Chicago
At this super-hip hostel-hotel hybrid, travelers split evenly between the four-person, bunk-bed dorms and private rooms. All feature warm woods, bright…
Must-see hotels in The USA
Walt Disney World
With an abutting 33-acre savannah parading a who's who of Noah's Ark past hotel windows and balconies, park rangers standing ready to answer questions…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This intimate, low-slung, pension-style inn was built in 1908 and recently refurbished with beach-cottage cool. It's on a quiet street just off the beach…
Phoenix
Shaggy pillows, antler-shaped lamps and portraits of blue cows. Yep, the 242 rooms of the Palomar are whimsical, and we like it. Larger than average and…
Glacier National Park
After an extensive renovation, the Swiftcurrent, ideally located next to numerous Many Glacier trailheads, has retained the facade of classic roadside…
Nashville
One of our favorite Nashville boutique hotels riffs on mid-century modern design, with bamboo-paneled walls and reclaimed WWI barnwood flooring. Sizable…
SoHo & Chinatown
The James plays with a variety of architectural elements in each of its different spaces, and somehow they all work beautifully. The public areas blend…
Yellowstone National Park
Nestled in a scenic, open, lodgepole-pine forest on a sunny hill overlooking the Gibbon River and meadows, this is one of the park’s nicest campgrounds…
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…
South Beach
Even the tropical fish tank with its elegant curves and chrome accents has a touch of deco flair, to say nothing of the streamlined bar with mint-green…
Chicago
Housed in the landmark 1890s Reliance Building, a prototype for the modern skyscraper, this hotel's slick, historic design woos architecture buffs. Deco…
Denver
Standing agape under the stained-glass-crowned atrium, it’s clear why this palace is shortlisted among the country’s elite historic hotels. There’s deco…
Albuquerque
Albuquerque's finest historic hotel, built in the heart of downtown in 1939, has been modernized while retaining period details such as its stunning…
Chattanooga
It's very hard to improve on excellent, but the former Stone Fort Inn – now the Dwell – has done just that. A new, hands-on owner has completely flipped…
Charleston
Spanish-moss-draped, 200-year-old B&Bs are cool and all, but if you skew more hip and contemporary than antebellum and antique, this all-suite hipster…
Seattle
This new kid on the block brings hip sophistication to the U District's hotel scene. Eclectic furniture and walls full of framed photographs almost make…
Denali Mountain Morning Hostel
Denali National Park & Preserve
Perched beside the gurgling Carlo Creek, this is the area’s only true hostel. That's cool – it makes up in quality for a lack of hostel quantity. The…
Chicago
Queen Elizabeth, Princess Di, the Reagans, the Bushes, the Clintons, the late, great Aretha Franklin… Who hasn’t stayed at the Drake since its 1920…
Denver
This is the new Denver. Energetic, sophisticated, artsy, fun, irreverent, the Ramble has the feel of a historic hotel (even though the building is brand…
Portland
Sure, they're trendy – but are they not adorable? This 'hotel' is actually a cluster of cleverly designed tiny houses, each in its own style (Modern,…
Denver
The Curtis is like stepping into a doo-bop Warhol wonderworld: 13 themed floors, each devoted to a different genre of American pop culture. Rooms are…
Lefferts Manor Bed & Breakfast
New York City
Six sunny rooms in this classic Brooklyn brownstone feature tiled closed fireplaces, subtle color palettes and historically styled decor. Five rooms share…
Boston
Exemplifying the up-and-coming character of this once-downtrodden district, this boutique hotel occupies a fully restored 19th-century flatiron building…
Arizona
This former hospital looks like the perfect setting for a sequel to The Shining. Built in 1926 for the mining community, the sturdy fortress plays up its…
Hanalei
Two stand-alone homes on one property a block from the beach. Offering three and four bedrooms respectively, the per-night price doesn’t seem quite so…
Austin
Liz Lambert's Bunkhouse Group recently purchased this budget favorite, long known for its 'garage-sale chic' and wonderfully funky appeal. At press time,…
Denver
Fall under the spell of Castle Marne, one of Denver’s grandest old mansions. Located in the historic Wyman District, it dates from 1889 and is on the…
Southeast Alaska
This is essentially a national-park lodge and the only accommodations in the park itself. Located at Bartlett Cove, 8 miles northwest of Gustavus, the…
Chicago
Radisson Blu's sleek rooms occupy floors one to 18 of the rippling, 82-story Aqua Tower, designed by local starchitect Jeanne Gang. Standard rooms are…
Chicago
When a hotel's front desk doubles as a bar, you know you're in for a good time. So it goes at Moxy, where the lobby is a communal area with a 24-hour taco…
North Coast & Redwoods
Formerly the Eagle House Inn, but reopened under new ownership in May 2017, this glorious Victorian hotel has been tastefully restored to combine…
Waikiki
If your Don Draper fantasy still sizzles years after Mad Men, then you'll love this retro-chic 10-story hotel that recreates a posh early 1960s world that…
Chicago
The Guesthouse is comprised of 25 elegant, condo-style suites, each with a full kitchen, washer-dryer and private balcony with BBQ grill. Choose from…
New Orleans
Lavish rooms at this boutique crashpad offer an array of amenities, from marble desks to iHome stereos to two-headed showers. Should the budget allow, go…
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
Families love this activity-rich ranch on 4000 acres on Zion's eastern side. Guests can hike, bike, canyoneer, climb, swim, play sports, ride four…
New Orleans
The Ace is a chain that really wants to impart a boutique, local experience. The New Orleans result is a stylish hotel with Louisiana accents that still…
Best Western Plus – Austin City
Austin
Our favorite detail? The Texas-shaped waffles at the breakfast spread. Bordering I-35, south of Lady Bird Lake, this recently renovated Best Western is…
Lahaina
Built in 1901 and perfectly located, the historic Pioneer Inn may look salty and sea-worn at first glance, but step inside for a pleasant surprise. The 34…
Chicago
This is another excellent property in the Kimpton chain, joining the Monaco and Allegro in the Loop. Note of distinction: the 17-story, 261-room Palomar…
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…
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