A luxurious lodge in Big Sky, a charming inn in Connecticut, and a family-owned estate in Georgia are among the latest arrivals to the U.S. hotel scene. Each property, vetted and approved by T+L editors, proves you don’t need to leave the country to feel transported. Belden House and Mews, Litchfield, Connecticut A guest room with a fireplace at Belden House & Mews. Matt Dutile/Travel + Leisure In the spring of 2025, the sophisticated town of Litchfield, in Northwest Connecticut, welcomed its first luxury hotel in over 100 years. Chic but not pretentious, Belden House and Mews has blown a refreshing breeze of European style into the tiny enclave about two hours from New York City, that is also packed with hundreds of miles of hiking trails and classic landscapes. The 31-key hotel is discreetly situated along a row of statuesque white homes just minutes from the town’s center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…