Great Hotels for Thanksgiving (2026)

Whether Thanksgiving is a time you choose to spend with family, your significant other, or a group of friends, there are a wide range of hotel options to choose from. Our hotel experts have hand-picked some seriously chic city breaks, charming country escapes, resorts ideal for those looking to mainly stay onsite, and accommodation options for outdoor enthusiasts. For those in search of some sun, you may want to pick one of our California choices, or for a more traditional winter break, perhaps choose a Connecticut stay. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your Thanksgiving break?

For a resort

• For those who like to have everything on-site, the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina is a great Thanksgiving option. This luxury resort is set on the May River, complete with a golf course, multiple pools and a full-service spa. Southern-style clapboard cottages have fireplaces for that cosy holiday feel. With endless river and ranch activities plus no less than five restaurants, this is perfect family holiday material.
• Wildflower Farms Resort in New York State's Hudson Valley is another option perfect for families, especially those looking for cabins or cottages. For something with a little extra, reserve a cabin with a private hot tub and patio looking out to wildflower meadows. A blissful back-to-nature retreat.  

For a country retreat

• Mayflower Inn & Spa is a charming country house set in 58 acres of woodland and immaculately manicured gardens in rural Connecticut. Expect a host of outdoor activities from hiking to snowshoeing, plus a spa and fine dining restaurant to return to. Just two hours from NYC, this is perfect for a quick holiday getaway.
• The Carneros Inn is a modern take on traditional local farm buildings in California's beautiful Napa Valley with an 'agri-chic' aesthetic. The cottages and suites feature private, furnished patios and immaculately styled rooms. Eat in delicious restaurants, and relax in an award-winning spa, outdoor pools, and grand gardens. A rejuvenating choice.

For an active getaway

• Hancock Inn and Fox Tavern is a historic and charming inn, set in a quintessential New England village in New Hampshire. Rooms are cosy and traditional with antique furnishings, gas fireplaces and spacious bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is skiing, fishing, hiking, and kayaking nearby. Perfect for an invigorating Thanksgiving getaway.
• Be at one with nature while lapping up Pacific Ocean views, glamping in stylish yurts and feasting on organic, locally sourced produce for all meals at Treebones Resort. Put up your own tent or call a yurt home, a fantastic spot for all that Big Sur offers. 

For a spa hotel

• PostHotel is a spoiling Alpine-style adult-only spa hotel in Washington State's Leavenworth, with a fab downtown and riverfront location. European hydrotherapy has inspired wellness amenities; think spa, saltwater pools and water-facing relaxation areas. Enjoy clean dining and minimalist rooms with marble soaking bathtubs and fireplaces. An indulgent option for Thanksgiving.

For Vinitourism

• Olea Hotel offers chic boutique accommodation set in the small town of Glen Ellen in Sonama Wine Country. A collection of individual cottages and rooms is beautifully styled with clean lines, modern art; the best have private terraces. Complete with a luxurious pool, this is perfect for a couple's Thanksgiving break.
• Built in 1871, the Upham is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California. This downtown Santa Barbara hotel comes with every modern convenience, whilst also staying true to its historic roots. Rooms are simple, extremely comfortable and elegant. A timeless hotel conveniently located for Santa Ynez wine country.

For a beach break

• Shutters on the Beach is a stylish beachfront property providing the ultimate low-key luxury stay in Santa Monica. With three gourmet restaurants, a spa, fitness centre, pool and private beach, there is no end to the ways you can relax and unwind. Rooms are classic California cool design with nautical colours and balconies. 

 For a city break

• What was once Boston's iconic Charles Street Jail is now the stunning, vibrant Liberty Hotel. Minimalist rooms boast epic views over the Charles River. The restaurant CLINK serves inventive and modern cuisine and still features the jail bars and catwalk. A unique city getaway.
• In Philadelphia, pick the Yowie Hotel for a Thanksgiving break. This is a bright and breezy 'hotel, shop, and cafe' in Queen Village, an area rich in music and art. The design of this concept fits in perfectly with the neighbourhood, featuring bold, contemporary rooms, most with small kitchens. For small groups, there is a spacious two-bedroom suite. Everything you need is on the doorstep here, making it an effortless stay. 
• Hotel Scherman is a chic Parisian-style boutique hotel set in Midtown Manhattan, just 5 minutes from New York's Times Square. This is a perfect option for those visiting to catch a Broadway show over Thanksgiving. Spacious, elegant rooms have feature wallpaper, kitchenettes, and the best have terraces. Complete with a rooftop, this is a chic option. 
• Another nearby NYC option is The Time New York, a hidden gem nestled in the Theater District, just steps from Times Square. Spacious, stylish and contemporary rooms have dusky pastels and slate bathrooms reimagined as wetrooms with rainfall showers. Intriguing geometric artwork, a chic lounge and bar; this hotel is full of surprises.
• For Chicago, we recommend picking The Gwen. This historic building has been beautifully converted into a luxury boutique hotel. 1920s sculptor Gwen Lux is behind the façade; Art Deco glamour reigns supreme in the rooms, restaurants and a wrap-around rooftop bar. Expect jewel tones, gold fittings, glossy marble and epic city views. A sexy stay that is well-suited to couples.
• A great Southern option is Charleston's The Restoration. This old downtown hotel offers local elegance, hardwood floors and exposed brick. Fully equipped kitchens are a plus for families. Nice touches include breakfast offered in picnic baskets, wine and cheese receptions, a rooftop eatery and cookies with milk as a nightcap.
• Another Southern option is The Drayton Hotel in Savannah. This modern Southern belle hotel overlooks City Hall. Sophisticated rooms feature hardwood floors, Grown Alchemist bath products and even cocktail mixers. Indulge in innovative cocktails at the rooftop bar with panoramic city views, plus there's a delicious brasserie-inspired seafood and oyster bar. Very chic.
• Noble Inns is a collection of 3 separate houses and an outdoor pool in the King William District of San Antonio. Victorian-style rooms are cosy, charming and furnished with an impressive array of antiques. In a prime location for exploring the sights and attractions of the city.
• The Charlie is a unique set of 13 standalone cottages, once home to Charlie Chaplin and friends such as Marilyn Monroe, minutes from LA's Sunset Boulevard. The English-style cottages are beautifully furnished, each named after its namesake celebrity resident, with a private patio and kitchen, and communal lush gardens. 
• The Line Austin is a trendy modern hotel in a prime riverside location with views of Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Rooms are undeniably cool with floor-to-ceiling windows, clean lines and soft grey hues. With a choice of four restaurants and an inventive rooftop cocktail bar, there's plenty to keep you entertained. 

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include our recommendations for good countries to visit in November or look at our pick of where's hot in November.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.