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In Discover New England The Guide (2005)
When it comes to places to stay, New England's variety and value for money cannot be beaten. Boston's world-class luxury hotels are part of the city's tradition. What could be more romantic than the Lenox Hotel, with a history going back to 1900? Even older is the Copley Square Hotel, family-owned and run for three generations, and long popular with stars of showbiz. Rated one of the top 500 hotels in the world, the Millennium Bostonian Hotel is adjacent to buzzy Faneuil Hall Marketplace. North of Boston are the well-priced Comfort Inn & Suites, near Boston's Logan International Airport and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Peabody, handy for exploring Salem, Gloucester and Rockport.
New Englanders love their history, a pride reflected by members of the Historic Hotels of America. Each has a story to tell. The Kendall in Cambridge, across the river from Boston, was originally a splendid Victorian fire station. In the Berkshire Hills, Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club sounds modern, but the Tudor-style mansion, with its wood-panelled Great Hall, was built in back in 1894. New Hampshire has four 19th-century grandes dames that have been restored to their former glory, including the Mount Washington Hotel & Resort. Golf, ski or just relax on the veranda where everyone, including US presidents and British prime ministers, has enjoyed the jaw-dropping views since 1902.
Back in the 19th century, New England was America's first holiday destination, with resorts providing a wide range of activities at the seashore, in the mountains and on lakes. That tradition continues at many family-friendly resorts. In Vermont, for example, the Basin Harbor Club overlooks Lake Champlain, with everything from restaurants to golf and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. It's also a place to get close to nature, with hikes, picnics and wildlife just steps from the door. At Sebasco Harbor Resort, overlooking Casco Bay in Maine, youngsters can play golf, learn to sail and swim in the saltwater Olympic pool. Also in Maine, at Boothbay Harbor, at Linekin Bay Resort, families canoe, fish and sail by day and enjoy lobster cook outs by the heated salt water pool by night. There are new traditions, too. In Stowe, Vermont, you'll find an Austrian atmosphere at the Trapp Family Lodge, provided by descendants of the famous Sound of Music family!
New England is famous for its country inns and bed-and-breakfasts, often in historic buildings and perfect for romantic breaks. Take the Inn at West Falmouth, on Cape Cod, high on a hill, with sea views. But, there is always choice. Nearby are Falmouth's Inn on the Square, Holiday Inn and the ShoreWay Acres Resort Inn, all close to beaches, shops and golf courses. With everything from the Pilgrim Fathers' story to whale watching, Plymouth County and Cape Cod are popular year-round, with a wide range of hotels.
New England is made for touring. That's when hotel groups, such as Best Western come into their own. With some 65 independently owned hotels, you are never more than a phone call, or a few miles away, from a comfy bed for the night.
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