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From a Montana ranch spanning 2,000 acres to a Japanese onsen operating continuously for 1,300 years, the best hotels for watching fall foliage
Fall is arguably the best time to travel. In most places, the weather turns crisp, crowds thin out, and, most importantly, leaves shift into brilliant shades of red, orange, and amber. That combination makes a cozy spot worth seeking out for the kind of trip built around sitting back and watching it all unfold, less a tropical resort and more a moody, historic hotel with a sprawling lawn and a cozy bar.
The 10 hotels below appear on Lonely Planet, covering the best hotels for seeing fall foliage, with recommendations drawn from a range of contributors who have stayed at each property firsthand. They span four continents, from a centuries-old Dublin institution to a 1,300-year-old Japanese onsen and a Montana ranch spanning more than 2,000 acres, giving travelers a genuine range of settings for chasing peak color this year. Price points and atmospheres vary considerably too, from grand historic hotels that have hosted presidents and royalty to quieter, more remote cabins tucked deep into a forest, meaning the list works equally well for a milestone splurge or a low-key countryside escape.
