Must-see hotels in New England

  • Eden Pines Inn

    Massachusetts

    Eden Pines is all about the view: it's spectacular. Perched up on the rocks, the inn faces Loblolly Cove, the Thacher Island lighthouses and the big blue…

  • Brunswick Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Overlooking Brunswick's town green, this elegant guesthouse has rooms ranging from small to spacious. Each is uniquely designed in an airy, farmhouse-chic…

  • Beechwood Hotel

    Massachusetts

    This hotel is well known to business travelers and wedding guests for its attentive service. With 52 rooms, the place is small enough to retain a personal…

  • Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

    Massachusetts

    The institutional but comfortable rooms at this large motel-style facility are spruced up with private terraces and exceptional ocean views. This place…

  • Hotel Providence

    Providence

    This boutique hotel with 80 guestrooms and 16 suites is perfectly located in the heart of the city. It's just large enough for privacy but small enough…

  • Starbuck Inn

    Connecticut

    A B&B with a modern twist, including central air-conditioning and cable TV. Peter Starbuck, your host, makes sure you get a freshly prepared breakfast…

  • Ardmore Inn

    Vermont

    This centrally located, family-run inn in a stately 1867 Victorian–Greek Revival building has four antique-laden rooms named after Vermont authors, with…

  • Courtyard New Haven at Yale

    New Haven

    Despite its popularity, this brand-standard property in an excellent location is in good shape and is well maintained. Great staff, in conjunction with…

  • Belfry Inn & Bistro

    Cape Cod

    Ever fall asleep in church? Then you'll love the rooms, some with stained-glass windows, in this creatively restored former church, now an upmarket B&B…

  • Clark Currier Inn

    Massachusetts

    Travelers in search of a genteel experience can luxuriate in this 1803 Federal mansion, with its stately parlor and welcoming library. Details such as…

  • Marston House

    Midcoast Maine

    Marston House embodies the spirit of Wiscasset: it's an antique store with two effortlessly chic guest rooms, set in a cottage garden, with a breakfast…

  • Parker House Inn

    Vermont

    A Victorian-style red-brick house built in 1857 for former Vermont senator Joseph Parker, this antique-laden inn has seven large guest rooms and a…

  • Hartford Marriott Downtown

    Connecticut

    This colossal Marriott hotel is in the Adriaen's Landing district overlooking the Connecticut River and linked to the convention center. There are 401…

  • Searsport Shores Camping Resort

    Midcoast Maine

    This is a special place on 40 oceanfront acres, with wooded sites: some are gold-class, with private deck; all have picnic table and fireplace (basically,…

  • Brewster by the Sea

    Cape Cod

    If your idea of a B&B stay is pure pampering, stop the search here. Spend the night in a room with a king-size brass bed, Jacuzzi and a fireplace, then…

  • Austin Street Inn & Gallery of Art

    New Haven

    A hotel that's a work of art, and vice versa, the Austin features parlors done in tasteful blue/green and cranberry/ochre accents, a welcoming hearth and…

  • Inn at Park Spring

    Portland

    Four stately, tastefully decorated rooms and one suite are on offer at this well-regarded inn. Some rooms come with sleigh beds, French doors or…

  • Eagle Wing Inn

    Cape Cod

    Spacious squeaky-clean rooms, comfy beds and quiet grounds are the draw at this boutique motel geared for adults. Opt for one of the rooms with a rear…

  • Julietta House

    Massachusetts

    Steps from Gloucester Harbor, this grand Georgian house has eight spacious and elegant rooms with period furnishings and private bathrooms. The…

  • Shea's Riverside

    Massachusetts

    Shea's Riverside is a two-in-one accommodation in a picturesque spot on the Essex River. The inn is a 1760 Colonial home. It contains six gorgeous rooms…

  • 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…

  • Intercontinental Hotel

    Boston

    The InterContinental has it going on. Service is on point. The rooms are sumptuous and sophisticated. And the location – perched on the edge of the…

  • John Sterling Harbor House

    Midcoast Maine

    This peaceful little B&B feels like it was plucked from a movie about a 19th-century fishing village (although let's be fair, that description could apply…

  • Lambert's Cove Inn

    Martha's Vineyard

    It's a long drive through the woods to reach Lambert's Cove Inn: but for anyone looking to really get away it's worth it. The inn and its grounds have the…

  • Oak Gables B&B

    Midcoast Maine

    This B&B, located in a large, comfortable home situated on 9 secluded acres, is nonetheless within walking distance of 'downtown' Damariscotta. Rooms have…

  • Sea Whale Motel

    Newport

    This owner-occupied motel is a lovely place to stay with rooms facing Easton's Pond and flowers everywhere. Rooms are neat and comfortable with simple…

  • Burlington Hostel

    Burlington

    Hidden behind an unassuming facade just minutes from the action centers of Church St and Lake Champlain, Burlington's hostel accommodates up to 48 guests…

  • Inn at Long Trail

    Vermont

    The first hotel built (in 1938) expressly as a ski lodge, the inn is also a temporary home to hikers pausing along the nearby Long Trail. The rustic decor…

  • Margin St Inn

    Rhode Island

    This handsome historic home (well, two homes actually) has been converted into a classy B&B with 10 fresh, beautifully furnished rooms spread across the…

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warwick

    Providence

    This sprawling Holiday Inn near TF Green Airport in Warwick is a good-value alternative to downtown Providence hotels if you've got your own wheels…

  • Bradley Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This old-school inn with helpful staff has individually decorated rooms, whose themes range from classic nautical to rustic, rough-hewn chic. Depending on…

  • Harraseeket Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    This big, white clapboard inn is a Freeport tradition, with a lodge-style lobby complete with crackling fireplace and afternoon tea. While most of the…

  • 21 Broad

    Nantucket

    A summery, light-filled design is the result of this inn's extreme makeover. Fun splashes of seaside colors (blues and yellows) and glitzy common areas …

  • Inn at Woodstock Hill

    Connecticut

    The Bowen family has owned this property, now a smart 21-room inn with its own vegetable garden and a beautiful sitting room/library, since 1816. Some…

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground

    Connecticut

    The campground at Hammonasset Beach State Park offers Connecticut’s only beach camping. It’s on the coast between Madison and Clinton, and despite its 558…

  • Admiral Dewey Inn

    Rhode Island

    Near the beachy town of Matunuck, this 10-room 1898 National Historic Register building offers reasonable rates and a two-minute walk to the beach. Most…

  • Atlantic Beach Hotel & Suites

    Newport

    There's nothing flashy or particularly luxurious about the guestrooms and apartment-style suites of this creaky, rust-shingled beachfront hotel, but it's…

  • Onyx Hotel

    Boston

    Done up in muted grays and browns with bold crimson accents, the Onyx exudes contemporary sophistication. Attractive perks of the hotel (a member of 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…