Inns Magazine Issue 5 Volume 20 Winter Luxury 2016 | Page 21

3) Lyons Twin Mansions, Fort Scott, KS

"Contemporary" meets "Victorian" and falls in love. You will too. Lyons Twin Mansions offer very spacious guestrooms with unexpected amenities - all king beds with private en-suite baths. And not just any bath, the inn features three with steam showers and one with a therapeutic massage tub-for-two with 56 air jets and full spectrum color. Surrounding guests are even more gentle luxuries including Re:freshed Spa, two cottages for the ultimate privacy, and an award-winning restaurant and lounge. The inn also offers candlelit dining in a private dining room with a personal chef.

4) 34 State, Skaneateles, NY

34 State was the former home of John D. Barrow, famed artist from 1836-1906. The inn proudly displays at least one of his museum-quality pieces of artwork in every room, thanks to the Barrow Gallery. Other extravagant amenities include custom and the highest-quality linens; designer suites and interior spaces; en-suite massages or experiences at the world-renowned Mirbeau Spa nearby; private boat tours of one of the cleanest lakes in the world; golf at the exclusive Skaneateles Country Club overlooking Skaneateles Lake; breakfast en-suite; wine and dine packages; and fine antique decanters and sips.

5) The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn, West Harwich, MA

Guests of The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn enjoy the best of everything at the property. Every day starts with a gourmet breakfast, served with the choice of dining in-room, the lounge, or poolside. Amenities include use of complimentary bikes, the media library, LATHER toiletries, exquisitely comfortable king-size beds (in all but one room), and plush Comphy linens. Little things like motion sensitive night-lights in the bathrooms and selfie sticks in the dresser ensure guests have everything they need to enjoy the best of the region. Top off the experience with dedicated local concierge services, and guest can begin each day with a customized itinerary designed specifically for seeing and doing whatever they desire.