Weekend getaways in the USA

Weekend getaway stays across the US: independent, well rated and in the lower half of our price range, so a two-night trip stays a two-night trip.

Independent only
Lower half on price

A weekend is short enough that price and quality both matter and neither wins outright. This shortlist takes independent properties scoring 9.1 or higher whose indicative rate sits in the lower half of our collection.

It is deliberately the least glamorous filter on the site, and it produces some of the best value in the whole dataset.

What qualifies for this list

Independent operator
Guest score 9.1+
Indicative rate in the lower half of the collection

9,184 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in the United States. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.6 Charming Score Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, OH

Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, OH

9.6 guest rating from 575 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the list575 reviews average out at 9.6 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $106 per night

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9.6 Charming Score The Lodge at Flat Rock, Upward, NC

The Lodge at Flat Rock

Upward, NC

9.5 guest rating from 487 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.5 over 487 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $122 per night

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9.6 Charming Score Crosby Street Hotel, SoHo, NY

Crosby Street Hotel

SoHo, NY

9.6 guest rating from 180 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list180 reviews average out at 9.6 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Sitzmark Chalet Inn, Ruidoso, NM

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

Ruidoso, NM

9.5 guest rating from 686 Booking.com reviews

Lodge
Independent

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 9,184 qualifying the United States properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent lodge, rated 2 stars. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $79 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center, Middlebury, IN

Essenhaus Inn & Conf. Center

Middlebury, IN

9.3 guest rating from 808 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 808 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No star rating is published for this property.

Indicative rate from $122 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Lodge Nantahala River, Bryson City, NC

The Lodge Nantahala River

Bryson City, NC

9.6 guest rating from 512 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.6 guest rating across 512 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $146 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Inn at Virginia Tech - On Campus, Blacksburg, VA

The Inn at Virginia Tech - On Campus

Blacksburg, VA

9.1 guest rating from 778 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 778 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $136 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Hancock Hotel, Findlay, OH

The Hancock Hotel

Findlay, OH

9.4 guest rating from 483 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 483 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $134 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Whitby Hotel, New York, NY

The Whitby Hotel

New York, NY

9.6 guest rating from 143 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.6 guest rating across 143 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection, Beverly Hills, CA

The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection

Beverly Hills, CA

9.5 guest rating from 175 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.5 over 175 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins, Estes Park, CO

The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Estes Park, CO

9.4 guest rating from 495 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent
Terrace
Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #11 of the 9,184 qualifying the United States properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with a bar and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $125 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only, Wailea, HI

Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only

Wailea, HI

9.6 guest rating from 141 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.6 over 141 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Rock Pointe Ranch, Floral City, FL

Rock Pointe Ranch

Floral City, FL

9.7 guest rating from 228 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Pool
Terrace

Why it made the list228 reviews average out at 9.7 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a pool and a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $143 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Adobe Rose Boutique Inn, Artesia, NM

Adobe Rose Boutique Inn

Artesia, NM

9.7 guest rating from 247 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent
Pool
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the listA 9.7 guest rating across 247 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No star rating is published for this property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $128 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The Panguitch House, Panguitch, UT

The Panguitch House

Panguitch, UT

9.5 guest rating from 670 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent

Why it made the list670 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $117 per night

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9.4 Charming Score Hanna House Bed & Breakfast, New Bern, NC

Hanna House Bed & Breakfast

New Bern, NC

9.8 guest rating from 207 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.8 guest rating across 207 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $145 per night

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9.4 Charming Score The Seaside Inn, Kennebunk Beach, ME

The Seaside Inn

Kennebunk Beach, ME

9.3 guest rating from 550 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 550 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $117 per night

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9.4 Charming Score El Capitan Hotel, Merced, CA

El Capitan Hotel

Merced, CA

9.1 guest rating from 653 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list653 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $131 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in the United States made this shortlist?

209 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek at 9.6, with a 9.6 guest rating from 575 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $1 to $146 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.