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
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.
Bourbon Barrel Inn Bed & Breakfast
Louisville, KY
A new venture B&B with horse racing and a bourbon twist. Arrive as guests, but leave as family.
Select Registry Sustainability Champion
Best Restaurant Award
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
A 20-room inn spread across three historic buildings located in the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Balance Rock Inn - On the Ocean
Bar Harbor, ME
A breathtaking waterfront location offering privacy and serenity with luxury amenities
Best Breakfast Award
Best Social Media and Content Creation Award
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
A 20-room inn spread across three historic buildings located in the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Cherry Ridge Retreat
New Plymouth, OH
Hocking Hills' most luxurious cabin experience. Hiking trails, fishing ponds and more on 150 acres.
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.
Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
Mills River, NC
Casual Elegance filled with Southern Hospitality awaits you on Tiffany Hill
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
1900 Inn on Montford
Asheville, NC
An expansive Arts and Crafts style bed and breakfasts in Asheville's Montford historic district
Best Craft Lodging Property (Northeast)
Northeast
Swift House Inn
Middlebury, VT
A 20-room inn spread across three historic buildings located in 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
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.
1900 Inn on Montford
Asheville, NC
An expansive Arts and Crafts style bed and breakfasts in Asheville's Montford historic district
Best Craft Lodging Property (Central)
Best Craft Lodging Property (Mid-Atlantic)
Mid-Atlantic
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"
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.
Best Craft Lodging Property (West)
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
Pleasanton Courtyard Bed and Breakfast
Fayetteville, GA
This is your destination to romance, rest, relax, or retreat in elegance peace and comfort.
The Addison on Amelia Island
Fernandina Beach, FL
The Addison on Amelia Island blends the elegance of a bygone era with modern amenities.
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
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.
Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn
Bethany Beach, DE
Historic Inn with sixteen elegant guest rooms overlooking the Atlantic ocean.
Sustainability Champion
Best Breakfast
Best Social Media and Content
The Inn at Castle Hill
Ipswich, MA
Located in the heart of the spectacular historic Crane Estate, enjoy simple luxurious pleasures.
Captain Freeman Inn of Cape Cod
Brewster, MA
Luxurious seaside Boutique Inn on Cape Cod where fine lodging is in the details
Community Engagement Award
Stay for the Story
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"
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
Best Craft Lodging Property - Northeast
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.
The Lodge at Moosehead Lake
Greenville, ME
Elegant boutique B&B and fine dining restaurant located on stunning Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine
Best Craft Lodging Property - Southeast
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
Quality Assurance - Northeast
Quality Assurance - Southeast
Quality Assurance - Central
Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn and Getaway Cottages
Rockbridge, OH
Luxurious accommodations with fine dining, Scottish Links Golf, private hiking trails, and more!
Quality Assurance - Mid-Atlantic
Quality Assurance - West
Quality Assurance (overall)
Guest Loyalty - Northeast
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)
A' Tuscan Estate Bed & Breakfast
McMinnville, OR
Centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon Wine Country.
Briar Barn Inn
Rowley, MA
Laid-back luxury and heartfelt hospitality just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
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.
The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island
Avalon, CA
Island life in Southern California with Mediterranean weather and feel
Best Restaurant Award
Best Breakfast Award
Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast
New Durham, NH
Boutique New Hampshire inn with stunning White Mountain views in the Lakes Region
Brass Lantern Inn
Stowe, VT
Stowe's intimate, historic and family-owned authentic Vermont inn with amazing mountain views
Best Social Media and Content Creation Award
Inn at Sunset Mill Ranch
Wimberley, TX
Luxury B&B situated on 25 secluded acres with breathtaking sunsets in Texas Hill Country.
The Addison on Amelia Island
Fernandina Beach, FL
The Addison on Amelia Island blends the elegance of a bygone era with modern amenities.
Innkeeper of the Year Award
Community Engagement Award
Stay for the Story Award
Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm
Millboro, VA
A 3,365-acre mountain retreat offering outdoor activities & seasonally inspired cuisine.
1900 Inn on Montford
Asheville, NC
An expansive Arts and Crafts style bed and breakfasts in Asheville's Montford historic district
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
A 20-room inn spread across three historic buildings located in the village of Middlebury, Vermont.
Best Craft Lodging Property - Southeast
Best Craft Lodging Property - Central
Best Craft Lodging Property - Mid-Atlantic
Best Craft Lodging Property - West
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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