5203 Best Hotels in USA

This inn on 11 acres has one of the loveliest settings in the area, with forest on one side and the ocean on the other, and the recently renovated and updated rooms offer a king-size bed, gas fireplace, and ocean views. Some have private balconies and whirlpool tubs. There's a heated, infinity-edge, saltwater pool, a sauna, and an outdoor fireplace. Massage services are available. The inn's breakfast menu (included in lodging cost when booking direct; extra charge otherwise) features egg dishes, pancakes, smoked salmon, and a daily chef's special.

Just across the street from its partner property, Gaylord Opryland Resort, The Inn at Opryland offers comfortable rooms and elevated amenities at a more budget-friendly price for frugal travelers. The rooms are tastefully appointed with modern decor and plenty of space to work, a fitness center offers space to work out, and an indoor pool is the spot to relax when work is done. The attached Opry Backstage Grill features traditional Southern cuisine delivered to your table by singing servers on weekend nights. 

The rooms at this historic B&B are far from uniform, each having its own unique look and feel ranging from elegant and romantic (the Frances Suite) to luxurious and detailed (the Library). The common areas are filled with vintage furniture and roaring fireplaces.

On 30 lush acres along Swan Creek, this stately Colonial-era building welcomes guests with brick fireplaces and exposed beams; four-poster, canopied beds; and a spacious two-room Escapade suite with French doors and a marble bath with a whirlpool hot tub. Yet it's worth staying here for the views alone. At the inn's restaurant ($28) regional fare is served—the cream-of-crab soup with sherry is a favorite among regulars, as are entrées such as Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes and pan-seared duck breast. It serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Osprey Point Marina, with 160 slips, welcomes transient boaters year-round.

If you're here for University of Pennsylvania activities, this is the choice place to stay for location and comfort. With a grand lobby staircase and a beautiful wood-paneled living room complete with a fireplace (and cocktails), The Inn at Penn offers a warm, collegiate atmosphere in the thick of the action. Up-to-date room amenities abound, such as complimentary Wi-Fi service and an iPad. Be sure to stop in for breakfast, buffet or à la carte, at the University Club. Louie Louie, the Instagram-worthy French-American bistro on the south side of the Inn, is a gorgeous space, attracting a youthful cocktail crowd. 

On 25 acres beside the Miles River, this luxury inn—operated by the world-renowned Orient Express Hotels group—employs a nautical theme throughout to elegant effect. Each unique guest room has elegant appointments; amenities include heated towel racks, fresh flowers in all rooms, and afternoon tea. Above all, staying here means impeccable service. Dining at the inn's restaurant with its exquisite cuisine and stellar wine selection is an event. The signature crab spring roll with pink grapefruit, avocado, and toasted almonds, and the lamb shank glazed with honey and tarragon are both exquisite.

With a stone staircase in the entry hall, colorful gardens, Arts and Crafts furnishings, and chestnut paneling and bark siding, it's no wonder that this 1900 manor-style house in the heart of Blowing Rock gets many return guests. All rooms have fireplaces, and some have private balconies. The Best Cellar restaurant, inside the main lodge, serves a seafood-focused menu that includes their signature tuna and a pan-seared mountain trout. Two adjacent cabins allow pets. 

At this 1848 inn, Victorian-inspired rooms with dark-wood furniture and tailored swags include such modern conveniences as high-speed Internet access. The four suites, in the Brunelle Cottage in the back, have heated floors. Your room key grants access to the fitness facilities at the YMCA.

Located just outside the gates of the Sea Island Resort, this self-service hotel offers comfortable accommodations with a much more affordable price tag. The family-friendly and pet-friendly rooms are tastefully decorated and feature basic amenities like Wi-Fi and a mini-refrigerator. There's also free bike rental, a pool, and a fitness center on-site. A stay here does not include access to the resort amenities of Sea Island, but when available (usually in the off-season), you can purchase resort access for an additional fee. 

Exposed timbers, wide-plank floors, antique trunks, and custom-made cupboards evoke a Shaker spirit at this 1830 dairy farm. On the way up to the Loft Room—which recalls a romantic, shabby-chic beach cottage—you pass a shimmering hallway mural of flower sprigs, silver maples, and a rogue bunny. Ralph Lauren sheets complement the elegantly simple rooms. You could lose hours pondering the Berkshires from the expansive back deck. Guests can get free tickets to Olana and discount tickets to the Ghent Playhouse.

Because this inn opened in 1915 during Soap Lake's heyday as a destination for health treatments, most rooms have a soaking tub with the natural mineral-rich water on tap. All of the pleasantly decorated rooms have wet bars with microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, and a supply of dishes and cutlery. The cottages are fully equipped with their own kitchens and have patios where you can enjoy afternoon breezes.

Little luxuries delight at this well-run inn ¼ mile south of Sonoma Plaza whose guest rooms, softly lit and done in pastels, have comfortable beds topped with feather comforters and plenty of pillows. The rooms aren’t huge, but you'd be hard-pressed to find this much charm for the price elsewhere in town. Part of the Four Sisters Inns chain of small hotels in popular vacation destinations, this property has an exceptionally gracious staff. The inn isn’t the Sonoma Plaza area’s most intimate lodging, but it feels cozy, and a full breakfast is laid out every morning.

This resort sprawls along a breathtaking stretch of shoreline and has plush, 600-square-foot rooms. Pèppoli restaurant, which serves Tuscan cuisine, overlooks the coast and the golf links; Roy's Restaurant serves more casual and innovative Hawaiian-Asian fare. Guests have privileges at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and the Spa at Pebble Beach, which are under the same management.

Situated on a sweeping 114-acre estate that houses the Stone Manor Country Club, this posh Bed & Breakfast and guest house offers serene accommodations with an aura of European elegance. Suites have whirlpool baths and fireplaces, plus private balconies. There's free Wi-Fi and a full breakfast. The scenic environs are also suitable for weddings or corporate hobnobbing.

Enjoy the beauty of this historic property when you stay at one of its two guesthouses. Cheek, the larger of the two, houses 15 rooms, and the Astor guesthouse, named after Lady Astor, was converted from a log cabin. Both have a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, and a deck. Wi-Fi is available throughout the grounds. There are also a few small and very rustic log cabins available for rental. Guests are given a complimentary tour of the property.

At this 1950s former apartment complex, every room at the U-shaped hotel gets a glimpse of the ocean, meaning you can fall asleep to the sound of the crashing waves and wake up to the sight of surfers paddling just in front of the hotel. Inspired by the owner's travels to Santorini, this blue-and-white two-story hotel has bright and cheerful rooms framing a pool and courtyard. Downstairs on the terrace, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and nearby cliffs. Rooms have laminate and tile flooring, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and double-headed showers with granite finish. If you plan on cooking, request one of the five rooms with small kitchens. You won't find a restaurant or room service, but the outdoor grill and teak patio furniture provide the basics for an ideal sunset barbecue.

Request a south-facing room on the second floor for the best ocean views at no extra charge.

This 1880s shingle-style "cottage" is a haven of antiques, art, and eclectic decor—artfully painted floors, lush wallpaper, and meticulous attention to detail are the fruits of a former designation as a designers' showcase home. Set back among trees and stunning perennial gardens, the inn's guest rooms are individually decorated, though all share rich coloring and fabrics, high ceilings, and many large windows; some have fireplaces and refrigerators, and all have TVs.

This upscale boutique hotel, set among the shops and restaurants of the trendy 5th Street Public Market, features subtly elegant rooms and suites. Most have gas fireplaces and a few even come with whirlpool hot tubs.

One of the largest properties in Monticello, which is just under an hour from the Needles District Visitor Center, this is also one of the comfiest, with a heated indoor pool and a hot tub that's just what the doctor ordered for soaking adventure-weary bodies, and the rates are significantly cheaper than almost anything in Moab. Rooms are modestly appointed but clean.

This 1920s motel with moss-green siding and forest-green awnings has a beautifully decorated central staircase in the lobby. Each of the 30 rooms is furnished with antiques and appointments from the Civil War period, and the lobby has an old-time upright piano, as well as many historic photographs of Fredericksburg. Efficiency suites for extended stays feature more modern decor and all rooms have high-speed wireless Internet. Breakfast includes beverages, cereal, and coffee cake. The inn is situated just at the edge of the historic district and has private, off-street parking.

Within walking distance of Davies Symphony Hall and the War Memorial Opera House, this inn with small rooms with dark wood furnishings caters to season-ticket holders for the opera, ballet, and symphony; it's also been the choice for stars from Luciano Pavarotti to Mikhail Baryshnikov. The marble-floor lobby resembles the foyer of a finely appointed mansion, and nice touches in the guest quarters include queen-size pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and terry robes.

The luxe Inn at the Pier, part of Hilton's Curio collection, covers a prime city block just steps from the sand and across from the pier. The classic California beach-style rooms include private balconies; most offer ocean views. Head to the rooftop pool deck for drinks, snacks, and ocean views (don't miss the sunset hour), or to the on-site restaurant, Blonde, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Built in 1922 and smartly updated, this six-story inn is strictly 21st century, with amenities that include high-quality bath products, soft robes, free high-speed Wi-Fi (included in the daily $20 amenity fee), and in-room service tablets. Reasonably sized rooms done in soft beige stripes and furnished with Beautyrest beds and padded headboards provide a retreat from the Union Square hustle, and bathrooms have Carrara-marble tiling.

Midway between Winchester and Belle Grove Plantation, the Inn at Vaucluse Springs sits on 100 acres of rolling orchards. The 200-year-old Manor House serves as the gathering spot for an elegant three-course breakfast and end-of-day socializing. Six private guesthouses sit on the property, including the Old Mill House, which was once an artist's studio, and the Gallery Guest House with panoramic meadow views. Innkeepers Neil and Barry Myers are known for their genial Southern hospitality. Snacks, tea, and a hearty organic breakfast are included in the rate.

Established in 1999 when its founders converted their old ski house and barns into this comfortably refined haven, new owners took over in 2020 and embarked on a full renovation, modernizing the decor and brightening things up throughout, from the flooring to the window treatments. It's perfect for those who want to ski but not stay in town, or for families looking for lakeside summer fun. The centerpiece of the relaxed common areas is a huge 1850 English bar, with banquettes, a big double-sided fireplace, and a billiards table.

Just 2 miles from Longwood Gardens, this family-run, countryside bed-and-breakfast on 13 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens offers more amenities than most and has plush, traditionally furnished rooms and suites in four buildings separate from the main house. Whitewing Farm was originally the home of Russell and Bertha Pippen (he was a vice president of the DuPont Company), and today this romantic mini-resort is run by several generations of a family who enjoy helping guests explore the area. Rooms generally reflect comfortable country style with pretty prints and dark wood furnishings, but some have upgraded to more modern, neutral decor. It's good to check the website's property map for each room's location. An outdoor pool, a tennis court, and a pond for fishing provide reasons to linger on-site, and breakfasts in the 1796 Hay Barn are a major event with three courses such as a French toast soufflé and lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes. The B&B ofers a number of special packages, some special dinners or picnics.

With its lighthouse-tower design and weathered-looking gray slats, this freshly renovated hotel set among shanties and harbor boats blends in well with its surroundings. The 26,000-square-foot, three-story building sits right on the water, overlooking the harbor. About half the rooms have stunning views of the water and the mountains across the bay. The junior suites and the bi-level town houses also look out onto the bay; the latter have fireplaces on both floors. The restaurant and bar also has great water views.

Filled with antiques, this massive inn overlooking the countryside has guest rooms with four-poster beds, handsome fireplaces, pitched ceilings, and timber beams. Each day begins in the breakfast nook or in the sunny courtyard, and ends with a candlelight dinner each evening.

Located in a town that's separated by water from the other two villages on Smith Island, this remote English cottage–style inn takes its soothing name from a phrase in a poem by the mystic St. John of the Cross, a Carmelite monk. The rooms are small with antique linens and big windows. Tylerton has no restaurants, but, for an extra charge, the eclectic innkeepers will cook a fresh seafood dinner for guests.