Boston Lodgings with Character
Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
25 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 • 617 723 7575
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www.beaconhillhotel.com
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This smart boutique hotel near Boston Common has the feel of a family-run Parisian hotel. Rooms may be small but are very chic; a sitting room and private roof deck offer space to spread out. Breakfast is included.
Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138 • 617 864 1200
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www.charleshotel.com
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Visiting celebrities and academics love the Charles’s hallmark style – a spare modernism softened by such homey touches as custom quilts on the beds. The hotel’s attractive plaza hosts a lively farmers’ market and outdoor dining during the summer months.
Charlesmark Hotel
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 • 617 247 1212
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www.charlesmarkhotel.com
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In an 1892 townhouse, the Charlesmark resembles contemporary European urban boutique hotels, with its tiny lobby, compact rooms, and high-concept design. Breakfast is included.
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116 • 617 267 5300
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www.fairmont.com/copley-plaza-boston
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All 383 rooms in this Edwardian grande dame on Copley Square in the heart of Back Bay have been renovated, updating the traditional genteel style of dark woods and rich fabrics.
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
505 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 • 617 804 2000
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www.godfreyhotelboston.com
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The cornerstone of Downtown Crossing’s revitalization, this boutique gem beautifully combines cutting-edge technology with old-fashioned comfort. It’s conveniently close to the Financial District for work or the Theater District for play. Very fast Wi-Fi included.
Harborside Inn
185 State St, Boston, MA 02109 • 617 723 7500
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www.harborsideinnboston.com
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Housed in a granite former spice warehouse, this boutique hotel is located just steps from the harbor and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. A Boston travel guide is kept in each room.
The Hotel Veritas
1 Remington St, Cambridge, MA 02138 • 617 520 5000
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www.thehotelveritas.com
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This very buttoned-down and soothing 31-room boutique hotel is a short block from Harvard Yard but just far enough from Harvard Square to avoid the bustle and noise. Amenities (including Wi-Fi) are luxe, personal service is tops, but many guest rooms are small.
Liberty Hotel
215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 • 617 224 4000
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www.libertyhotel.com
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Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, this swanky hotel incorporates the historic granite architecture of the Charles Street Jail with the latest in modern design.
Revere Hotel Boston Common
200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116 • 617 482 1800
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www.reverehotel.com
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Two blocks from Boston Common at the edge of the Theater District, this contemporary luxury hotel has 356 large rooms decorated in minimalist style. The location is convenient for sightseeing, but can be noisy at night. Wi-Fi is free.
The Verb Hotel
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 • 617 566 4500
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www.theverbhotel.com
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Located behind iconic Fenway Park, The Verb transformed a generic mid-20th-century motel into Boston’s rock and roll hotel. With a pitch-perfect millennial vibe, it’s a drumstick’s throw from Berklee College of Music. Wi-Fi is free.
In-Town Hotels
The Dean Hotel
122 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903 • 401 455 3326
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www.thedeanhotel.com
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Contemporary designer chic with a smirk, the Dean even has red lights in the halls to allude to the 1912 building’s bordello history. Now it is the millennials’ ideal Downcity business hotel with 52 rooms, a beer hall, coffee and karaoke bars, and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel on North
297 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 • 413 358 4741
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www.hotelonnorth.com
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The 45 rooms of this boutique hotel in two historic downtown buildings are filled with quirky decor, including furniture made by local artisans. Tech features are cutting-edge, and include very fast, free Wi-Fi. The hotel is great for exploring both the northern and southern Berkshires. The service is attentive without being obsequious.
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970 • 978 744 4080
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www.hawthornehotel.com
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Constructed in 1925 in the Federal style of a century earlier, the Hawthorne sits near Salem Common and the Peabody Essex Museum . The decor is styled on traditional American verging on Colonial. Free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Portsmouth
40 Court St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 • 603 433 1200
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www.thehotelportsmouth.com
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Soft contemporary styling in 32 rooms complements the historic Queen Anne brick mansion, which is located just off Market Square. In-room iPads, free Wi-Fi, and iPhone docks in each room keep guests connected. The rate includes parking and light breakfast.
Hotel Providence
139 Matthewson St, Providence, RI 02903 • 401 861 8000
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www.hotelprovidence.com
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Although Providence has a wealth of boutique hotels, this luxurious yet unpretentious downtown place does an excellent job of mixing traditional formality with contemporary design.
Providence Biltmore
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 • 401 421 0700
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www.providencebiltmore.com
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This 1922 downtown mini-skyscraper was completely renovated to create smartly appointed rooms in contemporary style with comfortable beds, heavy draperies, and deluxe linens. The regular rooms tend to be small, making junior suites a better bet for longer stays.
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
250 Market St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 • 603 431 2300
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www.sheratonportsmouth.com
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Standing two blocks from Market Square and next to the whale-watch and harbor cruise docks, this modern business hotel is equally well suited to the leisure traveler. A redwood sauna, large pool, and an extensive fitness room set it apart from other Portsmouth lodgings.
Six South Street Hotel
6 E South St, Hanover, NH 03755 • 603 643 0600
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www.sixsouth.com
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Although marketed to families visiting students at Dartmouth, this contemporary boutique hotel is a good base for touring New Hampshire and Vermont from the upper Connecticut River Valley. There is a lively lounge and restaurant on site.
Very fast Wi-Fi included.
The Study at Yale
1157 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511 • 203 503 3900
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www.studyatyale.com
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Facing the Yale School of Art in the midst of Yale’s most striking modern architecture, The Study is almost self-consciously sleek and up-to-date, with flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, and iPod docking station on the clock radio. The main floor includes three walnut-paneled meeting rooms, a bar, and the inspired Heirloom restaurant.
The Attwater
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI 02840 • 401 846 7444
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www.theattwater.com
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Located in a residential neighborhood just three blocks away from the waterfront, this 17-room boutique hotel is a breath of fresh air in often stuffy Newport. All of the fresh rooms are bright and colorful and feature fridges, iPads, free Wi-Fi, and beach bags for a walk to the sands. The room rate includes light breakfast.
Hotel Vermont
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401 • 802 651 0080
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hotelvt.com
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This stylish downtown hotel features Vermont-made blankets, local craftsmanship, and contemporary artwork. Super-fast Wi-Fi is part of the hotel package, along with multiple ports for recharging mobile gear. DIY laundry facilities are a boon for light travelers. Free bicycles and paid yoga classes available.
Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
119 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101 • 207 808 8800
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www.thepresshotel.com
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This newspaper building from the mid-1920s was transformed in 2015 into an upscale Old Port luxury hotel. The 110 spacious guest rooms have oversized windows, vintage-style writing desks, marble baths, and playful newsroom references. USB and power ports abound, and Wi-Fi is free.
Country Inns (Southern)
The Inn at Woodstock Hill
94 Plaine Hill Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281 • 860 928 0528
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www.woodstockhill.net
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The steeply pitched hip roof, multiple dormers, and white clapboard siding make this 1816 inn a visual emblem of rural New England. All rooms have private baths.
Captain Freeman Inn
15 Breakwater Rd, Brewster, MA 02631 • 508 896 7481
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www.captainfreemaninn.com
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The 11 rooms in this 1860s sea captain’s home turned B&B are decorated in traditional style but with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi. The full gourmet breakfast is superb, and the location on the King’s Highway is removed from traffic but still close to all that Cape Cod has to offer.
Deerfield Inn
81 Main St, Deerfield, MA 01342 • 413 774 5587
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www.deerfieldinn.com
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Built in 1884, this country inn sits in the heart of 350-year-old Deerfield. The 24 rooms are all different shapes and sizes, but are consistently decorated in American Colonial Revival style. Historic Deerfield’s museum store is on site.
Fife ‘n Drum
53 N Main St, Kent, CT 06757 • 860 927 3509
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www.fifendrum.com
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Eight rooms with vaulted ceilings occupy the main inn next to the Fife ‘n Drum restaurant and there are three more in an adjacent Victorian house. The inn is well-placed for shopping at Kent’s upscale stores, galleries, and chocolatier.
Governor Bradford Country House Inn
250 Metacom Ave, Rte 136, Bristol, RI 02809 • 401 254 9300
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www.mounthopefarm.org
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The 1745 grand mansion of historic landmark Mount Hope Farm allows you to feel like a true country squire.
The Griswold Inn
36 Main St, Essex, CT 06426 • 860 767 1776
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www.griswoldinn.com
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An Essex fixture since 1801, the “Gris” reflects the maritime history of this important port town. Five dining rooms dominate the historic structure, leaving guests to occupy the rooms at Hayden House next door. Breakfast costs extra.
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776 • 978 443 1776
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www.wayside.org
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The oldest operating inn in the US (since 1716), it was made famous by Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn . The bar and dining rooms ooze antique charm.
Old Inn on the Green
134 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd, New Marlborough, MA 01230 • 413 229 7924
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www.oldinn.com
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The spacious rooms of this circa-1800 inn, with adjacent guesthouse on the picturesque village green, are decorated with country antiques, quilts, and folk art.
Red Lion Inn
30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262 • 413 298 5545
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www.redlioninn.com
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The Red Lion has been welcoming travelers since just before the American Revolution, though the current main inn (there are several guest houses too) is a commodious Victorian structure with a perfect porch for sitting and rocking. The guest rooms are individually decorated and feature antiques. Breakfast is extra.
West Lane Inn
22 West Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877 • 203 438 7323
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www.westlaneinn.com
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This spacious, gracious 1849 country inn sits on broad green lawns of a picture-perfect colonial town in southwestern Connecticut. A wraparound porch invites indolent lazing, but many attractions are nearby. Includes free Wi-Fi and light breakfast. Fireplace rooms are available from October to March.
Country Inns (Northern)
Adair Country Inn
80 Guider Lane, Bethlehem, NH 03574 • 603 444 2600
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www.adairinn.com
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Each room in this romantic inn, which is located on a historic estate, is named after a nearby peak of the White Mountains. The setting is perfect for watching wildlife and enjoying the alpine landscape.
Bethel Inn
21 Broad St, Bethel, ME 04217 • 207 824 2175
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www.bethelinn.com
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Bethel Inn is not far from Sunday River ski resort. The property includes a main inn (a cluster of four Colonial-style buildings), some townhouses, and a championship golf course. Rates include dinner, golf in summer, and cross-country trail fees in winter.
The Hancock Inn
33 Main St, Hancock, NH 03449 • 603 525 3318
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www.hancockinn.com
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This antique hostelry located in the Monadnock foothills has been operated continuously since 1789. The floorboards creak winsomely, but all rooms have modern facilities.
Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 • 802 985 8498
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www.shelburnefarms.org
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This late 19th-century mansion overlooking Lake Champlain is the centerpiece of a historic farm. The hotel’s grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of US landscape architecture.
Inn at Weston
630 Main St, Rte 100, Weston, VT 05161 • 802 824 6789
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www.innweston.com
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Dotted with orchids from the innkeeper’s greenhouse, this romantic hideaway is concealed in a charming village that is surrounded by ski mountains. It hosts small weddings and civil unions. Nine rooms boast fireplaces, while some have double whirlpool tubs.
New London Inn
353 Main St, New London, NH 03257 • 603 526 2791
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www.thenewlondoninn.com
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This Federal-style 1792 inn has been transformed into a chic retreat with boldly artistic rooms. The owners wisely maintained the country-hotel look in all public areas, including the double-decker porch strewn with cozy wicker chairs and rockers.
Newcastle Inn
60 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553 • 207 563 5685
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www.newcastleinn.com
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Overlooking the Damariscotta River harbor, this country inn is perfectly situated for exploring the midcoast Maine peninsulas. Rooms are spread among main inn, cottage, and former carriage house; some have fireplaces. There’s a guests-only pub, as well.
Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm
1119 Quechee Main St, Quechee, VT 05059 • 802 295 3133
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www.quecheeinn.com
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A spectacular setting across the road from the Quechee River makes this 1793 property a true country idyll. The rooms feel like spare bedrooms at grandma’s house, but the comfortable rustic lounge features a welcoming fireplace.
Swift House Inn
25 Stewart Ln, Middlebury, VT 05753 • 802 388 9925
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www.swifthouseinn.com
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The rooms are spread across the Federal-era main house, a modernized carriage house, and a small gatehouse set on a hill above the picturesque college town. Some rooms benefit from fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Inclusive breakfasts are generous.
Pitcher Inn
275 Main St, Warren, VT 05674 • 802 496 6350
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www.pitcherinn.com
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Whimsical themed decor in 11 rooms has won this luxury property features in practically every design magazine. The Trout Room has a bed of real tree trunks, and a river-stone fireplace.
Lakeside Lodgings
Hopkins Inn
22 Hopkins Rd, New Preston, CT 06777 • 860 868 7295
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www.thehopkinsinn.com
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A favorite escape for city folks since 1847, this inn standing on a knoll overlooking the north shore of Lake Waramaug adjoins the Hopkins Vineyard. Winter cross-country skiing rivals the pleasures of summer lakeside idling.
Inn at Smith Cove
19 Roberts Rd, Gilford, NH 03249 • 603 293 1111
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www.innatsmithcove.com
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This Victorian inn with long, inviting porches and a delightful gazebo on the dock is located on a quiet, charming corner of Lake Winnipesaukee. The quirky tower suite has a bedroom, sitting room, and whirlpool tub.
Inn on Newfound Lake
1030 Mayhew Tpk, Rte 3A, Bridgewater, NH 03222 • 603 744 9111
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www.newfoundlake.com
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This country stagecoach inn on the Boston to Montreal route has welcomed guests since 1840. Renovation has created a lavish Victorian showpiece.
Purity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Rd, Rte 153, East Madison, NH 03849 • 603 367 8896
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www.purityspring.com
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Loons aren’t the only repeat visitors to Purity Lake; families come back year after year to this rustic resort founded in the 19th century. In summer they paddle, in winter they ski. Rates generally include three meals daily.
Basin Harbor Club
4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491 • 802 475 2311
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www.basinharbor.com
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Take one of 74 cabins or book a room in the guesthouses to join a resort community at Basin Harbor. Sailing and waterskiing on Lake Champlain (lessons are available) are big summer hits. All meals in summer are included.
Lodge at Moosehead Lake
368 Lily Bay Rd, Greenville, ME 04441 • 207 695 4400
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www.lodgeatmooseheadlake.com
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Hand-carved beds and spectacular views of Maine’s largest lake enhance the modern comforts on offer here. Birding and moose-watching add to the wilderness experience. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, while some also have a balcony.
Coastal Lodgings
Shore Acres
237 Shore Acres Dr, North Hero Island, VT • 802 372 8722
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www.shoreacres.com
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Watch the sun rise through morning mist on Lake Champlain from one of 19 lakeside rooms or four garden-house rooms a short walk away.
Atlantic Inn
High St, Old Harbor, Block Island • 401 466 5883
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www.atlanticinn.com
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This 22-room Victorian inn with an acclaimed restaurant is just across the street from Block Island’s best bathing beach. The expansive hillside property is dotted with stunning gardens.
Atlantic Oceanside
119 Eden St, Rte 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 • 207 288 5801
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www.barharbormainehotel.com
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Set near the entrance to Acadia National Park (for further details see Mount Desert Island, Maine ), the 12-acre (4.5-ha) former estate of Klondike billionaire Sir Harry Oakes holds a 153-room resort with jaw-dropping vistas of Maine’s rugged coast-line. Guests also benefit from indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa.
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 • 207 967 8223
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www.boathouseme.com
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Just steps from bustling Dock Square, this intimate waterfront hotel has 25 rooms, some with balconies looking out over the water, spread across two buildings. The rooms feature nautical elements, and have iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi.
Cliff Lodge
9 Cliff Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554 • 508 228 9480
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www.clifflodgenantucket.com
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The 12 airy rooms in this 1771 whalemaster’s eyrie above Nantucket Harbor embody a style that’s half Old Nantucket, half Ralph Lauren. The inn’s rooftop is a great vantage point for watching the sunset.
Edgartown Inn
56 North Water St, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02539 • 508 627 4794
• Apr–Oct •
www.edgartowninn.com
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With its white clapboards, cedar shingles, and large front porch, this 1798 sea captain’s home is an iconic piece of Edgartown architecture. For greater seclusion, opt for a garden-house room.
Edgewater Motor Inn
57 West Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 • 207 934 2221
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www.theedgewatermotorinn.com
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Five blocks west of the pier at Old Orchard Beach , this fabulously updated motel with a wide variety of rooms in different sizes stays open all year. No breakfast.
Inn at Castle Hill
280 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 • 978 412 2555
• Apr–Dec •
www.theinnatcastlehill.com
• $$
Understated elegance and serenity characterize this tranquil inn on the Crane Estate. Walk to Crane Beach backed by rolling sand dunes.
Island Inn
Monhegan Island, ME 04852 • 207 596 0371
• late May–mid-Oct •
www.islandinnmonhegan.com
• $$
This modernized 1816 inn above the ferry landing has some of the best views. Half the 32 rooms and suites have private baths but there’s no TV or phones, and cellphone coverage is poor – which makes Monhegan more of a getaway than ever.
Steamboat Inn
73 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, CT 06355 • 860 536 8300
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www.steamboatinnmystic.com
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With each room named for a vessel from Mystic’s sailing heyday, this quirky riverside inn by the celebrated drawbridge is as nautical as it gets. Evening sherry and cookies are served.
Vineyard Harbor Motel
60 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 • 508 693 3334
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www.vineyardharbormotel.com
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The 40 rooms of this annually refreshed motel share a small private beach and every room has a refrigerator. Some even have full kitchens. It’s on the island bus route and a 10-minute walk from the ferry dock.
Wellfleet Motel and Lodge
170 Rte 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663 • 508 349 3535
• late Apr–early Nov •
www.wellfleetmotel.com
• $$
Its location at the north end of the Cape Cod Rail Trail and across Rte 6 from the Audubon wildlife sanctuary is key, but so is the hospitality at this hybrid property of motel and lodge rooms. Many rooms have private patios or balconies overlooking a landscaped courtyard. Breakfast is included.
Camden Harbour Inn, Camden
83 Bayview St, Camden, ME 04843 • 207 236 4200
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www.camdenharbourinn.com
• $$$
This romantic luxury boutique hotel pampers its guests with posh rooms, harbor views, wraparound porch, and Natalie’s, one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Maine. Breakfast is extra.
Hyatt Regency Newport
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840 • 401 851 1234
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www.newport.hyatt.com
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Set on Goat Island in Narragansett Bay, this luxurious resort hotel is a quick boat ride from the Newport hubbub. The outdoor saltwater pool and long, green lawns are the perfect spot for lounging around.
Mountain Lodgings
Birch Ridge Inn
37 Butler Rd, Killington, VT 05751 • 802 422 4293
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www.birchridge.com
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Located just a mile from Killington’s slopes, this B&B has 10 contemporary guest rooms in a double A-frame lodge. Packages can cover lift tickets in winter and tee times in summer at nearby Killington Golf Resort. Popular for weddings.
Inn at Sunset Hill
231 Sunset Hill Rd, Sugar Hill, NH • 603 823 5522
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www.innatsunsethill.com
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This country inn and adjacent farmhouse sit right outside Franconia Notch State Park. The inn offers a genteel base for winter activities in the White Mountains.
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
101 Mountain View Rd, Whitefield, NH 03598 • 866 484 3843
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www.mountainviewgrand.com
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This venerable hotel earns its name with stunning mountain views in two directions. It’s perfect for both day hikers and alpine skiers.
Red Clover Inn
7 Woodward Rd, Mendon, VT 05701 • 802 775 2290
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www.redcloverinn.com
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This farm-based inn near Pico Peak is a well-kept secret among skiers. Rooms are cozy in the main inn, huge and comfy in the carriage-house. Breakfast is included.
Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT 05672 • 802 253 8511
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www.trappfamily.com
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This world-famous resort on the vast property of the family that inspired The Sound of Music has a large Austrian-style main lodge and 100 guesthouses. The cross-country ski trail is among the best in the US. Breakfast is extra.
Equinox Resort & Spa
3567 Main St, Rte 7A, Manchester, VT 05254 • 802 362 4700
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www.equinoxresort.com
• $$$
Spacious, country-style rooms dot four buildings of this 18th-century resort with amazing mountain views. Outdoor activities on offer include boating, falconry, golf, fly-fishing, shooting, winter snow-mobiling, and skiing.
Inn at Sawmill Farm
7 Crosstown Rd, West Dover, VT 05356 • 802 464 8131
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www.theinnatsawmillfarm.com
• $$$
This winter-only inn is just up the road from the Mount Snow ski area, and the decor makes everything feel warm and cheery. The stylishly appointed rooms are generously sized for a historic inn. The Italian restaurant is superb.
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
195 Mountain Top Rd, Chittendon VT 05737 • 802 483 2311
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www.mountaintopinn.com
• $$$
A true four-season resort with Nordic ski and snowshoe trails in winter, canoes and kayaks in summer. A choice of rustic-chic lodge rooms, cabins, or guesthouse make Mountain Top a splendid alpine getaway without the ski crowds.
Mount Washington Hotel & Resort
Rte 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575 • 603 278 1000
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www.brettonwoods.com
• $$$
This palatial hotel offers upcountry elegance in a dramatic natural setting. In summer, golf is the main lure; in winter, it’s skiing and dogsledding. The most popular package includes breakfast and dinner at any of the resort’s five restaurants.
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
1746 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672 • 802 253 7355
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www.stoweflake.com
• $$$
Set halfway up the access highway to the ski-and-hiking mecca of Mount Mansfield , Stoweflake is the luxury choice in sports-crazed Stowe. Choose from gracious modern hotel or A-frame townhouses.
Woodstock Inn & Resort
14 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 • 802 457 1100
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www.woodstockinn.com
• $$$
The Rockefellers built this huge modern pile to look as if it had been on the town green for centuries. Rooms have every conceivable comfort, but you’ll find it hard to leave the lobby with its massive fieldstone fireplace.
Budget-Friendly Lodgings
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
7 Eagle Lane, Belfast, ME 04915 • 207 338 4000
• May–Oct •
www.colonialgables.com
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Small cottages dot a hillside sloping down to a private beach on Penobscot Bay. Each of the cottages have their own kitchens and front porches. The property also has 13 motel rooms.
Curtis House Inn
506 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798 • 203 263 2101
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www.curtishouseinn.com
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This mid-18th-century lodging retains its quirky style without the benefit of a designer makeover, even in upscale Woodbury. Some rooms are small or share baths.
Days Inn
372 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230 • 413 528 3150
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www.daysinn.com
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This well-maintained chain motel with spacious rooms is right at the southern edge of town. It makes an excellent base for foraging for antiques in nearby South Egremont and Sheffield.
Herbert Grand Hotel
246 Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947 • 207 265 2000
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www.herbertgrandhotel.com
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Step back to 1918 at this marvelously old-fashioned mountain hotel close to Sugarloaf skiing and golf. The rooms are small, but all have baths. The terrace over the portico serves as an evening social center.
The Inn at Long Trail
709 Rte 4, Sherburne Pass, Killington, VT 05751 • 802 775 7181
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www.innatlongtrail.com
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Hikers adore this rustic lodge at the intersection of the Appalachian and Long trails in the heart of the Green Mountains. (There’s a mail drop for through-hikers.) Vermont skiers also flock here. There’s an Irish pub on site.
Kancamagus Swift River Inn
1316 Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH 03818 • 603 447 2332
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www.swiftriverinn.com
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One of the rare lodgings on the Kancamagus Highway , this inn offers 10 spacious rooms with eclectic decor. North Conway shopping and White Mountain National Forest trails are nearby.
The Latchis Hotel & Theatre
50 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301 • 802 254 6300
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http://www.latchishotel.com/
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The Latchis is one of only two remaining Art Deco buildings in Vermont. It has modest rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a three-screen theater showing art and independent films.
Monhegan House
Main Rd, Monhegan Island, ME 04852 • 207 594 7983
• late May–early Oct •
www.monheganhouse.com
• $
Almost nothing has changed about this island guesthouse since artists began flocking here to Monhegan Island a century ago. The 28 rooms are over four floors, have beautiful views over the ocean, and are styled in “chic contemporary country” – but then they’ve always been that way.
Sandy Neck Motel
669 Rte 6A, Sandwich, MA 02537 • 508 362 3992
• Apr–Nov •
www.sandyneck.com
• $
This charming and well-kept older motel is sited at the entrance to the extensive sand bar of Sandy Neck Beach, near the tidal marshes famous for birding. No breakfast.
Breezeway Resort
70 Winnapaug Rd, Misquamicut, RI 02891 • 401 348 8953
• May–mid-Oct •
www.breezewayresort.com
• $$
Westerly’s Misquamicut Beach is a short walk from this family-friendly motel and apartment complex where every room has a refrigerator and some have cooking facilities. Guests can also make use of the outdoor pool and private beach area.
East Wind Inn
Mechanic St, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860 • 207 372 6366
• May–Oct •
www.eastwindinn.com
• $$
Wake to lobster boats heading out to haul their catch at this sprawling harborfront inn. Rooms are furnished with a mix of country furniture and local antiques. Some of the 26 rooms share baths.
Price Categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
$ under $175 $$ $175–300 $$$ over $300