August isn’t over—summer runs through September 22—so there’s still time for a spontaneous escape. Below are 15 editor-approved hotels around the U.S. and Europe that, as of late July, still had August availability on their direct sites. Each one is summer-friendly in its own way: beachside resorts, family-focused mountain retreats, city-center classics, and restorative countryside hideaways.
1) Gurney’s Montauk — Montauk, New York
A Hamptons icon with sweeping ocean views from every room, lively seafood dining (Gigi’s), and exclusive access to The Dolce & Gabbana Beach Club on its private 2,000-foot beach. Expect nautical-chic rooms, beachfront cottages, and a full roster of summer activities—very much the place to be seen in Montauk.
2) Piaule Catskill — Catskills, New York
A design-forward boutique that blends sustainable architecture with wellness. The cabin-like rooms and raw-cedar spa (including a saltwater pool and relaxation spaces) create a polished-but-private escape ideal for New Yorkers craving nature, quiet, and restorative treatments.
3) The Sagamore Resort — Lake George, New York
A restored Victorian lakeside institution geared toward families: three terraced pools, direct lake access, and The Rec—a daily kids’ activity hub with indoor mini-golf, a climbing wall, courts, and interactive play. Large rooms and endless family programming make it a multi-generational favorite.
4) The Lodge at Woodloch — Hawley, Pennsylvania
A serene, plant-filled destination spa set on 500+ wooded acres with a private lake. Rooms have private verandas and marble baths; on-site offerings include guided outdoor excursions, fly-fishing, trail biking, and signature spa therapies—perfect for a restorative weekend within driving distance of NYC.
5) Marquesa Hotel — Key West, Florida
A historic stay on the National Register just off Duval Street, housed in cluster-style cottages. The intimate tropical courtyard, three pools, and Café Marquesa (a local seafood standout) give old-Key-West charm with high culinary marks—an excellent base for island exploration.
6) The Asticou Hotel — Northeast Harbor, Maine
A refreshed coastal classic near Acadia National Park with rooms, suites, and cottages that balance historic New England character and modern comfort. Highlights include Dahlia’s restaurant, the Moss Bar, a pool and spa, and easy access to Acadia’s trails, carriage roads, and seaside drives.
7) Woodstock Inn & Resort — Woodstock, Vermont
Quintessential New England across from the town green: a Federal-style mansion with cozy public rooms, seasonal outdoor activities, family-friendly fire pits and lawn games, and a recently updated spa. It feels both timeless and contemporary—ideal for relaxed small-town escapes.
8) Ocean House — Watch Hill, Rhode Island
A grand Victorian rebuilt and reopened with seaside luxury in mind. Perched on a bluff overlooking Little Narragansett Bay, the property delivers classic coastal elegance, breezy pinstriped rooms and suites, refined dining, and sweeping ocean views—a sun-and-sands return to Gilded Age glamour.
9) The Jay, Autograph Collection — San Francisco, California
A midcentury-modern–minded, design-forward downtown hotel with airy rooms (smallest still roomy by city standards), luxury linens, and local minibars. Upper-floor rooms offer Bay Bridge and Telegraph Hill views; the aesthetic is warm wood, geometric fixtures, and a distinctly West Coast chic feel.
10) Hotel 1898 — Barcelona, Spain
Located on La Rambla, this neoclassical-colonial hotel blends centrality and historic charm. Standout accommodations include Colonial Suites with expansive terraces and private plunge pools, plus a rooftop terrace and pool (La Isabela) with panoramic city views—an elegant refuge in the tourist heart of Barcelona.
11) The Hoxton Paris — Paris, France
A stylish reinterpretation of Haussmann-era charm in an 18th-century hôtel particulier. The Hoxton delivers boutique energy—Instagram-friendly stairs and courtyards, bespoke herringbone floors, and compact but characterful rooms. Opt for a “Roomy” if you want terrace space; the location bridges chic and gritty Parisian neighborhoods.
12) Torel Palace — Lisbon, Portugal
A hilltop, boutique palace hotel offering regal-but-cozy rooms and dramatic city outlooks. Recently refreshed, it features a small collection of suites and apartments, antique accents, plush textiles, and a Michelin-style dining experience at 2Monkeys. It’s a pampering perch above Lisbon’s seven hills.
13) Sonnwies — South Tyrol, Italy (Dolomites)
An adults-with-kids-friendly, family-first wellness and farm hotel in the Dolomites. Sonnwies pairs organic farm-to-table cuisine with multiple pools (including indoor-outdoor and shallow kids’ pools with slides and cinema screen), a kids’ program with pony rides and farm activities, and included slope access in winter—an activity-rich, eco-conscious mountain retreat.
14) Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy — Florence, Italy
A long-standing Florence favorite located at Piazza della Repubblica. Reimagined interiors and fewer, more luxurious rooms and suites after a recent refresh; many rooms face the Duomo or Piazza. The rooftop/terrace culture and classic residential-style rooms keep it a city-center classic for art, food, and strolling.
15) Hôtel du Couvent — Nice, France
A converted 19th-century convent offering a quiet, contemplative alternative to the glitz of the Côte d’Azur. Lime-plaster interiors, cloistered gardens, thermal-inspired subterranean pools, and on-site farm-sourced dining give this former convent a meditative, back-to-basics luxury—a restorative base for Nice’s Old Town and the slower Riviera.
Whether you want a beach weekend, an alpine family resort, a restorative spa break, or a city-center stay, these properties cover the full summer spectrum—and most still have August openings if you move quickly. For best rates and up-to-date availability, check each hotel’s official website and book directly where possible.
