5218 Best Hotels in USA

If you have to catch an early-morning flight or have a long layover, this hotel inside the main terminal complex is a very convenient option—counting the time you spend waiting for the elevator, your room is a five-minute walk from the nearest ticket counter. The hotel also offers a day-stay option if you have a night flight.

The convenience of Downtown Phoenix's light rail makes this convention-center hotel an attractive destination for vacationers, too. The seven-story atrium has huge sculptures, colorful tapestries, potted plants, and comfortable seating areas. Don't miss a trip to the revolving Compass restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the entire Valley.

Rooms at this downtown high-rise hotel either look out onto some of the city's finest examples of 19th-century architecture or face Lake Ontario or the Genesee River. The hotel is within walking distance of the Blue Cross Arena and Geva Theatre Center. Guest rooms and corridors were completely renovated in 2006 and 2007; beds are topped with down duvets and bathrooms are granite.

The city's first true convention hotel, this sleek, glass tower opened in late 2022 and is connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center; however, it offers lots of appealing features for leisure travelers, too, including an expansive rooftop pool and terrace with cabanas, several restaurants and bars, and a well-equipped fitness center. The tech-forward rooms and suites are a minimum of 300 square feet and have floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and nicely designed work spaces.

A steady stream of conventioneers, visitors, and locals pass through the Hyatt's soaring 16-story atrium, and up the Hyatt's famous glass elevators to their rooms and meeting spaces. During the week, the intriguing geometry in the stacked, multilevel lobby feels spacious. Rooms and suites provide plenty of space and feature business-friendly (large desks, free Wi-Fi) and leisurely touches. There is an on-site, river-level, family-owned and operated DASA spa, and a heated rooftop pool with a sundeck.

This perfectly located property near the Ferry Building has a dramatic 17-story atrium lobby that starred in several 1970s flicks, most notably the disaster epic The Towering Inferno, and is worth seeing even for nonguests. All the guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows revealing city or bay views, and many have balconies. While the public spaces are gorgeous, the actual room design is a bit of the typical generic urban business traveler-centric hotel style, with charcoal-colored carpets, plain white walls in suites (newly renovated standard rooms have splashes of blue and wood elements), and some gentle contemporary art on the wall (some of which features San Francisco landmarks). It's definitely a larger, busy hotel geared towards conventions and big events, but also manages to feel a bit charming.

Soaring 36 stories, this Hyatt anchors one of the most prominent areas in the city, between Market Street, Moscone Center, and SFMOMA. An extensive renovation and redesign during the COVID-19 pandemic has given a renewed sense of energy to one of the longtime anchor business hotels of the neighborhood. All guest rooms have large smart TVs, locally-produced Pharmacopia bath products, sleek white walls with artistic black-and-white photographs of the city, plenty of sunlight, and nicely sized bathrooms. Most rooms have striking city views. Blackout curtains help convention-goers get quality sleep before the next day's talks.

A study in modernity amid the history of River and Bay streets, the seven-story Hyatt Regency Savannah has marble floors, glass elevators, and a towering atrium. It's closer to the waterfront than any hotel in town, and many rooms have balconies that overlook the Savannah River. The decor, including large leather club chairs, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and flat-screen TVs, is crisp and contemporary and was renovated in 2017. Art adorning the lobby is local and available for sale. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Moss + Oak Oven, which features outdoor seating with river views and a menu of upscale Southern favorites. For the guest in a hurry, M+O Market offers fresh grab-and-go items and Starbucks coffee.

There's no other resort between the ocean and this high-rise hotel, which is across the street from Kuhio Beach and features a lively, atrium-style lobby with three levels of shopping (including a farmers' market on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons), a two-story waterfall, gardens, and free live evening entertainment. Other amenities include the luxury Na Hoola Spa, with 16 treatment rooms and an array of specialty therapies; the street-level Kai Coffee; the SHOR breakfast restaurant; and SWIM, a casual poolside bar and lounge that serves sustainable seafood. Authentic on-site activities, such as lei-making and hula, are led by a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. Aloha Friday events showcase Polynesian tattooing and feature a Samoan fire-knife performance.

A favorite for political events, fund-raising dinners, and networking meetings, this standard-issue business hotel is a solid choice if you plan to spend a lot of time on the Hill. Expect to find the lobby and the restaurant, Article One–American Grill, abuzz with groups getting ready to participate in the political process. The Hyatt often serves as home base for lobbying days, where organizations bring in busloads of people to meet with lawmakers. You can feel good about your carbon footprint when you sleep here: the hotel is one of the most environment-friendly in the city, doing everything from presetting thermostats in guest rooms to using earth-friendly cleaning products to monitoring its electrical use each day. Because this hotel caters to groups and a business crowd, weekend rates are lower.

Fresh off a major renovation of its guest rooms—each one framed by a view of the Arkansas River or downtown skyline—this hotel is in the heart of downtown and not far from the Historic Old Town and Exploration Place. It's also connected to the Century II Convention Center and adjacent to the lovely River Walk Park. The Harvest Kitchen and Bar serves farm-to-table meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including build-your-own farmers' market salad and a Kansas omelet stuffed with locally grown ingredients. Also in the hotel is a heated indoor lap pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Set on a ridge overlooking the Cle Elum River, with spectacular views of the pine-covered Cascade Mountains, this upscale 6,000-acre resort offers elegant rooms in a stone-and-wood lodge, most with gas fireplaces. There's a slew of amenities, including the superb Glade Spring Spa, set amid lush gardens and offering a full menu of treatments, massages, and facials. You'll also find indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, a spacious exercise room, an amphitheater that doubles as an outdoor skating rink in the winter, two of the region's premier golf courses, and 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. Portals restaurant serves inventive Pacific Northwest fare, and there are several other dining options on the property.

Right next to The Shops at Midtown, this sbe collection hotel welcomes guests with an art-filled lobby and crisp white rooms. Perfect for work or play, the amenities range from work spaces and free Wi-Fi to a Ciel Spa with a plethora of services for pampering. Venture to the seventh floor for a full-size outdoor tennis court and pool lined with a dozen private cabanas. Rooms feature fully stocked kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and deep bathtubs.

This mid-19th-century inn exudes romance and every detail has been thought of in the decadent suites and guest rooms—some have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and steam showers. Guests are treated to a nightly wine-and-cheese reception as well as a full breakfast served beneath a stunning crystal chandelier and homemade chocolate chip cookies await after a day of shopping or on the beach.

This sprawling resort on the edge of downtown has an array of amenities, including two outdoor pools and hot tubs, a mini-golf course, a spa, and attractive rooms and suites decorated with modern, mountain-chic flair. All have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers; some also have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and an extra sleeping area for families. There's a reliable restaurant, J J Hills, where a hot breakfast buffet is offered each morning, and craft cocktails here are a nice evening reward after a day of activity. A model train circles the dining area on a track near the ceiling, providing entertainment for kids as they wait for their food.

One of Hoonah's few lodging options, the Icy Strait Lodge is a great base from which to explore this small, friendly Tlingit community. Rooms include private baths; one suite with a full kitchen is also available. The lodge, open year-round, has a restaurant and bar; live music is performed occasionally, so if noise is a concern, ask for a room facing the bay away from the action. Boat and vehicle rentals can be arranged through the lodge staff.

A private beach awaits at this traditional family-friendly condo resort offering two- to four-bedroom accommodations that vary in size and amenities, but all with fully equipped kitchens and easy access to pools, hot tubs, saunas, tennis, miniature golf, a children's playground, and a kids' activity center. An on-site store offers toiletries and other essentials, ice cream, and bike rentals.

Artists own and operate these two bohemian-chic inns—the Blue Iguana, a cozy Southwestern-style hotel about 2 miles west of downtown, and the Emerald Iguana, which has art nouveau rooms, suites, and cottages in a secluded residential setting near downtown. The owners' works and those of other local artists decorate the rooms at both inns; some suites and cottages have kitchens.

At Waikiki's ewa (western) edge, overlooking Ala Wai Harbor and a five-minute walk from Ala Moana Beach Park, this high-rise resort is a Honolulu landmark—Jack Lord's character, Steve McGarrett, appears on a lanai here in the opening of the original Hawaii Five-O TV series. It's fun to ride the glass elevator to the top of the "I," and the IIikai has an open-air lobby, two pools, a fitness center, waterfalls, and a mix of individually owned condos and kitchen-equipped resort suites of various sizes. On-site dining options include Cinnamon's, a local favorite that serves food all day, and the iconic Chart House, Hawaii's longest-running individually owned and operated restaurant. At sunset, the lighting of the torches and blowing of the conch prepare you for a romantic evening in paradise. Special offers abound, so ask about them when booking.

Tucked away on a residential side street near Waikiki's Ala Wai Canal, this locally owned, 17-story, condo-style hotel is a throwback to old Waikiki, offering partially refreshed, large units that are ideal for families. The glass-walled lobby—with its koa-wood furnishings, original local artwork, and friendly staff—feels like a Hawaiian home-away-from-home. Rates are decent for the spacious, updated (2022) studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens, Wi-Fi, and spacious lanai. Note: Bathrooms are dated and are scheduled for renovation in 2025. There's also an on-site coin-operated laundry room. It's a two-block walk to Waikiki Beach, shopping, and restaurants. Parking is free but limited; when the spots are full, you can sometimes find parking on the street. Every Friday morning, the Ilima Ohana Chorus performs in the lobby, and guests are invited to sing along.

This three-story brick structure on Chestertown's main street was built in 1903 for traveling salesmen. Today it is a gathering center for residents and visitors alike. Guest rooms and suites with authentic period furnishings, as well as custom-designed and handcrafted pieces, some of which hide TVs and telephones, strive for a blend of 20th-century eras. The hotel's four dining areas ($$$), including one outside in the summertime, all serve traditional Eastern Shore fare like crab cakes as well as locally sourced poultry, meat, and vegetables.

Newly renovated and reopened in 2022, the five-story building, a Best Western \"Premier Collection\" property, is located in the heart of Old City surrounded by key historic sites; built in 1856, it's included on the National Register of Historic Places. The refurbished guest rooms feature high ceilings; some deluxe rooms have parlors and king-size beds. The revitalized, stylish lobby has a large fireplace and plenty of seating. A complimentary hot breakfast is served in the glass atrium, and afternoon tea with freshly baked cookies is available in the lobby.

The Independent is among a handful of newer boutique alternatives to Philadelphia's big convention hotels. This property features 24 well-appointed, hip rooms that are all uniquely furnished, but share a warm butterscotch and ocher palette with funky accents, such as leopard-print rugs, exposed brick walls, and copper-tiled ceilings. The hotel's corridors ring a skylighted four-story atrium adorned with local art. Complimentary wine and cheese are served daily in the cozy lobby, and continental breakfast is offered daily, too. Little Nonna's, and Bud and Marilyn's, two eateries from prolific Philly restaurateurs Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, occupy the ground floor of the hotel. The Independent prefers guests to be 21 or older.

Palm-studded Indian Springs—operating as a spa since 1862—ably splits the difference between laid-back and chic in accommodations that include lodge rooms, suites, cottages, stand-alone bungalows, and two houses. All are thoughtfully decorated in a simple style, with rich pastels and high-thread-count bedding. Some of the sweetest accommodations are in the View Room category; the largest sleep four easily. The cottages, most of them slightly larger, are extremely popular with regulars (book well in advance); rooms in the lodge, though small, are equally peaceful and represent good value. Playing bocce ball and hanging out on the broad lawn provide diversion when you're not indulging in volcanic-ash mud baths, soaking in the toasty Olympic-size mineral-water pool, or dining at Sam's Social Club.

Repeat guests are the norm thanks to the central setting—and $20 self-parking—at this newly renovated, family-owned inn with a peaceful vibe. Take your complimentary "hunt breakfast" or the nightly wine and cheese in the lovely courtyard adorned with greenery and a fountain. 

If you want to be near Midtown but a bit removed from the hustle and bustle, this hotel is a great option, with spacious, reasonably priced rooms, expansive views, and solid service that make up for a long walk from most subways. The hotel is within range of Hell's Kitchen's dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Rooms have spacious bathrooms and eco-friendly bath products, and some suites have soaking tubs that are cheekily located in the bedrooms themselves. Though windows are double paned, some street noise can intrude from the nearby West Side Highway, especially on lower floors.

Renovated in 2004, the center is a certified green building, with an air-conditioning system that is chlorofluorocarbon free. Its location near the University of Maryland makes it a natural place to stay for visiting parents, complete with warmly appointed and spacious guest rooms.

For many years known as the Grey Gables Inn, this property at the northern end of Sutter Creek's historic downtown received a boutique-style makeover following a 2021 change of ownership. All rooms have gas-log fireplaces, Keurig coffeemakers, upscale bath products, and TVs; some accommodations have a soaking or Jacuzzi tub, and the suites have a private patio. Afternoon tea and evening refreshments are served in the parlor (or you can enjoy them in your room); birds flit about the wisteria in the terraced garden.