Newport
Occupying a landmark Victorian mansion with 40 acres of waterfront land overlooking the mouth of Narragansett Bay, a short drive from Newport, this…
Must-see hotels in New England
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Newport
Don't pull up in less than a BMW at this beautiful boutique hotel, worthy of its place on any 'Best Hotels' list. Affording a remarkable cliff-top…
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Inland Maine
Hosted by former Maine state senator Scott Cowger, this laid-back B&B sits 3 miles west of Hallowell amid acres of rolling hayfields and forests…
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North Maine Woods
The Chicago socialite who commissioned this dreamy hilltop cottage in the late 1800s had it cleverly built atop a 20ft-high stone foundation, thus…
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Down East
If you're hiking the island's trails, you can camp at one of the five spectacular sites here (each has a lean-to shelter and sparkling views of Isle au…
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Midcoast Maine
Adjacent to the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, this fabulous, family oriented, 626-acre campground has waterfront and wooded sites spread over a working…
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The Berkshires
About 6 miles south of Williamstown, this one-of-a-kind inn offers an artful blend of mid-20th-century modernity and timeless mountain scenery. The six…
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Western Maine
If you enjoy hiking and cross-country skiing, but not backpacking, consider a hut-to-hut trip through Maine Huts & Trails, a wonderful non-profit…
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Boston
It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles St Jail has been converted into the classy Liberty Hotel. Today, the 90ft ceiling soars above a…
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Southern Vermont
With a double porch that serves as Grafton’s most picturesque landmark, this venerable inn has played host to such notable guests as Rudyard Kipling,…
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The Berkshires
If you're looking for a break from musty Victorians with floral wallpaper, you'll love this contemporary inn wrapped in a century-old farmhouse. The three…
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South End & Chinatown
If you love the theater, or if you love innovative contemporary design, or if you just love creature comforts and warm hospitality, you will love Encore…
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North Maine Woods
En route to Baxter State Park, the New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) offers a delectable slice of rural Maine, with creature comforts in abundance in a…
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Rhode Island
This visually striking hotel sits like a frosted yellow wedding cake, dominating the bluffs above East Beach. Though designed to emulate the grandeur of a…
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Connecticut
The 19th-century Hopkins Inn boasts a well-regarded restaurant with Austrian-influenced country fare (the second-generation chef whips up a mean schnitzel…
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Southern Vermont
Designed to resemble a miniature château, this sweet 1930s-vintage B&B north of town has a glorious landscaped yard, five cozy, beautifully appointed…
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Newport
Newport's newest hotel has the bold attire of a midsummer beach party with turquoise, lime green and coral prints, ikat headboards and snazzily patterned…
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Vermont
Way more welcoming than your typical motel thanks to the personal attention of longtime owners Stephen and Robin, this clean, well-maintained place just…
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Pioneer Valley
The finest place to lay your head in Amherst is this boutique operation, in a classic setting overlooking Amherst Green. The Colonial-era inn masterfully…
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New Haven
This robust downtown hotel is both simply stylish and affordable. It's nice to see a private operator raising the bar. The hotel occupies a handsome mid…
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Midcoast Maine
Ten miles southwest of Wiscasset on tranquil Westport Island (connected by bridge), this 1763 farmhouse has been converted into a charmingly rustic, yet…
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Connecticut
This historic building reopened with a bang in 2017, redone in modern New York chic by the same folks who run Norwalk's unique Hotel Zero Degrees. The…
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The Berkshires
Across the street from MASS MoCA, the artsy rooms here combine well-considered color palettes, ample lighting and retro styling. The accommodations are…
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South End & Chinatown
HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and…
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Portland
Staying at this ivy-shrouded West End boutique hotel feels like being a guest at an eccentric millionaire's mansion. Shoot pool in the wood-paneled games…
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Southern Vermont
A gem of a hostel, this inviting clapboard house with wraparound porch offers bright six-bed dorms, doubles and family rooms, along with tasty included…
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Portland
Whimsy prevails at this eight-room inn, a historic home transformed into a showcase for antiques and contemporary art: life-size classical statues,…
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Pioneer Valley
Five miles outside Northampton, near the town of Florence, Starlight offers the ultimate back-to-nature sleep. This off-the-grid, solar-powered farm sits…
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Cape Cod
The Cape's priciest, most prestigious lodging offers pretty much anything you could ask of a full-service, five-star resort: flower-filled gardens, a…
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Vermont
At this lovely 19th-century brick home overlooking Otter Creek, two upstairs rooms blend character and comfort, with polished plank floors, down…
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Vermont
In 2018, Jill and Tony Amato completely renovated and reopened this grand Federal Greek Revival inn in the heart of Woodstock. Set on 2 acres of grassy…
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Portland
Opened in mid-2015, the Press Hotel, a creative conversion of the building that once housed the offices and printing plant of Maine’s largest newspaper,…
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Vermont
This place gets its name from the adjacent 1910 round barn – among the few authentic examples remaining in Vermont. The decidedly upscale inn has antique…
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Rhode Island
Some rooms in these charming hillside cottages have uninterrupted views over a tidal pond and the ocean beyond. Others face inward toward a country garden…
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Martha's Vineyard
At Nobnocket there's an emphasis on the meeting place between classic and contemporary. The building is an antique, but the interior design is full of…
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Cape Cod
Personality and comfort collide with fabulous results at the Captain David Kelley House. Owners Rick and Tom are famous for their breakfast Scone Wars…
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The Berkshires
Hints of Pittsfield's 19th-century heyday can be seen in this listed former department store turned boutique hotel. Exposed brick walls, tin ceilings and…
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Vermont
One of New England's coolest hostels, Tevere spreads across two floors of an artfully renovated old farmhouse in Warren, just downhill from Sugarbush…
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Massachusetts
On the beautiful grounds of the Crane Estate, this inn is an example of understated luxury, its 10 rooms each individually decorated with subtle elegance…
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Martha's Vineyard
We dare you not to smile in response to the detail of this fun place, the 2016 incarnation of an iconic 1879 hotel that borders the Tabernacle area. The…
