3 New England Spots Rank Among Top 100 Hotels in the World

A Massachusetts hotel has been included on Travel + Leisure's list of the World's Best Hotels for 2026, while two hotels in nearby Maine also made the cut. How cool is that?

The publication's readers selected the top 100.

Boston.com reported, "XV Beacon in Boston ranked #55, Quisisana Resort in Lovell, Maine, ranked #56, and the Norumbega in Camden, Maine, ranked #99."

"The three properties in Massachusetts and Maine are among just 14 U.S. hotels that made the worldwide list," according to Boston.com.

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A Luxury Landmark in Historic Beacon Hill

The XV Beacon Hotel at 15 Beacon Street is a luxury boutique hotel with 61 rooms, situated in Boston's historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.

The hotel's website says, "Some claim George Washington slept here. XV Beacon's lips are sealed."

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The XV Beacon Hotel "reigns over the Historic Beacon Hill neighborhood in its turn-of-the-century landmark Beaux Arts building." The hotel boasts a "grand staircase of marble, mahogany paneling, and original caged-glass elevator," according to the hotel's website, which offers a gallery of photos and amenities.

MassLive reported XV Beacon was also named the No.1 City Hotel in the Continental United States and the No.1 City Hotel in Boston by Travel + Leisure readers.

A Performing Arts Retreat in the White Mountains

The Quisisana Resort is everything XV Beacon is not and more.

The resort's website says it is "situated on stunning Lake Kezar in Western Maine's White Mountains," and the "perfect place to connect with nature, make memories with friends and family, and enjoy top-notch entertainment provided by our resort staff made up of talented performers recruited from leading theater and music schools across the country."

Maine's Historic 'Castle by the Sea'

The Norumbega, billed as "The Castle by the Sea," is a historic boutique hotel in Camden, Maine, said to be "the most beautiful place on Earth," according to its website.

All three hotels and resorts provide different, unique experiences and have just been added to my bucket list.

Top Items Stolen From Hotels

According to travelawaits.com, the hotels know that you are slipping a few things into your suitcases when you leave. Some staff even admit that they see you. Below are the top items that hotel owners and staff say are stolen by their guests.

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