One of the original 13 colonies of the United States - and its historical heart, some would argue. Pennsylvania, in the north-east of the USA, is a largely rural and forested state with huge swathes that remain wild and uninhabited. When choosing the best places to stay in Pennsylvania, you can either go deeply rural and stay in a traditional inn, or opt for one of the two main cities of Philadelphia or Pittsburgh which have some fabulous historical buildings, turned hotels.
For a city stay, pick Philadelphia for the museums and a rich historic centre, including the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the Liberty Bell Centre and Independence Hall. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has some cool credentials, boasting the Andy Warhol Museum, and just outside, is architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnificent Fallingwater house.
To the west of the state, you’ll find the Appalachian Mountains and the Pennsylvania Wilds forest which is a great choice for a back to nature holiday. Milford is regarded as the summer place to go if you're looking for Hamptons-esque style, but with a low-key vibe.
Our choice of the best places to stay in Pennsylvania has something for all tastes and budgets, from great value inns to chic, modern, city centre luxury.