5218 Best Hotels in USA

This 1950s hotel was once among the limited choices for stays in the city, and its spacious rooms are now part of the J Collection, catering to conventions and extended stay visitors as well as the individual traveler looking for an affordable, convenient base.

Tops for slope-side comfort, these condominium-style units have full kitchens and ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain at Eagle Lodge. Extras include gas fireplaces and balconies; the heated outdoor pool—surrounded by a heated deck—is open year-round. If you like to be near nightlife, you'll do better at the Village, but if you don't mind having to drive to go out for the evening, this is a great spot. For the best rates, book ski-and-stay packages through 1800–Mammoth. 

This rustic, yet comfy, B&B is perfect for exploring nearby Nevada City, which is within walking distance. Hosts John and Carma are also more than happy to play concierge and arrange for tours. All three rooms are in the main house, but there are also two cute, rustic cabins available. Property amenities include a hot tub, outdoor firepit, large yard with horseshoes, bikes, and free Wi-Fi.

Fine wines, a destination restaurant, and a vineyard's-edge setting make a stay at the Justin winery's inn an exercise in sophisticated seclusion. Three suites lie steps from the tasting room and restaurant. The high-style color scheme favors greens and dark walnut, the furnishings are contemporary with haute-1960s flourishes, and the bathrooms all have spa tubs. The fourth suite, ⅓-mile away and done up in French-country style, sits amid the production facilities, putting you even more in the thick of the winery action.

Directly across from the Galleria mall, this completely no-smoking hotel is a shopper's haven. Business travelers enjoy easy access to Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the I–610/Uptown corridor. Rooms have opulent granite bathrooms and the finest bedding and fabrics. You can play basketball and racquetball on-site.

Always a trusted brand, the JW Marriott is a one-stop shop for modern business travelers. Guests are within walking distance of the convention center, Lady Bird Lake, the hike-and-bike trail, and dozens of downtown's best restaurants and bars. Thousands of square feet of meeting space, three on-site restaurants, and rooftop lounges are ideal for groups who don't need to explore beyond the central business district.

Built on 125 acres in the mid-1930s and gorgeously renovated to keep its cowboy character, this hacienda-style resort remains top-notch and was the first JW Marriott ever established. Grounds are gloriously adorned with stunning cacti and desert flowers. Rooms are spacious and elegant with luxury amenities and private patios.

Mixing architectural elegance with a sleek modern style, this historic property has lots of gorgeous areas, from a bright and welcoming lobby bar to spacious guest rooms with high ceilings and marble baths. Built in 1914 as the Continental & Commercial National Bank, the Daniel Burnham–designed building is in the heart of the financial district and handy to Union Station. Its upscale Italian restaurant, The Florentine, is popular for business lunches and cocktails.

Set on 450 landscaped acres,18 of which are lakes and waterways, this crisp, contemporary resort is the size of a small village and attracts business travelers, couples, and families who appreciate the amenities that give it a "park once and never have to leave" vibe. You can play tennis or pickleball, get in a round of golf on one of two courses, or lounge beside one of three pools. Facilities here also include seven restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a huge spa with a Turkish hammam, and the largest hotel ballroom in the Greater Palm Springs area. Rooms have lake or mountains views, balconies, work spaces with built-in USB ports, and oversize bathrooms.

With Central Park views and an Art Deco masterpiece of a lobby dating to 1931, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel full of character. The property's stately design is at its best in the elegant lobby, with inlaid marble floors and bas-relief elevator doors. Sizable rooms are also deco-inspired, with plush, modern furniture and marble bathrooms. Amenities in the hotel, however, are completely contemporary, including a well-equipped fitness center and spa with saunas and steam rooms. The hotel's Bourbon Steak restaurant completes the experience with polished dining in a romantic atmosphere.

This glittering downtown hotel, dubbed "big blue" for its aqua-hued glass façade, attracts a mix of guests for its central location and full slate of in-house amenities. Beyond its flashy exterior, the lobby exudes a sophisticated feel with light woods and contemporary furnishings, including a room-dividing glass-enclosed fireplace. Spacious rooms face the canal or downtown (which can get noisy) and feature plush comforters and large flat-screen TVs. For families, the indoor pool, pullout sofas and summer kids packages (featuring tickets to the Children's Museum or zoo and breakfast) make the JW a good choice for a family vacation. Business travelers go for the convenience, with the hotels' skywalk connection to the convention center.

If you have a penchant for pampering and personal service—or if your plans include golfing or hiking—this stunner in Summerlin is for you. The sterling resort overlooks two golf courses, and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is only a few miles away. Enormous rooms (starting around 560 square feet) have marble bathrooms with separate whirlpool tubs and raindrop showers. The small, low-key Rampart Casino is popular with locals. The waterfall pool is a relaxing place for sun and swimming, and at 40,000 square feet, Spa Aquae is one of the biggest and best in town.

A grandiose circular drive and rocky waterfalls front this sophisticated hilltop resort with twin 11-story towers and villa-like suites, the island's longest stretch of sand (over 3 miles), a massive spa, and three pools—including one with slides and water features. Shops, stylish restaurants with impressive menus, and large, sleek rooms equipped with plug-in technology add to the feeling that leaving the resort would be a silly idea, unless, perhaps, you're a golfer: the hotel's two courses are 10 minutes away by shuttle. The Lanai Tower offers opulent, adults-only, condo-style accommodations, and guests staying on floors six to nine have exclusive access to the luxurious Paradise by Sirene amenities, activities, and dining.

The Miami marriage of Marriott's JW and Marquis brands creates a truly high-tech, contemporary, and stylish business-minded hotel—from the three-story crystal chandelier in the entry to the smart and symmetric guest rooms, rife with electronic gadgets. Spacious rooms offer sweeping views of the Miami skyline or Biscayne Bay from floor-to-ceiling windows. A large, semicircular desk and towering full-length mirrors please both business types and fashionistas. Bathrooms have separate showers and bathtubs. Amenities on-site include a restaurant by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex (with an NBA-approved basketball arena, virtual bowling alley, tennis court, and golf school), the Met2 Fitness gym, and the world-class Enliven spa. The outdoor rooftop pool allows for stunning views of the ever-growing Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Concierge-floor rooms offer complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, bites, and daily breakfast.

Golfers and families flock to this 300-acre tropical resort flaunting jumbo-size suites and world-class amenities, including 36 holes of championship golf, prolific tennis courts, an on-site waterpark, the three-story âme Spa & Wellness Collective, and two renowned restaurants—Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak and Corsair kitchen & bar. To compensate for its location in residential Aventura, the resort has a private beach club a five-minute shuttle ride away. The lush resort and club was conceptualized on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1967 by founder and real estate developer Donald Soffer. South Florida's leading shopping destination, Aventura Mall, is right across the street.

Nashville's tallest hotel casts a shadow over the Music City Center, making this contemporary luxury hotel a preferred home base for conventioneers. Rooms are nicely equipped with comfortable beds, organized workspaces, marble bathrooms, coffeemakers, and minibars. Michael Mina's top-floor steak house features an impressive offering of both whiskey and beef along with unparalleled city views. Other hotel amenities include a rooftop pool deck with cabanas for rent, a full-service spa and workout facility with Peloton bikes, and a private events lawn.

This lush resort, amid 500 acres of natural beauty, offers spectacular views and amenities, including a European-style spa, a Greg Norman–designed golf course, a lazy river–style pool complex, and kids' programs. Rooms have ergonomic workstations and flat-screen TVs, and the in-house restaurants are supplied from the resort's gardens. Guided canoe or kayak tours take you back in time to the Florida wilderness.

Bullet elevators whisk guests skyward from the grand, third-floor marble lobby with a Matisse-inspired bronze sculpture to contemporary guest rooms that are outfitted with business-oriented clientele in mind and situated around a dramatic, 19-story atrium. Amenities include the on-site Level III restaurant and bar, a state-of-the-art fitness room, a full-service business center, and meeting rooms with up-to-date technology.

From the location near the White House to the views from the top floors, it's hard to forget you are in the nation's capital when you stay in one of the beautifully furnished rooms here. You can grab your morning coffee from the Starbucks in the lobby, where there is always lots of hustle and bustle with tourists and those on business travel. Runners will love the easy access to an early morning run along the National Mall.

This contemporary lodge on 45 pine-clad acres feels as if it's been here for a century. The quiet rooms are decorated in subtle earth tones and native woods, and have windows that seemingly bring the surrounding forest indoors. Although the on-site pub serves a good selection of local brews, it specializes in wine-based cocktails. Breakfast is in the lodge's airy gazebo dining room.

Amenities like maid service, an activities desk, a small store with complimentary DVDs for guests to borrow, and a 24-hour front-desk service—and no pesky resort fees—make this a winning choice for families and others wanting to play house on Maui's most stunning shores. The four secluded 11-story buildings offer one- and two-bedroom units with ample space, sunken living rooms, and separate dining rooms. Amenities also include a state-of-the-art fitness center, three tennis courts, and an upgraded pool area with flat-screen TVs and cabanas. A "grill master" is on hand Friday through Tuesday nights at oceanfront gas grills to assist guests with advice and complimentary herbs, spice rubs, and other necessities or to cook your food for you.

Across Kachemak Bay from Homer, this family-run lodge provides five-night stays with wildlife-viewing opportunities and panoramic mountain and bay vistas in an intimate setting for up to 12 guests. The main lodge has a piano and a big stone fireplace to warm you after a day of hiking, fishing, kayaking, or touring in one of the five guided boats (some of the guided fly-out trips may cost extra). Scattered through the woods, the rustic cabins—all with electricity, full baths, and decks—are decorated with antiques, original artwork, and homemade quilts. Cabin layouts differ slightly; some are best suited for couples, others for groups or families. Included are use of the sauna, hot tub, transportation from Homer, and three gourmet meals per day. Dinners focus on seafood—clams, mussels, and fish—caught in the bay. Shorter stays of two to four nights are available at in spring, at the very start of the season.

The well-appointed rooms at this motel-style lodge in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim are a good bet for families and are within easy walking distance of dining facilities at nearby lodges. Many rooms come with partial canyon views, and there are also several rooms for people with physical disabilities. There's no air-conditioning, but evaporative coolers keep the heat at bay.

You wouldn't expect to find a top-notch B&B in Kau, but this grand residence offers large private suites with locally harvested hardwood floors and private lanai with ocean and mountain views. Choose between a full hot breakfast or a farm-to-table breakfast that presents locally sourced fruits and baked goods—and comes with award-winning Kau estate coffee. For those who want to explore the area's green- and black-sand beaches, or hike to the Kahuku unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hosts Kenny Joyce and Kilohana Domingo are happy to share their knowledge of the area. The inn prides itself on its programs involving Hawaiian cultural arts, and guests may take part in Hawaiian feather arts or weaving workshops.

It isn't easy to find good budget lodgings on the southwest side of the island, but this old-fashioned neighborhood inn with studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites does an adequate job in cooler up-country Kalaheo Town. Suites have kitchenettes, and some have full kitchens. There's a great little hilltop park and nine-hole golf course just up the road, and it's an easy drive to West Side sights. The inn loans beach chairs and towels.

The smell of freshly baked cookies greets travelers in the afternoon as soon as they walk into the Kalispell Grand. The hotel has been welcoming guests since 1912, shortly after Glacier became a national park. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with nice-size work desks for business travelers. 

This South Kihei property sits across the street from Kamaole III beach and is perfect for active families. Ten four-story buildings wrap around 15 acres of grassy slopes with a swimming pool, a small waterfall, tennis courts, and barbecues. Units include one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, and all units have two bathrooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, and private lanai.