World's Top Affordable Hotels

20 bungalows, 24 suites, and an Asian-influenced spa on a beach nestled between a eucalyptus forest and the Rio de la Plata, all just a 3-hour trip north of Buenos Aires. Doubles from $240–$445.

150 rooms (40 recently updated) in a massive estate on a rocky coastal bluff; 2 championship golf courses and a 19th-century lighthouse overlook the bucolic scene. Doubles from $220–$399.

Room to Book: One of the 4 suites named after the legendary golf course’s Open Championship winners: Watson, Norman, Price, and Cink. Each has unique design touches, and all face the craggy Alisa Craig island.

Relaxed island resort of 7 thatched-roof casitas (plus plantation rooms and suites) and 2 pools; the best jumping- off point for exploring the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Doubles from $185–$205.

31-room 19th-century former hunting lodge on 178 forested acres between Blois and Amboise. Doubles from $201.

A 210-room mansion set on George Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre Biltmore estate, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Doubles from $189–$379.

A cozy, 112-room escape close to French Laundry that offers digital wine guides and unlimited champagne at breakfast. Doubles from $250–$480, including breakfast.

High-tech and eco-friendly property with 120 modern rooms, 4 blocks from Pike Place Market. Doubles from $209–$479.

Romantic getaway (candlelit breakfast; canopy beds) at a restored residence and tavern, both about 200 years old. Doubles from $169, including breakfast and afternoon tea.

295 rooms and 2 Greg Norman–designed courses that double as an Audubon sanctuary. A complimentary shuttle brings guests to the sister Ritz-Carlton hotel for access to white-sand beaches. Doubles from $229–$499.

79-suite secluded hotel with African interiors (traditional masks; handcrafted wood furnishings), overlooking the plains. Doubles from $225–$480, including meals.

Pueblo-inspired property (plus a renovated pool and a soon-to-open gastropub) surrounded by the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Doubles from $139–$719.

11-story landmark close to the city’s diplomatic and political heart; its butlers and astrologers are favored by New Delhi’s power players. Doubles from $192–$444.

Asian-inspired interiors by Adam D. Tihany and the first U.S. restaurant by French chef Pierre Gagnaire in a non-gaming hotel in CityCenter. Doubles from $255.

A regal retreat (antique ceiling fans; Cambodia’s largest swimming pool) on Siem Reap’s tranquil periphery. Doubles from $170–$225.

1766 grand red-brick National Historic Landmark (157 rooms; archery; off-roading) on 3,000 Allegheny Mountain acres. Doubles from $185–$325.

Historic, 95-room pink-tinged adobe-style estate, piano bar, and pristine gardens. Doubles from $169–$329.

Expansive Mediterranean-style resort with waterslides, surf instructors, and all 517 rooms

redone in 2011. Doubles from $179–$499.

After a 2011 renovation, the 189 eclectic rooms at this business-oriented hotel—walking distance from the Colorado Convention Center—match the bold colors in the public spaces. Doubles from $149–$349.

Art Deco–style hotel updated by Pierre-Yves Rochon, but retaining some original details (black marble floors; gold-leaf accents). Doubles from $195–$340.

193-room resort (butler service; northeast Florida’s only waterfront spa) on a 254-foot stretch of sand. Doubles from $139–$229.

Over-the-top 125-room hotel (grand piano; cheetah-print chairs) in an exquisitely restored 1888 mansion that also houses a cooking school and art gallery. Doubles from $169–$299.

A recently refreshed 540-room hotel with lanais and hidden dining spots on 32 acres on the Kohala Coast. Doubles from $239–$335.

A trendsetting spot: 90 spare-but-polished rooms and a collection of works by living artists, all set in a complex of 19th-century warehouses. Doubles from $225–$325.

T+L Insider Tip: Pick up a map at the Louisville Visitors Center and head out on the Urban Bourbon Trail to taste more than 50 bourbons. The trail stops at 21c’s Proof on Main.

Grand 19th-century hotel adjacent to the French Quarter, featuring the iconic Sazerac Bar and Domenica, by Next Iron Chef’s John Besh. Doubles from $159–$499.

1891 mansion and cottages overlooking Chappaquiddick Island, suffused with Yankee beach style (gingham prints; teak rockers). Doubles from $119–$365.

The flagship property from developer Steve Wynn has 2,716 rooms, gardens, and 14 restaurants, including the new wine-focused La Cave. Doubles from $169.

Room to Book: One of the rooms in the Tower Suites, where you’ll get VIP check-in, exclusive concierge service, and access to a terrace with private pools.

381-room resort, fresh from a $20 million renovation that added a pool, on a private, 70-acre Lake George island. Doubles from $169–$299.

A 123-room Teton Village lodge by Rock-Resorts, plus Wyoming’s largest spa. Doubles from $144–$404.

1893 castle-style building with views of the St. Lawrence River. Doubles from $170–$379.

78 rooms in a series of 15th- and 16th-century mansions in the Bavarian town’s medieval walled center; traditional Franconian dishes are served on the terrace and in the beer garden. Doubles from $135–$275.

Medieval crenellated castle on 350 acres along the banks of Lough Corrib. A newly added 50-room country house (pillow-top mattresses; heated bathroom floors) debuted in July. Doubles from $240–$460, including breakfast.

Venetian history meets resort charms at this converted 18th-century monastery with an outdoor pool and 2 tennis courts on San Clemente Island. Doubles from $247–$289, including breakfast.

Two streamlined towers, a stylish lobby, and a Banyan Tree Spa, just a 5-minute walk from the historic Bund. Doubles from $203–$360.

43 overwater villas on a private isle off the western coast of Malaysia—a lush, undiscovered hideaway. Doubles from $243–$371, including breakfast.

All-suite skyscraper that’s also home to a signature spa and the popular 61st-floor Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar. Doubles from $150–$189.

Babylonian-style structure with 345 unexpectedly contemporary rooms and one of the largest spas in the Middle East; treatments include local sea-salt body scrubs and hammam rituals. Doubles from $227.

Former coffee plantation in the Guatemalan highlands with 140 lakeside rooms and volcano vistas. Doubles from $135.

Hip new suites-only spread on popular Médano Beach, a short walk from boutiques and restaurants. Doubles from $219–$300.

A jewel among San Miguel’s growing collection of luxury hotels, with 37 colorful rooms (some with stone fireplaces) divided among 6 Spanish-colonial mansions. Doubles from $222.

Chic-but-casual cliffside retreat: private sundecks, a chilled-out spa, a Jamaican street-food restaurant, and great snorkeling. Doubles from $125–$160.