Easy Escapes: New Hotels in Washington, Florida, Virginia, Vermont
Transporting new hotels a short drive from four busy cities.
© David Phelps
Tacoma, Washington
Location Perk: 40 minutes from Seattle
Hotel Murano
There are four great reasons to head out to Tacoma: the Traver Gallery, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass and now, the Hotel Murano. Each floor displays works by a different glass artist, like Tacoma-born Dale Chihuly; hand-blown lamps illuminate guest rooms.
Plus: Terrific Washington State Red Wines
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Florida Keys
Location Perk: Two hours from Miami
Hawks Cay
A private-island resort with a Latin-inspired restaurant; a great place to go after Miami’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by F&W.
Plus: Miami Design District: Best Restaurants and Shops
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Woodstock, Vermont
Location Perk: Two hours from Boston
Woodstock Inn & Resort
This historic inn recently got a makeover from design star Alexandra Champalimaud. The team behind NYC’s cult Blue Ribbon restaurants consulted on the locally driven menu at its new dining spot, the Red Rooster.
Plus: Vermont Restaurant Guide
Alexandria, Virginia
Location Perk: 20 minutes from Washington
Lorien Hotel & Spa
Kimpton’s newest hotel opens this month in Old Town Alexandria. Vicente Wolf designed the rooms and spa; the restaurant is by top DC chef Robert Wiedmaier.
