Must-see hotels in The USA

  • Tranquilo

    Fort Lauderdale

    This white-on-white retro 1950s motel offers fantastic value for families. Rooms range over five buildings, each with its own pool, and some include newly…

  • Dunhill Hotel

    Charlotte

    The staff shine at this heart-of-Uptown hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1929 – this was the first hotel in Charlotte to have en-suite…

  • Waiʻanapanapa Campground

    The Road to Hana

    Fall asleep to the lullaby of the surf at this central campground, located on a shady lawn near the beach in Waiʻanapanapa State Park. It’s a great spot,…

  • Mining Exchange

    Colorado Springs

    Opened in 2012 and set in the former turn-of-the-century bank where Cripple Creek prospectors traded in their gold for cash (check out the vault door in…

  • Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

    Virginia

    One of the premier places to stay on the beach, this 21-story hotel offers spacious and comfortable oceanfront rooms with large balconies that open out to…

  • Nashua House

    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,…

  • Boulder Twin Lakes Inn

    Boulder

    Owned by a former Olympian, this midranger is both far from fancy and the center of town. Still, rooms are large and clean, and there's a communal kitchen…

  • Hicksville Trailer Palace

    Joshua Tree National Park

    Fancy sleeping among glowing wig heads, in an Airstream or a horse stall? Then check into one of nine wackily decorated vintage trailers (and one cabin)…

  • Atlantic Inn

    Rhode Island

    This 1879 establishment commands a gentle perch on a grassy hilltop, with ocean and town vistas. The gracefully appointed Victorian inn features a wide…

  • Desert Lily B&B

    Joshua Tree National Park

    The charming Carrie presides over this three-room adobe retreat and will turbocharge your day with scrumptious breakfasts if you're staying in one of the…

  • Portland Harbor Hotel

    Portland

    This handsome independent hotel has a classically coiffed lobby, where guests relax on upholstered leather chairs surrounding the glowing fireplace. The…

  • Thorndike Campground

    Death Valley National Park

    Teensy Thorndike is one of four free first-come, first-served campgrounds in the mountains. With only six sites at an elevation of 7400ft, you'll likely…

  • Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    Spend the day on a private sandy beach or in the outdoor pool, then light the barbecue grill after sunset – ah, now that’s relaxation. All of the simple…

  • Woodlawn

    Maryland

    Seven well-kept suites, all individually decked out with rustic charm (think boxwood gardens, fireplaces and vanity chests) and modern amenities (such as…

  • Casitas de Gila

    New Mexico

    For serene forest slumber, rent one of the five stunning adobe-style casitas set on 90 acres of wilderness. Each unit has a fully stocked kitchen, plenty…

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Montgomery Downtown

    Alabama

    A lot of the accommodation in Montgomery (especially downtown) consists of corporate chains; this DoubleTree is one of the better options in that category…

  • La Pensione Hotel

    San Diego

    Despite the name, Little Italy's La Pensione isn't a pension but an intimate hotel of 67 modern, carpeted rooms with one or two queen-sized beds and…

  • Zion River Resort

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    The massive RV resort outside Virgin, 12 miles west of Springdale, caters to upscale big rigs with long pull-throughs and phone and cable hookups. There…

  • Harbor House Inn

    Santa Barbara

    Two blocks from the beach, this meticulously run inn offers bright sandy-hued studios with hardwood floors, small kitchens and mod cons such as SmartTVs…

  • Dream South Beach

    South Beach

    From the outside the Dream looks like a snow-cube box of clean white lines. Inside the rooms veer towards the ethereal, with shimmery curtains, aquatic…

  • Hilton Homewood Suites

    Orlando

    Comfy beds and spacious suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a low-key feel that is lacking at comparable chain hotels in Orlando. There's a…

  • Hotel Renew

    Waikiki

    Design-savvy, ecofriendly accommodations come with mod platform beds and a color palette that looks like a box of chocolates. Rooms come with either…

  • Silver Bell Campground

    Aspen

    If you want to pitch a tent near the Maroon Bells but don't have time to get into the backcountry, this is your spot. There are three small campgrounds…

  • Old Sturbridge Inn

    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…

  • Inn at Haystack Rock

    Northern Oregon Coast

    These are some of the more affordable rooms in town, with a comfortable atmosphere and toned-down decor, except for the colorful Mexican headboards and…

  • Ames Hotel

    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…

  • Estorge-Norton House

    Cajun Country

    Located in a historic district, this comfortable 100-plus-year-old bungalow-home with four comfortable bedrooms is decked out in frilly, if cozy,…

  • Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    This Ritz possess one of the grandest hotel lobbies in North America, occupying the Rotunda building designed by McKim, Mead & White and completed in 1908…

  • Two Medicine Campground

    Glacier National Park

    This campground below Rising Wolf Mountain, 3 miles southwest of Two Medicine entrance station, is your only accommodation in the park’s relatively…

  • Kona Hawaii Guest House

    Kona Coast

    This cozy house, on a quiet cul-de-sac, could be a good base for exploring the west coast. It enforces a multi-day minimum stay policy (the number of days…

  • HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

    San Diego

    Location, location, location. This Gaslamp Quarter HI facility is steps from public transportation, restaurants and big-city fun, and it has a wide range…

  • Greens Hotel

    Sacramento

    This stylishly updated mid-century motel is one of Sacramento's hippest places to stay. The area is charming, with a cute coffee shop and an art gallery…

  • Sage Inn

    Santa Fe

    Sigh, we found the front desk less than helpful, but the 155 good-sized rooms here have appealing Southwestern touches, making the Sage Inn a step up from…

  • Hotel Valencia

    San Antonio

    Faux-mink throws, molded concrete, light shining through perforated metal – this place is all about texture. It could have been transported from New York…

  • Aimee’s Guest House

    Southeast Alaska

    A former smokehouse on the Salmon River (hence the colorful fish mural outside) has been converted into three bright, airy and comfortable vacation…

  • Haan's 1830 Inn

    Michigan

    A big lilac tree wafts its sweet scent in front of this Greek Revival home, which sits next to a pretty church. Haan's nine rooms vary in decor. Some have…

  • Igloo Creek Campground

    Denali National Park & Preserve

    This small, waterless, seven-site camping area marks the beginning of true bear country. The day-hiking around here is excellent, especially the numerous…

  • Caravan

    Portland

    The tiny-house trend is, ironically, huge these days. Get a taste of what it's like to live in one of these adorable minuscule dwellings (84 to 170 sq ft …

  • Grand Naniloa Resort

    Hilo

    Hilo's ritziest hotel is the 380-room Grand Naniloa, a DoubleTree by Hilton property renovated in 2018. All rooms look neat and modern and include mini…

  • Babbling Brook Inn

    Santa Cruz

    Built around a running creek amid meandering gardens and old pine and redwood trees, this wood-shingled inn has 13 cozy rooms named after impressionist…

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