U.S. News Announces Inaugural Best Bed & Breakfasts Rankings

Intimate settings, welcoming hosts, comfortable accommodations and cozy touches like fireplaces and evening happy hours are just a few things that set bed-and-breakfasts apart. Many couples and solo travelers these days are looking for a more relaxed experience or an authentic place to stay, so U.S. News & World Report set out to identify some of the top options on the market.

The inaugural Best Bed & Breakfasts rankings from U.S. News recognize more than 250 bed-and-breakfasts, inns and small hotels across 17 destinations in the United States. These destinations were chosen to be part of the inaugural launch because of their popularity with readers and because travelers have shown interest in staying in this accommodation type when visiting these cities and small towns, according to our research. U.S. News is the only organization whose methodology evaluates properties by taking into account the aggregate opinion of published travel experts through industry awards and the overall customer satisfaction expressed in online guest reviews.

The highest-ranking bed-and-breakfasts, inns and small hotels are typically those that both experts and users recognize for their exceptional quality. Properties that do well in the rankings offer personalized touches, ranging from homemade breakfast to customized tours of the surrounding area. With more limited amenities compared to larger hotels, these accommodation options have to stand out by providing impeccable service and additional perks (think: cozy common areas with comfy couches, libraries with books or games to borrow, afternoon tea or snack pantries for 24/7 guest access).

If staying in a bed-and-breakfast, inn or small hotel with thoughtful amenities sounds like something you’d like to experience on your next vacation, check out the Best Bed & Breakfasts rankings.

1. Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn and Spa
2. Biltmore Village Inn
3. Sweet Biscuit Inn Bed and Breakfast

1. Clarendon Square
2. Green Turtle Floating Bed and Breakfast
3. Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

1. The Virginia Hotel
2. The Southern Mansion
3. The Harrison

1. Wentworth Mansion
2. Zero George Street
3. The Pinch Charleston

1. Hoffman Haus
2. Cotton Gin Village
3. Chuckwagon Inn Bed & Breakfast

1. The Gardens Hotel
2. Key West Harbor Inn
3. Old Town Manor

1. The Soniat House Hotel
2. Auld Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast
3. Canal Street Inn

1. Blind Tiger Portland – Danforth Street
2. Blind Tiger Portland – Carleton Street
3. The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast

1. Hamilton-Turner Inn
2. Kehoe House
3. The Gastonian

1. The Collector Luxury Inn
2. The Cedar House Inn
3. Marker 8 Hotel & Marina