5. The Captain Lord Mansion
This family-owned property is situated in a small neighborhood just east of the river in Kennebunkport, Maine. The staff members running the Captain Lord Mansion receive heaps of praise from recent guests for their welcoming demeanors and helpfulness. At this property, you’ll find ornately decorated rooms complete with memory foam mattresses, minifridges, complimentary Wi-Fi and gas fireplaces. Guests here also have complimentary access to snowshoes, bikes, beach chairs and towels, and visitors are invited to sample from the extensive wine cellar. Meanwhile, the Day Spa pampers visitors with soothing treatments like deep tissue massages and body rubs. Guests particularly love the decadent, three-course breakfasts, which are included in the room rates.
6. Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Located only two blocks east of the Presidio, the Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights offers sightseers a convenient jumping-off point for exploring some of San Francisco’s most famous sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts. Travelers say that the top-notch customer service here made them feel like royalty, adding that the intimate atmosphere made for a relaxing stay. The Hotel Drisco’s guest rooms feature neutral tones and luxurious amenities, including pillow menus and a nightly turndown service with chocolate-covered shortbread cookies. Although there is no restaurant on-site, the Hotel Drisco offers continental breakfast every morning, as well as wine and hors d’oeuvres every evening – both of which room rates cover. The property also houses a fitness center and a DVD lending library.
