1102 Best Hotels in USA

Asian accents, an impressive art collection in the public areas and guest rooms, views of the waterfront or the Mall, and beds so comfortable they make you want to ignore your wake-up call all set a standard of sophisticated luxury. The expansive lobby's floor-to-ceiling windows let you take in the grandeur of the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial, and during cherry blossom season the Empress Lounge is among the most sought-after spots in town.

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.

Flicking on its lights for the first time in autumn 2024, this buzzy boutique property from the Standard hotel folks dials it back a few decades, channeling the 1970s with comfy larger-than-average rooms bathed in oranges and yellows and soft-glowing lights illuminating hardcover books and design accoutrements that harken back to a time when Richard Nixon was still in the White House. The only thing that's missing are ashtrays. The Otter, the in-house restaurant from talented chef Alex Stupak, serves up seafood-forward comfort fare, while the rooftop bar is great for cocktail sipping and gawking at the skyline views. The Apartment is a guest-only dining room for breakfast and the \"aperitivo hour\" ('til 7 pm daily) for complimentary wine, Negronis, and snacks. 

Popular with honeymooners and anniversary couples for decades, this elegant Kohala Coast classic is still one of the island's most beautiful resorts, highlighted by a breathtaking, open-air lobby with cathedral-like ceilings, Zen-like koi ponds, and illuminated sheets of cascading water. Free cultural and educational programs include tours of the ancient petroglyph fields with the on-site cultural historian and enjoying an evening "Talk Story" session with a Hawaiian kupuna (elder). The hotel, recently renovated, also offers experiences for active guests, such as outrigger canoe paddling, beachside yoga, local mountain bike tours, and stand-up paddleboarding. Decorated in warm, contemporary organic tones reflecting the spirit of the island, the spacious guest rooms have ceiling fans, dimmer lights, and expansive private lanai; many have ocean views. The flagship CanoeHouse restaurant offers romantic dining by the sea, the Ha Bar and Grill serves light bites and cocktails, and Surf Shack dishes casual fare by the beach. Mauna Lani is known for its two golf courses (check out the iconic South 15th hole over the ocean) and award-winning spa.

This nine-story, Mediterranean-style palazzo is dedicated to welcoming those who relish luxury, providing classic style and exemplary service. Rates match the seemingly endless list of amenities, including a glorious two-story spa with mineral-water pool, plush bedding, and a rooftop pool and lounging area that feels like a serene oasis. Baths are mostly marble and stocked with custom-scented bath products; some rooms have small balconies to better appreciate the city and hillside views. The main restaurant overlooks a fountain-filled garden, and the most recent addition is Dante, the famous NYC Italian cocktail bar now serving negronis by the pool.

Running streams, rambling stone walls, and rare-specimen trees fill the country manor–style inn's 58 acres of rolling countryside. Guest rooms feature antiques, 18th- and 19th-century art, and four-poster canopy beds; their colossal baths have mahogany wainscoting, marble trim, and brass fittings. The 20,000-square-foot spa has earned a reputation as one of New England's finest such facilities—treatments like antioxidant-rich facials and mud wraps are highly popular.

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).

Perfect for a couple's weekend or midweek frolic, this secluded getaway with luxurious rooms is only a mile from the Oxbow Public Market and the Culinary Institute of America's CIA at Copia campus, and 1½ miles from downtown Napa's dining, shopping, and nightlife. The guest rooms' chic decor of muted grays, ivory, and browns puts the focus on the verdant natural setting, viewed in most cases through double doors that open onto patios with decks. Most rooms have river views, gas-burning fireplaces, and sitting areas, and all have custom art, Nespresso coffeemakers, refrigerators, and comfortable beds dressed in high-quality linens. Other perks include a cooked-to-order breakfast delivered to your room or elsewhere on the grounds, afternoon wine hour, freshly baked cookies and late-night cordials in the lobby, and evening s'mores kits.

The Mills House, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, celebrated its 170th anniversary in 2023 with a multimillion-dollar renovation. This modern iteration of Charleston's most iconic hotel feels shiny and fresh, yet rooted in history. The lobby sports high ceilings, an elaborate crystal chandelier, and marble floors, while all guest rooms feature art with female subjects by female artists. The terrace and delightful rooftop pool are among the Peninsula's best escapes, and the excellent Iron Rose restaurant, with its concise surf-and-turf menu, is a local destination for special occasions. Dine or sip cocktails in the courtyard or the comfortable porch and dining room filled with natural light.

The complex is on the small, pristine lake that is its namesake, and many get a view of the lake either in their rooms or at the resort's afternoon tea. Most guest rooms here are elegant, with traditional furnishings and large doses of neutral colors. Four-poster beds, fireplaces, private balconies, and couches are available in some rooms. Fodorites say that sitting in the big, cozy chairs next to the fire is heaven, but the resort offers a slew of organized activities, too—sunset cruises, kayak and fishing trips, guided hikes, snowshoe outings, cross-country-skiing lessons, yoga classes—and there's a full-service spa on the property. The Averil Conwell Dining Room earns high marks for its food.

Waikiki's oldest hotel (1901) is still a wedding and honeymoon favorite, with a sweeping main staircase and Victorian furnishings in its historic and expensive Moana Wing and more contemporary rooms in its 1950s-era Diamond Head Tower and refurbished Surfrider Tower, where oceanfront suites have two separate lanai—one for sunrise and another for sunset. Relaxation here involves lounging on the private beach or in a pool cabana, taking afternoon tea on the veranda, indulging in a treatment at the Moana Lani Spa, or enjoying beach or street views from rocking chairs on the main lobby's front or back porches. Enjoy live music and hula at the Banyan Court each evening, or dine at the oceanfront Beachhouse at the Moana. Don't miss the prized banyan tree, which dates from the hotel's early days. Note that rooms vary in each of the property's towers, so ask specific questions when booking. The hefty resort fee covers cultural activities, yoga classes, and Wi-Fi.

The rambling Victorian-era hotel—a jumble of towers, chimneys, porches, and turrets—sits at the edge of a mountaintop lake. The resort's 1,200 acres encompass private woodland and elaborate gardens and overflow with options for recreation, including 85 miles of hiking trails. Antiques fill the guest rooms, which are luxurious and spacious. The on-site spa includes an indoor heated pool with mountain views, a solarium with a fireplace, a fitness center, and full-service salon. Choice accommodations in the towers have original Victorian woodwork, wood-burning fireplaces, and balconies. Your room rate includes three meals daily, plus afternoon tea and cookies, and most resort activities. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style; dinner is a formal affair (men may want to wear jackets). Four self-catering cottages, which sleep four to six people, are also available and include full kitchens.

The breathtakingly luxurious resort hotel is nestled into Empire Pass at 9,000 feet above the sea like a jewel atop Park City's alpine crown, providing the ideal place to stay if you are looking to be completely pampered in a wilderness location. Although the setting and architecture are storybook-like, the experience is also grounded by well-designed suites and rooms (many which are residences). Enjoy personal catering by the attentive personnel and many amenities including access to skiing at Deer Valley Resort, an on-site bowling alley, and pampering of all kinds at the 35,000-foot Spa Montage. Fine dining, concierges to accommodate your every need, and daily activities for children, all add up to make this a luxurious getaway.

Its bungalow-like guest rooms deftly layered into oak- and Cabernet-studded hills a few miles north of Healdsburg Plaza, this architectural sensation sets the standard for Sonoma County's ultraluxury game. Starting at 599 square feet—with studios and suites running from 948 to 1,178 square feet and the Guest House checking in at 4,600—the spaces are bathed in soothing whites and earth tones. Original works by local artists grace the walls, with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing heritage oaks, grapevines, and Mt. St. Helena beyond. All guest quarters have outdoor living spaces with a firepit, a daybed, lounge chairs, and a dining table. The public areas captivate all the more, especially the pool and the lead restaurant, Hazel Hill, whose semiprivate dining room juts into the oaks like a treehouse. The wow factor of the design notwithstanding, the Montage is ultimately about its setting and the opportunity to connect with nature. To ensure guests feel fully unplugged, they don't drive their vehicles at the resort but are ferried about on golf carts.

This luxury resort caters to well-heeled travelers who want the comfort and privacy of a residential-style suite combined with resort service and amenities—and here, the elegantly furnished one- to four-bedroom units include gourmet kitchens, in-unit washers/dryers, and the largest lanai to be found. Other attractions include a cascading lagoon pool, a no-cell phone serenity pool, multiple restaurants, and a 30,000-square-foot spa. The resort also offers unique experiences served up inside of your own space, including the Chef's Table in Your Residence program with a chef conducting—either in the residence's kitchen or outside—a heritage cooking lesson that demonstrates Hawaiian traditions. Also available are en-suite luau (with local food) and exercise equipment like Peloton bikes, Hypervolt massage tools, and weights delivered to the room.

Built on a picturesque coastal bluff above the Pacific Ocean and Treasure Island Beach, this elegant Craftsmen-style resort features 30 acres of grassy lawns, soft sand beaches, and a stunning mosaic tile swimming pool. Decorated in sophisticated soft coastal colors, guest rooms, suites, and large cottages balance ease and refinement. Every room has an ocean view from its patio or balcony, and an extra-deep bathtub. Of the restaurants, The Loft offers sweeping panoramic ocean views and a refined California-inspired contemporary menu. Locals and guests enjoy lunch and sunset dining  at the newly refreshed Mosaic Bar and Grille. The lobby lounge is popular to greet friends for for pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks. This pet-friendly resort charges a nonrefundable $220 fee for well-mannered dogs and cats weighing under 45 pounds staying in patio rooms. The resort fee includes a complimentary Cadillac car rental program. 

Entering this chic high-rise resort, with its airy wicker furniture, giant palms, and mahogany details, will take you away from the hubbub of Myrtle Beach and straight to a tropical locale. Elegantly appointed rooms have comfortable furniture and patios, perfect for watching the waves break on the beach (or the sunset, if you book on the back side). The top-notch spa offers a full range of treatments and the health club has well-maintained, state-of-the-art machines.

The original impressive 19th-century shell remains, though its interior is sleek, gleaming, and crisp, with a blend of calming neutrals and navy. Choose a standard room or from one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, all with thoughtful personal touches and decorative nods to history: sperm whale-decorated pillows on the beds, historic photographs and murals of Nantucket, children's books placed in each room. Service here is exceptional, friendly, and plentiful, as are the amenities.

Spread across 10 beautiful acres along one of Maui's best beaches, the family-friendly Napili Kai with its "old Hawaii" feel draws a loyal following to its island-style rooms that open onto private lanai. Studios and suites have kitchenettes, but for the most bang for your buck, splurge on the condo units at the western edge of the property, which have fully equipped stainless-steel kitchens and a wide lanai with views of Lanai and Molokai. Be sure to dine at the Sea House Restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating and a spectacular ocean view.

The landmarked clock tower in the 1909 Metropolitan Life building that overlooks Madison Square Park also houses an ultrasleek hotel—masterminded by renowned hotelier Ian Schrager—with neutral-tone rooms, a luxurious lobby bar, and a highly regarded restaurant, The Clocktower, helmed by British chef Jason Atheron.

On the top nine floors of a former landmark department store, this swanky Marriott Luxury Collection has the city's poshest accommodations, with luxe decor and two notable restaurants. Rooms are chic and modern, with a soothing cream-and-blue color scheme, fine bedding, BeeKind bath products, iPod docks, and stunning views of Downtown, the West Hills, and even Mt. Hood from east-facing rooms. The expansive lobby, in a central, skylit atrium, has inviting sitting areas with interesting local art and framed photos, a dark and inviting library and billiards lounge, and the excellent steak house, Urban Farmer.

A two-story boutique property near downtown Yountville's northern edge, the North Block attracts sophisticated travelers who appreciate the clever but unpretentious style and offhand luxury. The 20 rooms cluster around a courtyard warmed by a fireplace when the weather demands it. All rooms have safes, dimmable lights, flat-screen TVs, quality music systems, Nespresso coffee machines, and refrigerators replenished daily with filtered water. Some rooms have fireplaces. Radiant floor heating warms the uncommonly spacious bathrooms, all equipped with deep soaking tubs. Olive and other trees shade the fenced-off pool at the back of the property. The pool and hotel's public areas always look spotless, and the management prides itself on the personalized service guests receive.

This employee-owned boutique hotel (named for the renowned short-story writer, who grew up in Greensboro) was constructed in the late 1990s but evokes old-world European charm; expect lots of wood paneling, mohair club chairs, and an extremely friendly staff. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with many featuring dining areas, living rooms, and bathrooms fit for royalty. The period furnishings are complemented by modern luxuries like dimmable lighting and surround-sound speaker systems. A breakfast buffet is served in a sunny pavilion overlooking a small garden. For lunch or dinner, grab a table in the courtyard of the Green Valley Grill, a European-style restaurant with a wood-fired oven. The hotel's checkered cab and London taxis are a fun touch.  O. Henry employs an in-house artist, Chip Holton, whose framed landscapes hang in every room. Look for his murals and embellishments throughout the hotel and restaurant.

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 massive resort has hosted 10 U.S. presidents, from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama, and with grand views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains, a challenging golf course, and a variety of dining options, it's easy to see why. Its restaurants include Edison (Southern comfort food) and Vue 1913 (contemporary American and French). The inn's spa is built into the sloping mountainside, with glass ceilings filling the serene chambers with natural light. Rooms are furnished with oak antiques in the Arts and Crafts style, and the lobby fireplaces are as big as the restored Model T car that sits next to one of them. 

You can't get any closer to a ski run in the United States than the Osprey, unless you sleep on the lift. This sleek, chic slope-side hotel is steps from the Strawberry Park Express high-speed quad lift. The rooms in this truly boutique property (there are a mere 45 of them including a two-bedroom penthouse suite) are refreshingly spacious and airy, illuminated with a cozy gas fireplace. Couples can enjoy tapas at the bar next to the "living room" lounge.

There's something almost collegiate about the stately Otesaga—maybe it's all the brick, or perhaps it's the cupola or the neoclassical entryway. The same studied grace runs throughout the interior. But it would be hard to hit the books here, thanks to such distractions as the Leatherstocking Golf Course and fishing or canoeing on Otsego Lake. In the luxurious dining room, massive windows look out onto the grounds. The four-course dinner is quite formal, with jackets required for men. The ever-changing menu lists contemporary dishes such as boneless chicken glazed in honey and lavender and sautéed sea bass.

This charming beachfront hotel is full of aloha—locals say it's one of the few resorts on the island where you can get a true Hawaiian experience as the entire staff takes part in the hotel's Pookela program, which teaches guests about the history, traditions, and values of Hawaiian culture. A recent remodel offers some premium upgraded rooms, alongside "traditional" rooms; all are decorated with Hawaiian motifs, and the expansive grounds offer plenty of spots to lounge in the sun or shade, with the sand just steps away. 

From raffia ceilings to elaborate molding to light fixtures fashioned from seagrass baskets, Lowcountry-inspired design surrounds you at this high-end newcomer. Most rooms are designed for couples—king beds, elaborate showerheads, in-room wet bars—but a few have pullouts for families. Balconies overlook East Bay and side streets, but the action is in the lobby, where the bar draws both visitors and locals for inspired, international spins on classic cocktails.