Baltimore
Hunkered commandingly on the historic Recreation (Rec) Pier, this new luxury property is a game changer, bringing a big dose of charm and panache to…
Must-see hotels in Mid-Atlantic States
Richmond
Inside the 1940s Otis Elevator Co building, this stylish and ecofriendly downtown option is one of the best hostels you'll ever encounter. Rooms and dorms…
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
We rarely give establishments a 10 out of 10 score, but that's what this splendid hotel deserves. Not as large as its five-star DC competitors, it has a…
West Virginia
Travelers have enjoyed the mineral springs here since the 1770s. The resort itself has impressed presidents and celebrities since the 1830s. Today, this…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
One of the city’s great heritage hotels, the Hay is a beautiful old building where ‘nothing is overlooked but the White House.’ The property has the best…
Delaware
Under new ownership in 2017 after 100 years as a Du Pont–owned property, there is only one word to describe this revamped hotel: opulent. The premier…
Washington, DC
Nods to namesake George Washington are pervasive at this hotel, which is the hippest lodging on the Hill. Rooms exude a cool, creamy-white Zen and feature…
Northern Virginia
Despite its reputation as a wine and food hot spot, gourmet retreats are few and far between in Loudoun County. This 265-acre property is a welcome…
Virginia
Close to Yorktown's beach and eateries, this house was built by the current owner's grandfather in 1933 and retains its old-fashioned ambience. That's not…
Washington, DC
The elegant, two-winged 1923 mansion has an ornate porte-cochère, beaux-arts architecture and a luxurious interior full of crystal and velvet, all meant…
Washington, DC
In-the-know business travelers, families and couples make their way to the overlooked Carlyle, set amid embassies. The art-deco gem offers quiet,…
West Virginia
The Bavarian takes the Euro-mountaineering theme and runs with it all the way up the Alps. The exterior looks like a chalet, and the rooms have an…
Cottages at Indian River Marina
Delaware Coast
These cottages, located in Delaware Seashore State Park 6 miles south of Dewey Beach, are some of our favorite local vacation rentals. Not for the decor…
The Piedmont
Having gone through previous incarnations as a girls' finishing school, a boarding house and a brothel, this elegant 1856 building, with its picture…
The Piedmont
We're not usually chain-hotel fans, but this excellent place deserves serious praise. Its location couldn't be better, and its clean, comfortable and well…
Richmond
From the moment you stroll into the big-windowed lobby, which houses a glam bar and restaurant, this downtown boutique choice impresses. The high ceilings…
Northern Virginia
The antique four-poster beds here are so high that step ladders are sometimes provided to enable guests to hit the pillows. They're one of the many…
Shenandoah Valley
Set in two historic buildings on opposite sides of Main St, Georges has 18 classy rooms featuring high-end furnishings and luxury linens. The great…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
There may not be much style on show at this place, but who cares? Rooms are large, impeccably clean and very comfortable. Service is friendly, breakfast…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
There's plenty of buzz around DC's first micro-hotel. The 83 rooms are small (twin and bunk-bed rooms are tiny, and don't have closets – opt for a king…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
The 2016 unveiling of this iconic hotel's redesign had DC's smart set all aflutter, and the general consensus seems to be that Ron Arad's sleek interior…
West Virginia
Creaky floors, four-poster beds and Persian rugs evoke thoughts of ghosts at this white-columned inn built around an 1830s home and a newer wing, which…
Shenandoah Valley
Owner Melinda Kramer has done a splendid job of transforming this handsome but once-dilapidated 1830s building into Luray's only boutique hotel. Most of…
Washington, DC
This beautiful Tudor-style structure used to be an apartment building for Senators and Congressmen. The rooms – decked in tasteful plaids, paisleys, and…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Snuggled into a tree-lined neighborhood near trendy 14th St, Mason & Rook feels like your urbane friend’s chic apartment. The lobby resembles a handsome…
Willard InterContinental Hotel
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
The Willard is where MLK wrote his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech; where the term ‘lobbyist’ was coined (by President Grant to describe political wranglers…
Maryland
The Historic Inns comprise three different boutique guesthouses, each set in a heritage building in the heart of old Annapolis: the Maryland Inn, the…
Baltimore
This redbrick 19th-century landmark has recently been reborn as an appealing, if not overly lavish, hotel. Rooms offer a mix of wood floors or carpeting,…
Maryland
You can camp on the Maryland side of the island. The national seashore facilities are basic – chemical toilets, cold showers and drinking water – but…
Washington, DC
Embassies surround this 1902 French-country-style home, which sits a few blocks from Dupont’s nightlife hubbub. The 11 big-windowed rooms are decked out…
Eastern Shore
The Tidewater Inn is an excellent all-around hotel. From this handsome brick building in downtown Easton, you'll have easy walking access to some of the…
Eastern Shore
With sprawling grounds, a waterside perch, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and an 18-hole golf course, this pretty resort works well for family vacations…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Snooze in one of four rooms in this beautiful Logan Circle row house, located a stumble from the restaurant boom along P and 14th Sts. The 1883 abode is…
West Virginia
Proprietor Joy Malinowski brings the spark to this creaky but inviting house that's within stumbling distance of the Purple Fiddle. There's a fun communal…
Courtyard Ocean City Oceanfront
Maryland
The ocean views are sublime from this sleek number, one of the swankiest Courtyards we've seen. On the boardwalk, the hotel greets guests with a bright…
Washington, DC
Modern Americana is celebrated in this classy minimalist West End hotel, right down to the gorgeous interplay of textiles and wood throughout (the Vermont…
Western Maryland
This friendly hostel has plenty of amenities, including a kitchen, laundry and lounge area with games and books. It's popular with cyclists on the C&O…
Shenandoah Valley
Founded in 1888, this spectacularly located resort commands views over the countryside. You’ll find a variety of room types, including recently renovated…
Georgetown
Perched on the C&O Canal, this tucked-away gem is the epitome of modern elegance. Spacious guest rooms, in a soothing neutral palette with pewter and gold…
Baltimore
Fresh flowers in the room, exposed brick walls and elegant furnishings await guests at this marvelously situated Fells Point hotel, which began life as an…
