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Inns across the United States

Small US inns that clear our guest-score and review threshold, ranked by Charming Score. Mostly independent and consistently well rated.

  • Property type: Inn

Inn is a property-type field rather than a marketing word, which makes it one of the more honest filters available to us. In practice it selects for small, independently run properties - New England coastal inns, Southern townhouse conversions, mountain-town main streets.

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 ScoreSteele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub, Painesville, OH

Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub

Painesville, OH

9.7 guest rating from 295 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.7 guest rating across 295 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with a bar and a terrace.

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 $246 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreInn at Taughannock Falls, Ithaca, NY

Inn at Taughannock Falls

Ithaca, NY

9.2 guest rating from 750 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list750 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $199 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreThe 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 ScoreCasa Sedona Inn, Sedona, AZ

Casa Sedona Inn

Sedona, AZ

9.6 guest rating from 384 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list384 reviews average out at 9.6 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Indicative rate from $396 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreThe 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 #5 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 ScoreSerenity Inn Newport, Newport, RI

Serenity Inn Newport

Newport, RI

9.6 guest rating from 422 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.6 over 422 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $160 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreAdobe 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 ScoreInn at the Beach-Venice FLORIDA, Venice, FL

Inn at the Beach-Venice FLORIDA

Venice, FL

9.2 guest rating from 993 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Terrace

Why it made the list993 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with a pool and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

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 $285 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreThe Setting Inn Napa Valley, Napa, CA

The Setting Inn Napa Valley

Napa, CA

9.8 guest rating from 217 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 9,184 qualifying the United States properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes - Slow, restorative stays

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

Indicative rate from $437 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreBeech Tree Inn and Cottage, Newport, RI

Beech Tree Inn and Cottage

Newport, RI

9.5 guest rating from 435 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent

Why it made the list435 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes - Value-conscious travelers

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

Indicative rate from $118 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreInn On The Cliff, St. George, UT

Inn On The Cliff

St. George, UT

9.4 guest rating from 448 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 448 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $224 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreInn at Lynden, Lynden, WA

Inn at Lynden

Lynden, WA

9.5 guest rating from 316 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #12 of the 9,184 qualifying the United States properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn with spa and wellness facilities, 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.

Indicative rate from $199 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreIdyllwild Inn, Idyllwild, CA

Idyllwild Inn

Idyllwild, CA

9.2 guest rating from 712 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list712 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn with a terrace.

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 $157 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreThe Blackburn Inn and Conference Center, Staunton, VA

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

Staunton, VA

8.8 guest rating from 686 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 686 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and no star rating is published for this property.

Indicative rate from $110 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreOlde Marco Island Inn and Suites, Marco Island, FL

Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites

Marco Island, FL

9.1 guest rating from 623 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 623 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $449 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreR Inn Napa, Napa, CA

R Inn Napa

Napa, CA

9.5 guest rating from 340 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.5 guest rating across 340 reviews is among the strongest the United States returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars with a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $359 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreInn at Moses Lake, Moses Lake, WA

Inn at Moses Lake

Moses Lake, WA

8.8 guest rating from 872 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.8 over 872 reviews, which is what put it on the the United States shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

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 $122 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreBel Abri Napa Valley Inn, Napa, CA

Bel Abri Napa Valley Inn

Napa, CA

9.2 guest rating from 771 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent

Why it made the list771 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our the United States cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $161 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in the United States made this shortlist?

469 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub at 9.6, with a 9.7 guest rating from 295 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $118 to $437 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.