5218 Best Hotels in USA

In 2021, Oceanside awakened with major redevelopment due in part to this beachfront boutique hotel across from the pier, which beckons young couples with perfect martinis, chill vibes, and sleek water-facing rooms. Built with thoughtful preservation, modern beautification, and an entrepreneurial spirit, this Hyatt property at the heart of the Mission Avenue Improvement Project joined with Oceanside Museum of Art to curate the artwork, and with Baja’s chef Roberto Alcocer at the fine-dining Valle. To step up the energy, head to the Rooftop Bar, or simply catch some waves in front of the hotel. The ground level houses the famous High Pie (at the Top Gun House) as well as High/Low, considered the best brunch spot in town. For spa services, head across the street to its sister property, The Seabird, and sign charges back to your room.

Movie star Clint Eastwood owns this sprawling property where accommodations include rooms in a converted barn and several cottages, some with fireplaces. The ranch is nicely decorated but low-key, with a 19th-century farmhouse as the central building, a sheep pasture, bird-filled wetlands, and a sweeping view of the ocean. Though the ranch belongs to Eastwood, relaxation, not celebrity, is the focus here.

One of the best bargains in town, this timber-frame motel offers small, clean rooms at the south end of the Moab strip near restaurants and shops. Knotty-pine walls, western furnishings, and old movie posters from the many flicks filmed in the area, give it a little more character than most motels in this price range. Ask for a room at the back of the property to avoid noise from Main Street traffic.

One of the best values amid Moab's increasingly pricey lodging landscape, this homey downtown property is, as the name suggests, rustic—but the 35 rooms are clean and comfortable and provide space for families or friends traveling together. Standard amenities include 50-inch flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes. Within a short walk of downtown restaurants and shops, the inn also has a heated pool with a good-size picnic and barbecue area.

In addition to bungalows and town homes, this 18-acre historic property offers an expansive, private, shaded meadow, where guests can rest on lounge chairs and hammocks, wade in a cold-water spring, and even barbecue their dinner on an outdoor grill. First developed by William Grandstaff in the late 19th century, the ranch house is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the spacious, studio-style bungalows and townhouses are tidy and modern, with high ceilings, private balconies, and tons of natural light. Bungalows come with kitchenettes, while townhouses have full kitchens, a washer and dryer, and other amenities. 

A modernized version of midcentury California motels, with low flat ceilings and square furniture, this design hotel is located in the new and hip Linen District (right off downtown). Interior features include lime-green walls, faux deer antlers, and glass-tiled “rainfall” showers. The very popular bar, off the lobby, buzzes on Friday nights with a 5 o’clock collection of young musicians, poets, and artists sipping on favorites like the “Layover.” The bar food is arguably the best in Boise, but come early to snag a table.

Sophisticated and sleek, and on the edge of SoHo, the ModernHaus wows with understated luxury that never sacrifices comfort for style. The guest rooms are elegant, from the dark-wood floors to the well-chosen art, but the real focus is the view of Manhattan out the giant windows—who needs a TV (there is one) when you can just stare out at the city? Jimmy, the rooftop bar next to the seasonal plunge pool, has a nightly DJ, but bring your fashion A-game as it attracts a well-dressed crowd. The spacious 17th-floor gym has amazing views, too.

Many of the units in this three-story condominium complex have a view of the ocean and Lanai in the distance, and there's a chance to see whales in season. One-bedroom, one-bath units (some with lofts) or two-bedroom, two-bath units all have full kitchens and furnished lanai, which look out on 4 acres of lawn. There is a two-night minimum for most units.

Hollywood's best-value property housed in a former motor inn caters to young partygoers, who breeze in and out of the lobby (where coffee is served daily). Black-and-white Hollywood-theme murals line the hallways. Standard rooms are on the small side and are decked out in splashes of purple, orange, or green; each offers typical amenities like flat-screen TVs, rain showers, and air-conditioning. Splurge on the suite, which has a pullout couch, a sitting area, and a private balcony. Easy access to the Sunset Strip and Hollywood's nightlife.

Stepping into the Mondrian, one experiences a city club feel as socializing begins in the lobby bar, and lounge and extends to the alfresco restaurant's scenic patio. A dreamscape theme runs throughout the hotel including the guest rooms and bathrooms. Windows are double-paned for quiet from the street noise on Sunset Boulevard and the year-round party people at Skybar. The onsite Casa Madera's menu is inspired by the sea, and the menu provides an array of coastal Mexican fare paired with festive cocktails, beers, and wine. Don your bathing suit to swim in the heated pool, where you can listen to music underwater, and later join the lively Skybar scene.

This Hilton property pays tribute to the Portuguese fisherman who discovered Point Loma in the 16^th century, as evident in the mosaic tiles, basket lamps, and roped pillars. Beyond reception is a ground-floor bar where an in-house mixologist keeps craft cocktails flowing. Overlooking a central courtyard, rooms have mid-century decor with Portuguese artwork, and all the creature comforts including a mini-refrigerator, 55" TV, and NEST toiletries. Other perks include underground parking, electric charging stations, and pet-friendly rooms for those who travel with Fido. Local roaster, Dark Horse Coffee, set up shop so you can wrap your hands around a latte while listening to music on the courtyard. There's no pool, but the cool style and setting will make you think you're in a European beachside hotel.

The sprawling, family-friendly "American castle" has views of the bay and myriad amenities and events. The Tudor-style Manor, built in 1927 as a luxury resort, is now a condominium, so each unit is decorated differently. Most units are bright and have contemporary furnishings; some have loft bedrooms with skylights, patios, or balconies. Jitneys take you to the beaches, and beach passes are available. Events such as a children's festival and murder-mystery weekend take place throughout the year. The restaurant, Tre Bella, offers traditional southern and northern Italian cuisine.

In business for eight decades, this resort on Star Island in Montauk Harbor, with a mini-replica of the Montauk Lighthouse, has a 232-slip marina, a private beach, various restaurants and lounges, and family activities. These include bonfires and movies on the lawn, fishing, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and surf camps and paddleboard lessons. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and nautical design. Not every room has an ocean view, so if this is important to you, make sure you verify this when booking.

Rustic stone-and-wood, one-room cabins put guests right inside the 2,140-acre Monte Sano State Park. The park is famous for its spectacular mountain view and mineral springs, as well as the 20 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of biking trails. Cabins have porches, full kitchens, showers and baths, cable television, central heating and air, outdoor grills, and picnic tables. Most have fireplaces, and wood is provided Oct. 1 to April 1.

Outdoor activities are what this year-round family resort is all about, including many that are geared toward teenagers and small children. Technically, it's not in the park, but rather off Generals Highway in Sequoia National Forest (between Sequoia National Park and the western portion of Kings Canyon National Park), but it's also centrally located, and you must pay the park entrance fee to get here. The lodge rooms are spare but clean, and all have private baths. Standard cabins, which can sleep up to eight people, have electricity and contain wood-burning stoves, but bathrooms are in shared buildings. Deluxe cabins can sleep up to five people and have private decks.

With its streamlined modern decor and tasteful palette, the fully renovated and upscale Monterey, like neighboring El Vado Motel, is one Route 66-vintage motel that—luckily for travelers seeking a more unique stay today—outlasted the trend of turning motels into chains. Drawing fans for its lively MOMO Lounge (enjoy cocktails and local spirits, and a DJ too), the motel also features a small yet deep swimming pool, room-facing parking, and dining within walking distance. Special “Stayat” (as in, Stay At) accommodations with compact bunk-bed units (some attached to standard queen-bed rooms) appeal to extended family and group travelers.

Guests at this Cannery Row hotel can see frolicking sea otters from its wide outdoor patio and many room balconies. The architecture blends early California and Mediterranean styles and echoes elements of the old cannery design. Meticulously maintained, the property has both simple and luxurious accommodations. The top-floor spa offers a full array of treatments, perfect after a workout in the penthouse fitness center.

One of the area's best values, this hotel has a great waterfront location—2 miles north of Monterey, with views of the bay and the city skyline—and offers a surprising array of amenities. Rooms are modern getaways with platform beds and puffy duvets, flat-screen TVs, and fine linens. The grounds are pleasantly landscaped, and there's a large pool with a sunbathing area.

This small, nicely kept, family-owned budget property with a few accommodation options is close to Interstate 5 and within walking distance of the MAX line and the hip dining and shopping of the Mississippi Avenue neighborhood. Most of the one- and two-bedroom kitchen suites have cooking ranges with an oven, refrigerator, and microwave. Interiors are standard-motel style, with floral bedspreads and dark-wood tables and chairs.

This modern, family-oriented, oceanfront hotel has patrons who have been coming for more than 40 years; reservations are taken over a year in advance. There's a heated pool, an outdoor whirlpool, and an exercise room with sauna—amenities that are a bit scarce in this land of B&Bs. An on-premises liquor store and evening music at the hotel's recently updated restaurant Harry's Ocean Bar & Grill encourage evening celebrations. Every one of the motel-style rooms has a refrigerator and coffeemaker, and efficiency suites have kitchens. Don't feel like cooking? Sit back and have room service delivered, even if you're on the beach.

This handsomely restored 1930s lodge-style home with tastefully and quirkily furnished guest rooms is surrounded by colorful gardens and sits on the western shore of pristine Lake Whatcom—it's one of the most tranquil settings of any lodging in the area. The View With A Room suite is a favorite for special occasions, with its huge bathrooms outfitted with a two-person jetted tub and an enormous walk-in shower; it also has a private balcony overlooking the lake. A full breakfast, with a focus on healthy ingredients, is served each morning in a sunny room.

This stylish five-floor boutique hotel opened in 2021 with sleek, modern rooms designed by Vanessa Guilford that make the most of limited space. The Chelsea location is handy, as it's near some of New York's best art galleries, bars, and restaurants. Clean and simple rooms have great amenities for the price, including free Wi-Fi, Frette linens and robes, and luxury D.S. & Durga bath products. The hotel is named after early-19th-century poet Clement Clarke Moore who owned much of the land in the area. 

Originally the home of Walter Reid, who donated the land for gorgeous Reid State Park (just down the road), this inn has stayed in his family for three generations. The five guest rooms all have air-conditioning and great ocean views. Rooms with themes played out in their decor and colors (especially in the bathrooms) include the Lighthouse, Violet, and Rose rooms; art complements each theme. Retreat to the Spanish Room with a good book for some quiet reading, or catch the ocean breeze on a screened porch, a relaxing place to enjoy the generous hot breakfast included in lodging. Well-tended gardens grace the grounds, and its location on the bank of the Kennebec River has made it a favorite for weddings, conferences, and reunions.

At this tropical retreat, the embodiment of the laid-back Keys, hammocks sway between towering trees and aqua-green waves lap manicured sand. West Indies–style cottages with cypress and Dade County pine accents, colorful shutters, and private verandas sit in a canopy of coconut palms and lush landscaping on a residential street off the highway. This is a high-end slice of Old Florida, so don't expect tacky tiki bars and music; do expect the sound of rustling palms and ospreys chirping. The one-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages all have modern kitchens with modern appliances. During busy season, there may be a one-week minimum. The Moorings has the same high standards as neighboring Cheeca Lodge but is less cramped, more private and exclusive, and possibly the most beautiful property in the Keys.

The individually decorated condos at Wolf Creek's Moose Hollow property—all with full kitchens, stone fireplaces, decks or patios, vaulted ceilings, and massive log beams—are just a few miles from Powder Mountain and within walking distance of Wolf Creek's scenic 18-hole golf course. The smallest units have two bedrooms, and the largest sleeps up to 16. For families or sharing with friends, these condos are a great value, especially in summer when rates are lower.

If you have a large group and would like a little privacy, try Moriah, a small collection of three restored historic buildings on a picturesque 3-acre property with a private boat dock on Lake Marble Falls, just 8 miles from town. The large wooden porches offer spectacular views of the hills and the expansive backyard, which includes a full volleyball court, hammocks, and plenty of room to run around. The main timber-frame house has a large main room, a full kitchen, and an upstairs loft with two futons. Each of the two 1850s timber cabins has a master room with a comfortable king bed and a bunk-room with two sets of bunk beds.

This 1862 brick Italian Victorian townhouse is in the Southside Historical District, just over a mile from Pittsburgh's Downtown. Its garden room is bright, with pink lattice and floral wallpaper, a white wicker bed and chair, and a walnut rocker. Other rooms have earth-tone, floral, or yellow-striped wallpaper. Two rooms have clawfoot tubs, and one has a canopy bed.

A lovely bed-and-breakfast in leafy Society Hill, Morris House is within walking distance of historic Old City, the Pine Street shopping corridor, and Center City to the north, but it's away from other hotels and touristy spots, giving visitors an authentic neighborhood experience. The house itself is a historic treasure, built in 1787 in Colonial style, and maintains its original hardwood floors and a clock that is said to have bullet holes in it from the Revolutionary War. Ask the hotel staff for a fascinating little book detailing the building's history. Many rooms maintain a comfortable Colonial decor, but with 21st-century amenities like air-conditioning and TVs. The adjacent carriage house has several additional suites across a lovely courtyard.