Stays

Cable Mountain Lodge leads with a perfect 9.9 location score, placed right at the Zion Visitor Center. For sprawling luxury with poolside canyon views, Cliffrose Springdale and Flanigan’s Resort & Spa both boast that same 9.9 location. Springdale is the only town that puts you at Zion’s doorstep.

For Bourbon Trail travelers, the Grady Hotel’s 9.5 location score puts you steps from Whiskey Row and distillery tours. If you want parking included and a 9.4 location near Waterfront Park, the Galt House Hotel’s river views and six on-site restaurants make it a strong contender. Both anchor a productive day of distillery hopping.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Geneva Finger Lakes leads with an 8.8 rating and a 9.1 location score. For a romantic escape, the historic Vinifera Inn offers a spa and a 9.4 location on Seneca Lake. Both anchor Geneva as the best town to stay in the Finger Lakes.

Main Street Motel tops our list with a superb 9.4 rating and a 9.8 location score right on Fish Creek’s main drag. For full kitchens and condo comfort, Evergreen Hill Condominiums matches that 9.4 rating with seasonal pool access. Both anchor any Door County trip perfectly.

ADLER Dolomiti leads with a 9.8 location score right on the pedestrian zone, ski-to-door access, and a 9000 m² park. For apartment-style independence, Apt Lara Ruveda’s 9.9 overall rating and 9.6 location score put you steps from the mountains. Both anchor a phenomenal lineup in best town to stay in the dolomites — Ortisei.

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel leads with a 9.5 location score and direct Cariari Golf Course access. For luxury apartment living, Cozy apartment with terrace (#402) scores a 9.7 overall rating and a 9.6 location score. Both anchor San José stays at peak quality.

St Ives dominates the Cornwall hotel scene, with Trevose Harbour House scoring a location 10.0 and a 9.8 overall rating. For a self-catering setup, the 9.9-rated detached house with parking delivers a garden and sea views.

Monterosso al Mare is the best town to stay in Cinque Terre, Italy, offering the largest beach and easiest train access. Il Giardino Incantato leads the pack with a perfect 10.0/10 rating and flawless location score. For family-friendly stays, La Casa di Andrea Relais provides garden views and spacious family rooms.

Cape Cod Harbor House Inn (#13) leads with a 9.7 location score overlooking Hyannis harbor. A Cape Cod Ocean Manor Inn (#16) counters with a 9.2 overall rating and superb sea-view balconies. Together, they anchor Hyannis as the best town to stay on Cape Cod for ferry access and coastal charm.

Triberg’s apartments dominate this list — Miuti Residence leads with a 9.8 rating, free bikes, and a seasonal pool. For waterfall proximity, Schwarzwald Nescht Triberg scores a 9.7 location and sits steps from trails. Both put you inside the forest, not watching it from a distance.