69. The Oxford Hotel: Denver
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Founded in 1891 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 80-key hotel in Lower Downtown is Denver’s oldest. It’s also the home of the (in)famous Cruise Room, an Art Deco watering hole that opened suspiciously quickly the day after the repeal of Prohibition. It’s the city’s oldest continually operating bar and a local institution.
Reader Score: 97.27
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70. Hotel Belmar: Monteverde, Costa Rica
PHOTO:COURTESY OF HOTEL BELMAR
Art has a major presence at this eco-retreat in the cloud forest: Belmar hosts a rotation of visiting creatives through its residency program, which culminates in public exhibitions and performances. The lodge is also ideally situated for exploring the lush mountains of the Monteverde Reserve, with nine acres of private trails.
Reader Score: 97.23