Craft Lodging
Award Nominations
The 2026 Craft Lodging Awards Are Here
We’re proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Craft Lodging Awards, celebrating the innkeepers, hoteliers, and hospitality teams whose dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence elevate the guest experience across our collection. Award winners will be recognized on November 10, 2026, at the Select Registry 2026 National Meeting & Conference in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
2026 Award Nominations
Honoring and celebrating excellence within our portfolio of craft lodging properties, the nominee finalists embody the highest standard of excellence in their respective categories.
New Member of the Year
Hermann Hill
Hermann, MO
Hermann Hill offers unique scenic views, relaxing spa services and unforgettable hospitality.
Finger Lakes Bed & Breakfast at Hutton Farm
Penn Yan, NY
Handcrafted hospitality on seven quiet acres near Keuka Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
Spouter Inn Bed and Breakfast
Lincolnville, ME
Romantic and relaxing, an 1832 authentic Maine beachside cottage with ocean views from every room.
Select Registry Sustainability Champion
Best Restaurant Award
The Lodge at Moosehead Lake
Greenville, ME
Elegant boutique B&B and fine dining restaurant located on stunning Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine
The Orchard Inn & Spa
Saluda, NC
Elegant mountain retreat with stunning views, on 12 peaceful acres in the charming town of Saluda.
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
An historic 20-room former governor's mansion located within the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Best Breakfast Award
Best Social Media and Content Creation Award
Community Engagement Award
L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant
Boyce, VA
The perfect romantic escape near Washington DC. Experience a taste of Provence without a passport!
The Londonderry Inn & Estate
Palmyra, PA
A place where historical significance, simple pleasantries and culinary prowess intertwine.
Innkeeper of the Year Award
Stay for the Story Award
The Dorset Inn
Dorset, VT
For more than 226 years, the Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England Hospitality.
John Rutledge House Inn
Charleston, SC
The ethereal guest rooms and suites of this historic property emanate an elegance of an era bygone
Best Craft Lodging Property (Northeast)
Northeast
The Dorset Inn
Dorset, VT
For more than 226 years, the Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England Hospitality.
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
An historic 20-room former governor's mansion located within the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast
New Durham, NH
Boutique New Hampshire inn with stunning White Mountain views in the Lakes Region
Best Craft Lodging Property (Southeast)
Southeast
Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
Mills River, NC
Casual Elegance filled with Southern Hospitality awaits you on Tiffany Hill
Cuthbert House
Beaufort, SC
A majestic 18th-century mansion set on the Beaufort River with 10 rooms and waterfront views.
C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast
Wilmington, NC
Welcome home - an award-winning boutique bed & breakfast centered on exceptional personal service.
Best Craft Lodging Property (Central)
Best Craft Lodging Property (Mid-Atlantic)
Mid-Atlantic
The Inn on Church Road
Hershey, PA
Historic Hershey retreat with chef-crafted breakfasts, elegant rooms, and warm hospitality.
L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant
Boyce, VA
The perfect romantic escape near Washington DC. Experience a taste of Provence without a passport!
Woolverton Inn
Stockton, NJ
Historic estate surrounded by gardens, farmland and forest, truly a "Far Away Place Close to Home"
Best Craft Lodging Property (West)
West
Noyo Harbor Inn
Fort Bragg, CA
Noyo Harbor Inn is your Fort Bragg luxury hotel, with seclusion, comfort and a rich environment.
Sheridan House Inn
Williams, AZ
You may book a room...but you get an experience just an hour from the Grand Canyon and Sedona.
Quality Assurance Award (Northeast)
Northeast
Quality Assurance Award (Southeast)
Quality Assurance Award (Central)
Quality Assurance Award (Mid-Atlantic)
Quality Assurance Award (West)
Guest Loyalty Award (Northeast)
Guest Loyalty Award (Southeast)
Southeast
Forsyth Park Inn
Savannah, GA
Experience Southern charm at a historic Savannah B&B. Elegant rooms and warm hospitality await you!
Pleasanton Courtyard Bed and Breakfast
Fayetteville, GA
This is your destination to romance, rest, relax, or retreat in elegance peace and comfort.
Guest Loyalty Award (Central)
Guest Loyalty Award (Mid-Atlantic)
Guest Loyalty Award (West)
Travelers’ Choice Award
Northeast
Southeast
Central
Mid-Atlantic
West
2025 Award Nominations
Best Restaurant
New Member of the Year
Inn at Woodhaven
Louisville, KY
Experience this beautifully appointed historic home located in the heart of the Bourbon Trail.
The Inn on Church Road
Hershey, PA
Historic Hershey retreat with chef-crafted breakfasts, elegant rooms, and warm hospitality.
Jubilee Suites Boutique B&B
Fairhope, AL
Enjoy bayfront luxury in Fairhope, AL, with daily breakfast, beach access, & stunning sunset views.
Sustainability Champion
Best Breakfast
Best Social Media and Content
Community Engagement Award
Stay for the Story
Good Medicine Lodge
Whitefish, MT
Your perfect getaway near Glacier National Park, nestled in a mountain lodge Whitefish, Montana.
The Guest House at Field Farm
Williamstown, MA
Authentic Mid-century Modern with original art and furnishings on 320 acres in the Berkshires.
Woolverton Inn
Stockton, NJ
Historic estate surrounded by gardens, farmland and forest, truly a "Far Away Place Close to Home"
Innkeeper of the Year
Best Craft Lodging Property - Northeast
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
An historic 20-room former governor's mansion located within the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast
New Durham, NH
Boutique New Hampshire inn with stunning White Mountain views in the Lakes Region
The Whaler's Inn
Mystic, CT
Mystic's luxury premiere Boutique Hotel in the heart of historic downtown.
Best Craft Lodging Property - Southeast
Duke Mansion
Charlotte, NC
The Mansion is old Southern charm wrapped in 21st century luxury with individual attention.
The Kenwood Gables Boutique Bed & Breakfast
St. Petersburg, FL
Experience the rebirth & renaissance of St. Petersburg at its premier Boutique Bed & Breakfast.
Best Craft Lodging Property - Central
Best Craft Lodging Property - Mid-Atlantic
Inn at Four Eleven York
Norfolk, VA
Four Eleven York offers our guests a home away from home with luxury amenities and superior service.
Best Craft Lodging Property - West
Inn of the Turquoise Bear
Santa Fe, NM
Experience Iconic Santa Fe lodging, history, and hospitality in our 1800's rambling adobe estate
McCully House Inn
Jacksonville, OR
Discover historic charm and modern comfort at McCully House Inn in the heart of the Rogue Valley.
Quality Assurance - Northeast
Quality Assurance - Southeast
Quality Assurance - Central
Quality Assurance - Mid-Atlantic
Quality Assurance - West
Quality Assurance (overall)
Guest Loyalty - Northeast
West Hill House Bed and Breakfast at Sugarbush Vermont
Warren, VT
Enjoy four glorious seasons for romance, relaxation and recreation at an historic 1850’s home in Vermont’s Mad River Valley.
Guest Loyalty - Southeast
Guest Loyalty - Central
Guest Loyalty - Mid-Atlantic
Guest Loyalty - West
Guest Loyalty (overall)
Travelers' Choice - Northeast
Travelers' Choice - Southeast
Travelers' Choice - Central
Travelers' Choice - Mid-Atlantic
Travelers' Choice - West
2024 Award Nominations
New Member of the Year (2024)
Select Registry Sustainability Champion
West Hill House Bed and Breakfast at Sugarbush Vermont
Warren, VT
Enjoy four glorious seasons for romance, relaxation and recreation at an historic 1850’s home in Vermont’s Mad River Valley.
Best Restaurant Award
Best Breakfast Award
Best Social Media and Content Creation Award
Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant
Clarkesville, GA
Where you can have a one-of-a-kind experience and romantic getaway in the North Georgia Mountains
Inn at Sunset Mill Ranch
Wimberley, TX
Luxury B&B situated on 25 secluded acres with breathtaking sunsets in Texas Hill Country.
Innkeeper of the Year Award
Community Engagement Award
Stay for the Story Award
El Farolito Bed & Breakfast
Santa Fe, NM
Surround yourself with Santa Fe's art, culture, and history in this beautiful historic district inn
Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm
Millboro, VA
A 3,365-acre mountain retreat offering outdoor activities & seasonally inspired cuisine.
Best Craft Lodging Property -Northeast
Northeast
Seven Sea Street Inn Bed & Breakfast
Nantucket, MA
If ever there was a place for a true B&B experience it's Nantucket's Seven Sea Street Inn
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
An historic 20-room former governor's mansion located within the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Best Craft Lodging Property - Southeast
Best Craft Lodging Property - Central
Central
Huron House Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Oscoda, MI
Huron House, an adults only, lakefront destination, ideal for romantic getaways in northern Michigan
The Oakwood Inn Okoboji
Spirit Lake, IA
Reconnect, Relax, Refresh in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes Region!
Best Craft Lodging Property - Mid-Atlantic
Best Craft Lodging Property - West
Quality-Assurance Award - Northeast
Quality-Assurance Award - Southeast
Southeast
Quality-Assurance Award - Central
Quality-Assurance Award - Mid-Atlantic
Quality-Assurance Award - West
Guest Loyalty Award - Northeast
Guest Loyalty Award - Southeast
Guest Loyalty Award - Central
Guest Loyalty Award - West
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