Tu Tu' Tun Lodge in Gold Beach, Oregon
The small, quiet hotel Tu Tu' Tun Lodge on the Rogue River deep in the Oregon woods provides a sense of escape and luxury for guests; perhaps that is why it tops Travel and Leisure's List for the Best U.S. Hotels. With only 18 rooms and two cottages, this Asian-fashioned lodge has great views overlooking the river. It includes a heated pool, putt-putt course and hiking trail, and it is perfect for those who want to kayak or fly-fish.
Tu Tu' Tun Lodge
96550 N Bank Rogue River Road
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444
(541) 247-6664
tututun.com
Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts
The Blantyre in Massachusetts, a quaint manor built in 1902, has 24 rooms, four cottages and one on-site restaurant. It sits on 100 acres of lush Lenox territory and was once a summer home for the wealthy Englishman Robert Paterson. It offers old charm, with leaded-glass windows, gargoyles, turrets and croquet lawns.
Blantyre in Lenox
16 Blantyre Road
Lenox, Massachusetts 01240
(413) 637-3556
blantyre.com
Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California
The Peninsula Beverly Hills, decorated in French Renaissance style, sits in the heart of Beverly Hills near Los Angeles. Its sitting areas include large French doors and windows, providing plenty of light and contributing to the hotel's overall feel. Several pocket gardens give a sense of tranquility in the midst of the busy Los Angeles climate, yet the high-tech features in the rooms give a modern sense of luxury.
Peninsula Beverly Hills
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90212
(310) 551-2888
peninsula.com
Planters Inn in Charleston, South Carolina
Located in quaint Charleston, South Carolina, the Planters Inn is a representation of South Carolina's charm and style. The hotel's décor is reminiscent of the 1800s and the town house sits near Charleston's historical downtown district. There are 64 rooms, along with a restaurant and bar.
Planters Inn
112 N. Market St.
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
(843) 722-2345
plantersinn.com
Four Seasons Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Situated at the base of the Tetons, the Four Seasons Resort provides a breathtaking view of nature. It offers ski-in and ski-out access for the avid skier, and its location provides a perfect base for hikers. Try booking a premium king room with a stone fireplace and outside terrace overlooking the mountains; sit in one of the hot springs-style whirlpools while enjoying the resort's famous s'mores.
Four Seasons Resort
7680 Granite Loop Road
Teton Village, Wyoming 83025
(307) 732-5000
fourseasons.com
