5218 Best Hotels in USA

On the Santa Fe Trail and directly below the Tooth of Time, this 1912 white adobe compound (the name means "House of the Hawk") on 225 acres is a romantic hideaway of the first order. The original owner, industrialist J.J. Nairn, used to entertain artists and other creative types here, and writer Zane Grey wrote Knights of the Range while he was holed up here. The rooms in the main house are furnished with Southwestern antiques and artworks by the likes of Frederick Remington and Charles Stewart, and the 12-foot ceilings with huge pine vigas (support beams) lend an airy feel to the massive adobe walls. A two-bedroom suite in the adjacent guest cottage is ideal for families or friends traveling together. Tasty breakfasts should be taken on the patio when the weather permits. During the winter months, dinner can be arranged for guests with advanced notice.

Stacked neatly on the rocky hillside at the north end of Laguna’s Main Beach, Casa Loma Beach Hotel is the only hotel offering unrivaled ocean views steps from Main Beach and Downtown Laguna Beach. Just park your car and walk to restaurants, shops, cafés and Laguna museums. The property-wide renovation was completed in Summer 2024, and pays homage to this region’s creative heritage with a Tulum, Mexico vibe, tapping into the beachside tones and textures of its surrounding landscape.

The hotel's daily $35 nightly amenity fee includes fresh baked cookies in the evening, access to the heated pool, whirlpool and cabanas, plus high-speed internet. Up on the fifth floor the Pacific Terrace rooftop overlooks the scenic beach town. Later in the evening fire pits are lit and the area provides a romantic vibe. Rooms have a beachy feel with ceiling fans, and most have full or partial ocean views and balconies. The pillow-top mattresses and luxurious European linens heighten one's sleep. There's a beach valet to set out chairs and umbrellas. Pets 40 pounds or less are welcome with a nonrefundable $100 deposit.

Hand-stenciled Moorish columns and arches, handcrafted chandeliers, and gilded iron tables decorate the lobby of this late-1800s Flagler-era masterpiece. A retreat for the nation's wealthiest until the Great Depression put it out of business, it returned to its perch as St. Augustine's grande dame in 1999. The turrets, towers, and wrought-iron balconies offer a hint of what's inside. For a bit of pampering, head to the luxurious Poseidon spa. The location puts you within walking distance of many attractions.

This exclusive boutique hotel evokes a stately Mediterranean villa, where rooms are decorated with sumptuous fabrics and fine art. Each one has a wood-burning fireplace and heated flooring; some rooms have private outdoor patios with in-ground whirlpools. A European-style breakfast is served in-room, and complimentary cocktail service is offered each evening in the main hall and library. The adjacent Spa at Pebble Beach is state-of-the-art, and guests have the use of all facilities at the Lodge at Pebble Beach and the Inn at Spanish Bay.

On the western edge of the Gila Wilderness are five well-appointed private casitas ("little houses" in Spanish) overlooking Bear Creek, nestled on 260 gorgeous acres. The night skies are brilliant, with countless stars twinkling, and the swath of the Milky Way glowing brightly. Each casita has its own spotting telescope or high-powered binoculars. Watching the stars from the shared hot tub is not to be missed. Guests have access to the organic herb garden (in season), which is super for those wanting to use the casitas' well-equipped kitchens and barbecue grills. Custom-crafted Southwestern-style furnishings, kiva fireplaces, radiant-heated floors, and generously appointed baths make for a perfect year-round getaway. The gracious and well-informed hosts offer star parties and tips on hiking and local geology; there are 9 miles of trails right on the property. There's also a very well-curated art gallery on-site.

After sitting vacant for more than 70 years and undergoing a painstaking restoration, this remarkable 1898 hotel—the first of the famed Fred Harvey company's railroad properties—reopened with 16 individually decorated rooms, a large and bustling high-ceilinged lobby, a convivial bar with a terrace, and a dapper dining room. Steps from the similarly stately railroad station, the hotel is within walking distance of the shopping and dining of Las Vegas's Victorian downtown and a little over a mile from Old Town and the Castaneda's sister property, the Plaza Hotel. The spacious guestrooms each have their own sometimes quirky layouts, and there are numerous nooks and sitting areas—inside and out—where guests can relax and socialize.

Built as a summer house in 1874 for Alexander Agassiz, a scientist and explorer, this luxurious and romantic getaway on a 40-acre peninsula has its own private beach, Farmaesthetics spa, and trails to the Castle Hill Lighthouse, as well as Adirondack chairs on the lawn that beckon you to relax and watch the passing boats. Accommodations at this Relais & Chateaux hotel include tastefully appointed rooms in the Agassiz mansion, which vary in style and include the distinctive Turret Suite; an assortment of auxiliary buildings include beachfront cottages, which afford greater privacy; the room rate includes a gourmet breakfast each morning, as well as afternoon tea.

A true desert oasis an hour north of Phoenix, this historic 1,100-acre ranch set in the heart of the Sonoran Desert offers private cabins and exclusive access to mineral hot springs. The staff offers directions for accessing the property via helicopter, which, in an area that has no dearth of luxury resorts, sets a new standard. The nightly rate covers all meals, service fees, and some activities including guided tours, although alcohol and spa services are excluded. Of note: the final 7 miles to the property are unpaved, and the resort recommends driving high-clearance vehicles.

With original woodwork and cozy fireplaces, this restored 1900 Victorian inn perfectly captures the Cape Ann aesthetic. Castle Manor overlooks the peaceful Annisquam River (it's actually a saltwater estuary). In addition, the owners have a pet-friendly motor lodge with another 16 rooms. The tiny Half Moon Beach at Stage Fort Park is just a three-minute drive down the road. Breakfast, available in the Bistro, is offered Wednesday through Sunday, but is not included with the room price.

The fashionable and amenities-packed Catbird takes lodging up a notch in Denver: its RiNo location puts guests within walking distance of the area's cultural offerings and newer restaurants, while the uniquely configured space itself makes it appealing to just hang out for the day, even if just to check out the large and intriguing art collection displayed throughout the building. The lobby entrance looks like the set of a cooking show, with chefs whipping up the complimentary daily breakfast (choices include shakshouka and avocado toast with poached eggs). The inviting couches and workspaces are also the site for the included daily beverage at happy hour. Check-in is done on lobby computers, with guests creating their own key cards, although staffers are around to assist if needed. Each streamlined room is styled like a loft studio apartment and features elevated beds with pull-out desks beneath, fully stocked kitchens (including a two-burner stove, dishwasher, and convection oven), projectors with drop-screens that show what's on the TV, yoga mats, a pour-over coffee setup, and your choice from the lobby plants to take to the room. The $25-a-day (plus tax) amenity fee includes free rentals of gear from the Playroom, including scooters and bicycles, fly-fishing equipment, phonographs and records, GoPro and point-and-shoot cameras, games, blenders and air fryers, and sports equipment like soccer balls and skateboards. The fitness center features Peloton bikes and water rowers. The Red Barber is a locals-favorite rooftop bar and eatery offering city and mountain views, indoor and outdoor seating, creative cocktails, and snacks such as Bloody Mary deviled eggs and Kobe beef sliders.

About a 100-minute drive away from the center of Manhattan is this cottage-chic property sprawled across 500 acres of trees, water, and sunshine, where you can expect peaceful cabin-style accommodations equipped with ultra-comfy mattresses, chef-cooked meals, and discreet members of the concierge that make everything smooth-sailing. Breakfasts and dinners are served at the pavilion, which is romantically furnished with rattan chairs and lit with long, flickering candles. During dinner, the property's famous butter cart, stocked with a dome of creamy butter, bowls of seasonings, and pillowy sliced bread, is driven around by amenable service staff and is a beautiful sight to behold. Picnic lunches---deliciously balanced with a sandwich, a salad, and a side---are packaged independently and delivered to wherever you are.

Nature is abundant and accessible: An easy 1.8-mile trail loops adjacent to the estate, which provides an opportunity for a brisk foray into the surrounding woods. The tranquil lake opens up during the warmer months for boat rides, fishing, and even cold plunges. The pleasures of nature are still achievable on the estate grounds: The sauna, opened in spring of 2026, has a fantastic panoramic view of the Shawangunk Mountains, while the property's three clear \"igloos\" allow for lakeside, mountaintop, or under-the-tree private dining or happy hour, perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Every upscale resort thrives on the foundation of excellent service, and Cedar Lakes is no exception. The members of the concierge will materialize wherever you are to escort you to activities, light campfires, and deliver picnic lunches, all with a low-key, easy chat that doesn't intrude on your personal space and time. If you're the type to sit at a bar to chat with strangers, you'll enjoy a midday pour at the Treehouse Bar or a nightcap at the Parlor Bar, where conversations flow with ease and joy.

This retro motor lodge gone high design, with exterior-entry rooms and a '50s light-up motel sign that disguise a slick, boutique feel, commands a hilltop overlooking the Columbia River and Dalles Dam. Flat-screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and smart decorating come standard, and the outdoor pool and patio are mighty inviting during The Dalles' dry summers.

Named for Agnes Chamberlin, who opened a boardinghouse on this spot in 1904, this artfully restored redbrick inn a block off Cody's main street counts Ernest Hemingway and Marshall Field among its many past guests. Some rooms have exposed brick, claw-foot tubs, antique furnishings, and hardwood floors. Cody's original courthouse is now a stand-alone suite that sleeps six. A glass conservatory adjoins the courtyard and is ideal for sharing a cocktail or a glass of wine. There is also a peaceful outdoor garden. The uniformly gracious staff members help make a stay here memorable.

Secluded on 300 hilltop acres of redwood and eucalyptus forest laced with hiking trails, this Mission-style complex also features a lovely terrace restaurant with expansive views of Monterey Bay. Guest rooms are furnished in an eclectic, bohemian style that pays homage to the artsy local community and the city's industrial past. Antique refrigerators conceal modern minibars, drums reclaimed from the historic tannery serve as bed tables, and headboards are made of authentic oversize abacuses you can play with.

The custom-designed rooms at this 19th-century mansion on the Cliff Walk, now a landmark boutique hotel, represent some of the most unique and luxurious accommodations in Newport. Rooms have individual themes—Moroccan, Georgian, Empire, Mediterranean, English Trellis, Briar Rose, English Tudor, and others—and are furnished with museum-quality antiques and rugs; all rooms have heated bathroom floors, multiple showerheads, and wet bars, and many rooms have an outdoor balcony or deck, a few equipped with hot tubs.

Most of the cheerfully furnished contemporary rooms at this chalet-style inn, trimmed with honey-colored wood and warmed with gas fireplaces, overlook the picturesque Swinomish Channel. The vast majority of the rooms have private balconies or patios, and some have jetted tubs. A sister property, La Conner Country Inn, is just a couple of blocks away and also has nice rooms, but it isn't on the waterfront.

It used to be that The Charles was the place to stay in Cambridge, and while other luxury hotels have since arrived to give it a little healthy competition, this Harvard Square staple is standing strong. Lower floors are replete with Le Corbusier furniture, sketches by JFK himself, bookcases packed with faux hard covers, and local artists' work. Gracious service and top-notch room amenities like waffle robes, shaker detailed furniture, goose-down comforters, and bathrooms with phones, gigantic marble showers, and LCD mirror-TVs keep the hotel in high demand. Relax in the lobby library, chock-full of titles, some autographed by authors who are also frequent guests. Sign up for an art tour of the property or pick up a self-guided map of Cambridge. For a partial river or skyline view, ask for something above the seventh floor (the corner rooms are best). Check out adjacent Henrietta's Table, a mainstay for local, seasonal food; on-site Bar Enza, home of the 100-layer lasagna; the new One Reason Garden Bar; or the RegattaBar. The on-site 4,000-square-foot Corbu Spa & Salon features French-inspired herbal treatments.  For the best rate, call the hotel directly.

Gaze up at the immense handblown Murano glass chandelier in the open lobby, click across the Italian marble floors, and browse the gallery of upscale shops that complete the ground-floor offerings of this landmark hotel with bright, modern rooms. Should you need more enticements, there is also a deluxe day spa, a fitness center, and an inviting indoor salt-and-mineral-water pool with an illuminated skylight for night swimming, along with four fantastic restaurants and bars that include the equestrian-theme Thoroughbred Club, known for their top-shelf whiskey selection. 

Every room here is impeccably styled with European antiques, sumptuous fabrics, fresh-cut flowers, and oversize soaking tubs. You'll feel pampered from the moment you drive through the wrought-iron gates. Fall asleep by the glow of a crackling fire amid goose-down pillows and Italian linens, then awaken to a hearty European breakfast in the dining room. Afterward, relax with a game of chess in the piano room beneath an exquisite ceiling mural, or indulge in a treatment at the on-site day spa.

A lavish reincarnation of a classic Manhattan theater club, the Chatwal delivers a stylish, luxury experience with a matching price tag. The lobby, saturated in red leather and marble, with gilded touches, plays on the property's art deco legacy. Its ground-floor restaurant, the Lambs Club, extends the grand atmosphere and serves fine American cuisine. Guest rooms and suites—some with terraces—are opulent yet understated, with faux-leather cabinets designed to resemble classic luggage; Shifman mattresses and Frette linens; and interactive bedside consoles that control lighting, television, and curtains.

One of the most storied and luxurious resorts in the Keys, this legendary property still packs in more amenities than any other we can think of. In the main lodge, sand-and-sea-inspired rooms boast luxurious touches like elegant outdoor soaking tubs that fill in a stream from the ceiling. The main building also holds three oceanfront restaurants including a sushi bar, two outdoor swimming pools, and two tiki bars to keep the party going. The resort's other buildings hold more styles of accommodations and a spa with a bevy of signature treatments, including hot-lava shell massages, as well as an adults-only lap pool with a bar, and a fitness center. In addition, 10 stand-alone "casitas" offer an ultra-private experience, with each one featuring furnished porches, fully equipped kitchens, and personal butlers. For the outdoorsy types, there's a 1,100-foot private beach, kayaks, bikes, fishing rods (to fish off the 525-foot pier), a walking trail, 9 holes of golf (designed by Jack Nicklaus), tennis, and water sports galore. For families, Camp Cheeca is the ideal place to drop off your kids ages 5 to 12; you get alone time, and they get a fun and educational program. Like shopping? The resort's signature store is open every day. At night, tiki torches light up paths and add even more ambience, if that's possible. 

Fine antiques and Colonial-style fabrics adorn the spacious guest quarters in this opulent yet unpretentious country inn nestled on a 10-acre farmstead a couple of miles from the Connecticut River. The on-site restaurant offers exceptional dining with a focus on seasonal American fare in a romantic restaurant. Most rooms have fireplaces, and several have private decks or terraces facing the stunning perennial gardens. It's a good base for both the Monadnocks and Brattleboro and southeastern Vermont.

With ranger talks just next door at the visitor center, miles of hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness, and plenty of wildlife nearby, this comfortable lodging is a great place for families, though as of this writing is closed likely through mid-2027 while undergoing a major renovation. The majority of rooms are motel-style (some with balconies and fantastic views), but for a romantic getaway, reserve one of the five Roosevelt Stone Cottages built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Book far in advance during the October-to-May busy season—up to a year's lead time is not out of the question for spring break and holidays.

Blissfully remote and breathtakingly scenic even by Olympic Peninsula standards, this seasonal compound of cabins between Clallam Bay and Neah Bay sits on a remote beach with panoramas across the Strait of San Juan de Fuca toward Vancouver Island. Surrounded by aromatic gardens, these cabins are an idyllic perch for whale, sea lion, sea otter, eagle, and other wildlife viewing, and each cabin has a well-equipped kitchen, an outdoor area with a picnic table, and tasteful furnishings and artwork.

Rustic Southwestern comfort is the specialty of the house at this B&B on 20 ponderosa-pine-laden acres. Proprietor Sheri McWethy has created a "green" inn, with natural-fiber sheets, no perfumes or dyes in the cleaning products, absolutely no smoking allowed in rooms or anywhere on-site, and a conscientious approach to water use. But Cimarron is lush with amenities and atmosphere, from the discreet private patios and paths winding around the inspired gardens to the detail that makes each suite distinctive and cozy—this is a place you could hole up in and spend your days just wandering the grounds or hiking the nearby trails, or simply dipping into the B&B's library. Full breakfasts are delivered to your door each morning—banana-blue-corn pancakes (with real maple syrup) and Mexican hot chocolate are favorites—and special dietary requests are accommodated with notice. Day packs and picnic baskets are supplied for those wanting to explore the area. Reservations are required.

Downtown's newest big hoo-hah comes from Downtown's newest big pooh-bahs—the brothers Stevens, owners Derek and Greg—and provided a major boost to the Vegas aesthetic when it opened in 2020; it's also the first Downtown hotel built from the ground up since the 1980s. Since Vegas is all about superlatives, Circa is the latest raise in the Vegas hotel poker game, offering 777 rooms in its hotel tower; a two-story casino; a three-story sports book; six bar/lounges; five restaurants; a \"stadium-style\" six-tier pool, including swim-up bars and a 135-foot-high screen for televised sports events; and a \"Garage Mahal\" parking structure. The only thing not allowed here (besides kids) is the modest old expression, \"Less is More.\"

Rising 21 floors into the sky, the citizenM makes an outsized statement that starts at ground level, with the fabulous lobby “living room,” and reaches all the way to its rooftop bar and terrace. The living room has desk space for working, counter and bar space for dining, and couch space for lounging. Upstairs, the chicly minimal guest rooms are all identical: small but with XL king-size beds and huge windows—in fact, they were all prefabricated in Poland and shipped to the United States by boat to keep construction prices down.

Part of a modern European chain, citizenM prizes a more eclectic, youthful style that puts technology and art at the forefront. Expect self-serve check-in, cashless dining and snackbar, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room iPad to control everything from lights and blinds, to climate and TV channels (with mixed results). Rooms are tight and have one king bed only, but the prime location just north of Times Square may be worth it, especially for solo travelers or shorter stays. The lobby is designed like a living room with comfy seating, which extends to the hotel highlight: the 22nd-floor cloudM rooftop bar, featuring a wraparound open-air terrace. Bonus: the 21st-floor gym also has awesome skyline views.

As Grand Rapids' greenest hotel, with LEED Gold certification, CityFlats is a gathering space for local creative professionals. Its ground-floor restaurant, CitySen Lounge, along a downtown street, offers indoor and outdoor tables and a lively happy hour. Local ingredients are folded into all three meals, featuring meat-free options as well as eclectic dishes like lamb lollipops and the signature Grand Rapids burger topped with olives. Modern and spacious rooms have exposed-brick walls, cork flooring, and soft bamboo linens, Michigan-made mattresses, and pops of orange and green against a neutral background color.

Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this sprawling 22-acre amenities-rich property dating from 1915 beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills. Once a private residence, the hotel, club, and spa lure traveling executives, honeymooners, and leisure travelers alike with a 24-hour business center, luxurious suites, multiple outdoor pools, a dozen tennis and pickleball courts, and a holistic spa. Most guest rooms are spacious and have views of the bay.