Places to stay

Hotels, inns and hideaways with character, a sense of place and somewhere sensible to leave the car.

Hotel Californian exterior in Santa Barbara

A Santa Barbara arrival

A guide to Hotel Californian for drivers who want Santa Barbara's waterfront, dining, and Funk Zone energy at the end of a Central Coast route.August 12, 2026Read the story

The lodge and terrace pictured in the Bernardus Carmel Valley guide

California

A Carmel Valley retreat

A factual guide to Bernardus Lodge & Spa for a Carmel Valley overnight on The Big Sur Classic.August 12, 2026Explore

California

Stay a little longer in Los Olivos

How The Inn at Mattei's Tavern fits a Los Olivos stop on a Central Coast driving weekend.August 12, 2026Explore

California

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn: A Walkable Los Olivos Stay

A guide to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn for a Santa Ynez Valley overnight with Los Olivos on the doorstep.August 12, 2026Explore

California

El Encanto: A Hillside Santa Barbara Finale

A factual guide to El Encanto for travelers closing a Central Coast drive above the Santa Barbara coastline.August 12, 2026Explore

Make an arrival of it.

A place to pause, a good table and a little time to settle in. Find the stay that gives your driving weekend its own rhythm.

Restaurant tables in the Paso Robles dining guide

Find the road to your next stay.

Membership opens exact routes, full itineraries, road notes, downloadable roadbooks, practical planning tools and the places worth stopping for.

Global opens every territoryOr choose United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand

Discover membership Existing member sign in

Choose a territory

Browse every published stay by the membership territory it supports.

United States130 stories

Bernardus Lodge & Spa: A Carmel Valley Wine-Country RetreatCalifornia Hotel Californian: Santa Barbara's Funk Zone BaseCalifornia El Encanto: A Hillside Santa Barbara FinaleCalifornia Fess Parker Wine Country Inn: A Walkable Los Olivos StayCalifornia The Inn at Mattei's Tavern: Historic Los Olivos, ReimaginedCalifornia The JUST Inn: Staying Inside Paso Robles Wine CountryCalifornia Allegretto Vineyard Resort: A Resort-Style Paso Robles PauseCalifornia Hotel Cheval: A 16-Room Paso Robles Base for the Central CoastCalifornia Parkhotel Mondschein: A Design-Led Oasis in the Heart of BolzanoItaly Hotel Ancora: A Historic Jewel in the Heart of the DolomitesItaly Rosapetra Spa Resort: A Luxurious Alpine Retreat in the Heart of the DolomitesItaly Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa: A Grand Dame of Baden-Baden with a Passion for MotoringFrance / Germany Le Parc Hôtel Obernai: A Luxurious Alsatian Retreat on the Wine RouteFrance / Germany The Golden Age Hotel: A Historic Stop on The Great Alpine RoadVictoria Bright Brewery Motel: A Driver's Respite on The Great Alpine RoadVictoria Feathertop Winery: A Luxurious Alpine Escape for the Discerning DriverVictoria The Golden Age Hotel, Omeo: A Historic High Country Stop on The Great Alpine RoadVictoria Southern Ocean Lodge: A Luxurious Coastal Sanctuary on the Great Ocean RoadVictoria Port Campbell Hostel: A Welcoming Haven on the Shipwreck CoastVictoria Seafarers Getaway: A Luxurious Stop on The Great Ocean RoadVictoria Alkina Lodge: Architectural Seclusion in the Heart of the OtwaysVictoria Wildcatter Ranch: An Authentic Texan Escape in the Heart of Hill CountryTexas Hotel Emma: A Historic Brewhouse Reimagined as a Texan Luxury OasisTexas Frio River Cabins: Rustic Luxury After Conquering the Twisted SistersTexas Hoffman Haus: A Luxurious Hill Country Retreat in FredericksburgTexas Hotel Saint Cecilia: Austin's Luxurious Rock-and-Roll SanctuaryTexas The Lodge at Buckberry Creek: Appalachian Luxury After Taming the DragonTennessee / North Carolina Snowbird Mountain Lodge: A Secluded Retreat After Conquering the Tail of the DragonTennessee / North Carolina Fontana Village Resort: A Historic Smoky Mountain Retreat at the End of the DragonTennessee / North Carolina Tapoco Lodge: A Historic Riverside Retreat at the Tail of the DragonTennessee / North Carolina Diamond Island Resort: A Coastal Haven on Tasmania's Great Eastern DriveTasmania Bay of Fires Lodge: A Remote Tasmanian Haven at the End of the RoadTasmania Freycinet Lodge: A Wilderness Retreat at the Heart of Tasmania's Great Eastern DriveTasmania Saffire Freycinet: A Jewel on Tasmania's Great Eastern DriveTasmania Cuillin Hills Hotel: A Highland Retreat Overlooking Portree BayScotland Glencoe House: A Luxurious Highland Retreat in the Heart of ScotlandScotland Applecross Inn: A Seafood Haven at the End of Scotland's Most Dramatic DriveScotland Society Hotel Bingen: A Restored Schoolhouse Sanctuary in the Columbia River GorgePacific Northwest Skamania Lodge: A Columbia River Gorge Retreat for the Discerning DriverPacific Northwest Timberline Lodge: A Historic Mountain Retreat on the Slopes of Mt. HoodPacific Northwest Columbia Cliff Villas: A Sanctuary Above the Columbia River GorgePacific Northwest Chetola Resort: A Mountain Sanctuary on the Appalachian Grand TourNorth Carolina / Virginia Old Edwards Inn: A Luxurious Appalachian Retreat for the Discerning DriverNorth Carolina / Virginia Primland: A Mountaintop Sanctuary in the Blue Ridge MountainsNorth Carolina / Virginia The Inn on Biltmore Estate: A Regal Retreat on the Appalachian Grand TourNorth Carolina / Virginia The Inn at Thorn Hill: A Luxurious Respite in the Heart of the White MountainsNew Hampshire White Mountain Hotel: A North Conway Retreat with Stunning ViewsNew Hampshire The Notchland Inn: A Historic Granite Mansion in the Heart of the White MountainsNew Hampshire Woodstock Inn Brewery: A Spirited Stop on New England's Kancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire The 1785 Inn: A Historic Culinary Retreat on the Kancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire Whitefish Lake Lodge: A Luxurious Lakeside Retreat After the Going-to-the-Sun RoadMountain West Many Glacier Hotel: A Grand Swiss-Style Lodge in the Heart of Glacier National ParkMountain West Lake McDonald Lodge: A Historic Retreat on Glacier's ShorelineMountain West General Palmer Hotel: A Victorian Stopover in the Heart of DurangoMountain West Hotel Telluride: A Luxurious Mountain Retreat in the Heart of the San JuansMountain West Wiesbaden Hot Springs: A Restorative Soak in the Heart of Colorado's 'Switzerland of America'Mountain West Strater Hotel: A Historic Victorian Gem on the Colorado High Country RouteMountain West Beaumont Hotel: A Luxurious Stop in the Heart of the San Juan MountainsMountain West Cliffrose Lodge: A Riverside Sanctuary at the Gates of ZionMountain West Under Canvas Zion: Glamping Under the Stars in Utah's Red Rock CountryMountain West Lodge at Bryce Canyon: A Historic Stay on the Edge of the HoodoosMountain West Capitol Reef Resort: A Luxurious Basecamp for Your Utah Red Rock AdventureMountain West Boulder Mountain Lodge: A Serene Outpost on Utah's Scenic Byway 12Mountain West Chico Hot Springs: A Historic Montana Retreat After the Beartooth PassMountain West Lake Yellowstone Hotel: A Historic Stop on the Beartooth & Yellowstone DriveMountain West Old Faithful Inn: A Historic Stop on the Beartooth & Yellowstone JourneyMountain West The Pollard Hotel: A Historic Stop on the Beartooth HighwayMountain West The Royal George Hotel: A Historic Wye Valley Retreat for the Discerning DriverEngland Foxhill Manor: A Private Cotswolds Retreat for the Discerning DriverEngland The Lygon Arms: A Historic Haven for the Discerning Driver in BroadwayEngland Inn at Laguna Beach: A Coastal Haven for the Discerning DriverCalifornia Crystal Cove Beach Cottages: A Historic SoCal Escape on the Pacific CoastCalifornia Surf & Sand Resort: A Laguna Beach Oasis at the End of the RoadCalifornia Montage Laguna Beach: An Oceanfront Oasis for the Discerning DriverCalifornia Farmhouse Paso Robles: A Boutique Motor Lodge in the Heart of Wine CountryCalifornia JUST Inn at Justin Winery: An Exclusive Retreat in the Heart of Paso Robles Wine CountryCalifornia El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel: A Luxurious Hillside Retreat in Santa BarbaraCalifornia San Ysidro Ranch: A Storied Montecito HideawayCalifornia Cypress Inn: A Touch of Old Hollywood in Carmel-by-the-SeaCalifornia Carmel Valley Ranch: A Luxurious Driver's Retreat in California's SunbeltCalifornia The Lodge at Pebble Beach: A Golfer's Paradise on the PacificCalifornia Hotel Californian: A Moorish Jewel on the Santa Barbara CoastCalifornia El Encanto: A Hillside Haven Above the PacificCalifornia Fess Parker Wine Country Inn: A Luxurious Stop in the Heart of Santa Barbara Wine CountryCalifornia The Inn at Mattei's Tavern: A Historic Stagecoach Stop Reimagined as a Luxury ResortCalifornia The JUST Inn at JUSTIN Winery: A Luxurious Wine Country Retreat on the Central Coast CrossingCalifornia Allegretto Vineyard Resort: A Tuscan-Inspired Oasis in Paso RoblesCalifornia Hotel Cheval: A Luxurious Equestrian Retreat in Paso RoblesCalifornia Boon Hotel + Spa: A Redwood Retreat for the Discerning DriverCalifornia Hotel Healdsburg: A Luxurious Respite in the Heart of Sonoma Wine CountryCalifornia MacArthur Place: A Luxurious Respite in the Heart of Sonoma Wine CountryCalifornia Bardessono: A Luxurious and Sustainable Retreat in the Heart of YountvilleCalifornia Meadowood Napa Valley: The Ultimate Reward After a Wine Country DriveCalifornia Mill Rose Inn: A Touch of English Country Charm in Half Moon BayCalifornia Hotel Los Gatos: A Mediterranean Oasis at the End of the SkylineCalifornia The Costanoa Lodge: An Eco-Sanctuary on the Edge of the PacificCalifornia Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay: A Coastal Sanctuary for the Discerning DriverCalifornia Elk Cove Inn: A Serene Coastal Retreat on the Edge of the PacificCalifornia Trinidad Bay B&B: A Coastal Haven on the Redwood HighwayCalifornia Brewery Gulch Inn: A Redwood Retreat on the Mendocino CoastCalifornia Benbow Historic Inn: A Touch of Tudor Majesty on the Redwood HighwayCalifornia The Lodge at Torrey Pines: A Craftsman’s Ode to the California CoastCalifornia Orchard Hill Country Inn: A Serene Retreat in the San Diego HighlandsCalifornia Temecula Creek Inn: A Wine Country Oasis on the San Diego HighlandsCalifornia South Coast Winery Resort: A Luxurious Temecula Retreat After the DriveCalifornia Rush Creek Lodge: A Modern Oasis on the Edge of YosemiteCalifornia The Ahwahnee: A Majestic Retreat in the Heart of Yosemite ValleyCalifornia Double Eagle Resort: An Alpine Oasis on the June Lake LoopCalifornia Bridgeport Inn: A Historic Stop on the Sierra PassesCalifornia Evergreen Lodge: A Rustic Retreat at the Edge of YosemiteCalifornia Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa: A Waterfront Finale to the Big Sur DriveCalifornia Glen Oaks Big Sur: A Redwood Sanctuary for the Discerning DriverCalifornia Ventana Big Sur: A Luxury Retreat Above the CloudsCalifornia Post Ranch Inn: A Big Sur Sanctuary Above the PacificCalifornia Bernardus Lodge & Winery: A Culinary Oasis in the Heart of Carmel ValleyCalifornia Hotel Nidwaldnerhof: A Lakeside Haven on the Swiss Alpine PassesSwitzerland The Chedi Andermatt: An Alpine Oasis for the Driving EnthusiastSwitzerland Bürgenstock Resort: A Legendary Alpine Retreat Above Lake LucerneSwitzerland La Bandita Townhouse: A Modernist Masterpiece in a Renaissance MeccaItaly Hôtel Negresco: A Belle Époque Palace on the French RivieraFrance Naturhotel Forsthofgut: Alpine Luxury and Post-Drive PerfectionAustria Grand Hotel Zell am See: Lakeside Grandeur on the Grossglockner’s DoorstepAustria Hotel Goldener Hirsch: Historic Luxury in the Heart of SalzburgAustria Vigilius Mountain Resort: The Ultimate Decompression StopItaly Hotel Bagni Vecchi: A Historic Spa Retreat on the Stelvio PassItaly Hotel Terme Merano: A Modernist Oasis for the Discerning DriverItaly El Encanto: Santa Barbara's Best Hotel, Above It AllCalifornia Hotel Californian: The Best Place to Stay in Downtown Santa BarbaraCalifornia Fairmont Miramar, Santa Monica: The Location Is the PointCalifornia Benbow Historic Inn: Sleeping in the Shadow of the RedwoodsCalifornia

Europe20 stories

United Kingdom12 stories

Australia12 stories

New Zealand15 stories

Where to Eat and Stay: Volcanic Plateau & Desert RoadNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Surf Highway 45 & TaranakiNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Pacific Coast HighwayNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Milford Road and Southern LakesNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Forgotten World HighwayNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Crown Range and Central OtagoNew Zealand Where to Eat and Stay: Coromandel Peninsula LoopNew Zealand Carrick Winery Lodge: A Luxurious Vineyard Stay in the Heart of Central OtagoNew Zealand The Hermitage Hotel: A Room with a View in the Heart of the Southern AlpsNew Zealand Wanaka Homestead Lodge: Lakeside Luxury After the Crown RangeNew Zealand The Lindis: An Architectural Marvel in the Heart of New Zealand's WildsNew Zealand Arrowtown Lodge: A Historic Haven in the Heart of New Zealand's Southern LakesNew Zealand Distinction Te Anau Hotel: Your Lakeside Basecamp for the Milford RoadNew Zealand Fiordland Lodge: A Gateway to New Zealand's Majestic WildernessNew Zealand Eichardt's Private Hotel: A Lakeside Haven After the Southern Lakes DriveNew Zealand