Not Your Mama's Bed and Breakfast

There's something endearing about the intimacy of a B&B. The (hopefully charming) host, the chance to mingle with other guests, the free breakfast. But they've also gotten a bad rap (we're looking at  you lace doilies).  A new generation of hoteliers are updating those old formulas, creating inns that serve as local hangouts, plugging guests into a destination in a more organic way than traditional boutique hotels. I reported on this new guard of hip hoteliers for Travel + Leisure. Check out the best new spots here.