Select Registry adds 11 inns, widens reach in 9 states

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travelers searching for character-rich stays now have 11 new options, as Select Registry expands its craft-lodging portfolio into nine additional states.

More Places With Personality

Select Registry, a membership organization that vets independent bed-and-breakfasts, inns, and small hotels, confirmed the additions in an announcement shared through industry outlet HospitalityNet. The nonprofit, founded in 1972, already represents more than 250 properties nationwide. The latest wave of members ranges from a Victorian waterfront refuge in Delaware to a sleek urban retreat in Detroit. Each one passed the group’s on-site inspection, which evaluates hospitality, service standards, and sense of place.

Where the New Inns Are

The 11 properties and their home bases are:

• Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn — Bethany Beach, Delaware
• ALEO — Detroit, Michigan
• Alexandra Inn — Traverse City, Michigan
• Guest House at Field Farm — Williamstown, Massachusetts
• Inn at Woodhaven — Louisville, Kentucky
• Inn on Church Road — Holland, Michigan
• Jubilee Suites Boutique B&B — Fairhope, Alabama
• Margin Street Inn — Westerly, Rhode Island
• Peter Allen Inn — Kinsman, Ohio
• The Chesapeake Inn — Urbanna, Virginia
• The Jarvis at 220 — New Bern, North Carolina

With these enrollments, Select Registry now offers craft-lodging choices in nine additional states, broadening its geographic reach for members of its guest-loyalty program.

Why Authenticity Matters

Industry research cited in the announcement points to a shift in traveler expectations. Studies from Skift and Booking.com indicate that more than 70% of global travelers prefer stays that immerse them in local culture rather than standardized hotel experiences. “Today’s traveler wants more than a place to sleep. They want a story, a connection, a sense of place,” chief executive Mark Reichle said in the announcement. By promising an inspection-backed seal of approval, Select Registry aims to help guests sift through an expanding universe of accommodations while giving mom-and-pop owners a marketing boost they might struggle to achieve alone.

The Organization’s Vetting Process

Every candidate property undergoes an anonymous evaluation covering:

1. Housekeeping and room maintenance.
2. Guest service and staff professionalism.
3. Culinary quality, where breakfast or dining is offered.
4. Architectural integrity or design flair reflecting the locale.
5. Commitment to community engagement and sustainability.

Those that pass join a peer network where innkeepers share best practices and attend professional-development workshops.

Spotlight on a Few Standouts

Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn, Bethany Beach, Delaware. Perched steps from the sand, this 1902 shingle-style mansion offers ten guest rooms, wraparound porches, and homemade afternoon cookies — a tradition that keeps repeat visitors loyal. 

ALEO, Detroit, Michigan Housed in a repurposed printing plant in the city’s Corktown district, ALEO blends industrial bones with contemporary art, giving Motor City weekender trips a stylish place to land. 

Guest House at Field Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts. Mid-century modern fans can curl up beside a Noguchi lamp while overlooking rolling meadows of the Berkshires; the inn sits on land protected by a local conservation trust.

Benefits for Travelers

Joining the Select Registry Rewards loyalty program remains free. Members earn a point for every dollar spent at participating inns and receive a $100 certificate after 1,000 points. Because the eleven new properties span beach, countryside and downtown settings, reward-hunters now have broader ways to amass points without straying far from their preferred travel style.

Tips for Travelers

• Book early for high-season weekends — many Select Registry inns have fewer than 20 rooms.
• Look for seasonal packages that bundle kayaking tours, vineyard tastings or theater tickets with the nightly rate.
• Use the organization’s interactive map to plot multi-stop road trips; reward points accumulate no matter how short the stay.
• Ask about whole-property buyouts if planning family reunions or small weddings; several newcomers, including Jubilee Suites in Alabama, accommodate such events.

Planning Your Stay

Rooms at member properties can be reserved directly through each inn’s website or via the Select Registry portal, which lists live availability and provides a link for final booking. Travelers who prefer the reassurance of third-party reviews will still find many of these inns on mainstream platforms. Still, direct booking remains the only way to guarantee loyalty-point credit. For detailed information on each new addition — including pet policies, accessibility features, and special-occasion packages — visit the organization’s official site or contact the inns individually.

In a statement, the company said the expansion is part of ongoing efforts to help independent innkeepers compete with major hotel chains while giving guests verified, one-of-a-kind lodging options.

— Source: Select Registry press release