Three ways DINE inns offer vacations that are all about you

hotel check inRecently we at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) have been hearing commercials on the radio about how Westin Hotels offer stays “all about you”.  We in the innkeeping world find the notion of a hotel chain, with hundreds of … Read more

Way more than six reasons to stay at an inn or B&B

Photo showing Couple at Inn at Harbor Hill MarinaRecently a story appeared on the Capital One blog about six reasons to stay at a B&B on your next trip.  The author, Rachel Hartman, did a great job of explaining some of the top reasons people stay at … Read more

Hey B&B doubters, six reasons to choose inns

Harbor Light Inn, Marblehead, MABy Marti Mayne

Recently CountryLiving.com posted a story about six reasons to never stay at a B&B.  The author criticized, grumbled and moaned about the small queen bed, breakfast that wasn’t served at the time she wanted and “grandma’s décor”, … Read more

What we love about inns and B&Bs

Innkeepers from Deerfield Inn and Chesterfield InnSubaru loves to talk about what they love to love about their cars.  This got us thinking about what we love to love about our inns and B&Bs.  The innkeepers at the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) often … Read more

Erin Andrews need not fear for her safety at DINE Inns

HotelFrontDesk-meanpersonA jury recently ruled that the owner of the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt and the former operator of the hotel had dropped the ball grievously when it came to guest safety and privacy, thus enabling the infamous nude video (shot … Read more

What makes DINE inns distinctive?

The Distinctive Inns of New England are a collection of 11 inns offering romantic getaways, spa packages, culinary vacations, outdoor fun and welcoming accommodations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.  But what exactly is … Read more