Must-see hotels in The USA

  • South Campground

    Zion National Park

    The South Campground sits north of the visitor center beside the Pa'rus Trail. Campsites can only be reserved starting two weeks in advance, for a maximum…

  • Shaw House

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Shaw House, an emblematic ‘butterfat palace,’ was the first permanent structure in Ferndale, completed by founding father Seth Shaw in 1854. Today, it’s…

  • 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…

  • Inn of the Five Graces

    Santa Fe

    Much more than just another luxury getaway, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind gem offers an upscale gypsy-style escape. Sumptuous suites are decorated in a…

  • North Face Lodge

    Denali National Park & Preserve

    The arch enemy of Patagonia lodge? Just kidding – this spot is affiliated with Camp Denali and located just down the hill. It's a more traditionally…

  • Molly Gibson Lodge

    Aspen

    One of two tasteful good-value properties across from each other on the edge of downtown. Rooms are redone regularly, which means fresh paint, lush linens…

  • McMenamins Gearhart Hotel

    Northern Oregon Coast

    The McMenamin brothers extend their empire to the beach with this hotel venue on a golf course in Gearhart (3 miles north of Seaside). The comfortable,…

  • 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…

  • Hualapai Mountain Resort

    Arizona

    This Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps mess hall is now a mountain retreat of chunky wood furniture, paintings of wild game and a front porch…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Castañeda Hotel

    New Mexico

    Each room spotlights a New Mexico animal at this restored 1898 beauty, the first in a chain of trackside hotels from legendary hotelier Fred Harvey. After…

  • 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…

  • Holua Cabin & Campground

    Haleakalā National Park

    Holua is the easiest of the three wilderness cabins to reach, located 3.7 miles down the Halemauʻu Trail at an elevation of 6940ft. It has pit toilets and…

  • South Fork Campground

    Sequoia National Park

    Remote, little-used, tent-only campground on the river. It's 13 miles from Three Rivers at the end of a beautiful, but slightly hair-raising drive. The…

  • Dream Inn

    Santa Cruz

    Proud of being Santa Cruz's only oceanfront hotel, the Dream Inn has good-sized rooms brimming with retro-chic charm and turquoise color accents. Catch…

  • Nordic House

    Southeast Alaska

    One of the more Norwegian-looking of Petersburg's houses, this stunner is raised on stilts above the water and has Nordic trim painted onto its attractive…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Watchman Campground

    Zion National Park

    Towering cottonwoods provide fairly good shade for the 184 well-spaced sites at Watchman, located south of the visitor center. Sites are by reservation …

  • Samesun

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    This hostel in a refurbished 1904 building has spectacular rooftop views of Venice Beach, bright, beachy swatches of color and four- to eight-person dorms…

  • 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…

  • Inn of the Lost Coast

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Shelter Cove's most family-friendly hotel has a choice of rooms and suites; the latter including options with a full kitchen, private hot tub and sauna…

  • Grant Grove Cabins

    Kings Canyon National Park

    Set amid towering sugar pines, the accommodations here include aging tent-top shacks, rustic camp cabins with electricity and outdoor wood-burning stoves,…

  • 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…

  • Hale Ohia Cottages

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    The eclectic cottages of this unique Queen Anne-esque complex exude peace and tranquility. Cottage 44, with its jacuzzi, fireplace and creative…

  • 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…

  • Fort Getty Campground

    Rhode Island

    This pleasant 41-acre predominantly RV park occupies a pretty pocket of land on the west coast of Conanicut Island. There are 83 RV sites, 24 tent sites…

  • Adam’s Inn

    Washington, DC

    Tucked on a shady residential street, this 27-room inn is known for its personalized service, fluffy linens and handy location just a few blocks from 18th…

  • Hotel Redland

    Everglades National Park

    On the edge of Homestead's quaint downtown, the Hotel Redland is set in a 1904 building that has a warm, cozy vibe thanks to its gracious hosts. The 12…

  • Hotel @ the Lafayette

    Buffalo

    This seven-story early 1900s building has been restored with stylish furnishings in its rooms. The location is handy, with a very good brewpub, Pan…

  • Teklanika River Campground

    Denali National Park & Preserve

    There are 53 sites, flush toilets, piped-in water and evening programs at this campground, popular with tenters, RVers and the occasional wolf or two.

  • Pearl Hotel

    San Diego

    This 1959 gem is showing its age, which is why new owners are giving it a big-bucks face-lift while preserving its mid-century-modern bone structure. The…

  • Sofia Hotel

    San Diego

    Across from Westfield Horton Plaza, the historic Sofia has 211 rooms with fashionable darkwood furniture and sprightly printed fabrics. There are also in…

  • Billie’s Backpackers Hostel

    Fairbanks

    An easy-breezy international scene makes this place regularly full in summer. Billie’s has typical hostel amenities such as showers, laundry and kitchen,…

  • Inn San Francisco

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    An elegant 1872 Italianate-Victorian mansion has become a stately Mission District inn, impeccably maintained and packed with antiques. All rooms have…

  • Truckee Hotel

    Lake Tahoe

    Tucked behind an atmospheric four-story redbrick streetfront arcade, Truckee’s most historic abode has welcomed weary travelers since 1873. A recent…

  • Sun Valley Lodge

    Idaho

    The celebrities already came in droves before the 2015 renovation that spruced up this swank 1930s-era lodge – Sun Valley's first and finest. Standard…

  • 1425 Inn

    South Carolina

    This eight-room B&B is tucked away in Columbia’s historic-homes district, and, while not itself historic, was built to the historical standards of the…

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