Virginia Beach

Resort getaway 15 minutes from Virginia Beach, with a family-friendly vibe, tennis courts and a world-class spa. — Jetsetter

Although it's not directly on the beach and is open only during the summer for overflow guests, the original building has all the charm. — Frommer's

This 160-room mid-range chain property sits across from the beach on the quieter north end of the Virginia Beach boardwalk. — Oyster

Another reasonably priced, family-operated oceanfront hotel, the Breakers occupies a yellow boxlike nine-story building. — Frommer's

At the northern end of the Virginia Beach boardwalk, the oceanside Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach is a mid-range hotel with resort-style amenities. — Oyster

Part of the Ocean Beach Club, this stylish 18-story tower would fit comfortably on Miami's South Beach. — Frommer's

This is the doyen of downtown, aimed at business travelers and those taking in cultural events at the Sander Center. — Star Service

Ocean views, an unusually friendly and helpful staff, and rooms that were updated in 2012, but still feel brand new: those are the primary reasons to pick this property. — Frommer's

Its 59 spacious rooms are spread over two floors, and have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi. — Oyster

This two-story, white-clapboard Victorian with wraparound verandas is very coastal Southern, with rocking chairs on the porches and green shutters trimming tall windows. — Frommer's

Yes, this is a hotel chain in the Marriott family, but it still stands out from the pack because all the rooms here are suites. — Fodor's

The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront occupies a prime beachfront location on Virginia Beach’s bustling boardwalk. — Oyster

Overlooking the Virginia Beach boardwalk, the Four Sails Resort is a low-cost time-share property made up of condo-style units, each with its own whirlpool tub. — Oyster

The two-pearl Schooner Inn is conveniently located for those who want to be based on the southern part of Virginia Beach's beach strip. — Oyster

The mid-range Barclay Towers Resort Hotel is a family-friendly beach destination occupying a convenient Virginia Beach location that's close to plenty of dining options. — Oyster

This 150-room, four-pearl Crowne Plaza Hotel Virginia Beach - Town Center is located in a residential area near Virginia Beach’s Town Center. — Oyster