Undiscovered Hotels
The Insider's List With Julie Moran : Episode FLINS-104
Take a look at the unique design of these delightful digs, spend a little time lounging in the lobby and find out what's hip, as well as what to skip. While they may have 300-thread-count sheets, they won't cost over $300 a night.
- #10: Loft 523
523 Gravier Street
New Orleans, La.
504-200-6523
www.loft523.com
Nearest Airport: New Orleans International (MSY); distance from airport: 15 miles; driving time: 23 minutes. Winter temperatures average 45-66 degrees, summer temperatures average 68-92 degrees.
Harouni Gallery
829 Royal Street
New Orleans, La.
504-299-8900 or 504-299-8999
www.harouni.com
- #9: Rancho De La Osa Guest Ranch
P. O. Box 1
Tucson/Sasabe, Ariz.
800-872-6240 or 520-823-4257
Cost: rates vary depending on season, no children under 6 or pets
Guests are also welcome to assist the wranglers in feeding and grooming the horses, and the hacienda is open 24 hours a day for guests to come light a fire or sip on some quality aged tequila. Nearest Airport: Tucson International (TUS); distance from airport: 80 miles; driving time: 2 hours, 10 minutes.
- #8: The Townhouse Hotel
150 20th St.
Miami Beach, Fla.
305-534-3800
www.townhousehotel.com
Cost: rates vary by season and are subject to change, prices include a morning meal of fresh pastries and espresso or tea
Nearest Airport: Miami International (MIA); distance from airport: 11 miles; driving time: 17 minutes.
- #7: McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Avenue
Portland, Ore.
503-249-3983
www.mcmenamins.com
There are no television sets in the guest rooms — the detention bar is the site of the hotel's only television set. In addition to brewing beer, McMenamin's brews its own wines and roasts its own coffee beans. Nearest Airport: Portland International (PDX); distance from airport: 6 miles.
- #6: The Beat Hotel
67840 Hacienda Ave
Desert Hot Springs, Calif.
760-288-2280
www.dhsbeathotel.com
Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg were three of the most famous members of the beats. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel. Nearest Airport: Palm Springs Int'l (PSP); distance from airport: 12 miles; driving time: 19 minutes.
- #5: Casa Monica
95 Cordova Street
St. Augustine, Fla.
904-827-1888
www.casamonica.com
The Casa Monica is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Nearest Airport: Jacksonville International (JAX); distance from airport: 56 miles; driving time: 1 hour. Winter temperatures average 46-73 degrees, summer temperatures average 71-89 degrees.
95 Cordova Restaurant
904-810-6810
www.95cordova.com
Wine Spectator magazine gave an Award of Excellence to the 95 Cordova in 2002.
The Kessler Collection
7380 Sand Lake Rd., Suite 120
Orlando, Fla.
407-996-9999
- #4: Avalon Hotel
9400 West Olympic Boulevard
Beverly Hills, Calif.
310-277-5221 or 800-535-4715 (reservations)
www.avalonbeverlyhills.com
Marilyn Monroe's favorite room at the Avalon was #305. Blue on Blue, the restaurant located in the Avalon, is recognized as one of the 50 best hotel restaurants by Food & Wine magazine. Winter temperatures average 49-71 degrees, summer temperatures average 59-78 degrees.
- #3: Porches Inn
231 River Street
North Adams, Mass.
413-664-0400
www.porchesinn.com
Rooms come in four color schemes: red barn, lavender and two combinations of green. Winter temperatures average 9-38 degrees, summer temperatures average 50-79 degrees.
- #2: Topaz hotel
1733 N. Street NW
Washington, D.C.
800-775-1202
www.topazhotel.com
Tranquil Space Yoga
2024 P Street, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-223-YOGA (9642)
www.tranquilspaceyoga.com
There are four energy rooms with your choice of a treadmill, elliptical trainer or exercise bicycle.
- #1: On the Ave
2178 Broadway
New York, N.Y.
212-362-1100
www.ontheave-nyc.com
In walking distance: Central Park, 1 block; Lincoln Center, 10 blocks; Beacon Theatre, 10 blocks.
Michael Kleinberg Photography
New York, N.Y.
917-568-3486
mkphoto1@comcast.net
Resource
Lovetripper.com
www.lovetripper.com
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