New Hampshire Luxury Hotels and Destination
The beauty and diversity of New Hampshire is unrivaled. From the Seacoast and Mount Washington to the natural beauty and wildlife, New Hampshire offers a world of discovery to all types of luxury travelers. The following are just a few of the wonderful destinations that comprise the unique and diverse character of New Hampshire. Each of these distinct regions offers a wide selection of luxury hotels in differing styles and architecture. From charming lakeside cottages to grand colonial hotels, luxury travelers will find the perfect elegant hotel accommodation to suit their preferences in New Hampshire.
Whether you decide to visit New Hampshire to explore its history, natural beauty, or academic institutions, treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at a New Hampshire luxury hotel. These accommodations are unparalleled in service and amenities; luxury hotels offer everything from the small comforts of home like hair dryers, high-quality bathroom products, and comfortable pillows to extravagant services meant to make you feel like royalty. For a memorable visit to New Hampshire, consider spending your nights in the supreme comfort and pampering of luxury hotels.
The Monadnock Region
The Monadnock Region is named for Mount Monadnock, one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the world. Besides winter sports like skiing, ice-skating and more, the area is also known for its year round arts and cultural attractions. The MacDowell Colony, the oldest and largest artist colony in the United States, provides a refuge where artists, writers, composers, visual artists, photographers, printmakers, filmmakers and architects from all over the world come to work and enjoy the experience of living in a community of gifted artists.
Choose from any of the Monadnock Region's quintessential New England towns and villages for an elegant stay at a charming luxury hotel. Be sure to check out Keene, a bustling college town and a shopping destination for the entire region. The nearby towns of Hinsdale, Chesterfield and Winchester include Pisgah State Park, a 13,500-acre undeveloped park that draws hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, anglers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers. A day spent balancing boutique shopping and exciting outdoors activities in the Monadnock Region of New Jersey warrants a soothing soak in a luxury hotel hot tub or whirlpool bath. At the end of each fun-filled day, you’ll find yourself just as excited to retreat to the comforts and premier services of luxury hotels as you were to step out from them in the morning to begin a day of New Hampshire exploration.
The Lakes Region
There are 273 lakes and ponds in the Lakes Region, the largest being Lake Winnipesaukee, which covers 72 square miles. Most activities center around the water, including swimming, fishing, water parks, cruise ships, boat tours and nature centers. During the winter months, choose from ice fishing, ice sailing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.
Other communities to explore include Sandwich, where the state's crafts organization was born; Wakefield, with its remarkable historic district; Melvin Village, a favorite stop for antique lovers; and Plymouth, home of Plymouth State College and the Silver Cultural Arts Center.
Dartmouth/Sunnapee Regions
The Connecticut River flows from northern New Hampshire to the Long Island Sound and it forms the state's and this region's western border. This region is known for the numerous colleges and academies that dot, and in some cases, dominate the landscape. The small Ivy League college of Dartmouth is located in Hanover, the preparatory coeducation Proctor Academy is in Andover, and the independent and comprehensive Colby-Sawer College is in New London. It’s never too soon to begin the college search for the kids!
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Attractions in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region include exceptional natural beauty and a variety of historical sites like Fells Historic Site at the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury. Sports enthusiasts will find themselves calling into work for a vacation extension to try to squeeze in all of this region’s fun sports activities. Year-round activities include downhill and cross country skiing in winter; boating, swimming and fishing on the Connecticut River and the many lakes and ponds in the summer. There are a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, and a number of challenging golf courses. The concierge service provided by most luxury hotels is a great resource to learn more about nearby activities and attractions.
Merrimack Valley
The Merrimack Valley Region has a very colorful past. Over 100 years ago, the mill communities here welcomed immigrants from all over the world including Greece, Canada, and Ireland. The industriousness of these people helped make Manchester the largest textile-producing city in the world, surpassing Manchester, England.
The Merrimack Valley Region is the center of government and business in New Hampshire. Its three largest cities are Concord, the capital, where the State's legislature meets; Manchester, the state's financial center; and Nashua, which was cited in 1987 and 1997 as the best place to live in the United States by Money magazine.
Beyond the cities you’ll find some of the most peaceful and scenic countryside in New Hampshire. Highlights include Canterbury, with its Shaker village, Allenstown and the 9,600-acre Bear Brook State Park, and Derry, where poet Robert Frost once lived and wrote.
The White Mountains
The White Mountains Region is the most mountainous area of the state. It is a must-see for luxury travelers with an interest in climbing, hiking, or skiing.
The wide range of luxury hotels and restaurants and the warm hospitality has ensured the White Mountains position as one of the most popular year-round destinations in the East. Attractions include family theme parks and water parks, scenic mountain rides, and historic sites. The White Mountain National Forest beckons hikers, bikers and nature lovers, and Mt. Washington, rising 6,288 feet above sea level, offers some of the best skiing in the eastern United States.
In the last twenty years, tax-free shopping has become an increasingly important draw, thanks to the region's many unique boutiques, name-brand outlets, antiques, crafts and other stores.
The Seacoast
The Seacoast region is where it all began in New Hampshire and the area continues to thrive to this day. There are beautiful beaches and parks, and a history that dates to the founding of our country. Over 350 years of tradition provide a unique backdrop to life along the Seacoast region and an exciting playground for luxury travelers.
Durham is a dynamic college town, with all the cultural and sports activities you'd expect from major university. Hampton is a lively beach resort offering a variety of seasonal events. The harbor front area of Portsmouth is best experienced on foot. Don't miss Prescott Park, with its exquisite flower gardens and annual Arts Festival, or Strawbery Banke, which recreates life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood of Portsmouth over its 300-year history. Take a stroll down Bow Street to Ceres Street where you can watch tug boats and other vessels come into the harbor while enjoying the fine restaurants and shops.
The Gardens
Don't miss New Hampshire's celebrated gardens. The following are just a few suggestions that are sure delight your senses. Approach your luxury hotel’s concierge service for a more extensive list of gardens in New Hampshire.
The Fuller Gardens in North Hampton are one of the few remaining estate gardens of the early 20th century. Its seaside location provides the ideal growing conditions for 1,500 rose bushes in dozens of varieties. Extensive plantings of annuals also provide a brilliant display of color.
The Kirkwood Gardens in Holderness include a fern garden, a butterfly garden and a garden displaying a selection of shrubs and flowers native to northern New England.
The Fields of Lupine Festival in Franconia/Sugar Hill celebrates these beautiful spring flowers that grow wild along roadside and fields. Each spring they burst forth in an array of colors-blue, purple, pink, white, red, orange and yellow-creating a spectacular display for visitors to New Hampshire.
The Fells at the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury was once the lakeside summer home of American writer and diplomat John M. Hay (1838-1905) who served as private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, ambassador to Great Britain and secretary of state under presidents McKinley and Roosevelt.
New Hampshire—The Luxury Experience
Rest assured that every region of New Hampshire will deliver the same degree of care and attention to details when it comes to luxury hotels. Whether you find yourself in a rustic country style inn or an elaborate Victorian mansion, the quality of service and the level of comfort in New Hampshire luxury hotels will most likely surpass your all of your expectations. When you arrive at your luxury hotel, you will receive a warm, friendly welcome from the hotel staff. As you settle into your room, you’ll begin to notice the effort that was put forth into the décor to deliver a calming atmosphere. You will also find high-end entertainment systems like flat screen HD televisions and DVD players. From the luxurious bathroom stocked with all your travel necessities to the superior comfort of your mattress and bed linens, you will soon find that a single night in a New Hampshire luxury hotel is all it takes to leave you wanting a longer vacation.
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