The 15-room Bird Rock Hotel, housed in a historic building, is a quaint, bare-bones bed & breakfast. The small, earth-toned rooms are cozy (low lighting gives them a Zen-like vibe), and there's a lovely deck for enjoying some fresh sea air. The hotel's central location, though, is definitely the highlight -- just a block from the ferry landing, and within walking distance to plenty of shopping and dining in downtown Friday Harbor. The hotel lacks on-site amenities like parking, a restaurant, fitness center, and pool, but breakfast is free and guests have access to the sister property's parking lot, fitness center, and pool, less than three blocks away. Those traveling on a tight budget can get a lot of bang for their buck by staying in a simple room, but these rooms have communal bathrooms down the hall.
The 15-room Bird Rock Hotel, housed in a historic building, is a quaint, bare-bones bed & breakfast. The small, earth-toned rooms are cozy (low lighting gives them a Zen-like vibe), and there's a lovely deck for enjoying some fresh sea air. The hotel's central location, though, is definitely the highlight -- just a block from the ferry landing, and within walking distance to plenty of shopping and dining in downtown Friday Harbor. The hotel lacks on-site amenities like parking, a restaurant, fitness center, and pool, but breakfast is free and guests have access to the sister property's parking lot, fitness center, and pool, less than three blocks away. Those traveling on a tight budget can get a lot of bang for their buck by staying in a simple room, but these rooms have communal bathrooms down the hall.
The mid-range Village Hotel is part of the Village at Breckenridge, and it offers a great location near the Quicksilver ski lift and the shops and restaurants along Main Street. The property's 60 guest rooms have Keurig coffeemakers and mini-fridges, but they’re dated, with cramped bathrooms. Hotel guests get access to the Village's amenities, many of which are located at the Village Resort next door. Highlights include free breakfast during ski season, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpools, restaurants, and ski services. Underground parking, Wi-Fi, and shuttles are covered by the hotel's daily resort fee. Travelers looking for accommodations with kitchens who don't mind spending a bit more may want to consider spacious condos at the Village Resort.
The mid-range Village Hotel is part of the Village at Breckenridge, and it offers a great location near the Quicksilver ski lift and the shops and restaurants along Main Street. The property's 60 guest rooms have Keurig coffeemakers and mini-fridges, but they’re dated, with cramped bathrooms. Hotel guests get access to the Village's amenities, many of which are located at the Village Resort next door. Highlights include free breakfast during ski season, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpools, restaurants, and ski services. Underground parking, Wi-Fi, and shuttles are covered by the hotel's daily resort fee. Travelers looking for accommodations with kitchens who don't mind spending a bit more may want to consider spacious condos at the Village Resort.
The 83-room Comfort Inn is a typical mid-range hotel by Virginia Beach standards. Common areas are a bit drab looking -- even the indoor pool area, which boasts ocean views, can be somewhat dreary as the windows are often too fogged up to see through. But the rooms here, if not up to modern decor standards, are cheery with bright, floral curtains and colorful furniture. All feature small balconies overlooking the ocean as well as living areas (many with pull-out sofas), microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, wet bars, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel also offers a small fitness center, laundry facilities, and freebies such as hot breakfast and Wi-Fi. The Comfort Inn offers great value for a beachfront hotel; rooms at the Clarion Inn might be a touch more stylish, but the hotel isn't right on the sand.
The 83-room Comfort Inn is a typical mid-range hotel by Virginia Beach standards. Common areas are a bit drab looking -- even the indoor pool area, which boasts ocean views, can be somewhat dreary as the windows are often too fogged up to see through. But the rooms here, if not up to modern decor standards, are cheery with bright, floral curtains and colorful furniture. All feature small balconies overlooking the ocean as well as living areas (many with pull-out sofas), microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, wet bars, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel also offers a small fitness center, laundry facilities, and freebies such as hot breakfast and Wi-Fi. The Comfort Inn offers great value for a beachfront hotel; rooms at the Clarion Inn might be a touch more stylish, but the hotel isn't right on the sand.
This renovated beachfront hotel sits right by the Virginia Beach boardwalk and offers 149 rooms that overlook the ocean. There’s a bright beachfront bar and grill where children under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu, though breakfast isn’t included in the room rate. Other amenities include a large indoor saltwater pool and an updated fitness center (that's tiny). Rooms have colorful decor and are outfitted with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, though noise from the beach can be an issue. For something with more features, travelers might want to check out the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach, which has three pools, three restaurants, and a kids' club.
This renovated beachfront hotel sits right by the Virginia Beach boardwalk and offers 149 rooms that overlook the ocean. There’s a bright beachfront bar and grill where children under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu, though breakfast isn’t included in the room rate. Other amenities include a large indoor saltwater pool and an updated fitness center (that's tiny). Rooms have colorful decor and are outfitted with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, though noise from the beach can be an issue. For something with more features, travelers might want to check out the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach, which has three pools, three restaurants, and a kids' club.
The 121-room Country Inn & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a two-and-a-half-pearl chain property directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Simple, homey rooms and suites have small balconies with fantastic ocean views, though don't expect cutting edge style. This hotel has a dimly lit indoor pool and a fitness room, plus garage parking and a free hot breakfast buffet in a spacious, casual dining area. Nice freebies include coffee and cookies all day, plus Wi-Fi. The rate here is slightly higher than nearby options like the Econo Lodge on the Ocean, which has an outdoor pool.
The 121-room Country Inn & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a two-and-a-half-pearl chain property directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Simple, homey rooms and suites have small balconies with fantastic ocean views, though don't expect cutting edge style. This hotel has a dimly lit indoor pool and a fitness room, plus garage parking and a free hot breakfast buffet in a spacious, casual dining area. Nice freebies include coffee and cookies all day, plus Wi-Fi. The rate here is slightly higher than nearby options like the Econo Lodge on the Ocean, which has an outdoor pool.
Things at this low-end budget property are finally starting to look up. The Travel Channel program Hotel Impossible featured the hotel in 2012, and gave the hotel's entrance area and cafe a much needed facelift -- including upgraded signage, landscaping additions, and de-cluttering of the cafe's windows (formerly covered in Post-It notes). Rooms are all very spacious, making it well-suited for families, and the aging bathrooms are getting modernized. The Astroturf-covered pool area is especially atrocious, however, and shows the dire state the property was in before being purchased. The renovations should hopefully bring more improvements.
Things at this low-end budget property are finally starting to look up. The Travel Channel program Hotel Impossible featured the hotel in 2012, and gave the hotel's entrance area and cafe a much needed facelift -- including upgraded signage, landscaping additions, and de-cluttering of the cafe's windows (formerly covered in Post-It notes). Rooms are all very spacious, making it well-suited for families, and the aging bathrooms are getting modernized. The Astroturf-covered pool area is especially atrocious, however, and shows the dire state the property was in before being purchased. The renovations should hopefully bring more improvements.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
The Nesva Hotel is a modern value hotel located in a quiet area of Long Island City in Queens. Less than a five-minute walk from 39th Avenues Subway station, it's only a 20-minute subway ride into Times Square, but the cooler parts of artsy Long Island City are quite a trek from here. The 32 rooms are large for New York, and feature bright colors plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. Common areas include an outdoor terrace and sun patio, but without a restaurant or bar, the social scene at the hotel is pretty minimal. The Sleep Inn, also in Long Island City, does offer a fitness center plus similar rates and modern rooms, but the neighborhood there is a bit dicier.
Originally opened in 1941, the historic Wort Hotel (it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is a cozy ski lodge in downtown Jackson within walking distance of numerous shops and bars. The 59 large rooms embrace the Western theme that's standard in this area (with cowboy paintings and Western-style comforters) without being overly kitschy, and the on-site restaurant is a popular destination. The Silver Dollar Bar, built in 1950, gets its name from the bar covered in 2,032 uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollars from the Denver mint. The hotel has a fitness center, but unlike larger resorts, there is no spa or Jacuzzi.
Originally opened in 1941, the historic Wort Hotel (it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is a cozy ski lodge in downtown Jackson within walking distance of numerous shops and bars. The 59 large rooms embrace the Western theme that's standard in this area (with cowboy paintings and Western-style comforters) without being overly kitschy, and the on-site restaurant is a popular destination. The Silver Dollar Bar, built in 1950, gets its name from the bar covered in 2,032 uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollars from the Denver mint. The hotel has a fitness center, but unlike larger resorts, there is no spa or Jacuzzi.
The four-pearl Eilan Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, is a beautiful destination resort hotel in San Antonio’s tony northern suburbs. While the location might feel a bit isolated for those without a car, there are several restaurants and top attractions like Six Flags Fiesta a brief drive away. Its 165 rooms are spacious and upscale, with 24-hour room service, Keurig coffeemakers, and marble bathrooms. Highlights include a huge outdoor pool, a spa with indoor lap pool, a health club-quality fitness center, tennis, and lots of meeting space. Rates are competitive, but hefty resort fees can add up. The nearby, four-pearl Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade offers lower rates and many comparable amenities, but its outdoor pool is smaller and it doesn’t have a spa.
The four-pearl Eilan Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, is a beautiful destination resort hotel in San Antonio’s tony northern suburbs. While the location might feel a bit isolated for those without a car, there are several restaurants and top attractions like Six Flags Fiesta a brief drive away. Its 165 rooms are spacious and upscale, with 24-hour room service, Keurig coffeemakers, and marble bathrooms. Highlights include a huge outdoor pool, a spa with indoor lap pool, a health club-quality fitness center, tennis, and lots of meeting space. Rates are competitive, but hefty resort fees can add up. The nearby, four-pearl Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade offers lower rates and many comparable amenities, but its outdoor pool is smaller and it doesn’t have a spa.
