Trailborn Highlands, HighlandsTrailborn Highlands in Highlands, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 6 of 6 hotels we score in Highlands. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $240 a night (cached, not a live quote).Trailborn Highlands is a 63-room boutique hotel that opened in summer 2024 after a full renovation. It sits just outside downtown Highlands, North Carolina, on 4.5 wooded acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rooms have a modern look, with garden or balcony options, and guests can use a Nordic spa with cold plunge, sauna and hot tub, plus an outdoor gazebo, jacuzzi and patio. The hotel is part of Marriott's Outdoor Collection, so Bonvoy rewards and seasonal packages apply. It suits couples and families wanting a mountain base near shops and restaurants, with rates from around $240 a night. It is not a full-service hotel, so expect a more limited service model.What stands out

Friendly, accommodating staff

Large, comfortable rooms

Spotlessly clean throughout

Free parking on site

Watch out for

Not a full-service hotel

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