Must-see hotels in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

  • Inn on Negley

    Pittsburgh

    This place in Shadyside offers all the amenities you'd expect from a high-end resort with the first-name-basis friendliness of a quiet B&B. Near the…

  • Lofts on Pearl

    Buffalo

    Set in a redbrick Romanesque building downtown, the industrial loft-style suites have high ceilings, and some even have fireplaces. The two-bedroom suites…

  • Mansion on Delaware Avenue

    Buffalo

    Get a taste of Buffalo's golden age at this renovated grand mansion (built circa 1862), which has been transformed into a 28-room boutique hotel with…

  • Rittenhouse 1715

    Philadelphia

    Around the corner from Rittenhouse Sq, this 1911 mansion is a fine choice for those who prefer their luxury small and local. The place mixes old-world…

  • Storm King Lodge

    Hudson Valley

    Once a carriage home for a large farming estate, the charming Storm King Lodge is a stately structure from the mid-1700s that's filled to the brim with…

  • 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…

  • Hither Hills State Park

    Long Island

    These wooded dunes form a natural barrier between Montauk and the Hamptons. The 189-site campground caters for tents and RVs, and there are spots for…

  • Saratoga Casino Hotel

    The Adirondacks

    This is a cut above your average casino hotel. The rooms here feature a tasteful blue and gold color scheme with some faux-Victorian touches and upscale…

  • Saratoga Arms

    The Adirondacks

    Luxury is the name of the game at the Saratoga Arms, where you'll find immaculate rooms in a renovated Victorian charmer complete with an enviable porch…

  • Hotel Warner

    Pennsylvania

    The art-deco facade and entryway of this 'downtown' West Chester hotel was fashioned out of a 1930s movie theater, lending it a dash of old-time elegance…

  • Cherry Springs State Park Campsite

    Pennsylvania

    There's no reason to call it quits when there are stars still overhead. Pitch a tent at this primitive site – no electricity, no showers, vault toilets,…

  • Porches on the Towpath

    Pennsylvania

    Romantic and quirky – it was once a granary – this cozy Victorian with porches and canal views doesn't take itself too seriously (just like the inn's…

  • Roxbury Motel

    Catskills

    Inspired by films and TV shows, the kitsch rooms here are like sleeping in art installations: take your pick from a glam version of a Flintstones cave, Oz…

  • Firelight Camps

    Finger Lakes

    Glamping comes to Ithaca at this attractive site attached to the La Tourelle Hotel and with quick access to the trails of nearby Buttermilk Falls State…

  • Le Méridien

    Philadelphia

    Though part of a luxury chain, the central location and tasteful appropriation of an old building to make a contemporary hotel sets Le Méridien apart…

  • Ocean Resort Inn

    Long Island

    All rooms at this small, L-shaped hotel open onto a large porch or balcony; the modernized ground-floor rooms flank a pleasant stone courtyard flush with…

  • Windsor Suites

    Philadelphia

    The comfortable and roomy suites here come with full kitchens; some also have balconies. There are options for extended stays or monthly rentals, as well…

  • Rosewood Inn

    Finger Lakes

    It's hard to miss the Rosewood Inn's facade – the name is quite literal. Inside you'll find a charmingly dated B&B with cozy rooms and lots of common…

  • Belhurst Castle

    Finger Lakes

    This 1880s lakefront folly, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is worth a stop just to see its ornate interior and the gorgeous view. The…

  • Residence Inn by Marriott North Shore

    Pittsburgh

    This renovated chain-hotel option has a pool, a fitness center, free breakfasts and rooms that feel like mansions. It's also well located: a quick zip…

  • Mansion at Maple Heights

    Pittsburgh

    The Mansion is truly that, a handsome stone edifice that exudes the sort of early 20th-century opulence Pittsburgh architecture so easily exemplifies…

  • ROOST Midtown

    Philadelphia

    If you're looking to spend a few weeks in Philly in style, this is the place. ROOST luxury apartments are usually rented for a minimum of seven to 10 days…

  • Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Clean, comfortable, simple rooms is what you get at this reliable chain hotel. While the place lacks any real character or charm, it's one of the few…

  • Hotel Henri

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Nearly equidistant from Chelsea and Union Square, Hotel Henri was once a serviceable but dull hotel in a great location. Its small rooms now boast chic…

  • Cambria Hotel

    Pittsburgh

    Although it looks a little corporate-blah from the outside, the interior of the Cambria is a nice blend of cool minimalism accented with scads of…

  • GEM

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    With an incredible location in the heart of Chelsea, friendly staff and a rooftop bar to boot, the GEM is one of the better reasonably priced options…

  • Dwight D Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Occupying a historic brownstone, this hotel is in a great central location and offers upscale guesthouse-type rooms (eight in total, all different in…

  • La Reserve

    Philadelphia

    This 1850s row house sits on a quiet street south of Rittenhouse Sq. The 12 rooms have well-worn charm, with faded oriental rugs, plush drapes, high…

  • Lokal Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Lokal is a boutique hotel for the Airbnb generation. There's no front desk for the six self-catering units stacked above a trendy barbershop. Everything…

  • ROOST Rittenhouse

    Philadelphia

    These ROOST luxe apartments have a great location on Chestnut St and are available in generous sizes from studios to two bedrooms. They are usually rented…

  • Kate’s Lazy Meadow Motel

    Catskills

    A kitschy, comfortable mountain motel offering cabins with purposely kitschy, mid-century modern–style decor and kitchens. Plus, there’s an outside fire…

  • Lafayette Inn

    Pennsylvania

    This Georgian-style mansion with antiques and big breakfasts has warm and cozy rooms and suites, some with fireplaces and one with a full kitchen. It's…

  • The Inn at Penn

    Philadelphia

    This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular…

  • Monaco

    Pittsburgh

    The cool Kimpton chain opened this place, done up in eye-popping colors, in 2015. Enthusiastic staff and a good restaurant make it the most chic…

  • Spruce Hill Manor

    Philadelphia

    A cozy, antique option near Drexel University, the Spruce Hill Manor's six comfortable rooms are each decorated in a different theme. The building itself…

  • Madison Fire Island Pines

    Long Island

    Fire Island’s first ‘boutique’ hotel rivals anything Manhattan has to offer in terms of amenities, but also has killer views from its rooftop deck and a…

  • Frog's Way B&B

    Finger Lakes

    Get the full green Ithaca experience at this house in EcoVillage, a planned community just west of town that features conscientious design choices, such…

  • Water Gap Country Club

    New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

    Though country-club style may not be entirely your thing, Water Gap is reasonably priced and has amenities such as an outdoor tiki-style bar that's open…

  • Hotel North Woods

    The Adirondacks

    This long-running, centrally located hotel is a solid midranger with affordable modern-rustic rooms with ultra-comfortable beds either with lake views or…

  • Candlelite Inn

    Long Island

    A lovely pale-yellow Victorian framed by cherry trees, set back slightly from the road, says welcome in so many ways. Cozy rooms, fluffy beds, a small…