Our Favorite Hotels—From the Hamptons to the South of France—That Still Have August Availability

Don't count summer travel out just yet—these editor-approved properties make for excellent last-minute getaways.Giulio Ghirardi/Hôtel du CouventAugust is almost here, and it’s possible you’ve already started mourning the loss of summer; I’m here to remind you that the season doesn’t officially end until September 22. Whether you’re dreaming about a quintessential weekend getaway to Montauk or have your sights set on a family-centric sojourn in the Dolomites, it’s not too late to book that summer vacation. Perhaps it’s finally time to pay a visit to Acadia National Park, where you’ll hunker down at the Asticou Hotel, or find birdsong-quiet at Hotel du Couvent, a former convent in the French Riviera. In fact, your procrastination might even be rewarded with last-minute rates, as is the case with Barcelona’s Hotel 1898, currently offering 15% off summer stays. As of July 28, all of the following properties have availability in August on their direct websites. Below are 15 editor-approved, summer-friendly hotels, perfect for a spontaneous getaway.Hotels in the USHotels in EuropeGurney’s Montauk, New YorkWhen you want the ideal of summer vacationing in the Hamptons, look no further than Gurney’s. A behemoth of luxury and exclusivity, the resort is a beacon for city dwellers and well-to-do vacationers looking for their summer escape. All 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages offer floor-to-ceiling ocean views, with nautical-chic design elements perfectly executed throughout. The real star of the property is the newly opened Gigi’s, a seafood-forward celebration of Long Island’s coasts. And the cherry on top? All rooms also come with access to The Dolce & Gabbana Beach Club, the luxury fashion brand's first-ever beachfront takeover in the United States, located on the property’s sprawling 2,000-foot private beach. Guests can lounge on Dolce & Gabbana's signature Blu Mediterraneo Collection that evokes lazy summer days of Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, or browse the on-site store. Pack your Ralph Lauren shorts and your effortlessly cool swimsuit coverups and be prepared to be at the scene in Montauk. —Lara KramerRead Full ReviewPiaule Catskill, New YorkOf the crop of boutique hotels that have emerged in the Catskills over the past few years, none more easily combines intelligent sustainable design, wellness, and stylish escapism than Piaule. If views from the designer cabins aren’t enough to set you up for a day of mindfulness, the spa surely will. Large and communal, it consists of raw cedar walls with that wonderful scent lingering just so, and spaces including a relaxation room and a large saltwater pool. The entire property is so polished, yet there is an element of leave-you-aloneness that any New Yorker will surely appreciate. —Erin FlorioRead Full ReviewThe Sagamore Lake George, New YorkThe Sagamore is a Victorian-era resort and, hands down, a premier family-friendly institution on Lake George. Lovingly restored from its original 1883 build, it sits in a historic area of lavish lake estates, serving as the ultimate upstate destination for making everlasting memories. The property features 386 rooms steeped in palpable, decadent history, welcoming generations of guests who have woven the resort into their own family traditions. Located in the quieter, more upscale area of Lake George near the charming hamlet of Bolton Landing, the resort offers endless year-round activities that excel at entertaining every member of the family. Beyond the property's three terraced pools and direct lake access, the main draw of The Sagamore Resort is The Rec. This dedicated, daily activity space features an indoor mini-golf course, a rock-climbing wall, basketball courts, and an interactive play area for kids. It's easily the property's most treasured offering, and best for hours of endless fun. —Bridget KnowlesRead Full ReviewThe Lodge at Woodloch Hawley, PennsylvaniaNinety miles from New York City, this lodge in northeast Pennsylvania may just be the perfect weekend getaway for stressed-out city dwellers who need an escape. The quiet and serene resort has more than 500 wooded acres, a private lake, and spaces that force you to exhale: Guests enter under a porte-cochère into the plant-filled Garden Hall, which has a 14-foot glass cupola and a balcony looking onto the lake. Plus, all rooms have private verandas and oversized marble bathrooms. There are plenty of ways to keep busy, too. Excursions include fly-fishing and trail biking trips, or you can stay on-site for a soothing river stone massage at the spa.Read Full ReviewMarquesa Hotel Key West, FloridaYou're in for a special stay at this historic hotel on the National Register of Historic Places, just a block off Duval Street. The vibe is old Key West to the max—in the best way imaginable—including a tropical interior courtyard where a patio overlooks the pool and butterflies flit. Well-appointed rooms are housed in separate Key West-style cottages and sister hotel Marquesa 414 lies across the street and up half a block in a newer building. There are a total of 44 rooms between the two (called Marquesa Hotel collectively), three pools, and the illustrious Café Marquesa, often cited as Key West’s top restaurant. Standout dishes like the yellowtail snapper over Key West shrimp creole and creamy yellow grits and the grilled swordfish piccata are every bit the heavenly seafood experience travelers covet in an oceanfront destination, while the doughy, sugar-dusted beignets are true dessert divinity (and superlative to any we’ve sampled in New Orleans.) —Terry WardRead Full ReviewThe Asticou Hotel Northeast Harbor, MaineThe Asticou Hotel in Northeast Harbor, Maine, is a refreshed coastal classic where new-world comfort meets rusticator heritage on the edge of Acadia National Park. With 82 rooms, suites, and cottages, the property elegantly balances historic charm with modern design and thoughtful amenities. Guests can enjoy stylish dining at Dahlia’s, cocktails at the intimate Moss Bar, and a full-service spa and pool, which seamlessly complement days on Acadia’s trails or seaside drives. Service feels polished yet warm, framing each guest’s visit with local insight and thoughtful hospitality. The surrounding village of Northeast Harbor, with its boutique shops, gardens, and water views, extends the experience beyond the hotel. Whether you’re drawn by the offer of outdoor adventure or looking for a refined coastal respite, the Asticou is a Maine retreat that’s unmistakably scenic, relaxed, and beautifully updated. —Erinne MageeRead Full ReviewWoodstock Inn & Resort Woodstock, VermontGrand, but not fussy. Of another era, but far from old-fashioned. The Woodstock Inn & Resort is the Goldilocks property that’s managed to evolve with the times while maintaining its quintessential New England charm. Situated across from the town green, the Federal-style mansion feels like a Norman Rockwell reverie. Inside, the cozy lobby serves as a communal living room where guests read newspapers. Outside, families toast s’mores around fire pits and play lawn games. Regular updates to the 200-plus-year-old hotel, including a glow-up of all 142 rooms and the addition of a Scandi-chic spa, ensure that loyal East Coasters keep returning for generations. —Jen MurphyRead Full ReviewOcean House Watch Hill, Rhode IslandIt's easy to turn back time at the Ocean House. Propped up on a magnificent bluff overlooking Little Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island’s historic Watch Hill neighborhood, the rambling, sunshine-yellow Victorian structure recalls the days of the Grand Tour, when men of means would gallivant around the world, and the wealthy were lured from the city to the sea come summer. Though the porticoed property had 159 rooms when it opened in 1868, it ultimately fell into disrepair and was shuttered in 2003. But a $146 million facelift in 2010 left it shiny and new—and a lot roomier. It now has 49 rooms and 20 signature suites, all of which are breezy, bright, and pinstriped, capturing that beachy feel while still managing to feel luxurious. —Todd PlummerRead Full ReviewThe Jay, Autograph Collection San FranciscoFor the polish and pedigree of a luxury chain and the whimsical modernity of a boutique stay, the ultra design-forward Jay Hotel, conveniently positioned for business and pleasure, brings just enough laid-back cool and upscale edge to feel distinctly San Francisco and utterly unique. Midcentury mood meets West Coast chic. Think light and airy space, tone-on-tone colors, warm wood accents, geometric light fixtures, and custom artwork that practically beg for a braggy selfie. Rooms on higher floors (above 15) flaunt wide open Bay Bridge and Telegraph Hill views, something to appreciate in the urban setting. The smallest rooms are still 413 square feet, and feel thoughtfully appointed with luxury linens, plush robes, modern art, and minibars featuring Bay Area products such as local brew from Lagunitas and St. George Gin, and shortbread cookies from Miette. Pro tip: Ask for a room facing Clay Street for less traffic noise. —Kimberley LovatoRead Full ReviewHotel 1898 Barcelona, SpainBetween its centrality, charm, and grandeur, Hotel 1898 is not just a convenient choice for a Barcelona stay, but an exceptionally singular one. Located right on the busy La Rambla, the hotel's history and style separate it from the tourist traps in the area, offering a calm boutique experience away from the chaos. Its rooms blend neoclassical and colonial styles, steeped in warm, dark colors that stand out amidst the sterile white and beige minimalism of so many hotels these days. The crown jewels are the three Colonial Suites, each with a gorgeous, massive terrace overlooking the city with its own private pool—like your own private villa right in the heart of the city. Beyond the rooms, the rooftop terrace La Isabela is a standout, with a pool, restaurant, and 360-degree views of Barcelona. Hotel 1898 is a delightful respite in the tourist center of the city. —Susie PlotkinRead Full ReviewThe Hoxton Paris, FranceThe Hoxton updates the Haussmann vibe for hipsters. Could such a thing fly here in Paris? Ouais, ouais, tranquille. The moment you walk into this 18th-century hôtel particulier, you're greeted with the staircase that you've surely seen a thousand times on Instagram by now—and rightfully so. The lobby is a stunner, and it opens onto an airy courtyard, where hotel guests and chic Parisians type away on their laptops, café Americain in hand. The hotel is a smart addition to the booming Hoxton brand, well-known for uber-chic, compact hotels in some of Europe's coolest cities—and now the U.S., too. The 172 rooms vary in size, but it is Paris: They're small. Still, they're full of stunning details befitting of the building—think bespoke herringbone floors and elegant copper bath fixtures. If you can, splurge on a "Roomy" room, as some have terraces. Right on the border of the chi-chi 2nd Arrondissement and the grittier (and arguably cooler) 10th, the Hoxton has something for everyone. —Laura RatliffRead Full ReviewTorel Palace Lisbon, PortugalIt's really not hard to feel on top of the world in Lisbon, the city of seven hills, but it's especially wonderful to view the city from the privacy of Torel Palace. The Torel brand is a trusted one, and for good reason: They have four hotels in Portugal, each providing stellar service, unique rooms, and proximity to memorable locations. Torel Palace Lisbon is the original, but thanks to recent renovations, it shows no signs of aging or tiredness. In total, the hotel has 33 rooms, plus five apartment-style accommodations for longer stays, and a villa available for bigger groups traveling together. Each is designed to be opulent yet cozy, with decor hinting at the Portuguese royalty that inspired it, so expect antique furniture, high ceilings, plush velvet headboards, oversized chandeliers, and—in some cases—roll-top bathtubs placed strategically alongside the windows. An air of VIP is evident throughout the hotel, from the literal red carpet that leads from the entrance to the separate check-in building to the 14-seat Michelin-starred 2Monkeys restaurant where guests converse with chefs as they plate up. Everything here is designed to make you feel special, and it’s not hard to do so when you’re quite literally at the top of the city. —Abigail MalbonRead Full ReviewSonnwies South Tyrol, ItalyYou can sense a unique vibe at Sonnwies, an exclusively family-only wellness, farm, and ski hotel, when you first arrive. Perhaps it’s down to the mutual understanding shared by all the adults-with-hangers-on here. A place for parents who want to enjoy the finer things and locations in life, no matter how many boundary-pushing blow-ups their toddlers or teens may have in store, such as the slopes of the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Dolomites, organic fine dining and drinking, and luxurious but eco-friendly design and decor. Fortunately, the many creative activities on offer in the phenomenal kids and babies clubs are likely to stop oncoming tantrums in their tracks, from pony rides and alpaca petting to finding their own breakfast eggs at the little farm and taking part in productions in the huge theater. Access to a 2,900-foot-long slope and lift comes included, with private ski lessons easily arranged for those aged 2.5 and up. Besides the farm fare, wine, fruit and cheese rooms, the daily afternoon tea, and soft-scoop ice cream on tap, Sonnwies’s very highest highlight is its five pools, including a shallow option with cinema screen, speedy slides, and an indoor-outdoor heated pool from which steam wafts, ideally situated for swimmers to marvel at the snow-capped mountains nearby, or firepit come nightfall. —Becky LucasRead Full ReviewHotel Savoy Florence, ItalyA drink on the terrace of the Hotel Savoy, overlooking the promenading crowds and vintage carousel in the Piazza della Repubblica, has long been a signature Florence experience. And it still is—though the setting is now new and improved. The iconic Rocco Forte property, first opened in 1893, reopened in April 2018 after a six-month renovation with interiors reimagined by Olga Polizzi (Director of Design for Rocco Forte Hotels, and sister of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte) and Laudomia Pucci (Image Director of the Emilio Pucci fashion house, and daughter of its founder) With the renovation, the hotel reduced its number of rooms from 102 to 80; suites also come with upgraded amenities (like Illy espresso machines and, in some cases, balconies) and prime views (though most rooms look out onto the Duomo, the Piazza, or a charming side street), while all accommodations have a residential-style feel, shelves lined with books and flea market-sourced objets, interactive TVs, and top-of-the-line bedding. —Sandra RamaniRead Full ReviewHotel du Couvent Nice, FranceThere’s a deep sense of contemplation about this former nunnery turned hotel in Nice’s Old Town. In 2014, Valéry Grégo began collaborating with Studio Mumbai and Studio Méditerranée on the architecture, and Festen Architecture on the interior design to transform the abandoned shell (deconsecrated in the 1980s) into the South of France’s most soulful place to stay. The result is movingly beautiful: The 88 bedrooms include carefully conjoined nuns’ cells, airy conversions of chapter rooms, and those in a sensitively added new wing—all lime plaster, muted linens, and antique finds. The subterranean circuit of thermal pools is inspired by the ruins of Roman baths nearby; a herbalist dispenses custom-blended teas from his apothecary tucked along one of the cloisters. In the three restaurants, many of the ingredients come straight from an organic farm in the Var valley. This restorative refuge is a heavenly study in simplicity and a slower side to the oft-glitzy Côte d’Azur. —Fiona KerrRead Full ReviewJessica Sulima is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers hotel and booking content, as well as travel deals. Originally from New Jersey, she attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with minors in Spanish and Art History. Previously at Thrillist, ... Read More