419 Best Hotels in Florida, USA

The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy, are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort, where part of the fun is exploring the waterfront Italian "village" from end to end; the other part is relaxing in well-appointed rooms (with deluxe beds and flat-screen TVs) and by one of the three pools that offer aquatic fun or peaceful sunning. Waterfront restaurants, entertaining singers and performers, and other perks themed to the resort are part of the appeal. As a premium resort guest, your room key serves as a Universal Express Unlimited Pass for front-of-the-line access to the theme-park attractions.

The design at this luxurious hotel—overlooking the Caloosahatchee River with easy access to the River District's attractions—blends the rich history of Fort Myers with elegant sophistication. Its inviting rooms have modern touches and generous amenities, and its on-site restaurants include Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae's Diner, and the rooftop Beacon Social Drinkery. The state-of-the-art culinary theater is the perfect space for tasting events and corporate gatherings.

At the tip of prestigious Brickell Key in Biscayne Bay, the Mandarin Oriental feels as exclusive as it does glamorous, with luxurious rooms, exalted restaurants, and the city's top spa, all of which marry the brand's signature Asian style with Miami's bold tropical elegance. A luxe lobby features two-story-high windows with sweeping views of Miami. The sumptuous, colorful rooms face either west toward the Downtown skyline or east over Miami Beach and the blue Atlantic. There's also beauty in the details: sliding screens that close off the baths, dark wood, crisp linens, and room numbers hand-painted on rice paper at check-in. Sun worshippers adore the 20,000-square-foot private, bay-front "beach." The property manages to be sophisticated enough for business executives, yet warm and inviting for vacationers.

This property, which definitely has a modern-beach-house feel, features a lagoon-style pool with a waterfall; lush landscaping with pathways, hammocks, and lawn games; and Jimmy Buffet–inspired flair with poolside entertainment and colorful artwork. Rooms—handsomely outfitted with whitewashed accents and reclaimed wood—have kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Although the hotel is a bit removed from Duval Street, there's a complimentary shuttle bus to all the action, and Smathers Beach is a two-minute walk away. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on an elevated, covered patio overlooking the pool at the Tin Cup Chalice restaurant, where dishes are often classics with a twist (perhaps pineapple beet salad or curry shrimp). Daily lobby refreshments include LaVazza coffee in the morning and fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon.

In a town that prides itself on its laid-back luxury, this complex of four restored 1884 houses stands out. Guests—typically shoeless—relax among two richly landscaped pools, rock waterfalls, and peaceful gardens. Elegant rooms surround a courtyard and have antique and reproduction furnishings, earthy tones with black-and-white accents, marble baths, and outdoor sitting areas. The lobby has several outstanding works by local artists. The clientele varies from mature and affluent to baby boomers who've discovered its romance.

Both vacationing families and businesspeople who want luxury pick this sprawling resort complex, which towers over the island-studded San Carlos Bay at the last mainland exit before the Sanibel Causeway. Choose from two lodging options—a concierge club–style inn and the hotel—and most rooms have sweeping bay views. There's also tennis, a superb spa, restaurants (one of which is a buffet-dining yacht), the gorgeous circular windowed Charley's Bar, and a large free-form pool. Rent a kayak, Jet Ski, or pontoon boat; take a wildlife-viewing cruise; or go fishing. The beach is small and bay-side, but Sanibel's gorgeous stretches of sand are a quick ride away.

At this reinvention of the 1955 landmark Seville Hotel by hospitality duo Ian Schrager and Marriott, historic glamour parallels modern relaxation from the palm-fringed marble lobby to the beachy guest rooms. Technology fuses with style, convenience is matched with service, and amenities scale the luxurious down to the details that matter, ideal for the guest who seeks multifaceted accommodations for work, play, and relaxation. An array of recreation and escapades include a rockin' pool scene, an Instagram-perfect lobby frequented by Miami's A-list, three memorable restaurants (Matador Room, Tropicale, and Market), and an underground bar complete with a luminescent bowling alley and ice rink (which entertain from morning until the wee hours of the next).

An oasis in the middle of Coconut Grove, this hotel operated by the Cipriani family delivers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the nearby skyline. All 98 guestrooms and suites are decorated in a calming blue palette and have oversize bathrooms with high-gloss paneling and leathers meant to imitate a fancy yacht. Bellini, the on-site restaurant, offers both indoor and outdoor dining with a coastal Italian feel and white tablecloth service.

Beach access, a golf club, and top-shelf luxury are all yours at this ultramodern high-rise, which attracts meeting crowds but is still popular with families thanks to amenities like an immense free-form pool with a 100-foot waterslide. Accommodations, which have a coastal-style decor, are the largest in Naples, and every room has a direct Gulf view and a private balcony with plush seating. It's a short walk or tram ride to the 3 miles of powdery white sand on Clam Pass Beach, and the Naples Grande Golf Club, with an 18-hole Rees Jones–designed course, is on a sister property just a few miles away. If the links aren't your thing, the spa just might be: it's an indoor–outdoor "village" with four pavilions, gardens, and tranquillity galore. The hotel also has a renowned tennis program. Catch of the Pelican and Rhode's End are among the on-site dining options.  

This full resort—relatively rare in Key West—has large, tropical-look rooms and excellent on-site amenities, including a pool and bar overlooking Sunset Pier and a Thai-inspired spa. Toast the day's end at the waterfront bar or from the private balconies that extend from the stylish and homey rooms. High ceilings, hand-painted furnishings, wooden chests, and lavish whirlpool tubs create a personally designed look. The spa is small and without locker rooms, but it's the best in Key West, and three (of six) treatment rooms come with a Japanese-style tub on the balcony. The second floor's elegant restaurant is cleverly named Hot Tin Roof, a reference to its construction as well as to Tennessee Williams's Key West connection.

This huge resort (1,350 acres) focuses on family-oriented accommodations (rooms and rental villas) and activities, including golf courses (63 holes, some oceanfront), 23 Har-Tru tennis courts, and expansive spa facilities. Dining options include a private chef's kitchen, French-style market and deli, and pizzeria, all overseen by a chef who is dedicated to local and sustainable food. All rooms are oceanfront, with private balconies or patios. If the sound of waves crashing on the beach doesn't lull you to sleep, the luxurious beds and bedding should do the trick. With ancient oaks, marshes, and lagoons, the resort is also a worthy destination for nature walks, cycling, fishing, and guided kayak tours. Extensive kids' programs give grown-ups a bit of time to themselves. Villas, which can be rented through the Omni, are privately owned, so availability, amenities, and decor vary.

This golfer's paradise, home to five championship courses and the site of the yearly Honda Classic pro-tour tournament, is a sleek modern playground with a gorgeous zero-entry lagoon pool, seven different places to eat, and a full-service spa with unique mineral-salt therapy pools. The clubhouse is massive, but since the course is open only to hotel guests and members, the greens are not overcrowded. In 2022, the resort unveiled a $100 million overhaul, which gave rooms a 1960s feel, with wing-back headboards, custom vintage black-and-white palm-leaf wallpaper, and plush area rugs.  At the spacious pool, comfy loungers abound, and servers rush over to take your drink order. The spa, which is open to the public and very well respected by locals for its frequent packages, was reimagined by Venus Williams–founded design group V Starr. It includes two Himalayan salt rooms and outdoor therapy pools—two with healing salts from the Dead Sea and France's Pyrenees and a cold plunge—a real treat.

At this luxurious, 14-acre, bayfront retreat, you'll find one of the nicest beaches in the Keys, as well as water sports galore, bocce, tennis, basketball, and a fitness center with inspiring pool views. Step into your room and bask in the modern beachy design—muted whites, sea-foam accents, and wood flooring are elegant accebts. Perks like in-room Nespresso machines and Molton Brown toiletries add to the upscale vibe. On-site restaurants include Las Olas, a Peruvian ceviche and sushi bar; Sand Bar poolside seafood café; and Sol by the Sea, a waterfront open-air dining experience (book the "water table" for a dining experience that features seating and a table in the shallow lagoon). There are plenty of complimentary perks to keep guests engaged and happy, from the welcome mojito cocktails to the nightly live music to the complimentary fishing poles and bait and bookshelves lined with free books in the public spaces.

Quietly tucked away on the beach, this seaside getaway has four buildings that offer standard rooms, studios, and bungalow suites with kitchenettes and dining areas. The expansive retro-theme lobby doubles as an art gallery featuring rotating work by local artists and a coffee and gelato shop; the space is often used for open mic or karaoke nights. Consider staying in the bungalow building for access to a quieter, private pool and glorious ocean views, especially at sunrise.

Considered northeast Florida's premier resort for decades, this award-winning, 1928 landmark continues to wow guests with its stellar service and large rooms housed in white-brick, red-tile-roof buildings lining the beach. Most accommodations have ocean views and balconies or terraces; all have oversize windows, designer furniture, luxury bedding, desks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. The newer Peyton House and Ocean House provide modern amenities and hospitality overlooking the ocean. The main building holds the registration area and some common spaces, including a big living room with a fireplace. The inn's renowned full-service spa attracts actors, supermodels, and former First Ladies. Activities include swimming (in your choice of four heated pools), golf, tennis, cycling, fishing, and sailing.

From the welcoming lobby to the well-appointed suites (with dishwasher, microwave, pots, pans, dishes) and the parklike atmosphere around the pool, this hotel is a great choice if SeaWorld, Aquatica, I-Drive shopping, Universal, or the convention center are on your to-do list. A huge laundry is a boon for families.

Even if the beach weren't in its backyard, this family-friendly, hotel offers enough activities and amenities—from tennis and basketball courts to a game room, pool, and 50-seat movie theater—to keep everyone entertained. Organized activities begin at 9:30 and can run until evening, with offerings including arts-and-crafts projects and scavenger hunts for kids and pool volleyball and bingo for adults. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos are decorated in typical beachy colors, and they offer the comforts of home, with a separate living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, 42-inch plasma TV with DVD player, whirlpool tub, and washer and dryer. Guests love the on-site Mexican restaurant.

In the heart of Coconut Grove, this business-oriented hotel is an elegant and modern design masterpiece that rivals top leisure properties in Miami Beach and Downtown. Arrive into a grand lobby with towering arched ceilings and bejeweled with whimsical purple furnishings like oversized, tufted ottomans and regal balloon chairs. The sophisticated guest rooms—all with marble baths and private balconies—flaunt a fresh take on marine-inspired decor, paying homage to this Ritz's location near the bay. A 6,000-square-foot spa is on hand to soothe away stress, and The Commodore is among Coconut Grove's loveliest dining spots (with amazing cocktails and live music to boot!). Service here is second to none, making it the sole VIP-style enclave in this artsy waterfront neighborhood.

In an ultra-laid-back setting on serene Key Biscayne, it's only natural to appreciate the Ritz hallmarks of pampering with luxurious rooms, attentive service, five on-property dining options, and ample recreational activities for the whole family. An expansive, grand lobby feels like an old-world European villa. Beyond the doors lies a large garden area that leads to the pools and beach beyond. Rooms, bathed in ocean blues and earth tones, feature either a resort or water view with floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony, and workspace. A 25,000-square-foot spa offers unique services based on Florida's rich Caribbean and Tequesta roots. The property's five eateries take you through the gastronomy and beverages of Cuba (RUMBAR), Mexico (Cantina Beach), New York (Key Pantry, offering a Dean & Deluca–style market), and back to Miami (Dune, Burgers on the Beach, and Lightkeepers, the hotel's flagship, coastal-cuisine restaurant). An 11-court tennis "garden" with daily clinics, a private beach, and beachside water sports are other options. The Club Level offers food and beverage presentations throughout the day, and the Ritz Kids club has expanded its full-, half-day, and Saturday-night programs to include island history, fishing, and beach treasure hunts. Borrow bikes here to explore Bill Baggs Park and its lighthouse.

At Naples's most elegant golf resort, Ritz style, luxury, and service prevail, and guest rooms overlook the 36-hole Greg Norman–designed Tiburón course, where you can polish your skills at the Impact Zone Golf Academy. The lobby lounge is decorated in rich upholstery, with floor-to-ceiling views of the manicured greens; the terrace is beautiful, particularly at night when the fire pits are aglow.

Orlando's only Ritz-Carlton is a particularly extravagant link in the luxury chain, and it shares a lush, 500-acre campus with the JW Marriott and offers exemplary service, excellent restaurants, children's programs, a golf course, and a 40-room spa. Suites have balconies, decadent white-marble baths, and deluxe bedding; the Royal Suite can satisfy even the most noble of guests.

Guests know what to expect from the Ritz—elegance, superb comfort, excellent service—and the Amelia Island location is no exception. All accommodations in the eight-story building have balconies and ocean or coastal views; suites and rooms are spacious and luxurious, with beds so comfortable, you'll need a drag-out call instead of a wake-up one. Public areas are exquisitely maintained, and there are plenty of good restaurants, including the upscale Salt. Room service is available 24/7, and the Club Level provides a personal concierge.

Twenty-four dramatically tiered, glass-walled stories rise from the sea, forming a resort that's helping to revive a golden age of luxury travel. The lobby and public areas sparkle with white-and-charcoal marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and leather banquettes. A lavish tropical sundeck and infinity pool gaze out over the ocean, and the Club Lounge spans an entire floor. The lobby-level restaurant-café-market-bar Burlock Coast offers superior ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent food and inspired cocktails to match. Luxury also awaits at the spa, which is a must-visit. The hotel's Club Lounge is situated such that guests can watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the balcony. Golfers have privileges at the private Grande Oaks Golf Course, where Caddyshack was filmed.

Sitting amid 255 acres of subtropical landscape, including a cypress-fringed creek and a championship golf course, this award-winning luxury resort offers a golf academy; fishing; nature trails; four swimming pools; tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts; and a huge spa to soothe those aching muscles.

Built in 1936, this romantic, two-story B&B is a short walk from Lake Worth's downtown shops, eateries, and the Intracoastal Waterway, and each room is decorated with antiques and inspired by a different artist, including Renoir, Dalí, Norman Rockwell, and Chagall. Three rooms and a suite are in the main building, and one suite and two rooms are across a brick courtyard in the carriage house. All rooms have oak floors, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. There's an inviting parlor where you can relax with a good book; wine, soda, and water are always on offer. A full breakfast is served indoors or under the palms in the courtyard.

It's odd to call this a hidden gem when it sits on a prominent corner just one block off Duval, but a concrete facade keeps this luxurious find well secluded from the outside world. Six two-story buildings completely surround the courtyard filled with towering date palms and free-form swimming pools. And the suites offer as much inside as the courtyard does outside. Hello, gorgeous. Modern, spacious, with a touch of tropical verve and an overload of high-end style, the units have a chef's kitchen with a Jenn-Air cooktop, Cuisinart pans, and stainless fridge and freezer drawers (filled with ice-cream bars). Bathrooms are sleek with dual shower heads and vessel sinks. The long list of extras includes in-unit washer and dryer, umbrellas, toiletries, free poolside smoothies, a daily happy hour, and a nightly delivery of muffins. There's beach-chair setup at nearby South Beach, too.

This coral-and-blue, 1950s throwback caters to budget-minded guests seeking an ultracasual, laid-back oceanfront experience. The vibe may be retro, but the technology is up to date, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers. All the rooms face the ocean and have private balconies or patios from which to watch the sun (or the moon) rise over the Atlantic. The kidney-shaped pool and lounge chairs are pretty standard issue but offer a refreshing respite from the hot Florida sun or the salty ocean. The Lemon Bar is a hot spot for locals and hotel guests, especially on weekends.

Those who crave luxury in its full glory (rooms with ultraswank tilework and fixtures, marble vanities, seamless shower doors plus access to a spa, pools, and beach club) will love this LEED-certified hotel with a subtle Zen-coastal motif. Although the hotel dates back to 1911, everything, including its private off-site beach club feels fresh. A saltwater pool, one of the first in the area, was grandfathered in during the remodeling and is a highlight of the beach club. Water-sports rentals are available year-round, and the restaurant is perfect for a leisurely lunch. Back at the hotel, a quiet infinity pool can be found adjacent to the spa, and it's hard not to be smitten with the aquariums peppering the common spaces; four in total, with the centerpiece being the lobby's 2,500-gallon tank, they are home to a wide range of creatures, from beautiful lionfish to slithering moray eels, and the concierges have fact sheets on the inhabitants for you to peruse. Rooms are decorated in relaxing neutrals and have plush bedding and Keurig coffeemakers. Opt for the deluxe category—they are one step above the standard rooms, and all have balconies. There's a complimentary trolley that takes you to the beach club, and the hotel offers car transport within a 5-mile radius from 8 am to 11 pm.

This opulent, all-suites hotel feels like an Asian museum: serene and beautiful, with heavy granite furniture lifted by orange accents, warm candlelight, and the soft bubble of seemingly endless ponds complemented by three oceanfront infinity pools (heated to different temperatures) that further spill onto the beach's velvety sands. Suites are a minimum of 550 square feet and are divided between the hotel's art deco building and its residential tower. The colossal Ocean Suites range from one-bedroom to a 10,000-square-foot, four-bedroom suite, all with special amenities like a private VIP entrance, a dedicated concierge, round-trip private airport transfers, complimentary spa treatment, and access to the house cars. Even if you can't afford a stay at one of Miami's priciest hotels, take time to visit this most beautifully designed space. Its restaurants and bar— Jaya, Ocean Grill, Japón, and The Bar & Courtyard—are open to nonguests, as is the fabulous Valmont for The Spa at The Setai. The oceanfront gardens are lush and painstakingly manicured, and rooms are as expansive as the premises and furnished in an Asian style that is at once minimalist and cozy. The beach lounges and beachside service are pure bliss.

Rustic furniture and beds swathed in mosquito netting are a nod to Old Florida at this 11-story beachfront resort, but there's nothing rustic about the amenities, including a luxury four-poster bed, doorless Italian marble showers, and a 42-inch plasma TV in every room. Rooms are spacious and have views of either the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. The Indonesian-inspired spa, Indulge, and the Azure restaurant and bar also overlook the ocean.