5218 Best Hotels in USA

When the Marriott chain took over the geek-chic Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT, with its tech-savvy rooms and surroundings, some fans worried the Cambridge spot would lose its charm; but the new owners only amped up the offerings—and added some luxe touches—by displaying cool interactive lobby art from MIT and refurbishing the guest rooms with platform beds, Euro top mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and ergonomically designed furniture. Not surprisingly, the hotel is a hub for techie business travelers, but it can also be a bargain for weekend vacationers—there are great off-season rates. The Amuse restaurant does just that—it amuses with chic decor and classic French fare, but is only open for breakfast and dinner.

Eclectic art adorns the gleaming white walls of this ultrahip and trendy boutique hotel in the downtown Theatre District, giving off a cosmopolitan, mod feel. The hotel's swanky restaurant, celebrity chef Jean Georges Vongerichten's Chambers Kitchen, serves artful fare.

Offering an alternative to more standard chain hotels near the convention center, the 10-story Le Méridien occupies an old YMCA built in 1908 that has maintained some architectural character. The contrast between the building's inherent charm, such as the ornate woodwork lining the archways of the airy lobby, and the hotel's modern decor comes off smoothly. Landings for the upper floors are cantilevered to the original brick wall of a 75-foot atrium that fills the property's center with natural light; some rooms have only a view of this atrium. The posh modern rooms (updated in 2024 and 2025), done in gray, beige, and white with pops of color, may seem a bit spare: some have only one mod chair besides the desk chair. Southern-facing rooms have views of City Hall. Wi-Fi is complimentary in the lobby.

This angular, glass-walled tower, part of Marriott's worldly and chic Le Méridien brand, opened in fall 2022 a short walk from Vivint Arena and Temple Square and stands out for its clean and contemporary design, cushy bedding, and well-designed bathrooms with Malin + Goetz bath products. It's adjacent to the similarly sleek, new, and Marriott-branded Element Salt Lake City Downtown, which is geared more to extended stays.

The stylishly contemporary Le Méridien scores well on both form and function, with compelling artwork throughout the lobby and guest rooms outfitted with polished granite sinks, wall-size San Francisco maps, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Gray carpeting and fabrics and splashes of orange offset the warm earth tones of the rooms and suites, many of which have bay or city views. Pet owners take note—this is the exceptionally rare San Francisco hotel with no pet fee (limit one pet per room).

A meticulous renovation transformed a marble-adorned, circa-1905 federal courthouse into a boutique hotel where your sleek room might have formerly been a holding cell or a prosecutor's office. The hostess stand in the Bizou Brasserie, which offers French-inspired fare and a wonderful assortment of morning pastries, once served as a witness stand, and juries once deliberated at a large table that's now in the bar area. Other amenities include a pool and a fitness center. 

One of the most regal hotels downtown offers romantic spaces, attentive service, and high-ceiling, traditionally furnished guest rooms in history-filled building dating to 1907. Magnificent chandeliers adorn the European-style lobby, a handsome collection of artwork lines the corridors, and the marble railing in the clubby Gallery Lounge is originally from the Grand Hotel in Paris. The opulent hotel lounge has 30-foot ceilings, marble columns, and a magnificent mahogany bar. It's great for an afternoon cocktail and bar nibbles.

Guests appreciate the personal friendliness of this old-fashioned, budget-friendly hotel, as well as nice touches such as the outdoor saltwater pool—all at a moderate rate in a great location. Some of the traditionally styled rooms have mirrored walls, walk-in closets, and brass ceiling fans; suites have small kitchens. Local hotel group J Collection took over ownership in 2019; as of spring 2024, the café and restaurant were still under renovation.

The friendly proprietors (and longtime Bucktown denizens) launched this guesthouse, at the end of a residential street, in 2021 after lovingly restoring its three guest rooms with a mix of crisp modern style and cozy touches like butter-soft linens and Aesop bath products. Cool graphic posters from the annual Bucktown Arts Fest (which the owners help run) add local color to the hallways. There’s a small shared kitchenette, but if you prefer to let someone else do the cooking, the property’s ground-floor tavern serves a smash burger that’s wildly popular with the neighbors.

The upscale two-story motel is on a big piece of land across the road from Whiteface Mountain. Rooms are spacious, with seating areas or kitchenettes and either two double beds or one or two queen-size beds. The decor is cheery, with jolts of bright color here and there. Some rooms have mountain views. Common areas include a great room with a fireplace, a large-screen TV, a pool table, and assorted board games. In fall and winter, complimentary cookies and hot beverages are served here. During fishing season, guide services are offered.

If you want to save a bit of cash, but not scrimp on amenities, this simple but updated motel is one of the best bets in town. Rooms have been remodeled and designed to satisfy most travelers' needs (with a refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, hair dryer, microwave, and coffeemaker), and a continental breakfast provides fuel for your next day of hiking, biking, and dino-hunting.

This beach retreat–themed LEGO hotel has guest bungalows that not only feature separate sleeping areas for little ones but also outdoor patios overlooking private playground areas. A giant pool and LEGO-themed nighttime activities for kids make this a popular resort in summertime. Free transportation to LEGOLAND Florida park is provided, as is self-parking if you decide to make the drive.

Located 130 kid-steps away from the entrance to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park, this hotel is, as you can imagine, a LEGO builder's dream come true—one featuring in-room scavenger hunts, nightly kids entertainment, free breakfast, and separate kids sleeping areas in rooms that have various LEGO themes.

This is the place for the family that eats, sleeps, and lives LEGO; check out the neighboring LEGOLAND Castle Hotel with rooms themed around knights, dragons, wizards, and royal princesses. Family rooms are themed LEGO Friends, LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO DUPLO and Pirate, with corresponding LEGO-style decor, and each room offers a separate kids' sleeping area with bunk beds, a TV with kid-friendly programming and an abundance of LEGO bricks for building. There are build-me LEGO structures and puzzles throughout the property, as well as interactive play areas, a restaurant, bar, and a swimming pool.

Adjacent to the park, the LEGOLAND Hotel has 250-themed rooms---Pirate, Kingdom, LEGO Friends, LEGO NINJAGO---that have separate sleeping areas for kids with a bunk bed and entertainment center. The onsite Bricks Family Restaurant is a good option for breakfast and dinner, but reservations are required and there can be a wait. An added bonus for the kids: daily in-room scavenger hunts with LEGO prizes.

Adjacent to the LEGOLAND Hotel and theme park, this hotel is all-things pirate, from the decor in the rooms and restaurant to the LEGO displays. Here you'll find nighttime kids entertainment, bunk beds for the little ones, a heated pool, miniature golf, and pontoon-boat rides. Some rooms overlook Lake Eloise. 

Providing understated luxury in the middle of the Collins Avenue action, this small, sophisticated hotel occupies a beautifully renovated art deco building (formerly the historic Peter Miller Hotel) and is a block from the beach. Rooms by Argentinian interior designer Juan Ciavarella are simple but chic and sustainable, with natural elements such as light woods and upcycled materials. Some rooms overlook or open to a narrow courtyard pool area with a bar, while others have balconies overlooking the neighborhood. A cool bar lounge just inside the entrance makes it a joy to linger and admire the building's original architectural details.

A good alternative to chain-owned, big-box Back Bay hotels, the boutique family-owned Lenox offers top-notch service, in-room wellness and spa therapies, a fitness center with Peloton bikes, and a business center. A T stop is right across the street, making the hotel a good launching pad for exploring the city sans car. Guests appreciate the Lenox's sweet, small touches, like seasonal treats and bottled water at turndown service, and give kudos to the friendly staff. Standard guest rooms have custom-made furnishings, marble baths, and flat-screen TVs (suites have mirror TVs in their bathrooms). Many of the spacious corner rooms come with working fireplaces, with lighting services available, and the “Lenox Mercantile” gift shop is filled with regionally made goodies.

Home to the wealthy Leonard family in the early 1900s, this historic inn is flush with antiques but is not short on modern amenities. Seven rooms carry regal names like The Grand Duke or The Princess Cecille. Each room features luxurious baths—from a hot tub to a double-headed shower—32-inch flat-screen television, pillow-top mattress, and free Wi-Fi. The King's Keep suite is the largest, with two double beds and a sitting area. A continental breakfast is served weekdays and a full breakfast on weekends.

This beautifully restored boutique hotel is perched above the galleries and shops of Main Street and well appointed with upscale comforts. Eleven-foot ceilings and bay windows accent elegant furnishings that blend British and Chinese influences. Don the plush robe provided as you await an in-room massage (for an additional fee) or indulge in a glass of champagne.

Though Level is geared toward longer stays—with a full kitchen, washer, and dryer in each room—it offers nightly stays too and all guests share access to the excellent facilities with the property's residents. That includes three pools (one indoor with a cold plunge pool and a hot tub and two on rooftops), complete gym with basketball court and climbing wall, barbecues and fire pits, a playground, and a movie theater. 

Within walking distance of Town Square, this lodging features modern furnishings and lots of light. An appealing base, it also has some of the town's best-appointed rooms for people with disabilities. Downstairs are an open reception desk, plenty of tall windows, ample sitting space, a stone fireplace, and vintage trapper gear big enough to snare a grizzly. The free Wi-Fi and quality coffee are nice touches.

In addition to superb Gulf views from many of its rooms and suites, this stylish resort has two free-form pools and three hot tubs, all facing the beach.

Located atop a hill on a quiet street about ten minutes from town, this old Victorian sea captain's home has a grandma's house-gone-trendy feel. Part of the Life House hotel chain, the inn offers 14 eclectically appointed rooms on three floors; the third-floor "cozy" rooms have slanted ceilings. Niceties include Le Labo bath products, a daily cocktail hour, and complimentary s'mores fixings for enjoying around the firepit.

This tropical, retro boutique hotel in the heart of Little Havana is both budget-friendly and chic, putting you close to the sights and sounds of Miami's Cuban culture for a fraction of what you'd pay on Miami Beach. Thoughtful community-driven design, including coworking spaces and a hammock-festooned lounge out back provide a social atmosphere. The light-filled rooms have dark woods and retro touches, and there are cool (and somehow inviting) adult bunk-bed configurations for groups. The Terras rooftop restaurant and bar has a buzzy energy. 

This elegant boutique hotel is a Chesapeake Bay lighthouse lookalike of quiet luxury, just blocks from the busy Coastal Highway. Its airy, contemporary suites have high ceilings and views of sand dunes that slope to Assawoman Bay. Suites have white-cushion rattan furniture and marble bathrooms, some with two-person hot tubs, and the allure of wet bars and fireplaces. Sliding glass doors lead to private decks with steamer chairs.

A few miles north of downtown Long Beach, this sprawling, well-maintained compound set among the dunes includes modern suites, older cottages, and economical motel rooms; many units have ocean views, and cottages have shared decks. The variety of options makes this a great choice for everyone from backpackers on a budget to big families. There's a wealth of recreational facilities on the property.

An ideal base for exploring, this complex of pastel-painted buildings at the foot of the Fort Myers bridge has rooms that are basic but spacious, so consider splurging a little for a one- or two-bedroom suite. There are two pools (one with a waterfall) and a popular tiki bar that's open until 2 am, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Because of its affordability, this hotel is popular with the college crowd at spring break; at other times, it draws families and couples. Old salts and regulars frequent the tiki bar for downright cheap lunch deals.

Directly on the beach in Buxton, this sprawling property includes traditional motel rooms, condos with full kitchens, and rental cottages. There's a pool, grills, and a hot tub that stays open all year.

The best B&B in town has cheery, comfortable guest rooms in a central setting half a block from the heart of Brandon. Antiques fill the Greek Revival mansion's spacious common areas. All rooms are furnished with claw-foot tubs and handheld European showerheads, and the grand suite has a fireplace, a two-person shower, and a marble whirlpool bath.