5. Bardessono
Visitors are impressed with the Bardessono’s environmental stewardship, daring architecture and exceptional service. This LEED Platinum Certified hotel in Yountville, California, is dedicated to protecting the environment while providing a luxury experience for guests. Accommodations are heated and cooled using an underground geothermal system, while rooftop solar panels keep the lights on. Visitors are certainly respectful of Bardessono’s mission, but they’re more vocal about the property’s deluxe amenities, praising the guest rooms’ huge bathrooms and modern technology. The on-site spa and outdoor pool are also popular features, and many visitors are quick to praise the personalized customer service. Don’t miss eating at the traveler-recommended Lucy Restaurant & Bar, which serves up seasonal, locally sourced cuisine and an extensive list of wines.
6. HarbourView Inn
Just as its name suggests, this hotel sits right along the coast, boasting spectacular views of Charleston Harbor. And it’s just a short walk from some of the city’s best things to do, including the Old Slave Mart Museum and the City Market. However, according to recent guests, location isn’t the only thing the HarbourView has to brag about: People rave about the hotel’s handcrafted furnishings (the four-poster beds, complimentary wireless Internet and 49-inch flat-screen TVs are nice touches) and the inn’s relaxed, homey atmosphere. They also say that the complimentary breakfast alongside waterfront views from the rooftop terrace and the impeccable customer service are worth returning for.