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Crisp air, golden leaves, and the crackle of a fire—as days grow shorter and nights cooler, a hearth’s glow becomes one of travel’s simplest luxuries. From adobe kivas in Santa Fe to grand stone chimneys in the Canadian Rockies, the fire itself becomes part of the experience. Here are ten of the best spots to cozy up this fall.
Bishop’s Lodge Auberge, Santa Fe, NM
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On the edge of Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo foothills, Bishop’s Lodge has been a gathering place for centuries, now reborn under Auberge as a luxe retreat steeped in regional tradition. Each adobe-style room and casita features a traditional kiva fireplace, stocked with fragrant piñon wood that crackles in cooler months. The design pairs authentic New Mexican craftsmanship, like woven textiles and carved wood alongside plush bedding and deep soaking tubs. Come fall, when the aspens turn gold in the nearby mountains, evenings by the kiva embody the season in true Southwestern style.
- Jumis perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $50 daily breakfast credit, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Newbury, Boston, MA
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Sitting directly across from Boston Common, The Newbury is a landmark reintroduced as one of the city’s most elegant stays. Its Classic Fireplace Suites feature real wood-burning hearths, stocked seasonally from October to April—a rare indulgence in an urban hotel. Inside, curated artwork, rich wood tones, and views over the park create the feel of a private townhouse. Guests can sip cocktails beneath the glass roof of Contessa, stroll Beacon Hill’s cobblestone lanes, or simply unwind by the fire after a crisp walk along the Charles.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA
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Overlooking its own stretch of private beach, Chatham Bars Inn has been a Cape Cod favorite for more than a century. While the main inn channels early 20th-century elegance, the standout accommodations for fall are the seaside cottages and suites, many with private fireplaces. Off-season, when the Cape is quieter and evenings turn crisp, guests can harvest pumpkins at the inn’s farm, book a clam-digging excursion, or enjoy a seafood dinner with the Atlantic as backdrop. Fireplaces turn these cottages into true cozy havens after a day of coastal walks, making fall stays here as memorable as high summer. For insider recommendations of what to do in Chatham and beyond, check out our Definitive Guide: Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $45 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Paws Up Montana, Greenough, MT
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Set on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch in Montana’s rolling Blackfoot Valley, Paws Up balances wide-open wilderness with five-star comfort. Accommodations range from safari-style tents to expansive luxury homes tucked into the pines, and each comes with a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Days here can be as active or relaxed as you like—horseback rides through fiery fall foliage, fly-fishing on the Blackfoot River, or spa treatments in a converted barn. Evenings are for curling up fireside with a glass of local whiskey under Montana’s endless starry sky.
- Jumis Perks include a $300 activity credit, complimentary round-trip airport transfers, a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Little Nell, Aspen, CO
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Aspen’s only five-star, ski-in/ski-out hotel, The Little Nell is as celebrated for its style as for its slopeside access. Every room includes a gas log fireplace, perfect for taking the chill off autumn mountain evenings. Interiors balance alpine coziness with contemporary art and thoughtful details, while large windows frame the Rockies just outside. Guests can pair fireside moments with wine from one of the world’s most awarded cellars, explore golden aspen groves, or simply enjoy the lively après-ski scene that starts even before the snow arrives.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 food and beverage credit, a $45 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
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Perched high above the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is one of California’s most romantic escapes. Designed to blend seamlessly with nature, each guestroom and suite offers organic architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood-burning fireplaces that frame the Pacific beyond. Guests here also enjoy infinity pools seemingly suspended over the ocean, a celebrated spa that draws on Big Sur’s natural elements, and dining at Sierra Mar, where the menu is as panoramic as the views. In autumn, when coastal fog rolls in and the sunsets turn amber, the atmosphere feels made for slowing down and soaking in Big Sur’s rugged beauty. (Post Ranch Inn also features in our guide to the most scenic road trips in the US, where Highway 1 earns its place as one of America’s greatest drives).
- Jumis Perks include a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Bardessono Hotel and Spa, Napa Valley, CA
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In the heart of Yountville, Bardessono sets the benchmark for eco-luxury in wine country. Each suite comes with a gas fireplace, paired with spa-like bathrooms and private courtyards. The LEED Platinum design emphasizes natural materials and clean lines, but the atmosphere remains quietly inviting. Evenings can start fireside with a glass of Cabernet before moving on to Lucy, the hotel’s farm-to-table restaurant. During fall harvest, when the valley buzzes with energy, Bardessono is a calm retreat—a place where firelight, vineyard tours, and Michelin-starred dining meet in understated style.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $30 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC
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Located between Savannah and Hilton Head, Montage Palmetto Bluff stretches across 20,000 acres of Lowcountry wetlands and riverfront. The resort unfolds like a small village, with shaded squares, a chapel, and trails that wind beneath centuries-old live oaks. For fall, the cottages stand out: each comes with indoor and screened-porch fireplaces, perfect for crisp evenings after days spent biking through maritime forests, kayaking the May River, or joining a traditional oyster roast. As the sun sets, hearths on porches and in parlors alike become natural gathering spots, giving fall in the South its own easy rhythm.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 hotel credit, a $30 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada
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Nicknamed the “Castle in the Rockies,” Fairmont Banff Springs rises from the forest like something out of a storybook. Fall is a spectacular time to visit, with larch trees turning gold and the first snow dusting the surrounding peaks. Inside, turreted halls, a mineral-spring spa, and ballrooms nod to its 19th-century origins. Some suites include private fireplaces, but it’s the soaring stone hearths in the lounges that steal the show, drawing guests together after days of hiking or exploring Banff townsite.
- Jumis’ Accor Preferred partner perks include a $100 hotel credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Auberge Saint-Antoine, Quebec City, Canada
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Set within 17th- and 18th-century stone warehouses along Quebec’s Old Port, Auberge Saint-Antoine is equal parts boutiqe hotel and living museum. Artifacts unearthed during the property’s restoration are displayed throughout, weaving centuries of history into a sleek, contemporary design. Many of the suites feature brick or stone fireplaces, a welcome glow after a day wandering cobblestone streets or climbing to the Citadel. During fall, with leaves spilling across the fortified walls outside, retreating to your own fireside nook feels like stepping into Quebec’s past without giving up any modern comfort.
- Jumis Perks include a $100 food and beverage credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Bonus Picks: Three Hotels with Iconic Fireplaces
- Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec: Once a 1930s private retreat, Fairmont Le Château Montebello is the world’s largest log cabin, and its centerpiece is impossible to miss: a six-sided stone fireplace soaring through the vast lobby. Guests gather here year-round, but in fall, with the Ottawa River framed by fiery foliage outside, the hearth becomes the heart of the experience.
- Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah: Amangiri’s desert design plays with light, stone, and fire. Every suite has an outdoor fireplace, but the resort’s most memorable feature is the fire pit built into the pool terrace, flames rising beside a monolithic sandstone wall. When night drops across the desert and stars flood the sky, this fireside setting becomes as iconic as the architecture itself.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: High in the Sierra Nevada, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe makes a dramatic first impression with a towering stone fireplace at the heart of its Living Room lounge. It’s the kind of hearth that demands a glass of wine, a board game, or simply an excuse to linger as long as possible. Guestrooms keep the glow going with their own fireplaces, and outside, fire pits beckon for après-s’mores under mountain skies.
Originally published in Fora Travels.
