5203 Best Hotels in USA

Rock 'n' roll palace meets thrift shop in this guesthouse, a funky D.C. landmark that draws celebrities and notables. While the two-story Log Cabin and Lennon suites are extravagantly decorated and priced, even the less-expensive options are unique, like the Safari room, with its leopard-print decor and situated in a quiet corner of the five-town-house complex. All guests have access to common rooms where they might catch a glimpse of the visiting celebrities who prize the inn for its privacy and security.

San Francisco doesn't get much more old-school elegant than this Lower Pac Heights Victorian mansion transformed into a luxurious, intimate lodging with spacious, individually decorated rooms. The building is known as the Payne House, having been built originally for the Payne family, which made its fortune from the mid-19th-century gold rush. Luckily, the amenities are far more sophisticated than those at a Gold Rush–era campsite, with deluxe Belisari Italian linens. Art lovers will appreciate the collection of paintings, a Murano Venetian glass chandelier, and haute design and furnishings in the public areas.

On Swiftcurrent Lake in the park's northeastern section, this is the most isolated of the grand hotels, and—especially if you are able to book a lake-view balcony room—among the most scenic. The rooms, partially renovated in recent years, are small and sparsely decorated, but the location and views are unbeatable. On chilly mornings, guests gather around the lobby's large fireplace. There are several wonderful hikes in this area, including ranger-guided ones to Grinnell Glacier and Iceberg Lake. You can combine the hikes with a scenic boat tour to substantially decrease the hiking distance.

This lakeside compound of 20 rustic but handsomely designed modern cabins provides the only roof-over-your-head lodgings on the main park highway, but this is a camping experience, albeit a nicely outfitted one. The wood-frame units, nestled in a grove of pine trees, can sleep from two to eight people and have tables and chairs, porches, picnic tables, fire rings, bear-proof lockers, and beds with firm mattresses. Shower and bathing facilities are nearby at the camp store. Bedding is not included, though you can purchase a reasonably priced amenity package that includes sleeping bags, lanterns, cooking utensils, and a s'mores kit.

For a taste of Southern history, spend a night at this country inn dating to 1850. Once a plantation house, it's on 56 acres 6 miles north of Lexington. Individually decorated rooms have period antiques and modern amenities; most have gas log fireplaces as well. On the property miles of scenic walking trails and a fishing pond. Several marquee names have slept here, from Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Gere to Bill Clinton and Lady Bird Johnson.

Chicago area native Catherine L. Simon runs her stately, historic bed and breakfast near downtown Saugatuck with the greatest of care. Expect prompt and doting service and little extras like fresh-baked goodies available in the evening, local jams for muffins, or wine glasses and an opener for that bottle of wine you purchased at Fenn Valley Vineyards. Furnished with carefully chosen period pieces—like four-poster wood beds—the Greek-Revival style building, built in the 1860s, features a sunny glass-enclosed porch for breakfast. Sit by the wood-burning fireplace in the main lounge or cozy up to your own in one of the larger rooms. In the summer, a small pool is open on the deck.

A complex of five buildings on 3 landscaped acres across from East Beach, the Mar Monte, part of the Hyatt family of properties, is an appealing lodging option, where the historic main building (circa 1931) reflects old Santa Barbara—Spanish tiles, wrought-iron chandeliers, and vintage black-and-white photos. All rooms and baths have down comforters, flat-screen high-definition TVs, contemporary furnishings, and refrigerators; some deluxe and ocean-view rooms have private balconies or patios.

This affordable, retro lodging comprises 10 rustic but attractive Southwestern rooms with double beds, private baths, and cable TV, as well as an apartment with a full kitchen. Amenities include an adobe courtyard with native plants, fireplace, and fountain. There is also a 19-space RV park with full hookups and an area for tent camping.

Popular with anglers and rafters, this lodge offers two types of accommodations: standard rooms in the original lodge building and two-bedroom apartments in a newer building. You can play the 1920s piano or sit on the porch swing of the native-rock lodge and look out on Vermilion Cliffs and the desert. Zane Grey and Gary Cooper are among well-known past guests.

The chic, affordable Marcel gives guests both style and substance in a prime location; the small lobby feels a bit like a swanky nightclub but is still comfortable for lounging. Lower-priced rooms are quite small but are decorated with a fun, modern aesthetic that includes bright colors and animal-print designs. The 10th-floor lounge has free coffee and a connecting outdoor patio, creating a welcome respite from the bustling city below.

At this 12-story, beachfront class act, one of the island's first condo-style hotels, all the well-equipped one- and two-bedroom suites face the water and look down onto the crescent-shaped pool. Bathrooms have marble floors, walls, and vanities, plus separate tubs and showers. Full kitchens have high-end GE appliances. The Sale e Pepe restaurant wins raves for its Southern Italian cuisine and luxe dining room, which spills out onto a beachfront terrace. Don't miss the ringing of the bell celebration at sunset, a tradition you won't soon forget.

This 1886 Queen Anne Victorian occupies 6 acres atop Margaretville Mountain, on the site of what was the region's first cauliflower farm. Bluestone steps lead to the 80-foot porch, where you can sit on wicker love seats and chairs while taking in sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains. Lace curtains veil the windows, and vintage photographs line the stairs leading to antiques-filled rooms. One room has a dramatic canopied brass bed. Breakfast is served on Royal Dalton china in a formal dining room. A hot tub occupies the old milk house.

This tropical getaway, inspired by the lyrics of Jimmy Buffett, gives you the relaxed, fun Margaritaville experience with the amenities of a top-notch hotel. Directly on the Gulf, the hotel offers both Gulf and bay views from oversized guest rooms.

Inspired by legendary singer Jimmy Buffett's lifelong search for paradise, this tropical resort is at once accessible and upscale, with an attention to detail that sets it apart from many of its neighbors. It's a utopia for families, thanks to the FlowRider Double surfing simulator, waterslide, and beach activities. But the adults-only poolscape on the roof provides a respite from all parental responsibilities. The bright, airy, and tropical decor evokes a Key West feel, and the entertainment options showcase local talent across the property's hip venues.

This 300-acre, island-themed resort pays homage to the late, great Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville lifestyle, with accommodations ranging from typical guest rooms to eight-bedroom cottages. Margaritas are never far away at the three sandy beach and pool areas, the onsite St. Somewhere Spa, and the resort's multiple dining options. Don't miss seeing the resort's lobby chandelier made of 311 margarita glasses.

Just across from the protected waters of the marina and a short jaunt to Venice, this hotel has across-the-board appeal for families, business travelers, couples, and more. Families like the heated pool and hot tub and proximity to the Venice boardwalk, while business types appreciate the three floors of meeting space. While it's a chain hotel, this Marriott still strives for unique touches. Sinder, the hotel's popular indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge, hosts frequent themed events like taco nights or Sunday Fundays. Sleek rooms have a mix of contemporary furniture and pillow-top mattresses. Sliding glass doors lead to balconies; open them for salty sea breezes. Enjoy electronic bike use to the nearby beach. Ask for upper-floor rooms facing the marina for the best views.

From the rich wood and sumptuous carpet in the lobby to the manicured lawns and amenities, this inn along the Intracoastal Waterway is a little slice of paradise. The inn's rooms and suites are large and feature water views. The hotel, particularly popular with golf, tennis, and water-sports enthusiasts, has a large outdoor pool with a pool bar and hot tub, an indoor pool, and ping-pong tables, firepits, and badminton on the lawn, plus 10 tennis courts. The complex also houses the casual, dockside Anchor Café and the elegant WaterScapes Restaurant, and a Ruth's Chris Steak House. The on-site marina offers charters and personal watercraft, boat, and kayak rentals.

Bougainvillea, fuchsia, and other foliage—real and trompe l'oeil—add color and verve to this 1939 motor court operated by the granddaughters of the original owners, creating a magical mood when everything's in bloom and hummingbirds flit through the quiet courtyard. All the rooms have French country-style furnishings, thick windows, spotless baths, and small shower stalls; 17 units have full kitchens with eating areas. Street noise can be heard in the accommodations along Lombard Street whose bedrooms don't face the courtyard, but most rooms are off the street. The enclosed garages underneath the units are a boon in a neighborhood notorious for its paucity of street parking.

The Maritime's white-ceramic tower, the former HQ for the National Maritime Union, was the first luxury hotel to be opened in the Chelsea gallery district, and the property still feels a bit nautical, with small rooms that resemble modern ship cabins. Burnished teak paneling, sea-blue drapes and bed accents, and 5-foot \"portholes\" that face the Hudson River skyline all add to the vibe.

On a slight bluff across from Skansie Brothers Park and the harbor, this intimate property has individually decorated and themed rooms with unfussy, contemporary furnishings and gas fireplaces, and nearly every one overlooks the water; several have decks. Rooms are named for historic boats—The Genius, The Victory, The Skansonia, and so on. Units along the back of the hill afford privacy and quiet; street-side rooms have the better views.

Within this 1927 iconic building, The Mark personifies lavish comforts coupled with modern guest amenities. Given a chic interior refresh by French designer Jacques Grange, especially with its avant-garde bar, the upscale hotel has a signature, floral scent in the lobby and hallways. The Mark has partnered with chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose restaurant showcases innovative European classics. Vongerichten also is serving up American classics on the go: his hot dogs, scrumptious chocolate chip cookies, and hot chocolate are sold from a hot dog cart out front. A caviar restaurant, Caviar Kaspia, is on-site, as is a full-service salon from French hairdresser Frédéric Fekkai, and a John Lobb shoeshine kiosk. Guests can rent a Mercedes-Benz e-bike, The Mark's very own pedicab—as a private chauffeur—and a 70-foot Herreshoff sailboat for private three-hour cruises around New York harbor. Dogs also can have a luxe guest experience, with amenities for furry friends. 

This family-owned hotel, with a prime location in the hip West End near Powell's Books and the Pearl District, is one of the better values in town, with most of its warmly decorated and spacious rooms containing well-equipped kitchenettes. A major supporter of local arts, the hotel offers special packages that include tickets to local theaters, museums, and other attractions.

The Marker is a welcome and luxurious option on the waterfront in Old Town, with conch-style architecture and an authentic Keys aesthetic. Rooms, with their turquoise accents and natural textures, provide that oh-so-chic beach-house appeal. If you can pull yourself away from your private balcony, take a dip in one of three saltwater pools, or just bask beneath the palms in a chaise lounge. No need to get up and visit the poolside bar: your cocktail will be delivered. And that aroma of cooling key lime? It's probably you, as all bath amenities come from the local retailer Key West Aloe. In the event you long for anything, the "conchierge" will find it for you.

The nautical theme at this boutique hotel is no gimmick, as the charming establishment also serves as a working marina, and all its rooms have balconies or patios that capitalize on the views of the Matanzas River, Bridge of Lions, and downtown. A hearty, made-to-order breakfast is served each morning in the Captain's Table, and afternoon hors d'oeuvres are offered in the Driftwood Lounge. All in all, this a great place to drop your anchor on a visit to St. Augustine.

Behind a cheery 1910 Beaux-Arts facade and with smartly designed public spaces, the Marker delivers a comfortable experience amid the theater district hubbub, plus one of the area's better restaurant/bars with the Italian-themed Tratto. Some guests find standard rooms too small, but they're cleverly laid out. The hotel's amenity fee includes morning coffee and tea and late-afternoon wine, plus access to a 24-hour fitness center.

The hustle and bustle of one of the city's busiest corners vanishes as soon as the uniformed bellman opens the lobby door to reveal wood-paneled walls, antique furnishings, and chandeliers hung from high ceilings; it resembles a European grand hotel from the 19th century, and you'll feel like you're visiting royalty. Rooms are lavishly decorated (almost to the point of overkill) with French-style chaises and marble baths. One of Charleston's most prestigious fine-dining spots, Grill 225, famed for its steaks, is on the ground floor. All guests are served a continental breakfast, and those on the concierge level also enjoy afternoon tea and a beer, Champagne, and hors d'oeuvres reception in an exquisitely dressed parlor. Join sharp-looking Charlestonians on the rooftop Pavilion Bar (gents, be sure to wear a collared shirt).

Built in 1900 and once home to Jack Kerouac, this stylish boutique property has a residential feel, including a comfortable lobby—with a coffee bar, tufted couches, and shelves lined with books—that attracts guests and locals looking for a quiet place to work. Rooms are tight on space, without extras like work desks, but are elegant, with decadent throw blankets, intricate crown molding, and big wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are equally small but attractive. There's room to spread out in the lobby, bar, and Margaux, a bistro with a bright solarium in the back.

Fans of historic boutique hotels will love this reasonably priced 1918 brick property at the foot of Queen Anne Hill. Formerly an apartment building, the MarQueen has spacious guest rooms, all with kitchens/kitchenettes and seating areas. Patrons of the opera, ballet, and theater will enjoy being just blocks from Seattle Center and Belltown. On-site spa and salon services offer a relaxing break for worn-out guests, while the speakeasy-themed Tin Lizzie Lounge downstairs is a great spot to meet fellow travelers. Note that while the historic building gives the place character, it also means it's not sealed off from street noise and that some of the rooms show their age.

The city's tallest hotel and one of a handful directly on the Inner Harbor, this 32-story Marriott has a neoclassical interior that uses multihued marble, rich jewel-toned walls, and photographs of Baltimore architectural landmarks. Although it's at the eastern end of the Inner Harbor, all downtown attractions are within walking distance. Most rooms offer unobstructed views of the city and harbor; ask for one that faces west toward downtown for a splendid panorama of the waterfront and skyscrapers.