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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

Best 15 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the Mid-Atlantic.

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The Adelphi HotelHotelThe hotel, on Saratoga Springs’ main drag, is unmissable with its Victorian wedding cake of a facade and three-story…
Elsewhere
Glenmere MansionHotelChester, United StatesIt was built in 1911 as the residence of real estate developer Robert Wilson Goelet on the grounds of his sprawling…
Four Seasons Hotel BaltimoreHotelBaltimore, United StatesA glassy Inner Harbor 256-room tower that easily outdoes every other hotel in town.
W PhiladelphiaHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesA stylish retreat with two standout bars and a prime location.
The Abbey Inn and SpaHotelPeekskill, United StatesA Hudson Valley institution steeped in charming history and stellar amenities.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast CenterHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesPulling up to the hotel, I’ll admit: I was a little nonplussed.
The Bellevue Hotel – The Unbound Collection by HyattHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesA stay steeped in Philadelphia history and awash in contemporary luxury.
Canoe Place Inn & CottagesHotelHampton Bays, United StatesA charming little slice of life that’s about as close to the city as you can get while still being in the Hamptons.
Hotel du PontHotelWilmington, United StatesStay in the timeless elegance of a historic boutique hotel in downtown Wilmington with stunning rooms & suites, vibrant…
Pendry BaltimoreHotelBaltimore, United StatesStart us off with an overview.
TroutbeckHotelAmenia, United StatesLocated in Amenia, New York, within the vibrant Hudson Valley, Troutbeck is situated on acres of bucolic landscape,…
Kimpton Hotel Monaco PittsburghHotelPittsburgh, United StatesOnce a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover —and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a…
Asbury Ocean ClubHotelAsbury Park, United StatesAN IDYLLIC POOL TERRACE FEATURING A FULL SERVICE BAR AND GRILLE SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR ROOM—THE IDEAL PLACE TO…
The St. Laurent Social ClubHotelAsbury Park, United States

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Lonely PlanetSep 5

The Ultimate Fall Road Trip Through New England

Scope the best of New England with this incredible fall road trip through upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.

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Roosevelt Baths & SpaSightoffers an authentic mineral bath experience
Saratoga Spa State ParkParkhas 21 public springs to walk through
BroadwayNeighborhoodstroll here and through Congress Park for dining
Congress ParkParkstroll here and on Broadway for dining
Morrissey’s Lounge & BistroRestauranttry sushi here
Boca BistroRestauranttry tapas here
9 Miles East FarmRestauranttry pizza and salad here
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Northshire BookstoreSightManchester, United Statesa local favorite book shop
Rte 100RestaurantManchester, United Statesscenic corridor through Manchester and Stowe
Red Gate trailheadTrailManchester, United Stateseasy path to Equinox Pond for autumnal views
Equinox PondSightManchester, United Stateswalk to for autumnal views
Colburn CafeRestaurantManchester, United Statesgrab a hot chocolate or coffee before bookstore
The Restaurant at Hill FarmRestaurantManchester, United Stateschef's table recommended
Zoey’s Deli & BakeryBakeryManchester, United Statessandwiches perfect for a picnic
Copper GrouseRestaurantManchester, United Statesgo-to for cocktails and elevated pub food
Hill FarmHotelManchester, United Statesinn is a wonderful spot to stay
Barnstead InnHotelManchester, United Statesexcellent accommodation near town center
Moss Glen FallsSightWarren, United Statestumbling waterfall stop along Rte 100
Warren StoreRestaurantWarren, United Statesgrab a sandwich and maple syrup
Addison WestSightWaitsfield, United Statesdesign-forward shop with home decor and gifts
Smuggler’s Notch RoadTrailStowe, United Statespopular mountain pass with foliage and boulders
Barnes Camp TrailTrailStowe, United Stateseasy walk for views of road, mountains, leaf color
Sterling Pond TrailTrailStowe, United States3-mile trail

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OutsideJun 15

The Best Stargazing Train Journeys Across the Country

From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.

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Sky RailwayPlaceSanta Fe, United Statesruns 'Stargazer' service from Santa Fe depot
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RailroadAttractionChama, United Statesoperates Dark Sky Train excursions
Continental Divide TrailTrailChama, United Statesroute crosses remote mountain terrain
Verde Canyon RailroadPlaceClarkdale, United Statesoffers Saturday Starlight Adventures
Taawaki InnHotelClarkdale, United Statesnew boutique hotel next to the depot
Tuzigoot National MonumentNature reserveClarkdale, United Statesviews toward monument from Taawaki Inn
Nevada Northern RailwayMuseumEly, United Statesruns nighttime astronomy trains
Great Basin National ParkSightEly, United Statesnearby park with Dark Sky Rangers
Santa Fe Sky RailwayPlaceSanta Fe, United Statesco-founded by George R. R. Martin
Galisteo BasinNature reserveSanta Fe, United Statesdark skies south of Santa Fe
Skunk TrainPlaceFort Bragg, United Statesruns Moonlight Railbikes to Glen Blair Bar Junction
Glen Blair Bar JunctionSightFort Bragg, United Statesoff-grid bar destination for railbikes
Allentown & Auburn RailroadPlaceKutztown, United StatesFirefly Express runs through Pennsylvania Dutch countryside
Oregon Coast Scenic RailroadMuseumGaribaldi, United Statesadults-only Moonlight Excursion
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern RailroadPlaceKempton, United StatesHarvest Moon Special timed to annual harvest moon
Catskill Mountain RailroadTrain stationKingston, United Statesruns Twilight Limited train
Napa Valley Wine TrainAttractionNapa, United StatesVista Dome Dinner rolls through wine country
Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumMuseumChattanooga, United StatesEvening Ridge Runner departs Chattanooga
Railyard Arts DistrictNeighborhoodSanta Fe, United Statesrefurbished depot area in downtown Santa Fe
Pelican BrewingRestaurantGaribaldi, United Stateslocal beer sampled on excursion
Nehalem Bay WineryPlaceGaribaldi, United Stateswine sampled on excursion
Twin’s Ranch CafeRestaurantGaribaldi, United Statesprepared charcuterie boxes and sandwiches
Overboard Stride SocietyPlaceKempton, United Statesperform live music after excursion
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson RailwayPlaceCorinth, United StatesMoonlight Moonshine Express offers whiskey tastings
C9 BridgeSightKingston, United Statescrosses Esopus Creek

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 18, 2025

These Upstate New York Spas and Retreats Are a Refuge for Rest and Renewal

From light-filled bathhouses to waterfront hotels, here’s where to travel for wellness in upstate New York.

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Luxe Salon and Spa at The Adelphi HotelPlacebridges beauty, wellness, and grandeur
The AdelphiHotelinfrared sauna and fitness center
Elsewhere
Eastwind Oliverea ValleyHotelBig Indian, United States27 free-standing cabins and cabin suites
The GlasshousePlaceBig Indian, United Statesminimalist space for wellness programming
Mirbeau Inn & SpaHotelSkaneateles, United Statesspa facilities and shop
Aqua TerraceSightSkaneateles, United Statesheated whirlpool
The Inns of Aurora Resort & SpaHotelAurora, United Statesspa draws inspiration from landscape
Hutton BrickyardsHotelKingston, United Statespint-sized cabins and wellness retreats
The Ranch Hudson ValleyHotelSloatsburg, United Statessignature program blend
Wildflower FarmsHotelGardiner, United Statesnature-inspired retreat
ThistlePlaceGardiner, United Statesbody treatments using small-batch botanicals
YO1HotelMonticello, United StatesAyurveda therapies and naturopathy
Kenoza HallHotelKenoza Lake, United Stateswellness program grounded in Kneipp therapy
Hemlock Spa at Kenoza HallPlaceKenoza Lake, United Statestreatments rooted in naturopathy
Piaule CatskillHotelCatskill, United Statescontemporary-meets-organic spa
The Spa at Piaule CatskillPlaceCatskill, United Statesmineral plunge in hot pool
Mohonk Mountain HouseHotelNew Paltz, United Statesaward-winning spa wing
The Spa at Mohonk Mountain HousePlaceNew Paltz, United Statesoutdoor heated mineral pool
Hasbrouck HouseHotelStone Ridge, United Statesdreamy bed and breakfast
The Spa at Hasbrouck HousePlaceStone Ridge, United Stateswooden barrel sauna nestled between trees
The Barns at TroutbeckPlaceAmenia, United Statesforest bathing, infrared sauna
InnessHotelAccord, United Statescountry retreat with spa
The Spa and Bathhouse at InnessPlaceAccord, United Statesbathhouse with steam room, sauna
Glenmere MansionHotelChester, United StatesTuscan villa with spa facility
The Spa at Glenmere MansionPlaceChester, United Statesmarble bathhouse, hammam

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