2 Best Hotels in The White Mountains, New Hampshire

The two most memorable sights in the White Mountains might just be Mt. Washington and this dramatic 1902 resort with a 900-foot veranda, glimmering public rooms, astonishing views of the Presidential Range, and dozens of recreational activities like tubing, sleigh rides, horseback riding, and fly-fishing. Rooms have high ceilings and are furnished in a manner befitting the history and grandeur of this luxurious resort, including glorious bathrooms with white porcelain sinks and tubs—the fanciest digs are in the Presidential Wing. Among several noteworthy dining and bar options, the Cave serves gin in coffee cups and presents nightly entertainment in a former 1930s speakeasy, while the Main Dining Room turns out rarefied cuisine and has giant windows overlooking the mountains. The hotel also has a 25,000-square-foot spa and a renovated 18-hole Donald Ross golf course that opened in 1915. Kids enjoy the arcade, sweets shop, and playground, as well as a club with themed day and evening programs.

This intimate Nordic-inspired boutique hotel focused on wellness and relaxation contains 11 impeccably designed suites decorated with natural woods, fluffy sheepskin throws, and big windows, along with private balconies. With its uncluttered, tranquil ambience, it's a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle, and you can further enhance your mood by partaking of the myriad treatments offered in the stylish spa, including massages, facials, and sessions in a Himalayan salt lounge—a variety of well-being packages are offered, too.