Must-see hotels in Eastern USA

  • Rock Hostel

    South Beach

    Party people need only apply at this lively, well-run hostel a few minutes from the beach. Fairly simple six- to 10-bed dorms (including all-female) are…

  • Kinzie Hotel

    Chicago

    There's lots to love at the Kinzie beyond the modern-design-driven, blue-accented, good-sized rooms. A continental breakfast of pastries, fruit and yogurt…

  • Fairmont

    Chicago

    Millennium Park here you come – the 687 luxury rooms and suites here are a stone's throw away. Upgrade to a deluxe room to get a park or lake view. Those…

  • Line Hotel DC

    Washington, DC

    Opened in 2018, the Line breathes fresh energy into an old church. It's as on-trend as you can get, with three restaurants and two bars by local celebrity…

  • India House Hostel

    New Orleans

    This colorful place is larger than it looks. Half a block off Canal St in Mid-City, the hostel is a minicomplex of subtropically themed good times. The…

  • Eldon Suites

    Washington, DC

    Given its location spitting distance from the Convention Center, Eldon Suites puts up plenty of business folk. Families dig it, too. You get much more…

  • Wm Mulherin's Sons

    Philadelphia

    Hotels are thin on the ground in hipster Fishtown. Stepping up to the plate is Wm Mulherin's Sons, in an 1890s building. The four super-stylish rooms here…

  • Miami Beach Edition

    Miami

    Design guru Ian Schrager's latest Miami venture is a gorgeous retooling of a 1950s Mid-Beach classic. The 294-room property (including 28 bungalows) has…

  • Inn at Cedar Falls

    Ohio

    Though it tries hard to be posh, the inn remains midrange in quality. Nine hotel-like rooms occupy the main building, while 12 spacious cottages, five…

  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco

    Baltimore

    Ensconced in the former B&O Railroad headquarters building, this Beaux Arts hotel in the Inner Harbor impresses with its historic details and attentive…

  • Pirate Haus Inn

    St Augustine

    A-har me hearties! Although far from St Augustine's fanciest digs, this family-friendly European-style guesthouse/hostel may well be the cheapest and most…

  • New Yorker

    Miami

    Dating back to the 1950s, the New Yorker has an eye-catching design that's right at home in the architecturally rich MiMo district (short for Miami Modern…

  • City House Hostel Washington DC

    Washington, DC

    This small, jolly hostel puts you a few blocks from H St's rollicking nightlife. The rooms, in shades of sky blue, tomato red and other bright paints,…

  • Madison

    Washington, DC

    The Madison has hosted every US president since JFK. The attractive rooms are midsized, with silver-gray walls, fluffy white beds, a sturdy work desk and…

  • Sanderling Resort & Spa

    Outer Banks

    Remodeled rooms have given this posh place a stylish feel. Decor is impeccably tasteful, and the attached balconies are an inviting place to enjoy the…

  • Asheville Glamping

    Asheville

    Friendly Joana runs three separate sites: two within 5 miles of downtown, the other 10 miles north towards Hot Springs. Each is peppered with a…

  • Music City Hostel

    Nashville

    These squat brick bungalows are humble, but Nashville's West End hostel is lively and welcoming, with a common kitchen, an outdoor grill, a fire pit and…

  • Edwin Hotel

    Chattanooga

    Luxury merges seamlessly with crisp artistic style at this downtown newcomer. Tucked between the Walnut Street Bridge and the Bluff View Art District, the…

  • Publick House Historic Inn

    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…

  • Revolution Hotel

    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…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Keene Downtown

    New Hampshire

    In a picture-perfect Main St location, this venerable century-old hotel (formerly known as the Lane Hotel) has 40 attractive rooms, each uniquely…

  • Nathan Goodale House

    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…

  • Lafayette Hotel

    New Orleans

    Pleasant and small, this 1916 hotel is steps from Lafayette Sq and within easy walking distance of the Julia Row Arts District and the National WWII…

  • Swamp Cottage

    Everglades National Park

    Want to get as close to the swamp as possible without giving up on the amenities? Book a few nights in a bungalow or a two-bedroom cottage, tucked amid…

  • Roosevelt Inn

    Hudson Valley

    Family owned and run since 1971, this roadside motel offers a great deal, especially for its pine-paneled 'rustic' rooms. The attention paid to the…

  • HI Hyannis

    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…

  • Palms Hotel

    Miami

    The Palms' lobby manages to be imposing and comfortable all at once; the soaring ceiling, cooled by giant, slow-spinning rattan fans, makes for a colonial…

  • Lodge at Glendorn

    Pennsylvania

    A legacy of the Wilds' former industrial wealth, this 1200-acre estate was developed by an early-20th-century oil baron. Its 'big house' and log cabins …

  • Red South Beach

    Miami

    Red is indeed the name of the game, from the cushions on the sleek chairs in the lobby to the flashes dancing around the marble pool to deep, blood…

  • Backcountry Camping

    Everglades National Park

    Wilderness camping in the Everglades ranges from ground sites to chickees (raised platforms over the water). Permits are required for all backcountry…

  • The Franklin

    South Beach

    A classic from 1934, the Franklin is a beautifully restored art-deco hotel with modern loft-like rooms. Think polished-concrete floors, sleek modular…

  • Chelsea Pines Inn

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    With its five walk-up floors coded to the rainbow flag, the 26-room Chelsea Pines is serious gay-and-lesbian central, but guests of all stripes are…

  • Barnacle Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    The Barnacle welcomes you into its atrium with the promise of fresh ocean breezes. Wander around the pond and Jacuzzi, past the swinging hammocks, and…

  • Cornerstone B&B

    Philadelphia

    Housed in an 1865 Victorian mansion, this family-run B&B is an appealing choice with six uniquely designed rooms. Aptly named (it's on the corner and made…

  • Riverboat Inn & Suites

    Indiana

    Parts of this historic inn bang on the river date back to 1929 (it was a former button factory). Rooms are spread over several buildings – you'll want the…

  • Ranch House Motel

    Florida Keys

    For the money, this friendly family-run place right off the highway is one of the best-value lodging options in the Keys. The owners go the extra mile to…

  • Brown Hotel

    Louisville

    Opera stars, queens and prime ministers have trod the marble floors of this storied downtown hotel, now restored to its 1920s glamor with 294 comfy rooms…

  • Peabody Hotel

    Memphis

    Memphis' most storied hotel has been catering to a who's who of Southern gentry since the 1860s. The current incarnation, a 13-story Renaissance Revival…

  • Inn at Middleton Place

    Charleston

    This dreamy property adjacent to Middleton Place is family friendly for its serene, riverside locale, relaxing pool and convenient kayak rentals. There's…

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