Luxury lodging at four star and five star hotels means hot tubs, balconies, fireplaces

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Anyone in the hospitality business will tell you a four-star hotel or five-star hotel rating from AAA or Forbes Travel Guide goes only to lodgings that pull out the stops to achieve perfection. The lodgings on this page -- from glamorous hotels in the heart of Boston to luxury suites in historic Newport -- have earned those ratings. For you, this means a vacation or romantic getaway in place of natural and man made beauty designed to help you feel fabulous.

Consider the pleasures in store: sunset views from an oceanside hot tub in Bar Harbor, Maine. Or personal concierge services in the colonial city of Newport, Rhode Island; a wood-burning fireplace and views of the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts; nightfall above splendid mountain ridges in New Hampshire; or a delightful inn with spa services in Connecticut. These examples are just a taste of what the best hotel keepers have in store. Even if it is only once or twice in a lifetime, don’t wait to schedule a royal vacation at these jewels of hospitality.

4 & 5-Star Luxury Lodgings in New England

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

Luxury accommodations make this boutique inn a favorite for guests

Just outside of Boston, The Inn at Hastings Park, in picturesque Lexington, is a favorite boutique hotel for its individualized hospitality, fine dining and top-of-the-line accommodations. The inn, a member of the elite international association Relais & Chateaux, is a collection of three meticulously restored 1800s buildings. The architecture is complemented inside with a stylish and clever decor. The inn’s 22 guest rooms and suites (ask about a fireplace suite or one with a private entrance) feature luxurious linens and rain-shower fixtures in marble bathrooms. Artistry on the Green restaurant offers creative spins on classic New England cuisine. Nearby activities include a popular and scenic rail trail, trolley tours to historic sites, hiking, canoeing and outdoor concerts.

The Wentworth

1 Carter Notch Road Jackson Village, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9700 Toll-Free: 800-637-0013

Your supreme comfort and enjoyment is our goal

In the heart of the White Mountains, The Wentworth is an exquisite setting for total relaxation. A selection of beautifully appointed rooms and suites, many with king bed, gas fireplace and either oversized whirlpool tub or private outdoor hot tubs. Our dining room serves dinner nightly with a special menu created by Chef Brian Gazda with a focus on farm to table. A full country breakfast is prepared with specials such as a daily Frittata and Blueberry Pancakes to start your day off. Our lounge opens nightly serving a light menu and features live piano on most Fridays and Saturdays. Golf, tennis, a fully equipped gym and swimming pool on site and both cross country and alpine skiing easily accessible in winter.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth

35 Landmark Drive Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-209-2626 Toll-Free: 877-647-2328

Relax like a royal at luxurious Plymouth inn, spa

Romance, relaxation – and being treated like royalty – are at the heart of Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Plymouth. Each room, in the Manor House (with two Turret Suites) or the Guest House (connected by a quaint covered wooden bridge) includes sumptuous bedding; warm, inviting fireplaces; large, French-style soaking tubs; and gorgeous views of the Monet-inspired pond and gardens or golf course. Reminiscent of a private estate in the French countryside, you’ll be transported to another world where something truly wonderful awaits. Guests can unwind in the world-class Spa Mirbeau with tranquil, fireplace treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam room, fitness center, Aqua Terrace with whirlpool and the renowned Resting Area with hot foot bath, fireplace and comfortable lounge chairs. The Bistro & Wine Bar provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Bistro menu offers delicious, locally sourced cuisine with a French flare. Mirbeau Inn & Spa. Life. Classically Balanced.

Mirbeau accolades includes Forbes Travel Guide recognition, AAA Four Diamonds and Conde Nast Top 20 Resorts in New England and Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

Golden age of hospitality comes alive at this elegant inn in Watch Hill village

Watch Hill Inn’s reputation for luxury dates back to the golden age of hospitality when visitors were welcomes to the 19th century Narragansett House. In the 20th century, Clark Gable and Henry Ford relaxed at the inn, known for its uncompromising service and coastal breezes. Today, guests enjoy sumptuous rooms and suites decorated in soothing blues, grays and beiges, some with gas-burning fireplaces and private terraces where complimentary wines and beers can be sipped as the sun sets over the bay. Make use of in-room spa services or the guest amenities at nearby sister inns, including saltwater lap pools, fitness centers, nine different dining options, access to private beaches, croquet, squash, fishing, games and activities for children.

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The Newbury Boston

1 Newbury Street Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5700

The city's most prestigious address

The Newbury Boston occupies the city’s most celebrated location at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden, America’s first botanical garden. The landmark hotel is within walking distance of historic sites, theatre and financial districts, astonishing shopping, as well as fashionable boutiques and galleries and is just four miles from Boston's Logan International Airport. Popular activities include warm weather cruising in iconic Swan Boats along the Public Garden’s lushly landscaped lagoon and winter ice skating on Frog Pond in adjacent Boston Common.

Mill Street Inn

75 Mill Street Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-9500 Toll-Free: 800-392-1316

Scenic Newport at its luxurious best

The historic harbor and Hill Neighborhood meet at this small luxury hotel near Thames Street’s waterfront shops and restaurants. Twenty-three spacious and luxurious suites feature original beams and exposed brick walls and has earned the Inn its title as a National Historic Landmark A rooftop patio for sunny morning breakfasts give guests an expansive view of the city. Suites offer down feather beds with 400 thread count linens, free wireless internet, marble bathrooms with rainfall and high pressure shower, plush bathrobes, mini-bar and fridge, and complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon tea. Suites May also include balconies, living rooms and gas fireplaces. The very high level of service and hospitality is further complemented by its membership in the “Green" Hotels Association.

Lenox Hotel

61 Exeter Street at Boylston Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 617-536-5300 Toll-Free: 800-225-7676

Step into luxury

Step into your guest room at The Lenox, and envelop yourself in luxury. Our elegant accommodations are richly appointed with crystal lamps, mahogany furniture, high ceilings and exceptionally comfortable beds. The Lenox offers the perfect complement of Old World charm and romance coupled with modern technology. Steps from world-class shopping on Newbury Street, fine dining, and many cultural attractions including the Museum of Fine Arts and Trinity Church, our Boston landmark, environmentally friendly hotel provides everything one needs for an enjoyable stay. Enjoy your romantic getaway in one of our spacious corner rooms with spectacular views of the Charles River and the Back Bay and a wood burning fireplace.

Captain Lord Mansion

6 Pleasant Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3141 Toll-Free: 800-522-3141

Luxury in an historic Kennebunkport mansion

History, romance and luxury await in this AAA 4 Diamond Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast. Set in an historic shipbuilder’s mansion amidst 17th and 18th century Colonial and Federal period homes, you’re but a short walk to Dock Square’s food, shopping and culture. Your spacious guest room offers charming furnishings, king and queen-size beds, gas fireplaces, heated marble bath floors, flat screen TV’s, and a mini-spa for two. Enjoy eager to please concierge services, a well-stocked wine cellar, and each morning a different family-style, multi-course breakfast served in the Country Kitchen and the beautiful Dining Room. Your seaside retreat also features individually customized Spa Treatments with award winning therapists to soothe the senses with the finest in skin-care and aromatherapy products.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

Relax, reconnect and rejuvenate at this luxurious resort by the ocean

Luxury abounds at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, voted, for the third year in a row, the Cape’s Best Resort by Boston Magazine. Mansion rooms and suites feature whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, private balconies or patios. Some come with personal concierge service. Or, choose a finely appointed villa near a pond. To relax, check into the spa, a hot tub or one of the resort’s five pools. Or, put your chair down on the pretty private beach with beach bar. Want something more active? Enjoy golf at the Nicklaus Design course, tennis at one of nine courts, or biking on the nearby Cape trails. Take a tour of oyster beds, go kayaking or paddleboarding: There is something here for everyone.
Voted “BEST RESORT, CAPE COD 2019” by Boston Magazine for a Third Year in a Row.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

Luxury lodging in a White Mountain paradise

Discover the finest in luxury lodging in the Presidential Range at this splendid and historic White Mountain resort. At AAA Four Diamond rated Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, you’ll find classic New England hospitality, unmatched mountain views and the ultimate in comforts. Choose from elegant and relaxed guest rooms or suites with separate living rooms. Come alive in the award-winning Tower Spa with its menu of over 60 spa services and the state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Center. Dine all day at any of four dining venues featuring casual to fine dining and a 6000 bottle wine cellar. Year round, enjoy golf, tennis, skiing, swimming, a working farm and much more.

Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Boston waterfront accommodations - Beyond compare.

A member of Preferred Hotel Group, Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contemporary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination Beyond compare.

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

35 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4455

Elegant lodging in a luxurious golf resort with amazing amenities – and views

An elegant transformation has made the Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, located in one of Maine’s most picturesque coastal communities, even more luxurious. Suites and rooms have the highest-end linens and new king-size beds, and Coastal Prime has become one of the area’s hottest new harborfront restaurants. With access to a championship 18-hole golf course with a design award-winning clubhouse, private boat docks and a state-of-the-art wellness center, the resort is the ultimate in sophistication. Stay in a spacious room or suite with glorious views or, for true luxury, rent a private seaside cottage with luxury linens, fine furniture, Maine-inspired decor, the latest in amenities and absolutely astonishing views.

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Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Two Bridge Street Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 Phone: 860-395-2000 Toll-Free: 800-243-0212

A peaceful, scenic escape by the water the ultimate in luxurious hospitality

Call it indulgent tranquility: The sense of luxury at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, tucked between Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River, begins with the concierge services available at the marina, extends to the award-winning dining at Fresh Salt restaurant and the pampering experienced at The Spa at Saybrook Point, and ends with you being totally relaxed in your Main Inn suite or unique room in one of two Italianate-style guesthouses or, for true luxury, in the Lighthouse Suite on the resort’s main dock (imagine the views). The health club includes indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, steam room and a menu of fitness classes. Nearby activities: golf, perfect towns for gallery-hopping and boutique shopping, museums and cultural centers.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Coastal resort has a proud history of offering luxury accommodations, experiences

Luxury is a hallmark of the Ocean House, which is why the beachfront inn is one of only 13 Forbes Triple Five-Star Hotels in the world. The inn seamlessly combines its storied past as a summer retreat for distinguished 19th century guests with deluxe modern amenities including a renowned spa, indoor saltwater lap pool, squash courts and a slate of activities for guests old and young. With its 67 individually imagined rooms and suites, each inspired by the ocean, guests relax in absolute comfort. A private beach, with beach butler service, and a tournament-level croquet lawn, gourmet dining, culinary arts center and 8,000-bottle wine cellar make this resort is a must-stop for those seeking the ultimate vacation experience.

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Portland Harbor Hotel

468 Fore Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-775-9090

Harbor hotel’s luxurious rooms a pleasure to come back to after exploring the city

The Portland Harbor Hotel, in this bustling city’s charming Old Port district, has set out to establish a new luxury standard in the city. With its newly renovated rooms, each individually appointed with local artwork, high-end linens, soaking or whirlpool tubs, sleek wood floors and stunning city or garden views, the boutique hotel offers guests a place to relax, unwind – or explore (on a hotel bike) everything Portland, with its host of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries, has to offer. Come home to dine on perfectly prepared seafood and other delicacies at BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood restaurant, sip a cocktail by the cozy firepit or, if you have asked for the honeymoon suite, snuggle up before the fireplace.

RiverWalk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

Luxury living in your own White Mountain condominium

Bask in luxury in your own condominium in the majestic White Mountains with the comforts of home and the amenities of a full service resort hotel. Choose from studio, one, two and three bedroom condominiums. Set in the center of town and just across from Loon Mountain’s South Peak with nearby shopping, food and entertainment. The seven story resort features 79 units with amenities including an indoor/outdoor heated pool and skating rink, fitness room and spa, a full production commercial winery and tasting room and an onsite restaurant serving Italian cuisine. You’re near the highest concentration of natural and man-made attractions in the White Mountains with spectacular four season outdoor fun and adventure. The mountain scenery and relaxing ambiance is yours at no charge. Launch Video

Woodstock Inn & Resort

Fourteen The Green Woodstock, VT, 05091 Phone: 802-457-1100 Toll-Free: 800-448-7900

Green Mountain luxury in a timeless setting

You’re wrapped in luxury from the moment you arrive until you depart this enchanting New England village. Here, the authentic resort experience is enhanced by its timeless elegance. Your smoke free room has handmade furnishings by gifted local artisans, plush terry robes and Spa brand bathroom amenities, high-speed internet, flat-screen TV, Keurig K-Cup coffeemaker with complimentary Green Mountain coffee and tea. You’re in covered bridge country and the picturesque New England countryside inspires. The Main Street offers restaurants, charming boutiques and authentic flavor. Hike, play golf, take fly fishing lessons, cross country ski or snowshoe. Enjoy the Woodstock Athletic Club. Dine on farm fresh cuisine in creative preparations in an award winning AAA four diamond restaurant. And so much more.

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

Check off all the items on your list of what a true luxury hotel should have

What is it you expect when you stay at a luxury hotel? Exemplary, individual service? Classic rooms with sophisticated décor and custom amenities? Fine dining? Close to all the attractions that make a city great? Check all these items on your list when you stay at XV Beacon, a luxury boutique hotel in the cobblestoned neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The 63 rooms and suites in this turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building are custom designed, with curated art. Amenities include gas fireplaces, rainforest shower heads, Frette linens, cashmere throws, Italian marble bathrooms. Some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs and four-poster or canopy beds. Classic steakhouse cuisine is served at the sleekly modern Mooo restaurant. The hotel is close to the Freedom Trail, universities, restaurants and historic homes. XV Beacon ranked 1st on Conde Nast's list of 10 Top Hotels in Boston: Readers Choice Awards 2018.