St. John's

With triple-paned windows, this new boutique hotel has brought the option of a good night's sleep into the more industrial end of downtown with stylish rooms and modern furnishings. — Fodor's

A modern boutique hotel with stylish contemporary interiors, Blue on Water is the essence of its name—a calm, comfortable lodging with a whiff of the Atlantic when the windows are open. — Fodor's

Half the rooms in this popular downtown convention hotel overlook the harbor; the others look out on the city but tend to be quieter (rooms facing New Gower Street have the best views). — Fodor's

Rooms are large and full of character, with ancient beams and exposed brick, custom-built furniture, and modern bathrooms with large air-massage tubs or spa showers. — Fodor's

Gower House is more like a boarding house than a frilly B&B. — Lonely Planet

With charming rooms and no bad views, this hotel overlooks the harbor. — Fodor's

A stunning 1904 Queen Anne revival mansion, this sprawling house full of antiques and stained-glass windows makes for a subdued stay. — Lonely Planet

Warm colors mix with elegant trims and large wooden beds in the rooms of this welcoming B&B. — Lonely Planet

In the core of downtown, directly overlooking the harbor, this hotel has friendly staffers who immediately flash welcoming smiles when you enter the tiled, sand-colored lobby. — Fodor's