, is on the north bank of the Wenatchee River. It's an ideal spot for active travelers: besides a…

  • Elaine’s Bed & Breakfast

    Central New Mexico

    This beautifully decorated lodge, nestled up in the woods with superb views, holds five antique-furnished B&B rooms, each with private bath. The lovely…

  • Sedona Real Inn & Suites

    Sedona

    Set just off the strip in a quiet spot, this is a great choice for a reasonably priced modern motel in Sedona. There's a free breakfast buffet, fitness…

  • Big Meadows Lodge

    Shenandoah Valley

    The historic Big Meadows Lodge has 29 cozy wood-paneled rooms and five rustic cabins. The on-site Spottswood Dining Room serves three hearty meals a day;…

  • Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground

    Arizona

    Campers who want to be close to the water should opt for a covered waterside cabana; those looking for quieter, more scenic desert camping can drive…

  • Hale Kukui Orchard

    Hamakua Coast

    Choose from three guesthouses, each with full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, private deck, outdoor soaking tub and, best of all, fantastic…

  • Big Horn Lodge

    Moab

    With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…

  • Fallon Hotel

    Gold Country

    The historic Fallon Hotel hosts the most professional theater troupe in the region, the Sierra Repertory Theatre. The (apparently haunted) building is…

  • Hotel Granduca

    Houston

    Expect some vague notions of Tuscan style with a Texan welcome. Graduca was inspired by a Duke's palazzo, so rooms are luxe and the pool area is a garden…

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