Must-see hotels in New Hampshire

  • Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery

    White Mountains

    This Victorian country inn is North Woodstock's centerpiece. It has 39 individually appointed rooms across five separate buildings (three in a cluster,…

  • Howard Johnson Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

    Orange remains a popular color at this outpost of the long-running HoJo's chain, but the company exudes a modern vibe at these happenin' digs. In fact,…

  • Joe Dodge Lodge

    White Mountains

    The AMC complex at Pinkham Notch incorporates this lodge, with dorms holding 100-plus beds. Rooms come in a variety of configurations and the price is per…

  • Dolly Copp Campground

    White Mountains

    On Mt Washington's flanks, this pretty USFS campground normally has 177 sites. In 2018, however, the campground was in the midst of extensive and slow…

  • Manor on Golden Pond

    New Hampshire

    This inviting B&B is perched on Shepard Hill, overlooking serene Squam Lake. Quaintly elegant rooms (some with fireplaces and Jacuzzis), gourmet…

  • Great Stone Dwelling

    New Hampshire

    This grand stone edifice – the centerpiece of the Enfield Shaker Museum – also doubles as an atmospheric lodging. On the 3rd and 4th floors are seven…

  • Manchester Downtown Hotel

    New Hampshire

    Now a Hilton Doubletree, this revamped hotel anchors Elm St and is within an easy walk of downtown's best restaurants, bars and shops. The hotel is large,…

  • Pinestead Farm Lodge

    White Mountains

    This is a rarity in Franconia: a working farm, complete with assorted cattle, chickens, ducks and horses. Hosts Bob and Kathleen Sherburn, whose family…

  • Wildcat Inn & Tavern

    White Mountains

    This centrally located village lodge has a dozen cozy rooms with antique furnishings. The cottage – known as the 'Igloo' – sleeps up to six people. One of…

  • Little River Bed & Breakfast

    New Hampshire

    One mile west of the village center on the gorgeous Nubanusit River, this 19th-century farmhouse once served as housing for artists at the nearby…

  • Lamie's Inn & Tavern

    New Hampshire

    To escape the din of Hampton Beach, head to this colonial manor, built in 1740, in downtown Hampton. The graceful guest rooms have exposed brick walls,…

  • Long Island Bridge Campground

    New Hampshire

    Thirteen miles northeast of Meredith, this camping area overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee has popular tent and RV sites and a private beach. Waterfront sites…

  • Carter Notch Inn

    White Mountains

    Across from a golf course (that could pass for pristine mountain pasture in snow season), this B&B on a beautiful winding country road a mile north of…

  • Cottage Place on Squam Lake

    New Hampshire

    The cozy, comfortable Cottage Place fronts Squam Lake, offering a private beach, a swimming raft and docking space for boats. There is a wide variety of…

  • Franconia Inn

    White Mountains

    This excellent 35-room inn, just 2 miles south of Franconia, is set on a broad, fertile, pine-fringed river valley. You'll find plenty of common space and…

  • Six South Street Hotel

    New Hampshire

    This 69-room upscale boutique hotel in downtown Hanover is sleek, modern and stylish. It's an excellent choice if you're done with frilly B&Bs and don't…

  • Village of Loon Mountain

    White Mountains

    This lodge has basic, modern suites that sleep at least four people, as well as townhouses right on the mountainside, so you can ski out the door to the…

  • Cozy Inn & Cottages

    New Hampshire

    Cozy is the truth here: rooms and suites in the two main houses come with quilts and antiques and have access to a common lounge and kitchen. Typical New…

  • Suite Inn

    New Hampshire

    Smack in the heart of town (a few steps from the tourist office), these four self-catering apartments are indeed a 'sweet' deal for anyone seeking the…

  • Hotel Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

    A short walk from the town center, this elegant, Queen Anne–style inn dates from 1881 and has beautiful common areas with original wood details and…

  • Bay Side Inn

    New Hampshire

    The attractive guest rooms here sit right on the Winnipesaukee waterfront. Guests enjoy a private beach that is excellent for fishing and swimming…

  • Crawford Notch General Store & Campground

    White Mountains

    This handy all-purpose place sells camping supplies and groceries to use at its lovely wooded sites. You'll also find small, rustic, but rather handsome…

  • Evergreen Motel

    White Mountains

    This 18-room mom-and-pop establishment is across the street from Santa's Village. There's also a complimentary 18-hole miniature golf course on-site…

  • Fransted Family Campground

    White Mountains

    Two miles northwest of Franconia Notch State Park, this wooded campground caters more to tenters (70 sites) than RVers (40 sites). Many sites are along a…

  • Hotel Concord

    New Hampshire

    The bland corporate exterior is a bit soul-crushing, but the 38 rooms at this brand-new boutique hotel pop with fresh modern style. Spacious bathrooms are…

  • Courtyard Marriott

    New Hampshire

    Pops of bright color add oomph to the classically styled rooms at this unremarkable but busy branch of the Courtyard chain. You can enjoy a drink at the…

  • Saco River Camping Area

    White Mountains

    This riverside campground away from the highway has 140 wooded and open sites and rustic lean-tos. Canoe and kayak rental with a shuttle ride is available…

  • Lafayette Place Campground

    White Mountains

    This popular campground has 97 wooded tent sites that are in heavy demand in summer (mid-May to mid-October). Reservations are accepted for 88 of the…

  • Jack Daniels Motor Inn

    New Hampshire

    With its flower-bedecked entrance and scenic perch beside the Contoocook River, the Jack Daniels is pretty darn lovely for a motel. Rooms, on two floors,…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    New Hampshire

    Yes, it's part of a chain and rooms are cookie-cutter, but downtown is an easy mile away and there's convenient access to I-93. Staff are nice and…

  • Mt Madison Inn & Suites

    White Mountains

    The upgraded king and queen rooms at this 32-room motel have all been re-carpeted and come with microwaves, coffee makers and refrigerators. A few rooms…

  • Jefferson Inn

    White Mountains

    Eleven homespun rooms – with quilts, old brooms and washboards on the wall – fill this attractive Victorian house perched on a hill above the Presidential…

  • Riverbank Motel & Cottages

    White Mountains

    In a peaceful riverside setting just outside of North Woodstock, this inexpensive option has 11 motel rooms and four cottages. Accommodations are basic,…

  • Carriage Barn Guest House

    New Hampshire

    Opposite Keene State College, this B&B has four frilly guest rooms and common areas, including a pine-floored parlor full of antiques and a deck…

  • Tuckernuck Inn

    New Hampshire

    Tuckernuck has five cozy, quiet rooms (one with a fireplace) with stenciled walls and handmade quilts. From Main St, head inland along Water St, then turn…

  • Paugus Bay Campground

    New Hampshire

    Off US 3, Paugus has wooded sites overlooking the lake. The campground has a private beach as well as other recreation facilities, and regularly holds fun…

  • Meredith Inn B&B

    New Hampshire

    This delightful Victorian inn has eight rooms outfitted with antique furnishings and luxurious bedding; several rooms also have Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces…

  • Colonial Motel

    White Mountains

    Rooms are traditional but inviting at this 26-room family run property set back slightly from the main drag. Rooms have a mini-refrigerator. There's a $10…

  • Littleton Motel

    White Mountains

    Why, yes, I would like to stay in New Hampshire's oldest motel. But don't worry – the 20 rooms at this old-school motor inn, which opened in 1948, have…

  • Milan Hill State Park Campground

    White Mountains

    Four furnished yurts, each sleeping four people, are on offer at this state park campground. There are also six campsites, four of them available by…

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