South Shore
This lovely Greek Revival home happens to be the place where Lizzie Borden's parents were brutally murdered. Decked out with period furnishings and decor,…
Must-see hotels in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Here is Sturbridge's most famous historic inn, the 1771 Publick House, near the village common. Three separate buildings make up the property: your best…
South End & Chinatown
A beacon for budget travelers, the Revolution Hotel is a concept hotel with a cool, creative atmosphere. Rooms are compact, comfortable and affordable…
Massachusetts
In a large and simple Victorian Italianate house, this B&B has tasteful rooms that are decked out with antiques, likely procured at the nearby Brimfield…
Cape Cod
For a million-dollar view on a backpacker's budget, book yourself a bed at this hostel overlooking the harbor. It was built in 2010 by adding new wings to…
Martha's Vineyard
Reserve early for a bed at this popular, purpose-built hostel in the center of the island. It has everything you'd expect: a solid kitchen, a games room,…
Martha's Vineyard
With 48 rooms, Mansion House is a little big to be termed 'boutique,' but it's got a lot of personality and owners who care. The fresh citrus tones and…
Boston
In the heart of downtown Boston, the Godfrey is a welcome addition to this revitalized area. The boutique facilities are super-sleek, with lobby and rooms…
South Shore
This 80-room inn is a boon for families: special packages allow kids to stay for free and include entry to local sights. Best of all, the indoor Pilgrim…
Cape Cod
The grand dame of Cape lodging, century-old Chatham Bars sprawls over 25 seaside acres. A campus of cottages and buildings houses 217 sophisticated rooms…
Martha's Vineyard
The Sydney is a cool contemporary boutique hotel with a pleasantly muted color palate and a large variety of rooms. Regardless of whether you're in a…
South End & Chinatown
It's hard to enter the circular lobby without contemplating the centerpiece Serra-inspired sculpture. But that's just the beginning of the artistic flair…
South Shore
The 19th-century home of a whaling captain, this Georgian Revival beauty is riddled with architectural delights including marble fireplaces, leaded…
Cape Cod
A top-shelf budget option in pricey Chatham. Here, above the Maps of Antiquity store, three suites are available at a bargain price. The Garden Suite and…
Martha's Vineyard
The Vineyard the way it used to be…but with a few concessions to modernity (some rooms have TV, some have private bathroom). You'll find simple, spotless,…
Massachusetts
Just outside the grounds of Old Sturbridge Village, this lodging facility is managed by the museum. It includes the 1789 Oliver Wight House, a charming…
Boston
It's easy to miss this understated hotel, tucked behind the granite facade of the historic Ames Building (Boston's first skyscraper). Starting in the…
Cape Cod
Everything about this inn, set in an 1839 Greek Revival mansion and its luxurious outbuildings, is gracious. The decor is sumptuous, most guest rooms have…
Massachusetts
Eden Pines is all about the view: it's spectacular. Perched up on the rocks, the inn faces Loblolly Cove, the Thacher Island lighthouses and the big blue…
Boston
Steps from Faneuil Hall and the waterfront, this boutique hotel inhabits a respectfully renovated 19th-century mercantile warehouse. The 116 rooms are on…
Massachusetts
This hotel is well known to business travelers and wedding guests for its attentive service. With 52 rooms, the place is small enough to retain a personal…
Massachusetts
The institutional but comfortable rooms at this large motel-style facility are spruced up with private terraces and exceptional ocean views. This place…
Cape Cod
Ever fall asleep in church? Then you'll love the rooms, some with stained-glass windows, in this creatively restored former church, now an upmarket B&B…
Massachusetts
Travelers in search of a genteel experience can luxuriate in this 1803 Federal mansion, with its stately parlor and welcoming library. Details such as…
Cape Cod
If your idea of a B&B stay is pure pampering, stop the search here. Spend the night in a room with a king-size brass bed, Jacuzzi and a fireplace, then…
Cape Cod
Spacious squeaky-clean rooms, comfy beds and quiet grounds are the draw at this boutique motel geared for adults. Opt for one of the rooms with a rear…
Massachusetts
Steps from Gloucester Harbor, this grand Georgian house has eight spacious and elegant rooms with period furnishings and private bathrooms. The…
Massachusetts
Shea's Riverside is a two-in-one accommodation in a picturesque spot on the Essex River. The inn is a 1760 Colonial home. It contains six gorgeous rooms…
Martha's Vineyard
It's a long drive through the woods to reach Lambert's Cove Inn: but for anyone looking to really get away it's worth it. The inn and its grounds have the…
Boston
The InterContinental has it going on. Service is on point. The rooms are sumptuous and sophisticated. And the location – perched on the edge of the…
Nantucket
A summery, light-filled design is the result of this inn's extreme makeover. Fun splashes of seaside colors (blues and yellows) and glitzy common areas …
Boston
Done up in muted grays and browns with bold crimson accents, the Onyx exudes contemporary sophistication. Attractive perks of the hotel (a member of the…
Massachusetts
This historic Federalist-style hotel is at the heart of Salem. For years it was the only full-service hotel, with 84 updated rooms, a fancy restaurant and…
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…
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…
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…
Boston
The Bostonian proudly touts its roots as part of the Blackstone Block, the city’s oldest block. From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby to…
Massachusetts
This handsome brick Colonial place, built in 1832, offers six rooms with early-American decor. Many have working fireplaces, and all have authentic…
Massachusetts
The rooms are small and a bit dated, but you can't beat the location: directly on Long Beach. Balconies overlook the surf, sand and two lighthouses. If…
Massachusetts
This campground offers 60 wooded sites – some on the shores of Walker Pond – on its 1470 acres. It's north of I-90, 5 miles from Old Sturbridge Village.
