![White Barn Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/88/db/88dbde9fd83128bc649113c49e569591/600x422.jpg)
The six states making up New England are alike in being historic and beautiful, but they’re very varied when it comes to the specifics. Maine has the sweeping coastline and the stunning landscape of the Acadia National Park, Massachusetts the clifftops and well-to-do Cape Cod, Vermont the lush Green Mountains, New Hampshire the White Mountains, and little Rhode Island has Block Island and a collection of other picturesque islands! When it comes to choosing the best hotels in New England, it's a tough task...There’s so much to this region and so many reasons to visit!
For a cultural break head to Boston, Portland or Burlington where you’ll find the big museums and the vibrant arts and music scenes. If you're planning a foodie odyssey in the region you might head to the seafood hotspots in Maine or the craft breweries of Vermont. History buffs will love Plymouth Rock and Pioneer Valley, Yale and Harvard and Salem. If natural beauty is your thing, you're spoilt for choice. There’s spectacular skiing terrain in the winter, autumn is known for its colour (especially in Vermont), New England has some of America’s best beaches and mountainous vistas.
We scoured the region and put together what we think is a comprehensive list of the best hotels in New England, with an option for all budgets and all tastes whether you're planning a luxury getaway or want to stay in a low key B&B.
For a historic hotel
![Vanderbilt Grace](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/0b/b9/0bb9562d136676eab730ae9fcda08401/600x422.jpg)
- Newport’s Grace Vanderbilt has been converted from the Vanderbilt Hall, a building steeped in Newport’s history. As well as being centrally located, this 33 room hotel has sleek interiors, two pools, a fitness centre, billiards room, spa and a renowned restaurant.
- Winvian Farm, near Litchfield, Connecticut, has everything going for it, including a wonderful back-story that stretches into the 18th Century, via the ingenuity of a single family of owners dedicated to bringing you the most luxurious of stays. Famous for its food as well as its ambiance, Winvian prides itself on healthy organic produce, all presented with a masterly hotelier's touch.
The Most Romantic Hotels in New England
![Simsbury 1820 Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/60/fb/60fbe643b16fe4778da6e2a765964421/600x422.jpg)
- The Nobnocket Boutique Inn, on Martha's Vineyard is perfect for a spot of romance! This island hideaway boasts a handful of rooms which feature designer interiors, Frette bed linens and towels, deep soaking stand-alone tubs, vast walk-in showers and no children allowed! What's more they'll give you breakfast in bed, after which you can borrow one of their bikes and discover the area at your leisure. No restaurant but plenty very close by.
- Simsbury 1820 House had a long and distinguished history before becoming a hotel in the 1960s. Now guests get to benefit from the timeless elegance of this New England country inn, with its roaring fires and four poster beds. It offers the best of both worlds in terms of historical ambiance and top level amenities, not to mention delicious food.
For a rural getaway
![Rabbit Hill Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/9e/3b/9e3bb631337d820ec22130999d2715a1/600x422.jpg)
- No TVs or telephones ensure Vermont’s adults-only Rabbit Hill Inn is as cut off from the world as you would like. Rustic-style rooms, some with verandas, have peaceful views over gardens, forests and White Mountains. Rates include daily afternoon tea.
- White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport is rustic and traditional but still super-smart; a charming inn on the Kennebunk River, famous for its lovely landscapes, and proximity to Maine's best beaches.
- Migis Lodge, South Cascon offers log cabin luxury in the pine forest looking over beautiful Lake Sebago. Lobster dinners, daily BBQ lunchtime cookouts and evening drinks on the veranda. Great activities thrown in including water skiing and pilates.
For a stunning view
![Wentworth by the Sea](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/de/15/de15de7fc290ec66f2e0806a6574cd31/600x422.jpg)
- Modelled after ocean liners, the majestic 19th century Wentworth by the Sea is a classic grand coastal hotel with fabulous sea views, pool and spa.
- The Castle Hill Inn was originally a Newport outlook post, so has unrivalled views of the Atlantic from its perch on Newport’s western point. Dating from the 18th Century, this inn is surrounded by 40 acres and has 35 rooms and a terrace bar and restaurant.
- Ideally located just where the Mystic River meets Long Island Sound, the Whaler’s Inn in Mystic, is the perfect place to sit and watch the boats go by. Full of old world maritime charm, the Whaler’s Inn is testament to Mystic’s 300-plus years as one of New England’s premier fishing and whaling ports.
For a pampering break
![The Spa at Norwich Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/0a/fd/0afda69e3cae7e12770a963cd194d6e1/600x422.jpg)
- The Spa at Norwich Inn is a historic hideaway hotel, widely known as a great place to relax, rejuvenate, and renew yourself amid wonderful garden settings. There are 37 treatment rooms plus all the usual spa perks, and fitness facilities.
- The Platinum Pebble Inn offers simple, chic interiors, just minutes from Belmont Road Beach on Cape Cod. With only over 16s allowed, it's perfect for some adult "me time".
- Blantyre offers the quintessential country house escape in beautiful Berkshires country. Think roaring fires, four poster beds, and antiques galore. Food is American with a French twist, and there's a spoiling spa with sauna, hot tub and treatments for all.
For an Outdoor Adventure
![The Inn at Sunrise Point](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/12/d7/12d75d93fc75bd428e54a7702a0fb4e1/600x422.jpg)
- The Inn at Sunrise Point, Lincolnville provides opportunities to sail in an historic Windjammer and the schooner Old Lincolnville, the icing on the cake of a stay at this elegant ocean-front B&B, perched on the Penobscot Bay. Seaside-chic decoration with blue on white tones and clean lines with plenty of natural light.
- Tides Beach Club, Kennebunkport is the perfect perch for exploring the salt marshes around the Kennebunk river estuary, home to a rich selection of coastal birds, crabs, and other marine life. It's ideal for seaside relaxation in style, and commands superlative ocean views of Goose Rock Beach and beyond.
- Whether it’s fly fishing, trolling or ice fishing anyone who likes to hold a rod will find something to satisfy them at the Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville. This enchanting property, perched right on the Mooseshead Lake, is a sophisticated wilderness escape.
- With golf, mountain-biking, fishing, tennis, skiing and kayaking all on-site or nearby — as well as a spa — there is little need to leave the Equinox Resort & Spa nestled in the Green Mountains near Manchester. Rooms are smart and contemporary and there’s a choice of dining options.
- Surrounded by 300 acres of wilderness, the luxurious Twin Farms guarantees seclusion. In grand, country-house style — big rooms, high ceilings, huge fireplaces — rooms are furnished with antiques, and there’s a gourmet restaurant plus plenty of activities on-site.
- In the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest, Barrows House offers traditional country elegance and a fine-dining restaurant. As well as the obvious outdoor activities of trekking, skiing and riding, the hotel has tennis courts, swimming pool and beautiful gardens.
- In the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, with hiking, fishing and skiing on tap, the charmingly rustic Notchland Inn offers superb five-course dinners to look forward to after a day’s exertions.
One of our favourite hotels in Maine
![Blackpoint Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/4c/06/4c0673848156cb61fb85ed23a1021381/600x422.jpg)
- The Blackpoint Inn, Portland, is a charming coastal hotel on a promontory jutting into the sea. Savour the local seafood in the fine dining restaurant and generally wallow in New England charm.
For the Berkshires
![The Red Lion Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/c8/1a/c81a373b3f0784e1f10382a7e5ac5051/600x422.jpg)
- The Red Lion Inn is the best known hotel in Stockbridge, an attractive town in the Berkshires, the highland region straddling Massachusetts and Connecticut that is known as a cultural mecca. The Red Lion has a range of suites, each with their own unique character and charm.
For Rhode Island
![The Attwater](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/64/42/6442a1d7898e6699632cf2c94c30c5f1/600x422.jpg)
- Built in 1910, The Attwater in Newport is an airy New England style boutique hotel with 17, spacious, nautical-chic rooms. You’re right in the heart of things, near the beaches, the restaurants and the harbour.
- Rhode Island’s Providence may not be an obvious city break destination, but there’s plenty going on here, and the Hotel Providence is the place to stay to see it. You’re right in the heart of town surrounded by city views and some great art and antiques.
For Connecticut
- The Homestead Inn, in Greenwich, is a place for those who like the finer things in life. Located in the Belle Haven residential area, Homestead has an air of timeless luxury, complemented by a renowned French restaurant, with each room full of art and artefacts, and views onto gorgeous gardens.
For New Hampshire
![Hanover Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/fc/8f/fc8f6161f2781dad495b6165039a6d31/600x422.jpg)
- The historic Hanover Inn — a late 18th century inn — is at the heart of Dartmouth College campus and offers jaunty, spacious rooms with smart creamy colours and clubby, leather furnishings. There’s also a gym and a restaurant that focuses on local sourcing.
- In the middle of lively Keene, Fairfield Inn & Suites is a historic building - a former department store - converted into a boutique hotel with contemporary style rooms, some with exposed brick walls. Although there’s a cocktail bar, there’s no restaurant but it’s walking distance to a wide choice of eateries.
For Vermont
![Middlebury Inn](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/90/95/909553eb3611d6bc2acf577ec2bbf281/600x422.jpg)
- A classic early 19th-century inn, Middlebury Inn has been restored to retain its original features of high ceilings, grand sash windows and fireplace,s carefully mixed with a modern country-house style. Rooms are light and comfortable, plus there’s a small spa, an elegant restaurant and daily afternoon tea in the lobby.
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