947 Best Hotels in USA

Plush rooms, a full spa, and valet parking make you feel like a high roller here, whether you gamble in the on-site casino or not. Relax, roll the dice, or try other activities. There is plenty to do here. Headline entertainers, boxing matches, comedians, and other acts perform on the stages, and there are five bars and 10 restaurants on-site.

Built to cater to the film industry, this lodging in the center of town consists of a 1923 hotel—where John Wayne, Gene Autry, and other Western-movie greats stayed—and a late-1950s motel, where rooms (many of them updated in 2023) are more spacious. Both buildings have access to a pool and are within walking distance of just about everything in town. 

The venerable Lady Luck, built in 1964, was reimagined as the Downtown Grand in 2013 and is characterized by industrial-chic decor in its public spaces and surprising modern and affordable rooms; it was greatly expanded in 2020, now boasting a \"grand\" total of 1,124 rooms. A new 495-room tower has added three 1,500-square-foot penthouse suites, as well as 47 studios and 20 one-bedroom suites, among other offerings. Also new is 1,500 square feet of workout space, and rooms equipped with pillowtop mattresses, foam pillows, high thread-count linens, and up to 55-inch flat screen TVs. Regular rooms are small, but much of the time you can score a standard room for half the rack rate. The pool area, the Citrus Grand Pool Deck, spans 35,000 square feet, making it the biggest pool area downtown and one of Las Vegas's best pools. In addition to pools and a grassy lounging area, there are a variety of games for guests to play as they unwind. The hotel is home to a handful of excellent restaurants, including Pizza Rock and the Triple George Grill.

On the National Register of Historic Places, the two original buildings of this 1935 inn were built entirely from ocean-washed timbers with no blueprints; over time more buildings were added, and all are now decorated with such artifacts as ship's bells, Spanish tiles, a cannon from a 16th-century Spanish galleon, and plenty of wrought iron, which create a quirky, utterly charming landscape. The resort operates as both a time-share and a regular hotel (the website is just for informational purposes, so you must call to book rooms), and the complex has nine buildings on the beach with both modern and historic rooms and two swimming pools. It attracts guests from around the world, who sit in wooden rockers facing the beach, and extended-length stays are available. Waldo's restaurant and bar are on property, with several other choices across the street as well. Live music on weekends draws crowds to the pool.

One of the best values among River Walk hotels, the Drury Inn & Suites is located in the historic 1921 Petroleum Commerce Building. Ask for a room with a terrace overlooking the river. This isn't a posh or luxurious getaway, but if you're on a budget or want a kid-friendly hotel, you can't beat it. There's a heated rooftop pool and whirlpool and in-room amenities include free Wi-Fi. There's also a free hot breakfast buffet and an afternoon free dinner buffet reception with two free alcoholic beverages.

Focused on families and just ½ mile from Disney Springs, this high-rise property features comfortable accommodations equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs. Other perks at the property include free, hot breakfast, a complimentary afternoon reception with food and drinks, a saltwater pool, and numerous on-site dining options including a Pizza Hut. 

Featured on Hotel Impossible in 2012, this downtown institution has come a long way from the dump it once was. It still has a Western theme (think custom carpet featuring cattle brands) that borders on tacky, but most guests say it's just part of the charm. That said, rooms 223, 224, and 226, which are especially popular around Halloween, are known for their paranormal activity. The property was actually built in 1950 using bricks from an old hospital. 

All rooms in this classic motel face the water and are only a few steps from a sandy public beach on the York River. The furnishings include quilted bedspreads and reproduction wood furniture. The motel also has a swimming pool and a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Wednesday–Sunday. It is an easy walk to the riverfront and its shops and restaurants. The free Yorktown Trolley stops right outside the hotel.

The East Austin Hotel provides another incredible access point to the burgeoning East Sixth Street district, teeming with delicious local restaurants, hip boutiques, and live music venues. Some of the 75 rooms have shared bathrooms for budget travelers, while others provide private, well-appointed rooms overlook the pool. The pool area hosts live music and parties on select weekends. The on-site restaurant, along with the rooftop and poolside bars, offers diverse menus throughout the day.

This former antiques store and car garage landed in the right hands with the Rose family, who transformed it into a boutique hotel for those on a hostel budget. Designed with community in mind, there are plenty of common spaces, including a kitchen; picnic area; and lounge with games, books, and a fireplace for winter nights. Rooms are spotless and modern, including the bunk rooms for hikers seeking refuge from the Pacific Crest Trail. Among the lodging options are seven private rooms, five family rooms, four bunk rooms, and one apartment suite. In summer, an airstream is set up, offering pastries to go with your free coffee served daily from 6 to 10 am.

In the heart of North Bennington, just around the corner from three covered bridges and Bennington College, this impeccably maintained, 18th-century three-bedroom house is a great value. One room has a four-poster bed, a double shower, and great light. Ask about the midweek dinner package, another excellent deal.

A giant pepper tree and a few palms tower over the garden courtyard of this updated 1959 motel whose landscaping, festive pool area, and thoughtful service make a stay here worth considering. Rooms, which come in three classes—Adobe, Sonoma, and California—are furnished with refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, safes, and flat-screen TVs. Adobe rooms, the least expensive, aren't quite as spiffy, but they face the interior garden courtyard, making them among the quietest. Sonoma rooms include down comforters, recliners or sofa beds, and patios or balconies. Some Sonoma and California rooms have a fireplace; all California rooms have a patio.

This chain hotel is 4 mi from Kansas City International Airport. All rooms are suites, and the property caters to business travelers and executive conferences.

If you want the kind of homey lodgings that you might find at your grandmother’s house, book a few nights at Emory Creek Victorian Bed & Breakfast, where old-fashioned Americana is celebrated with fervor. This privately owned and operated B&B has a total of six rooms and suites, all with antique furniture and wallpaper. There’s live piano music every morning during breakfast, but it’s otherwise one of the quieter spots in town.

A few blocks from the ocean and Girard Avenue's upscale shops, this five-story hotel blends Southern California beach style with a touch of European flair, making it one of the more affordable and convenient options in La Jolla. Bright and airy rooms have hypoallergenic beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, local artwork, microwaves, and small refrigerators. Thoughtful touches are in the soft and fluffy robes, slippers, towels, and pillows that adorn the contemporary turquoise and beige rooms. For more space and perks, upgrade to a suite with a separate living room, wet bar, and Jacuzzi tub. Guests can dine in at the hotel's Italian restaurant, Manhattan of La Jolla, or order room service.

On the ewa (western) end of Waikiki, a block from both the Ala Moana Center and Ala Moana Beach Park, this modern, family-owned, boutique hotel has a Hawaiian country theme that pays tribute to Hawaii's polo-playing history. All rooms have refrigerators and coffee makers; some have balconies and partial ocean views. On-site amenities include free Wi-Fi, a small swimming pool, and the Paniolo Bar & Cafe, which serves artisan coffees in the morning and craft cocktails in the evening. The front-desk staff is happy to assist with driving directions to the polo-playing fields at Mokuleia and Waimanalo, with free tickets for guests in season (April–September).

If you don't care about frills but do plan on adventuring in the area, consider one of this property's seven simple but cute log cabins, which share a bathhouse, or the large family cabin that sleeps four and has its own bathroom; tent sites are also available. On premises there's an outdoor gear store and a restaurant, and you can book fly-fishing and hiking excursions, as this property is also a tour operator.

The giant castle is popular with families—child-oriented attractions include the basement arcade (dubbed the Fun Dungeon) and the medieval-theme Tournament of Kings dinner show—but recent makeovers in all of the property's rooms make much of it look more grown-up (though still nondescript). The immense casino floor has lower table minimums than many other casinos on the South Strip, and restaurants such as Dick's Last Resort generally serve food more fit for an indentured servant than a king. The casino also offers free monorail service to Luxor and Mandalay Bay.

Quiet sophistication, attention to architectural detail, and rooms furnished in a refreshingly understated manner, each with a marble-and-tile bath and some with fireplaces, suggest a European inn. The rates include a delicious breakfast. 

This Fairfield Inn looks like every other in the chain, but it's clean and comfortable, with easy access to all of San Antonio's downtown sights. The good location also puts it two blocks from Market Square and a quick VIA bus ride to the River Walk and the Alamo. There's a 24-hour fitness center and a free hot breakfast buffet.

This Fairfield Inn lives up to its green designation, with energy-saving construction elements and a 30-foot grain silo located in the courtyard that captures rainwater and is used for landscaping. It’s quite attractive for a budget hotel, with a red brick façade and outdoor garden. Inside, each of the 154 rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary hot breakfast. The Tavern 101 restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

This bright, clean, and reliable hotel is a favorite for business travelers and casual tourists alike. There is a  generous complimentary breakfast included with each booking, an indoor jacuzzi, a fitness center, a cozy rooftop bar with fire pits where guests can enjoy hearty plates of nachos and house-made burgers, and plenty of quiet areas for getting a bit of work done.

The largest hotel in southern Utah may be a pretty conventional mid-range chain property, but it also offers some appealing perks, including large and separate kid and adult pools, expansive canyon vistas, and significantly cheaper rates than hotels in Springdale, which is less than a 20-minute drive.

It's unusual to find a midrange chain property set in a historic building on a picturesque downtown Main Street, but this well-kept hotel—inside the restored early 1900s Goodnow department store—is a rarity with its reasonably priced rooms, exposed-brick walls, 12-foot ceilings, and modern furnishings. Some suites have stairs that lead to an upper level and come with two bathrooms. There's a fitness room, and you can get food delivered from the restaurant next door.

Queens is home to two of New York's major airports, and LaGuardia is much closer to the action than John F. Kennedy. Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York LaGuardia Airport/Astoria is overall a no-frills accommodation, and offers a complimentary shuttle from LGA. It's close to some of Astoria's top restaurants, but you won't need that convenience for the first meal of the day since a fantastic continental breakfast is included with your stay.

As far as airport hotels are concerned, this Fairfield Inn is standard, but its staff has a reputation for being quite accommodating. A business center, an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and standard rooms equipped with flexible workstations make it a reliable choice for business travel, even with kids in tow; a 24-hour shuttle service runs guests to and from Philadelphia International Airport free of charge.

Just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Batman building and three blocks from the hustle and bustle of the honky-tonks sits this boutique hotel resplendent with ’70s retro-modern flair befitting its past history as a bank building. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light and views of the Nashville skyline in each room. 

Just a short stroll from the slopes at Hunter Mountain, you can see the mountains from your room at this Queen Anne Victorian, complete with gorgeous corner turret, wraparound porch, and lovely gardens. With original details like parquet floors, wood paneling, and stained-glass windows, the pristine rooms have wrought-iron, four-poster, carved-wood, or brass queen beds; some have fireplaces, clawfoot tubs, and antique dressing tables. Fellow guests mingle and chat about their days on the slopes in the house's many common areas.

This two-story motel, with a waterfall pool and some of the area's lowest rates, is close to the Tropical Everglades Visitor Association. In addition to laundry facilities, amenities include an in-room safe, refrigerator, and microwave for rooms with either a king-size bed or two doubles. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property. Continental breakfast includes fresh fruit and make-your-own waffles.

This boutique enterprise just north of Stowe village is a whimsically stylish alternative to the town's staid resorts. Modern furniture, white woolen rugs, and rough-hewn wooden beams add texture and dazzle the eye in the unique lobby, while in guest rooms, paper deer-head sculptures look down from gas hearths, subtle animal prints rest on beds, and nature-theme wallpaper calls out accent walls. The lodge's Après Only bar brings 1980s nostalgia to your post-ski plans, with vintage snowsuits as décor and roaring fireplaces.