5218 Best Hotels in USA

If Six Flags Over Texas is your destination, this hotel is the perfect spot. You can easily walk to the park (and avoid the parking fee). The location is also ideal for sports fans—the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys both play nearby. The hotel's shuttle ferries guests to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (another huge savings) and to destinations within a 5-mile radius.

Expect clean, basic accommodations plus a little bit more at this newer hotel near the high-end NorthPark mall and Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Guests are treated to reliably friendly customer service. A shuttle takes guests within a 5-mi radius and to and from Dallas Love Field. Downtown Dallas is less than 10 mi south, and Southern Methodist University is less than 4 mi away.

Just off I–75 in Sharonville near the Sharonville Convention Center, the renovated La Quinta (it was previously an all-suites hotel) has spacious rooms and all-new furnishings. The hotel is convenient to Tri-County Mall and the Springdale area around I–275, 2 mi away, and halfway between downtown Cincinnati and Paramount's Kings Island, each about 16 mi away.

Two mi south of both the riverboat casinos and Worlds of Fun theme park, this chain hotel stands at the Executive Park Office Complex, just west of I–435 at Exit 57. The property was remodeled in late 2005.

This chain hotel is 3 mi north of the Missouri River, close to Kansas City's business district and less than 20 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. It fills up fast during race weekends at the Kansas City Speedway, perhaps due to its homey atmosphere complete with a fireplace in the lobby.

Opened in 1926 and now a member of the Hilton's Curio Collection, the desert's oldest resort, a 45-acre oasis, feels like a small town made up of expansive lawns with quiet, flowery spots to sit and myriad adobe casitas, suites, and villas. (Coincidentally, it is one of only two resorts in America with the city named after it.) With 23 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, five restaurants that pride themselves on partnerships with local farms and visiting wineries, five world-class golf courses, and a 23,000 square-foot spa with a trendy recovery-focused treatment menu, every guest, no matter their interests, will be able to find something to keep them occupied. Historic rooms have interesting backstories involving 12 presidents, titans of industry, and famous folks like Charlie Chaplin, Tom Hanks, and Barbara Streisand. Newer two-story units showcase mineral-color tiles, individual swimming pools, fireplaces, stocked refrigerators, and fruit-laden orange trees.

With 6 acres of oceanfront property, accommodations that range from studio units to a glamorous three-bedroom waterfront home, and staffers who go the extra mile, this resort has everything a visitor to the Keys could want. Units are clean and bright with kiwi-color accents and a sunny vibe. With garden views, ocean views, a freshwater zero-entry pool, a long stretch of sand (dotted with lounge chairs) right on the Atlantic, and beach games, all you need is a drink—and they have that, too. The poolside café, Wild & Lime, serves light meals and beer and wine. You can resort-hop to its sister properties and enjoy even more amenities.

This three-story inn sits on 70 acres on a hill 3 mi from downtown. You can hike into Buttermilk Falls State Park or fish in one of the two on-site ponds. Rooms vary in configuration and style: king rooms (many with fireplaces, hot tubs, and balconies) have swagged windows, light-wood furniture, and an overall feminine feel. A tower room has curved walls and a round bed. The John Thomas Steakhouse occupies a farmhouse on the grounds; the inn building also has a bistro.

This elegant "Pink Lady" drew Hollywood film stars in the 1930s and ’40s with its setting and views of La Jolla Cove; today it draws a clientele with an appreciation for timeless perfection in concierge service, pool-deck libations, and valet attendants who greet you by name.  Rooms are small but handsome; most suites have balconies and imported linens, including the Sky Suite with 180-degree views of the Pacific. The airy villas have generous bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and dual sinks. The personal attention provided by the staff guarantees a pleasurable stay. Its signature restaurant, The Mediterranean Room, offers a California coastal menu, while The Whaling Bar serves craft cocktails in a 1940s swanky setting. Other La Jolla establishments are steps away, but be sure to have a drink while gazing at the ocean from La Sala Lobby Lounge, a lavish space with live music Thursday through Sunday.

Ruling Hawaiian chiefs once returned from ocean voyages to this spot, now host to comfortable condominiums, and OUTRIGGER has created attractive plant, water, and rock features. The one- and two-bedroom condominium units are all individually owned, so some are nicer than others. They all have a full kitchen and a lanai. Though there's generally no air-conditioning, there's typically a good breeze. The landscaped grounds include lighted tennis courts and a large pool. The beach is swimmable, and the property is near shops, restaurants, and a coastal walking and biking path. There is a three-night minimum stay.

In this four-story, 1849 French-style manor house, each room has different details, from marble fireplaces to four-poster beds. Room nos. 21, 22, 23, 31, and 32 have private balconies with spectacular views. Breakfast can be brought to your room, served in the Victorian parlor, or enjoyed in the courtyard.

The sprawling family-friendly Lago Mar retains its sparkle and authentic Florida feel thanks to committed owners. Brilliantly colored bougainvillea edges the swimming lagoon, and guests get direct access to a 500-foot private beach in an exclusive neighborhood. Most accommodations are spacious suites with sofas and kitchens, making them ideal for families.

This adult-only boutique hotel is directly above the sand in South Laguna, and oozes a bohemian vibe in each of the guest rooms and suites. Built in 1948, and recently refreshed by the new owners, this unique cliff-side property offers peaceful rooms with a King-size avocado green floating bed mattress, a sound machine, essential oil diffuser, yoga mat, and mediation pillow. Peaceful suites have have partial or full ocean views of the horizon along with sparkling Laguna coastline lights in the evening. The hotel has a heated pool and whirlpool. Guests with a pet will be charged a one-time fee of $45 per dog, with a two-dog limit per guest room. The new lobby offers morning coffee and tea to take to the beach for a walk accessible from the hotel.

The former cavalry post turned ghost town is now a privately owned collection of Western-theme tourist attractions with a golf resort, spa, riding stables, convenience store, RV park, and hiking trails, adding up to the nicest place to eat, shop, and overnight within 25 miles of the park. The main lodge is the Badlands Hotel, a two-story affair with a lobby staircase and an opulent Tiffany chandelier. Upstairs hallways have the slightly saucy aura of an old bordello. The rooms, to be sure, are outfitted with everything modern. In addition, there are time-share condos across the "boardwalk," a Pueblo-style motel, the Cavalry Post, down the street, and a nearby RV Park. Badlands guests can use the motel's swimming pool. An upscale but casual restaurant and lounge are a walk through a breezeway.

Deep in the forest at the foot of Mt. Storm King, this 1916 lodge has a variety of comfortable accommodations, from basic rooms with shared baths to spacious two-bedroom fireplace cottages. The historic lodge has second-floor rooms with shared baths. The popular Roosevelt Cottage cabins feature polished wood floors, stone fireplaces, and lake views, and the one- and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages are modeled after the original 1916 cabins and have their own porches with wicker chairs. Additional motel-style rooms are available in adjacent buildings. The lodge's picture windows frame the lake's sapphire waters, and its fir-paneled dining room overlooks the lake; the adjacent lounge is often crowded with campers.

Located just up the lake shoreline from the grand Lake Yellowstone Hotel, this 1920 lodge is one of the park's homey, hidden treasures. It offers clean and affordable, no-frills cabins and some of the best sunrise views in the park from its fantastic front porch. Ask for a Western cabin, which are some of the nicest. A few units have baths, instead of just showers.

On the shores of Lake McDonald, near Apgar and West Glacier, this historic lodge—where public spaces feature massive timbers, stone fireplaces, and animal trophies—is an ideal base for exploring the park's western side. Scenic cruises depart from docks behind the lodge, or you can rent a boat and tour the lake on your own. Lodge rooms are on the second and third floors (there is no elevator); cabins sleep up to four but don't have kitchens; and there are also motel-style rooms separate from the lodge, four deluxe suites, and eight inexpensive hostel-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Some suites have TVs, but other accommodations do not. Very limited Wi-Fi is available for overnight guests in the front desk and lobby area. Four rooms are wheelchair-accessible.

Whether you're looking for a modern cabin with most of the creature comforts or something a little more cozy and rustic, this resort can satisfy both cravings. Here you can fish for trout, hike, rent a boat, and enjoy the natural surroundings. The staff stocks the private lake here several times a year with trout, so catching something's almost as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.

Price varies greatly; some cabins require a minimum stay.

Slightly removed from, but within a short drive of, the crowds of Weirs Beach, this boutique spa hotel set in a converted mill is a great place to chill out, enjoy a shiatsu massage or cranberry facial, and savor dinner and cocktails on a patio overlooking the lake. In addition to being near the beaches of Winnipesaukee, the inn is close to a few smaller beaches on Lakes Opechee and Winnisquam.

This sprawling property consisting of several one- and two-story buildings, run by Aramark, sits on a promontory above Lake Powell and serves as the center for recreational activities in the area—guests can relax beside two seasonal swimming pools. The traditionally appointed suites are attractive and light-filled, and most have wonderful lake views; all are equipped with MP3 clock radios. Restaurants include the sophisticated Rainbow Room, a coffeehouse, and a seasonal pizza parlor.

On a lovely glacial lake in Olympic National Forest, this beautiful early-20th-century lodge complex is within walking distance of the lakeshore and hiking trails in the spectacular old-growth forest. A towering brick fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room, where antique wicker furnishings sit beneath ceiling beams painted with Native American designs. In the rooms, modern gadgets are traded in for old-fashioned comforts, such as claw-foot tubs, fireplaces, and walking sticks. Rooms in the Boathouse addition are pet-friendly. The lively bar is a good place to unwind after a day outdoors, and the restaurant serves upscale seafood entrées like grilled Pacific salmon.

Set in shady hemlocks across the road from Lake Rabun, this romantic hotel, built in 1922, has rough-hewn wood paneling, handmade furniture, and a large working fieldstone fireplace. The hotel's restaurant, a favorite in the area, is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday and for brunch and dinner on Sunday from April to December. Call ahead for winter hours. For those desiring a little more privacy, there's a lovely cottage on-site and additional "Fish Camp" cottages nearby. A few of the cottages are even pet friendly.

For a posh stay at an affordable price, this resort on Lake Michigan delivers. Outdoor fire pits are the best spot to watch the panoramic sunset over Lake Michigan. Despite having just 30 rooms, the property offers a resort atmosphere with amenities to match, including lush landscaping, wooded hiking trails, and a private beach. Each room contains works by local artist James Brandess, a refrigerator, coffeemaker, cable television, and Lake Michigan views.

Cottages, enormous rooms, and landscaping that includes several shaded sitting areas set this motel apart from its competitors in town. It's also off the highway by a few hundred feet, which means it's peaceful as well as pretty. The cottages lack the main building's lake views; some have kitchens and can sleep up to six.

This attractively renovated vintage motor lodge, just a five-minute walk from Lake Wentworth and Albee Beach, has been brightened up with an inviting mid-century cottage look and such family-friendly features as a game room and guest library. Some rooms have kitchenettes with induction cook tops, and there's a pool in back.

Perched on the shore of Lake Spenard, this Anchorage favorite is one of the city's best spots to watch planes come and go from the hotel's private floatplane dock. The lobby resembles a hunting lodge with its stone fireplace, trophy heads, and mounted fish on every wall. The luxurious guest rooms continue the inviting Alaska theme. The Flying Machine Restaurant—one of two on-site dining options—frequently offers live music on the lakefront patio in the evening.

The slogan in the lobby, “Paddle your own canoe” sets the tone at this maritime-themed hotel reminiscent of a lakehouse with subtle nautical touches and private patios overlooking the marina or pool. On the shores of San Marcos lake, this property is ideally located between coastal Oceanside and inland Escondido. Select from poolside cottages or marina suites with plenty of complimentary perks including coffee, paddleboards, kayaks, and s'mores kits for roasting on the open fires. For dining, there’s room service, the Canteen café, and The Grill on the golf course half a mile away.

Modern cabins at this year-round lakeside resort have gas fireplaces, satellite TV and Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, full baths, and a kitchen or kitchenette, as well as access to a full range of activities and a good restaurant in the main lodge building. Pastimes at this jewel of the Wind River Range include boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Trout, whitefish, and mackinaw await anglers and ice fishers, too. There are also guided horseback rides, a boat launch, and a campground with picnic tables, trailer pull-throughs, vault toilets, fire grates, and refuse containers. The lake has a beach where children can build sand castles and bigger kids can enjoy canoeing, waterskiing, and inner tubing. The lakeside resort area is open May–mid-September.

In addition to family-friendly facilities (including two pools and two hot tubs), this four-story resort, adjacent to Lakeside Park and a couple of miles from downtown Chelan, has comfortable, well-equipped rooms that all face the lake and take advantage of spectacular sunsets. In-room amenities include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and DVD player; larger suites also have stovetops and private patios or balconies. Family suites have a king bed in a separate bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room but sleep only four; to sleep up to six, opt for the deluxe queen suite instead. Gorgeous flower-filled grounds lend the property a park-like atmosphere.

Built in 1906 as a hotel annex, the four-story inn has 16 rooms and suites—all on the upper floors—and a wide, inviting front porch that overlooks gardens and offers an angled view of Long Lake beyond Naples' main thoroughfare. Some accommodations (though none of the larger ones) have water views, but all are unique, with varying decor styles and thoughtful mixes of new and older furnishings and antiques. In the spacious high-ceilinged lobby, the original mica and granite fireplace (converted to gas) anchors a sitting area with a comfy couch and armchairs. A full breakfast is served at tables on the opposite side of the large room, or, weather allowing, on that lovely porch.