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Inn Buffalo off Elmwood
I recently stayed at a chain hotel, and it reminded me of all the reasons I usually avoid them. First and foremost, it was just so beige, and without a shred of character. The same cannot be said for the Inn Buffalo, which is a lovely amalgamation of architectural styles that all work well together.
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UVA Rotunda- Charlottesville, VA
The Rotunda at UVA is the most classic of all NeoClassical architecture. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, who was inspired by the work of Andrea Palladio, it still shines over two hundred years after its construction.
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The Inn & Tavern at Meander- Locus Dale, VA
In the best possibly way, a stay at Meander feels like visiting an elderly relative, who lives on a grand old Southern estate. From the moment you turn into the drive, you enter another world. The vast property is perfect for exploring, with remnants of the past scattered about like Easter eggs, waiting to be discovered.
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The Wauwinet- Nantucket, MA
I love staying at hotels. I frequently plan trips around them, and maintain a long list of properties I would like to visit in the future. Not all hotels live up to my expectations of course, but that disappointment is far outweighed by the sheer joy of staying at a truly extraordinary property. The Wauwinet is that kind of place.
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White Elephant- Nantucket, MA
Nantucket's White Elephant is such an iconic New England hotel, everyone should stay there once. It just exudes vintage charm, and captures the essence of Old Cape Cod. Which may or may not be fiction, but it aligns with my idea of what it was like, back then.
