"Stay at Hotel Kinsley in Kingston New York, a new boutique property that stretches across four historic buildings, two of which date back to the 17th century. The designer behind it is Robert McKinley, the creative interior mastermind behind The Surf Lodge and Montauk’s McKinley Bungalow. He’s designed each building to be different, with a mixture of Scandinavian and bohemian touches, vintage furniture, and lots of greenery. Bonus: each room comes with a self-serve bar—so a nightcap is never out of reach. The food is by Taavo Somer, of perennially trendy Gemma in the Bowery Hotel and perennially divey bar The Rusty Knot (their pretzel dogs: if you know, you know). Restaurant Kinsley serves up a locally sourced menu of feel-good food like lamb meatballs and pasta with stracciatella." - Elise Taylor