5218 Best Hotels in USA

At this luxurious hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you can watch the white crests smash the craggy bluffs below while nestled in a plush hooded robe on your balcony. Take a steamy dip in the outdoor hot tub underneath whirling snowflakes or starry summer skies, sit by the firepit with a hot chocolate, and gobble up all the freshly caught local seafood and seasonal treats you can eat in one of four on-site eateries. A network of hiking trails sprawl across the expansive site. Don’t want to leave your room? Cozy up by the fire and watch the storms come in---there’s no other view like this anywhere.

This Mediterranean-style, waterside resort—tucked behind a secure gate and impeccably appointed with tropical landscaping, rich rococo fabrics, and stained glass—is fit for dignitaries (and hosted them during the 2004 G8 Summit). Sea Island has all the luxuries you would expect, such as a sprawling two-story spa and five-star dining at The Georgian Room, as well as those that are a wonderful surprise, like the bi-level water atrium. Try the salmon BLT at Southern Tide, or grab a cone at Wonderland, an ice-cream parlor and sweet shop. The resort sits on nearly 5 miles of private beach and offers everything from fishing and sailing to beach cabanas and nature tours, and the list goes on. Families are welcome, and on-site kids' programs abound. Guests at The Cloister also have access to golf and all the amenities of The Lodge located a few miles away on St. Simons Island.

Set on a romantic cliff, the clean and contemporary Coho is a perfect hybrid of an intimate hideaway for couples and family-friendly lodging—some suites have Wii or PS3 game systems, and all have complimentary snack baskets and French press coffeemakers. The Coho also has a concierge service, and is particularly adept at recommending nearby trails, restaurants, and evening fun, and even offers sand pails and kites to borrow for sandy fun.

This contemporary oceanfront mansion set on a 10-acre sanctuary of gorgeous gardens offers a level of service and luxury that's unmatched in the area, with water-view suites that have fireplaces, patios, and two-person spa tubs, and multicourse breakfasts featuring organic fresh local produce, decadent baked goods, and house specialties like Dungeness crab hash, smoked salmon frittata, and dill crepes. Leather sofas and chairs and a river-rock fireplace make the Great Room a lovely spot to view the Strait of Juan de Fuca through 20-foot-high windows. A specially built outdoor fireplace means you can enjoy the deck even in winter.

Sitting on 225 acres of organic farm- and ranchland in Wimberley, this luxury getaway features spacious tents with king-size beds and 1,500-thread–count linens, wood-burning stoves, over-bed chandeliers, and private decks. Those in getaway-mode can take a private horseback-riding lesson, explore the many trails surrounding the site, practice yoga and sound meditation, or arrange an e-bike adventure around town. As for culinary experiences, enjoy cowboy coffee in the morning, s'mores at night, a daily farm-to-fork breakfast, picnic to-go lunches, TX BBQ with local wine pairings, and a chef's six-course tasting menu.

Consisting of nine buildings dating from the late 1700s, this luxury, adults-only property occupies an entire Historic District block and is the product of a painstaking and imaginative restoration of some of the city's most historic homes, which have been revived with modern luxuries. The rooms and suites are all distinct in design and feature coquina walls, fireplaces, and restored hardwood floors. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs, baths with rainwater shower heads, and kitchenettes with granite counters. In the evening grab a craft cocktail in The Well, a converted garage that now serves as a cozy guest-only bar, and linger around the fire pit. Other amenities include a heated pool, bikes, and a continental breakfast.

This contemporary 28-acre compound of poshly furnished chalets and "Grand Lodge" town homes with fireplaces and dozens of other amenities is scattered around an alpine lake and offers the cushiest accommodations in the Mt. Hood area. Each unit has two or three bedrooms and can sleep 4 to 10 guests—they all have fully equipped kitchens, 2½ bathrooms, outdoor decks with gas barbecues, two-car garages, and laundry facilities, and the Grand Lodge units have plenty of extras, from Cascadian stone and Brazilian cherrywood materials to luxurious master suites with enormous bathrooms. Free shuttles whisk guests to the slopes, and the property is laced with trails for snowshoeing and hiking. On-site recreation centers have year-round heated pools and hot tubs.

This exuberant and undeniably charming British-colonial-style hotel has spacious suites and chic decor and sits in a particularly convenient location, just one block from Worth Avenue and one block from a pretty beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel underwent a five-year, $18 million top-to-bottom renovation in 2015 and rooms got a refresh in 2022. Taking inspiration from the hotel’s signature de Gournay wallpaper, rooms are done in soft pinks, greens, and ocean blues, and they have modern amenities mixed with vintage Palm Beach style. The pool area has ornamental plants, fountains, furniture, and pale pink umbrellas reminiscent of South Beach's grand art deco hotels. The pool itself is actually shaped like the state of Florida, although the panhandle is severely reduced in size. A signature Beach Buggy program shuttles guests to and from the ocean in a custom Palm Beach Pink buggy. An attentive staff, youthful yet experienced, is buzzing with competence and a desire to please. Spacious suites have sleeper sofas, and luxurious two-bedroom villas have laundry facilities and full kitchens. The bar is super popular with locals during the early evening hours.

Surrounded by nature, this cluster of historic cottages plus two lodge buildings is at the base of the Flatirons in Chautauqua Park, one of the loveliest parts around Boulder. You can rent the Mission Lodge (named for its period style), rooms in the basic Columbine Lodge (each with a kitchenette), or 59 different cottages. Settle in and imagine life when this community was established—during the chautauqua movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Delve into this charming Boulder village's colorful history on a cell-phone tour, hike out your front door, enjoy a meal in the dining hall, and attend a concert on a summer evening. There's so much to do here, and everything breathes period character and charm.

This elegant condo-style compound on a sheer cliff overlooking the Columbia River contains some of the plushest accommodations in the region—units have one to three bedrooms, fireplaces, terraces or patios, stone-and-tile bathrooms, and fine linens. Additional features found in the top-of-the-line suites are fully equipped gourmet kitchens, large sitting rooms, and deep soaking tubs in some. Although there's no gym, the hotel does access a pretty jogging trail along the riverfront.

This white-column 1883 Victorian hotel drips with local charm and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places—guests especially enjoy the lovely, wide veranda. A dark, intimate lounge serves up delicious cocktails, the restaurant (sit outdoors if possible) is excellent, and there is a live jazz trio every Monday in the ballroom.

The gorgeous contemporary design, charming small-town location, hip coffeehouse, welcoming hosts, and light-filled sitting areas are—amazingly—not even the coolest things about this stylish boutique inn: that honor belongs to the silo-shape Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory, which adjoins the inn and offers unforgettable viewing experiences of the cosmos. The inn has stylishly appointed rooms with 50-inch TVs, climate control, plush bedding, and roomy white-tile standing showers with Beekman 1802 bath products. Rates include a delicious breakfast in Lift coffeehouse. It's a 15- to 20-minute drive from Ogden Valley's ski areas.

Part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection, this hotel in Miami's burgeoning Mid-Beach district is a beachfront classic art deco building reinvented by Martin Brudnizki to channel a colorful, modern incarnation of 1950s Florida glamour, packed with all the trappings one would covet in a Miami beachfront experience. Look forward to two heated swimming pools (one of which is adults-only), cabanas, a full-service beach club, and MiMo chic guest rooms. Throughout the intimate lobby space, the outdoor areas, and the rooms themselves, bold pastels, thick stripes, and funky prints revive a color palate and timeless style of yesteryear. The alfresco spa is located rooftop, accompanied by a spa deck, where complimentary fitness classes are held daily (including kickboxing on weekends).

The Conrad, a modern hotel at CityCentreDC near the convention center, features an enormous, light-filled atrium and verdant outdoor terraces. The rooms feature ceiling-to-wall windows, offering a fantastic view of the city. Don't miss the rotating exhibitions of paintings and sculptures of local artists featured throughout the lobby. Also, ask the front desk to make a reservation for a drink at their stunning rooftop bar, Summit. 

This exceptional boutique hotel is the only all-suites hotel on the River Walk. It takes visitors away from the hustle and bustle and gives them the space to relax in luxury. The decor is contemporary but warm, with rooms and common areas featuring exposed brick and stone walls. The service is solid and not too fussy. Spacious suites are beautifully appointed, some with city views and some with River Walk views. There is a rooftop pool and hot tub. The on-site Ambler restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, bar bites, and craft cocktails.

The cabins at this resort a 10-minute drive south from Mammoth Lakes range from rustic to modern and come with fully equipped kitchens, including coffeemakers and premium coffee. The least-fancy feel like upgraded fishing cabins, and the nicest have whirlpool tubs and other creature comforts. In addition to the 28 cabins, three houses are available for groups of 12–32 people. Whichever room you book, the valley here is so gorgeous that you may want to spend all your time outdoors. Winters are especially pretty.

In their six-story structure dating back to 1910, hosts Claude and Micheline Lambert created a bit of Paris a few blocks from Union Square, with rooms individually decorated with pastel colors, a stenciled ceiling, and prints of works by Picasso, Chagall, Klimt, and other European artists. The hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and has a wonderful vintage French atmosphere, but it also contains some relevant modern touches like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.  Look online or call for special packages and discounted rates.

Near the Ferry Landing, this snazzy hotel has rooms with great Downtown skyline views. A renovation in 2015 provided a revamped lobby with sofas for lounging, grounds with tropical plants, and a redesigned pool area with a bar where you can catch sports games. The spacious rooms and suites are situated in low-slung buildings redone in a cheerful island-inspired fashion. Families in need of more space can book one of the resort's 20 cottages, which have kitchenettes and small living rooms. Their on-site spa offers 10 treatment rooms while a two-story fitness center boasts state-of-the-art equipment, pickleball courts, and daily (complimentary) fitness classes.

Built in 1938, this Spanish tile–roofed motor hotel has been well cared for and was where Bob Hope used to stay during World War II, when he entertained the gunnery troops training in Yuma. See an impressive collection of historical photos at the on-site Yuma Landing Restaurant & Lounge, and an equally impressive exhibit of artifacts at the Casa de Coronado Museum, housed in one of the original hotel rooms. The updated rooms all have pillow-top beds, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves.

Owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, this hotel offers a full slate of upscale amenities and public areas that feature mahogany, oak, and maple floors and furnishings; stone tiles; granite countertops; and textured walls and color schemes that reflect a chic, contemporary vibe. Guest rooms, done in rosy hues, have 42-inch plasma TVs, lavish baths with rain showers, and beds with posture-pampering mattresses; ask for a room with a private balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains and vineyards.

This stylish, contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Vero's bustling Ocean Drive area has a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the ocean and a distinctly Miami Beach vibe—just like its famous owners, singer Gloria Estefan and producer Emilio Estefan. The architecture features geometrical designs, apparent as you arrive at the impressive porte cochere entrance. Bold graphic prints decorate the common areas along with pieces of unique seagrass furniture woven in punchy, modern shapes. Rooms are sleek and filled with custom-made furnishings, teak paneling, and porthole windows. You get the feeling of being on a modern yacht with broad ocean views. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The Wave, the resort's restaurant, has become a favorite of locals, who come for the fresh seasonal menu and a DJ who spins on weekend nights.

Ten minutes from downtown but worlds away, these 10 three-bedroom vaulted cabins include kitchens (with utensils and dishes), satellite TV, outdoor grills, and linens—but guests spend most of their time on the screened-in porches, soaking up the view across the marsh and the Stono River. The serene park setting includes easy access to miles of walking trails, a fishing dock, a disc golf course, and a climbing wall. There's also a campground with RV and tent sites. Be sure to book far in advance.

Although most of the accommodations here date from the 1920s—when they rented for $5 a month (imagine that)—contemporary design touches and amenities, plush new furnishings, up-to-date bathrooms, and attentive service ensure a cozy 21st-century experience. Back in the day, Hollywood legends Clark Gable and Carole Lombard reportedly canoodled in one of the cottages, which form an oval around a courtyard shaded by oaks and other tall trees. The hum of traffic along nearby Highway 29 periodically breaks the spell outdoors, and occasionally indoors, but the aesthetic and service more than compensate. Perks include private porches and patios, kitchens stocked with utensils, a complimentary bottle of Chardonnay in each room, and a basket of pastries from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery set on the doorstep each morning. If you're looking for a secluded unpretentious getaway with a dash of country glamour, you'll love this place.

Stepping back in time is as simple as turning the key to your own private cottage at the Cotton Gin Village, just outside Fredericksburg. Picture an authentic log cabin village, with all the cabins fully restored to provide an authentic late-1800s feel balanced with the comfort of modern amenities. Each cabin layout is different, but all include living-room space with wood-burning fires, small kitchenettes, soaking tubs, and comfy log-framed beds. A delicious homemade breakfast, which could include breakfast tacos, pecan cheddar ham and egg biscuits, chocolate croissants, bacon pepper jack quiche, is delivered to your cabin door every morning.

Set in a sweeping valley along the main road between Panguitch and Hatch, this sweet and secluded 50-acre ranch comprises four roomy cottages decorated with stylish Western-style furnishings—leather sofas, indigenous artwork, bearskin rugs, handcarved beds and tables—and outfitted with well-equipped kitchens. Most of these accommodations can sleep four, but the beautifully restored 1903 farmhouse has bedding for eight and a truly gourmet kitchen. The Sevier River flows through the picturesque, pastoral grounds, and each of these homes has a deck overlooking the marvelous scenery.

Near the entrance to both Disney parks, families love coming back to this hotel after visiting the parks to play in the Surfside Waterpark. The colorful fun splash zone, waterslides, and a heated swimming pool, is not typical of Courtyard by Marriott. Rooms with microwaves, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and sturdy bunk beds cater to groups and families. Room options include ADA suites, and spacious king suites with two sets of bunk beds. The double queen suites also have bunks that accommodate six people. The water park and some guest rooms overlook Disneyland's iconic Matterhorn; other rooms have views of the firework shows. There is a Life Fitness center open all day, and a Bistro that provides quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner items to sit and enjoy before heading back across the street to the Disney parks. A souvenir and mini-mart on the lobby level offers snacks, drinks, and Disney-themed apparel and accessories.

The 32 houseboats docked in two rows at Port City Marina don't feel like boats on the inside—high ceilings, modern fixtures, quartzite counters, and classy furniture make it feel more like you've rented an elegant town house. Each two-story boat features an upstairs porch overlooking the Cape Fear River. The Cove is within easy walking distance of the Live Oak Bank Pavilion music venue, making it a popular booking for summer concerts. 

Plan a relaxing, pastoral idyll in one of the six extravagantly decorated accommodations at this sunny, refined country inn. It's set among orchards and farm fields in Grandview, between Sunnyside and Prosser. Private entrances, handsome fireplaces, and lavish beds are standard features with every suite, and some have decadent two-person tubs; one two-bedroom cottage has a full kitchen. Huckleberry pancakes and French toast are among the breakfast options, and the grounds abound with well-tended gardens and lovely spots to sit and soak up the sunshine.

This former shoe factory and tobacco warehouse turned boutique hotel still pays homage to its beginnings. In the 1800s, the Craddock-Terry Shoe Company was the fifth largest in the world, so to honor its roots, the hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast delivered in a shoeshine box. Located in the Bluffwalk Center, the Craddock Terry is within walking distance of several restaurants and the Jefferson Brewery, in addition to the two on-site restaurants. All rooms have scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the James River.

A tropical oasis, this boutique hotel is a hidden jungle of lush tropical plants, only a block from the beach. Each room is individually decorated in tropical prints, with rattan and wicker or sleek modern furnishings. The luxe villas have smart TVs, private patios or balconies, and dedicated Wi-Fi access. Both suites and rooms have full kitchens (kitchenettes are in the studios). Two pools, including a waterfall pool, along with a thatched Tiki Bar, plus hammocks under the palms, promise the perfect South Florida experience. Live music at the Tiki Bar draws locals as well as hotel guests. Homemade sangrias and a list of frozen concoctions are the drinks du jour. Though no restaurants are on site, there are many—along with cute shops—within the block on Atlantic Avenue.