5218 Best Hotels in USA

This luxurious, modern waterfront hotel overlooks the entrance to bustling Squalicum Harbor, and its dapper rooms have gas fireplaces, plush bathrooms with jetted tubs and separate glassed-in showers, and private balconies for lounging and dining. The contemporary Lighthouse Grill has grand views across Bellingham Bay and plenty of outdoor seating. The adjacent Zazen Spa offers a full slate of pampering products and services.

A multimillion-dollar renovation a few years back updated this spacious landmark in Chicago's historic Printers Row neighborhood; the lobby is dark but welcoming, and the rooms, in a mix of browns, reds, and creams, are very large considering the location. Choose a suite and you'll have a condo-size spread with fantastic views of downtown. It's ideal for business travelers who want to be near the city's financial district, yet close enough to Grant Park, the Art Institute, and other museums to have touristic appeal.

From the complimentary cappuccino to the pillow-top mattresses to beach balls in every room, the innkeepers here check every comfort detail. A fireplace in every room and the rooftop pool and lounge are unexpected pleasures.

Located in the heart of North Beach, this small hotel takes you back in time with cast-iron beds, large mirrored armoires, and memorabilia recalling the Beat generation—whose leading light, Allen Ginsberg, often stayed here (legend has it that in his later years he could be seen sitting in a window, typing away). Rooms have a bistro table and two chairs; bathrooms have cheerful yellow tiles and small showers.

A delightful small hotel nestled in a 1948 building, the Bristol—which is now owned by the Magnuson Hotels chain—not only has its location working for it, but also old-fashioned personalized service. Situated right downtown, it is surrounded by shops and restaurants, and it has an immediately inviting lobby, with a fireplace and bookshelf. The staff goes out of its way to recommend local sights and dining. Rooms remain on the small side, but they feature warm earth tones and comfortable beds. Families and groups will appreciate the special family-style rooms, which offer four people the ability to stay in two rooms connected by a bathroom for about $70 more per night.

With cheerful rooms and nicely designed public spaces, the Hotel Cass is a true boutique property that bears little resemblance to more generic branches in the Holiday Inn chain. The crisp white lobby is sparse and elegant, and the dramatic red hallway is offset with humorous portraits. Accommodations are modern and bright, with green headboards that nearly reach the ceiling and artwork that includes photos of 1950s fashion icons; subway-style tiles in the bathroom hark back to the 1920s.

The Castro has been waiting for this 12-room hotel, designed for travelers who appreciate smart design and embrace self-service. There’s no staff on-site—upon reserving, guests receive simple instructions for accessing the building, followed by a code for the front door, elevator, and room just before check-in. The five-story property is close enough to the action to be convenient and just far enough away to blend in with this lovely residential area. Done in crisp whites with colorful splashes, the small rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, and clever details that maximize space (like under-the-bed luggage compartments and drawers) and Nespresso machines. In place of headboards, rooms have murals made up of tiny photographs of LGBTQ+ life that together form images of gay icons. Snug bathrooms have black fixtures and blue hexagonal tiles in cool designs; the marble-top sink is in the sleeping area. The hotel’s Lobby Bar next door and a rooftop lounge with fire pit overlooking the neighborhood add hangout spaces.

A special commitment to New Mexico shines through in this dedicated study of Chaco Canyon as an inspiration for one of Albuquerque's most popular hotels; it uses materials meant to evoke the fine stone chinking that comprise most of the 9th- to 12th-century structures found at that deeply compelling ancient Puebloan site. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed in a cleanly austere way; details like petrified-wood sink basins suit the natural palette and black-and-white photos of the ruins found on the walls. Contemporary works by Native American artists greet you on every floor, and the second-floor kiva-shaped passageway provides a direct encounter with the artwork you can glimpse from the striking lobby below. Their Level 5 restaurant offers impressive views while on the ground floor, the Equinox Café & Bar, Crafted bar, and the superbly curated Gallery Hózhó complete the scene. Guests may bring their dogs, but an extra fee applies.

Renovated and rebranded as part of Hilton's Curio Collection in 2024, the former Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain has a fresh identity that captures its location overlooking Lake Champlain; it also has a new seafood-focused restaurant, Original Skiff Fish + Oysters, developed by the team behind Hen of the Wood. Catch an outdoor movie or a dog-focused Yappy Hour on the Garden Terrace, or lounge with a coffee from Lily May's all-day café.

One of the few slightly more affordable, full-service hotels near the Plaza, this attractive, Territorial-style adobe hotel with a mix of spacious standard rooms and even bigger suites is a solid option, especially given the extensive amenities available in many units—wet bars, kitchenettes, spacious sitting areas. All the rooms are decorated with handcrafted furnishings and Southwestern textiles, and many have woodburning fireplaces and either shared or private patios. You enter some rooms through a charming central courtyard, while others are set down interior hallways. The hotel's main restaurant, Estevan, serves a mix of traditional New Mexican and American fare, and the offbeat Low 'n Slow Lowrider Bar—decked in artfully displayed vintage car parts—is a fun spot for a drink. In an additional nod to the area's low-rider and cruising culture, the hotel owns a 1964 Impala lowrider that is popular for selfies. The hotel is beside the venerable city library and across the street from the New Mexico History Museum and several good restaurants.

The graceful sandstone colonnades, Italianate campaniles, and historic charm of this hotel dating from 1893 contributed to it being included on the National Register of Historic Places. The luxury inside has faded over time, but antique furniture and fireplaces in the common areas and traditional patterns on couches and carpets throughout the building maintain the vintage atmosphere. A mix of modern and antique furniture dot the rooms, many of which feature faux fireplaces with exposed brick. With mountain and city views from the penthouse suites, you'll join the rungs of notable and notorious guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone, who stayed here during its glory days.

Conveniently located at the base of the gondola, this hotel has a crisp and contemporary vibe. The bathroom floors are heated, and the complimentary breakfast includes freshly baked pastries and two hot dishes daily. The staff will store your mountain bike or your skis, and the convenient in-town location means you have easy access to just about anything. The in-house Cosmopolitan restaurant is one of the town's finest.

In business since 1956, this small three-story hotel is something of a Kauai beachfront landmark, with clean comfortable rooms, some with great ocean views, and a large pool that overlooks the water---expect great sunrises. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. The two-room units are good for families; the oceanfront units are, unsurprisingly, the nicest. Conveniently located on the county bus line and a coastal path, the property is within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Housed in a historical building in downtown Omaha, the Deco XV gives you a boutique-hotel experience at considerably better prices than you’d find in America’s bigger cities. It’s arguably Omaha’s most chichi hotel, its black-and-white furnishings and plethora of silver-colored fixtures creating a strikingly modern interior for the 1930s building. Services range from free transport (via a Mercedes van) to in-room massages (by appointment).

This rejuvenated, beach-theme 1950s motor lodge with nicely appointed rooms and a fun, heated outdoor pool is all alone in a higher, hipper class of Cow Hollow/Marina boutique hotels. Blown-glass bedside lamps, a bright orange accent wall, and tufted white and silver headboards set an effervescent mood in the guest rooms. The Del Sol is nicely situated halfway between Union Street and Chestnut Street, with easy walking access to both.

This retro-glam 1912 boutique hotel with its original chandeliers, gilded ceilings, black-and-white photography (arranged by movie themes), heavy drapes, and hip cocktail lounge evokes Hollywood's Golden Era, from the elegant rooms to the cozy 1950s-style Driftwood Room bar and swanky Gracie's restaurant. Rooms are appropriately luxe for a hotel named "deLuxe," with sumptuous beds, an extensive pillow menu, and bluetooth speakers. For the epitome of luxe, try the Marlene Dietrich Suite, with its 8-foot circular bed, crystal lamps, and gorgeous views.

Right across from the train station, this century-old downtown hotel has some rooms that overlook the train station along the river to the north and others that oversee a three-story, New Orleans–style atrium, which is accented by colorful canopies and Tiffany lamps. Seven connected buildings house the guest rooms individually decorated with period pieces. The family-friendly Glenwood Canyon Brewpub is on the ground floor, as is the hotel's coffee shop, River Blend. 

While service and general atmosphere seem to be slipping lately, the Hotel Derek is still a good value for its location and sophistication. Modern furnishings grace the glossy-floored lobby and the 314 sleek, contemporary rooms. It's a favorite of both business and leisure travelers looking for an alternative to a traditional chain hotel.

Crystal chandeliers and gleaming century-old wooden floors and banisters welcome you into the foyer of this restored 1904 boutique property two blocks from Chico State University. The hotel, Chico's finest, added 16 rooms in 2021 following an expansion into the Morehead building, erected in 1900, next door. A second-floor hallway connects the two structures. Guest rooms range from ones in the affordable and aptly named "Petite" category to spacious suites with full kitchens. All rooms and suites, some furnished with antiques, others with well-crafted reproductions, come with a refrigerator, a coffeemaker, an HDTV, and a safe, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The rate includes guest passes to a nearby fitness center.

Built in 1913 by Pierre S. du Pont, this 12-story hotel in downtown Wilmington has hosted everyone from Charles Lindbergh to John F. Kennedy, and the elegant Italian Renaissance–style building still radiates old-world luxury even though updates make it comfortably modern. The large lobby lounge has a spectacular carved, gilded, and painted ceiling; polished marble walls; and plenty of traditional furnishings and seating areas. Classic in style, the spacious, carpeted guest rooms have soothing warm beige color schemes, touches of dark wood, and earthy textures. The progressive French brasserie Le Cavalier, helmed by Tyler Akin and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, fills the elegant, high-ceiling space still known to many as the longtime Green Room restaurant. Wilmington's Playhouse on Rodney Square, in the building and part of The Grand arts organization, presents everything from concerts to touring Broadway shows.

Set in a renovated, landmark, 1951 property, this chic boutique property sets the standard for small-hotel luxury in downtown Tallahassee. Sleek guest rooms have the latest technology and sumputuous touches such as spa-like showers with pebbled floors and rain-shower heads. Dining at the casual LeRoc or Shula's 347 Grill steak house is a treat; the top-floor Level 8 Lounge offers a panoramic view of downtown and Florida State University at night.

This downtown hotel's developer renovated a four-story 1908 Beaux Arts former bank into a boutique property within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops and less than a 10-minute drive to vineyards and tasting rooms. Period photos of Santa Rosa and rural Sonoma County line the broad hallways, off which lie rooms whose contemporary decor incorporates country touches like unpainted wooden desks and armoires and barn-style bathroom doors. Some rooms are smallish, but all are thoughtfully organized, and the electronics are au courant. 

This mid-20th-century Lloyd District/Convention Center property with a handy location on the MAX line offers quick access across the river to Downtown, and stylish rooms outfitted with California king beds, smart-technology gadgetry, and airy bathrooms with smoked-glass walk-in showers. The convivial restaurant, Met Tavern, has dramatic city skyline views, and there's also an excellent coffeehouse (Cafe Eastlund) and bar (Amphora Wine Merchant) at street level.

Rooms here at this hotel just a couple of blocks from the Alaska SeaLife Center and close to the hiking at Mount Marathon overlook Resurrection Bay, and on clear days you can take in the panorama of mountains and glaciers. Continental breakfast is served in the lobby, with a three-story atrium complete with a small waterfall, many plants, a baby grand piano, and plush seating. A side room has a fireplace, and works by local artists hang on the walls. Rooms are decorated with warm colors, artwork, and wooden crown moldings that complement the cabinetry. 

Not only does this boutique property, the newest hotel within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort complex, have coastal chic written all over it, but its sleek rooms have Gulf or Choctawhatchee Bay views. The vistas are also spectacular from the Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, which serves creative cocktails, as well as salads and other quick bites. At Ovide, chef Hugh Acheson uses French techniques and seasonal local ingredients to prepare inspired dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The renovated rooms of this rustic beauty of a building are comfortable and elegant, and each has custom-made furniture and a modern-but-period-style bathroom. Friendly staff help get you situated and will happily tell you about the hotel's history and things to do in the area. American standards and Southwestern fare are served in the dining room and saloon. Old West elegance and the house specialty—hand-cut steaks—please locals and visitors alike.