OVERVIEW of 1770 House 1770 House is a magnificently restored 200 year old white clapboard inn with black shutters, a white picket fence and lush gardens located in the heart of all…
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OVERVIEW of Allison Inn Conceived by the Ken and Joan Austin and managed today by Columbia Hospitaliy, Allison Inn is destined to be one of the best in the country and certainly…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the American Hotel Located in a quaint, waterfront village, with just 8 rooms, an excellent restaurant with a spectacular wine list and a bar everyone seems drawn to, the American…
View full profileOVERVIEW at Andaz Napa The Andaz Napa is located in the heart of downtown Napa, accessible on foot to everything in town and by car for the surrounding areas. Part of the…
View full profileOVERVIEW OF Antrim 1844 Built in 1844 by Col. Andrew Ege, an immigrant from Country Antrim, Ireland, the home and property, then comprised of several out buildings on a site of approximately…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Baker House 1650 Baker House 1650 is the most magnificent B&B we have encountered in all our travels. Designed in 1910 from a 1648 farmhouse, this architectural marvel is a…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Ballastone Inn The wonderfully restored 1838 Ballastone Inn is the choice of accommodations for virtually every visiting celebrity; Paul Newman and JoAnne Woodward, Kevin Spacey, Matt Damon and more.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Bernardus Lodge With vineyards in the foreground and the Santa Lucia Mountains as the backdrop, Bernardus Lodge is the quintessential “Relaxing Retreat”, a property so special it raises the bar…
View full profileOVERVIEW Hidden behind 80 year old palm trees and banana leaves, the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel sits on 12 acres of tropical gardens and exotic flowers. The familiar “pink palace” is part…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Blackberry Farm Few places can match the beauty of the 4200 acre Blackberry Farm. Add exquisite accommodations, exceptional food, an amazing wine cellar and near perfect service, and you have…
View full profileTemporary closed for renovations. Scheduled to re-open in 2023. OVERVIEW of Blantyre In 1902 Robert Paterson built Blantyre as a model of his mother’s ancestral estate in Blantyre, Scotland. Complete with towers,…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Boar’s Head Resort The history of the Boar’s Head Resort property dates back some 300 years and has ties to Thomas Jefferson. The 3,000-acre tract that the resort resides on…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Boston Harbor Hotel With spectacular harbor views, excellent service, an award winning restaurant and a wonderful outdoor entertainment arena, it is no wonder the Boston Harbor Hotel is a favorite…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Buttermilk Inn & Falls A short 90 minute train or car ride from New York City, Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa is located in Ulster County directly across the Hudson…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Casa Marina Resort If a full service hotel is what you are seeking, The Casa Marina will fit the bill. Opened in 1920 it has the charm of an…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Castle Hill Inn The stately and elegant Castle Hill Inn is a top choice for accommodations in Newport. Slightly formal, yet very comfortable. The property sits on 40 acres…
View full profileOVERVIEW Leave it to the government to appropriate a setting so amazing, but that’s what happened at Fort Baker, an army post created in 1866 for the defense of the San Francisco…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Charlotte Inn If I only had one more day on this fine earth, I just might want to spend it at the Charlotte Inn. This is a magnificent inn…
View full profileAmong the most picturesque of Cape Cod towns, Chatham is home to the Chatham Bars Inn, a magical oceanfront resort that can serve as a romantic escape for two or a memorable…
View full profileAbout halfway between Miami and Key West in Islamorada is a wonderful resort called the Cheeca Lodge & Spa. It’s George Bush the 1st’s favorite place in Florida. (at least I think…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Chesterfield Inn Perched on a hill overlooking a pond in the front and a field of wildflowers in the back, The Chesterfield Inn is the ideal place to serve…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Crowne Pointe Inn Provincetown or “P-Town” as it is affectionately called by locals and fans sits at the northern tip of Cape Cod, bordered on three sides by the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Delamar on Greenwich Harbor The Delamar on Greenwich Harbor is ideally located in tony Greenwich, Connecticut, easily accessible from NYC, New Jersey, New England and even Philadelphia. Waterfront rooms…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Edson Hill Manor Make-overs are popular today, on the web and in magazines. People love the “before” and “after” shots, I think because of our innate appreciation of “second chances”.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Eliot Hotel Privately owned and operated by the Ullian family, the The Eliot Hotel, is a stone building with green awnings and an ornate iron entry portico that suggests…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Estancia La Jolla Just north of San Diego lies the upscale enclave of La Jolla (pronounced hoy-a), and within it, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a peaceful refuge from…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar The magnificent 249-room luxury San Diego resort, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, captures the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate with an enviable Southern…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Faraway Sag Harbor Baron’s Cove was built in the 1950’s as the first resort development in Sag Harbor. It quickly became a hub for the creative community and enjoyed visits…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Fearrington House For over 200 years the Fearrington property, located in the beautiful countryside between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill in North Carolina was a working farm, passing from generation…
View full profileOVERVIEW Just outside the Sante Fe city limits, Encantado is tucked away against the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The adobe style design is integrated perfectly to the stunning desert…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Four Seasons Washington DC Georgetown is my favorite part of the City with its quaint boutiques, bistros, bars and particularly the C&O Canal whose tow path is a great…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Four Seasons Las Vegas Four Seasons hotels are among the finest in the country. Their design, service level and amenities are matched by few other hotel chains. While the hotels…
View full profileOVERVIEW Just steps away from the popular Union Square shopping area of downtown San Francisco lies the inimitable Four Seasons Hotel. It may not look like much from the outside, as it…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Glasbern Country Inn Just outside Allentown Pennsylvania and under 2 hours from New York and Philadelphia, Glasbern was an old run-down farm from the 1800’s when new owners purchased it…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Glenmere Mansion Perched on a hilltop with sweeping lawns and stunning views of Glenmere Lake, the 1911 pink hued Tuscan style Glenmere Mansion is surrounded by spectacular formal gardens and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Green Mountain Inn Since 1833, the historic Green Mountain Inn, located in the center of town at the base of the Mountain Road has been welcoming guests to this…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Greenwich Hotel The Greenwich Hotel exudes so much charm. There is a “soul” to this place that you will find in few other places. The small sign marking the…
View full profileOVERVIEW for Gurney’s Inn Montauk Gurney’s Inn Montauk underwent a multi-million dollar renovation led by owners George Filopoulos and Lloyd Goldman that transformed the once stodgy old resort into the hot spot…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Harborview Hotel At the eastern end of the Island, perched on a bluff overlooking the Lighthouse and Edgartown Harbor, the Harbor View Hotel opened in 1891 and remains the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Hawk’s Cay Hawk’s Cay is a 60 acre AAA Four Diamond resort, located on the island of Duck Key about halfway down the Florida Keys. It offers one of the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Hidden Pond Set on 60 wooded acres, with manicured lawns and beautiful gardens, Hidden Pond is the perfect place if you are traveling with friends or family. 14 gorgeous and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of High Peaks Resort For many, many years the Hilton occupied the corner of Main Street and Saranac Avenue and in 2008 the property passed hands and became the High Peaks…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Hope & Glory Originally an 1890’s schoolhouse, the main building and cottages of Hope & Glory are set amidst lush English gardens with meandering brick pathways, whimsical sculptures and a…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Hotel Fauchere The hotel has a rich history and has entertained guests from Babe Ruth to Mae West to Robert Frost to three U.S. Presidents. Founded in 1852, by Delmonico’s…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Hotel Yountville Hotel Yountville is in the center of the town which is in the center of the valley, making it an ideal base for your visit to Napa. In Yountville…
View full profileOVERVIEW I am not usually a fan of trendy, boutique hotels. Their funky design and eclectic furnishings usually leaves me cold. The Hudson Hotel, however is an exception. There is so much…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Inn at Dos Brisas Every serious traveler, foodie and oenophile has dreamed of owning their own place, but few of us, have the resources or the experience to pull it…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Inn at Leola Village Set in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster, PA, the Inn at Leola Village is a female owned and operated historic property. The original buildings…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Inn at Little Washington In the late 70’s Reinhardt Lynch and Patrick O’Connell had a successful catering business but dreamed of creating the perfect inn and restaurant. They found an…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Inn at Perry Cabin Movie buffs will recognize the Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond as the site of the wedding in the film “Wedding Crashers” with Owen Wilson…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Inn at Thorn Hill Perched on a hill with wonderful views of the mountains and the village below, there’s much to like here at the Inn at Thorn Hill from…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Keswick Hall There is much to enjoy in Charlottesville, but it will be a struggle to leave the confines of the exquisite Keswick Hall, located just outside of town in…
View full profileOVERVIEW of L’Auberge Carmel Built in 1929 and recently renovated, L’Auberge Carmel has only 20 guestrooms that surround a charming brick courtyard. The white stucco building with arched doorways, green trim and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of L’Auberge Provencale In the rolling countryside of Northern Virginia sits an absolutely charming French country inn, L’Auberge Provencale, that seems to have been plucked from Provence and set down here.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the La Mer/Dewey House Staying here is getting the best of all worlds. La Mer and Dewey House are delightful, private and intimate oceanfront B&B’s, but are part of the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Lake Placid Lodge The Lake Placid Lodge is a spectacular property on the banks of Lake Placid that offers a main lodge and a collection of lakeside cabins. Rooms…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Lambertville House Lambertville House, a historic inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places sits a few blocks from the Delaware River in the heart of Lambertville. With 26…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Le Pavillon Located in the center of the business district and minutes from the Superdome and the French Quarter, Le Pavillon sits on land once a plantation. Built in 1907,…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Lenox Hotel Originally built in 1900, The Lenox Hotel, was the first “boutique” hotel in Boston and has a fascinating history. Legendary tenor Enrico Caruso arrived on his private…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Little Palm Island I went looking for Paradise..and I found it on a small island in the Florida Keys. Among the many wonderful and romantic places we have visited, Little…
View full profileAs you pass through the entry gates, a long driveway, bordered by lush foliage, leads to The Big House, home to a group of rooms and suites, the main dining rooms, the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Lodge at Glendorn Built in 1929 by the Dorn Family and used as a retreat for family and friends The Lodge at Glendorn began welcoming guests in 1995. Today…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Pebble Beach Set high above the crashing waves, overlooking Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach Resorts is world renowned for its golf courses which host the annual AT&T Pro-Am PGA event and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Lodge at Spruce Peak The dramatic Spruce Peak opened in September 2008 and was destined to take its place beside the great resorts out West in the best ski areas.The $400…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Lodge at Torrey Pines Set on 6 1/2 acres beside the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Lodge at Torrey Pines is one of…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Loew’s Regency Hotel The Regency is a Loews Hotel, located on the Upper East Side near some of the City’s best shopping, museums and restaurants. With 379 rooms and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Mandarin Oriental Handmade furniture, carpeting and original artwork grace the lobby while a fireplace adds warmth and coziness. Located in the Back Bay area on Boylston Street and connected…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Mandarin Oriental The Time Warner Center has become a mecca for New Yorkers seeking the hottest restaurants and shops. Occupying floors 35-54 of the Center, the Mandarin offers stunning views…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Mandarin Oriental One of the things that make Mandarin special is their ability to find locations that afford a spectacular view. New York has Central Park and the river, Washington…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Manor on Golden Pond Like many, the movie, “On Golden Pond” is one of my favorites and this is where it was filmed. The area is as beautiful as…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Mansion on Forsyth Opulent, over the top, hip and trendy are all apt descriptions of the Mansion of Forsyth. Built in a magnificently renovated 1888 Victorian mansion, the 126…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Marshal House The unique 65 room Marshall House, right in the middle of the downtown area is the choice for a full service hotel. Originally built in 1851, it…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Mayflower Inn Located just two hours from Manhattan in the hills of Connecticut, the 35 room luxury inn sits on 58 gorgeous acres of gardens and woodlands and is…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Meadowood In 1979 H. William Harlan was searching for land on which to create a wine estate when he was introduced to Meadowood, which had been founded in 1964 as…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Mirbeau Inn The name “Mirbeau”, which may be loosely translated as “reflected beauty,” is inspired, in part, by the soft light and warm colors of Monet’s paintings. Set on 12…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Mirror Lake Inn Some places are just so comfortable and welcoming, you know from the start that you will keep coming back. Mirror Lake is one of those places. It…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Montage Palmetto Bluff Nestled beside the May River, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC is a spectacular resort just 15 minutes from downtown Savannah. Built on a 20,000…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Montage Perched on a bluff above the mighty Pacific Ocean with the rugged coastline below, the Montage Laguna Beach is a stunning property set on 30 beautifully manicured acres halfway…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Montauk Yacht Club Montauk Yacht Club has been around for quite some time, (80+ years to be exact) in a number of iterations and its distinctive lighthouse is familiar to…
View full profileOVERVIEW The Morris House Hotel may just be our “find” of the year. Ideally located in the Society Hill area of the City, this 15 room, circa 1787 boutique hotel oozes with…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Nantucket Hotel A few years back, the Snider family purchased the old Point Breeze Hotel (circa 1891), poured a ton of money into a complete renovation and the result…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Nathaniel Lord Mansion The Nathaniel Lord Mansion, is one of the best B&B’s we have encountered in our travels. But don’t let the term “B&B” dissuade you, because this place…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Nemacolin Woodlands Nemacolin began life in the late 60’s as a private game reserve where Pittsburgh industrialist, Willard Rockwell entertained friends and business associates for hunting and fishing weekends on…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Newport Harbor Island Resort Newport Harbor Island Resort is a stunning property just minutes from downtown on its own island. A $50mm recent renovation has restore the property to it…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Nick’s Cove The 1 ½ drive to Nick’s from San Francisco is worth the trip alone as you make your way up the coast though redwood forests, on winding mountain…
View full profileOVERVIEW of North Block Hotel North Block is a boutique hotel in Yountville that could have been plucked from a Pottery Barn catalog. The stone buildings with slate roofs surround a courtyard that…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ocean House Perched high on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean House opened originally in 1868 and became the “summer home” to the rich and famous for 135…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Ocean Key Resort If location is everything, then the Ocean Key Resort has it all. Situated at the end of bustling Duval Street and right on the Gulf, the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Ocean Place Resort & Spa Sitting right next to the lively Pier Village with its boutique shops and restaurants, Ocean Place is the only full service hotel directly on…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ocean’s Edge Resort Ocean’s Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster, MA began as a private residence in 1890, burned to the ground in 1906 and was rebuilt in 1912…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ojai Valley Inn In a lush valley surrounded by the Topatopa Mountain range lies the tiny town of Ojai California. Just a two hour drive north of Los Angeles, this…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Old Edwards Inn Perched on a plateau 4118 ft above sea level in the hills of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by pristine mountains, lakes,…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Omni Bedford Springs The grand Bedford Springs Resort, set on 2,200 acres and minutes off the Pennsylvania Turnpike has a fascinating history. Original construction began in the 1790’s near seven…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Oyster Point Hotel Red Bank is just about the hottest town in this part of the Jersey Shore. Great restaurants, a hopping night scene, delightful shops and boutiques and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Parrot Key Resort It is not often that a new resort is built in Key West, so Parrot Key, made the wait worthwhile. Located about two miles outside the center…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Peninsula Hotel Since 1928 Peninsula Hong Kong has set the world standard for exceptional service, style and comfort. In 2001 Peninsula Chicago opened and quickly reached the pinnacle of…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Penn’s View Penn’s View is conveniently located at Front and Market Streets in Old City, walking distance to many attractions, restaurants and bars. The small lobby evokes memories of small…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Pitcher Inn About 30-45 minutes south of Stowe on Rt. 100 is the picturesque little hamlet of Warren, Vermont, just outside the Sugarbush ski area. With a covered bridge and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Planter’s Inn The Planter’s Inn, with 56 rooms and 6 suites, is a delightful haven and ideally located in the center of the historic district. This Relais & Chateau…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ponde Verde Beach Resorts The resort consists of two spectacular oceanfront properties, the original and stately “grande dame” Ponte Vedra Inn and Club built in 1928 and the more intimate…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Rabbit Hill Inn There is so much to like about the 200+ year old Rabbit Hill Inn in northeastern Vermont that it is hard to know where to begin. The…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Rancho Bernardo Nestled amidst the sprawling neighborhoods of San Diego’s coastal mountains, Rancho Bernardo has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond award for 33 years running and has earned the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Rancho Valencia Resort Set on 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, the Mediterranean-inspired Rancho Valencia, is an all-suite property and recently completed a $30 million renovation including remodeled…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton Philadelphia The Ritz Carlton brand is one of our favorites and The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia has recently completed a $25 million redesign which has restored its place at…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton Central Park The Ritz Carlton Central Park is a magnificent hotel ideally located on Central Park West, overlooking the Park. The service is impeccable, the rooms beautiful and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island Located on a barrier island off the coast of Florida, the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island sits majestically behind the dunes overlooking the Atlantic. Impeccably manicured grounds…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton, Atlanta Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Ritz Carlton Atlanta is a luxury oasis close to the city’s attractions and minutes from Georgia Aquarium and Centennial…
View full profileOVERVIEW at Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne Minutes from Miami by car, but light years away in temperament, Key Biscayne is a delightful low key island tucked away from the hustle and bustle…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton, Naples Two things I truly enjoy on vacation are a beach on which to take long walks and beautiful sunsets. The gorgeous Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida has…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Mansion on Turtle Creek The Mansion is our first foray into an “urban escape” and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to start. This is a marvelous retreat…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Royal Blues Hotel We are always so impressed when a new hotel or restaurant opens and it is clear that the owners have put a lot of thought into their…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Royal Palms Located at the base of the Camelback Mountains, The Royal Palms Resort & Spa is truly an oasis in every sense of the word. There is a…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Salamander Washington DC The Mandarin Oriental Washington is located in the heart of the district in the southwest section, overlooking the marina, the Tidal Basin and the monuments. The…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Salish Lodge Built in 1916 as The Snoqualmie Falls Lodge, the Inn became famous for its country breakfasts which it still is today. The Lodge was completely remodeled in…
View full profileOVERVIEW of San Ysidro Ranch Tucked away in the coastal hills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch is a quick drive from the freeway through a mélange of upscale neighborhoods landing you…
View full profileSea Island is everything a great resort should be and more. Beautiful rooms, terrific food, exemplary service and wonderful golf make a visit here a "must" on any travel wish list. There…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sofitel Philadelphia We are big fans of the French Sofitel chain of hotels. We think of them as 4+ star hotels at a 3 star price. While there are only…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sofitel Hotel I have become a real fan of the French inspired, Sofitel Hotels, having enjoyed them in New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago and LA. They are sophisticated and stylish…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sofitel Washington DC The French inspired Sofitel Lafayette Square is a favorite for its service, stylish rooms and price/value. With 220 rooms and 17 suites, this charming hotel is both…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sofitel Hotel Sofitel Hotels are a favorite of ours and are recommended in our New York, Washington, DC and LA profiles. As I have said before you get a 4…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sofitel Los Angeles is notorious for having no real downtown area. However if it did have one, it would probably be the few blocks surrounding the Beverly Center. A major…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sound View We came upon, Sound View, a wonderful little gem of a hotel on the Eastern end of Long Island, via a mention in a magazine and it looked…
View full profileSt. Regis hotels have a rich heritage dating back 100 years to the opening of the St. Regis in New York by the Astor family. Many of the early traditions remain; fresh…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Stephanie Inn Just an hour and a half from Portland, the oceanfront Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach offers spectacular views of majestic Haystack Rock, the Pacific Ocean and the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Sunset Key Cottages Few choices are better for a truly special occasion than the Sunset Key Cottages located on a private 27 acre tropical island, just a 10 minute boat…
View full profileThe American Club is testament to what one man can do if he has the resources and a vision. Built in 1918 to house immigrant workers for the Kohler Company, the Tudor…
View full profileOVERVIEW at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa There is no shortage of beach front hotels in Fort Lauderdale, but most are the traditional cookie cutter chains. The Atlantic Resort & Spa is…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Boulders Resort As its name implies, The Boulders Resort is set amidst massive, 12 million year old boulders on 1300 acres of natural beauty in the Sonoran Desert just…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Breakers on the Ocean Nestled in the heart of the “Irish Riviera” in Spring Lake, NJ, The Breakers on the Ocean is an elegant, full service hotel, just steps…
View full profileThere are 540 guestrooms and 68 suites in the resort, yet the hotel does not have a “big” hotel feel to it. I was surprised, in fact, to find that they had…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Chanler at Cliff Walk If the adage “location, location, location” is true, then The Chanler is perfectly positioned to take advantage of it. Perched atop towering cliffs overlooking Eaton…
View full profileOVERVIEW at The Clifton You feel you are in for something special as you pass through the property gates of The Clifton and ascend the stone driveway to the stately Southern mansion…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Gardens Hotel Once the largest private estate on the island, the Gardens Hotel has been transformed into an exotic oasis just blocks from the action on Duval. The Main…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant The marvelous Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia, in the heart of hunt country, is set on 265 exquisite acres of rolling countryside. Originally…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Greenbrier Built on 6500 beautiful acres, The Greenbrier is a magnificent resort located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The resort got its start in the late 1700…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Hay Adams Even the most jaded political observer would have to admit to being impressed by the view from the Hay Adams, across Lafayette Square to the White House.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Ivy Hotel Baltimore as a weekend destination has much to offer; the Inner Harbor area with its dining and shopping attractions , Camden Yards and the Baltimore Orioles, the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Jefferson Hotel The Jefferson Hotel was built in 1923 as an apartment building and converted to a hotel in the 50’s. It closed in 2007 for a two year renovation…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Liberty Hotel The Liberty Hotel, is ideally located in my favorite part of town, Beacon Hill, just steps from the cafes and boutiques of Charles Street. The 298 room…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Lowell Every list of the most “romantic” hotels in New York City includes the Lowell at or near the top. This is our choice for any special occasion. With…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Palazzo at the The Venetian This is another instance, like Wynn and Encore, where there are two sister hotels, side by side, that share a lot of features. There…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Pillars The Pillars is a wonderful secret…even their neighbors hadn’t heard of them when we first visited. This small intimate little gem of only 18 rooms and 5 suites…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Point Imagine having a wealthy friend who purchases one of the Great Camps in the Adirondacks, decorates it exquisitely, hires a world class chef, outfits it with every possible…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Reeds Some of the best properties in America were created by business people who had spent their lives “on the road” and decided to open their own inn or…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Rittenhouse Joining the Ritz Carlton at the top of the list of Philadelphia hotels is the Rittenhouse Hotel located on beautiful Rittenhouse Square in the heart of the City.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ritz Carlton New Orleans It is hard to match the elegance of the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. Located on the edge of the French Quarter it is close to…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Roosevelt Another New Orleans hotel with a long history, the 116 year old Roosevelt has been through a number of incarnations, the latest after the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Originally…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Roxy Tribeca This “has it all” hotel came up in a search one weekend on Hotwire when we were looking for last minute accommodations in NYC. That weekend and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Sagamore It’s all about the views here at this extraordinary resort located on a 70 acre island in Lake George. The Adirondack mountains provide the backdrop for the stunning…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Sanctuary Perched majestically on the shores of Kiawah Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Sanctuary is a blend of modern convenience and Southern charm. The design goal was to…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Surrey The Surrey, the only Relais & Chateaux property in NYC, is an utterly charming hotel just a block from both Central Park and Madison Avenue and is everything…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Vanderbilt In a town with great accommodations, the relatively new The Vanderbilt takes its place among the best. Originally built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the former Vanderbilt…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Virginia Hotel The Virginia Hotel, is a landmark building circa 1879 and located in the heart of the historic district, just a few blocks from the beach. Wraparound porches…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The Wauwinet An acclaimed Relais & Chateau property (the only one on Nantucket), the Wauwinet is located about 9 miles from town at the northeastern part of the island and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Topnotch Resort & Spa Topnotch Resort & Spa completed a major renovation in the summer of 2013 that introduced a new entryway, lobby and lobby lounge, The Roost and the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Topping Rose In 2005, two old friends, Bill Campbell and Simon Critchell, joined together to purchase and restore Topping Rose House, which was built in 1842 for Judge Abraham Topping…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Triple Creek Ranch You’re not at Triple Creek Ranch long before you notice the breeze whispering through the Ponderosas, the water rushing down the creek and the soft whinny of…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Trump International Hotel Its gold façade glistening in the desert sun, Trump sits on the edge of the Strip, close enough to walk anywhere, yet seemingly far away from the…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Trump International Hotel Say what you want about Donald Trump, the man knows how to do a hotel right and the Chicago incarnation is no exception. Located in the Loop…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Twin Farms When Nobel prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis proposed to journalist Dorothy Thompson, she promised to marry him if he bought her a farm in Vermont with sweeping lawns, orchards,…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Ventana Inn Nestled in a mountain meadow, amidst the towering redwoods, oak and bay laurel of Big Sur and 1200 feet above the Pacific, the Ventana Inn and Spa is…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Village Inn at Woodstock Woodstock Vermont is what everyone envisions a charming Vermont town to be. There’s a village green, a covered bridge, stately circa 1800 Colonial homes, a river…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Vineyard Square Hotel With wonderful views of the harbor, the 28 room Vineyard Square Hotel and Suites is perfectly located in the center of town, surrounded by shops, art galleries…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Waldorf Astoria Located within the bustling City Center, right on the Strip, the Waldorf Astoria (formally the Mandarin Oriental) is close to all the major attractions and casinos, but thankfully…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Waldorf Astoria It is not often that a new hotel enters a major city and takes it by storm… almost immediately. This is particularly true in Chicago which boasts some…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Wequassett Resort & Golf Club Located on The Cape (Cape Cod) on 27 exquisitely landscaped acres overlooking Pleasant Bay, Wequassett (pronounced we cwoss it) is a privately owned and operated…
View full profileOVERVIEW of The White Barn Inn The White Barn Inn has long had a reputation as one of the finest in the country. A member of the prestigous Relais & Chateau group,…
View full profileOVERVIEW of White Elephant Hotel Minutes from the center of town and sitting on the edge of the harbor is the elegant White Elephant Hotel, a sophisticated luxury hotel with 53 guest…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Whiteface Lodge Developer Joe Barile set out to recreate the grandeur of the great Adirondack camps, but with a modern touch to it and he has certainly succeeded. The Whiteface…
View full profileOVERVIEW of the Williamsburg Inn The Inn was conceived and built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1937. whose vision for a luxurious guest experience lives on today at this remarkable property.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Willows Lodge Willows Lodge is a terrific weekend getaway located next to the Sammamish River in the heart of Western Washington’s wine country, just 30 minutes from Seattle. With a…
View full profileOVERVIEW As I sat in an Adirondack chair with a cup of coffee and gazed at the morning mist traveling across the distant mountains, I realized it would be impossible to come…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Windsor Court A $22 million renovation has restored Windsor Court to the top of the list of New Orleans hotels. All 316 guestrooms have been refurbished, the Grill Room and…
View full profileOVERVIEW of Woodstock Inn Sometimes, when we visit a property it exceeds even our expectations and that was the case on our visit to the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont.…
View full profileOVERVIEW of XV Beacon Generally the description “hip and trendy” for a hotel translates into a minimalist, ultra modern décor that has about as much warmth as, well, a glass and chrome…
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