1102 Best Hotels in USA

One of the city's most regal hotels sits on Canal Street, with luxurious rooms and suites occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store. Rooms are furnished with local art and antiques, feature oversize marble bathrooms and plush linens, and are within walking distance of most attractions and minutes from the Convention Center. Rooms on the club floor come with a concierge, a private lounge with fireplaces and snacks, and terrific city views. The spa regularly tops lists as one of the best in the country. Plan to spend at least one evening soaking up the sounds of Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Davenport in the Davenport Lounge.

It's all about the park views at this top-tier Marriott property, where above-and-beyond service makes this renowned hotel popular with celebs and other guests who can afford premier luxury travel. Expect impeccable furnishings and artistic details in guest rooms, lobby and common areas, the restaurant and lounges, and La Prairie spa. Competition is fierce among the elite hotels near Central Park's south side, so, in addition to typical high-end perks like fine bath products and luxe linens, the Ritz offers uncommon amenities in some rooms, like a telescope for viewing park wildlife. For dining, Contour offers comfort and a modern American menu; its bar and lounge areas make a nice escape from Midtown bustle.

Orlando's only Ritz-Carlton is a particularly extravagant link in the luxury chain, and it shares a lush, 500-acre campus with the JW Marriott and offers exemplary service, excellent restaurants, children's programs, a golf course, and a 40-room spa. Suites have balconies, decadent white-marble baths, and deluxe bedding; the Royal Suite can satisfy even the most noble of guests.

You'll feel like you're checking into the Pantheon when you enter this neoclassical hotel set in a century-old bank building—more than 60,000 square feet of Georgian white marble makes up the dramatic lobby; a 2015 renovation modernized both the lobby (textures reminiscent of currency, in a nod to the building's banking past) and guest rooms (work and play spaces, set in a contemporary neutral palette with metallic touches). Ionic columns ascending the height of nine stories dwarf the main lounge, and natural light cascades through the oculus of the 140-foot dome ceiling. A drink in the lobby is a treat, even if you're not staying here. Guest rooms are surprisingly small and could use some better soundproofing, but have modern touches like flat-screen televisions, glass-enclosed showers, and lighted makeup mirrors. Let them know if it's your birthday or another special occasion, and they should greet you with Champagne. Aqimero, the hotel restaurant, is a Latin grill with exciting food and solid cocktails.

This luxurious family-friendly resort on Lake Oconee offers a variety of outdoor activities and is a haven for golfers, with five championship courses to choose from. If rest and relaxation is what you’re after, there’s also a full-service spa, fine dining, indoor and outdoor pools, and lots of outdoor spaces where you can pause and take in the sunset. There's also a nightly bonfire where you can perfect your marshmallow-roasting skills. Reminiscent of a country lodge, the hotel offers all the amenities you would expect from a high-end brand but with a touch of Southern hospitality. Service is warm and friendly. Tastefully decorated in neutral hues, the rooms are spacious and well appointed—most with balconies. Club level is available for those who really want to splurge.

Luxury radiates from every polished marble surface at one of Washington's most upscale hotels, and personalized service makes you feel pampered. The soothing blue-and-gray palette, with pops of red, plays off historic DC Beds dressed in 400-thread-count Frette linens have earned the reputation as some of the town's most comfortable, and bathrooms feature marble tubs and separate showers. Make sure to spend time at their lobby bar, Quadrant, with its sleek decor, perfectly crafted cocktails, and cozy fireplace. Guests also have access to Equinox, a state-of-the-art fitness center. 

Guests know what to expect from the Ritz—elegance, superb comfort, excellent service—and the Amelia Island location is no exception. All accommodations in the eight-story building have balconies and ocean or coastal views; suites and rooms are spacious and luxurious, with beds so comfortable, you'll need a drag-out call instead of a wake-up one. Public areas are exquisitely maintained, and there are plenty of good restaurants, including the upscale Salt. Room service is available 24/7, and the Club Level provides a personal concierge.

Here towering wood beams highlighted by stone fireplaces make for a grand scene in the lobby and on the outdoor terrace, where a fire pit ties together the cozy scene. Charming rooms feature fireplaces and panoramic views of Beaver Creek Mountain or Vail Valley. The 21,000-square foot spa focuses on treatments using Colorado-sourced ingredients (like locally mined activated charcoal), while the fitness center offers group classes and cardio machines facing the majestic mountain. The numerous on-site restaurants and bar near the pool make it easy to stay put when not on the slopes.

Sophisticated yet comfortable, the Ritz-Carlton has indoor access to the Water Tower Place shopping mall and is close to many high-end boutiques. The classy hotel specializes in showering guests with attention, and its rooms are spacious, with walk-in closets and separate dressing areas. A fitness center, indoor pool, and spa services are all close at hand, and you don't need to go far to find quality dining: Torali, an Italian steak house, is on the 12th floor. The restaurant also has a rooftop bar and lounge.

Twenty-four dramatically tiered, glass-walled stories rise from the sea, forming a resort that's helping to revive a golden age of luxury travel. The lobby and public areas sparkle with white-and-charcoal marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and leather banquettes. A lavish tropical sundeck and infinity pool gaze out over the ocean, and the Club Lounge spans an entire floor. The lobby-level restaurant-café-market-bar Burlock Coast offers superior ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent food and inspired cocktails to match. Luxury also awaits at the spa, which is a must-visit. The hotel's Club Lounge is situated such that guests can watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the balcony. Golfers have privileges at the private Grande Oaks Golf Course, where Caddyshack was filmed.

On an oceanfront bluff with an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean, you'll find the Ritz's signature top-tier service. On-site dining options offering oceanfront views include renowned chef Richard Sandoval's Pan-Latin RAYA restaurant with its coastal cuisine and elegant ambiance; KAHANI, a modern Indian fusion culinary journey; and Taikun Omakase, offering a curated 16-course one-of-a-kind dining experience. Sunset cocktails are to be sipped at 180blu. Book a massage or facial at the newly refreshed two-story spa near the ocean-view fitness center. Stroll down perfectly manicured trails to the popular public white-sand beach or take one of the beach shuttles to Salt Creek Beach and walk along the picturesque coastline. This playful luxury resort has an on-site EcoAdventure Center to reserve a whale-watching trip, e-bike rental, surf lesson or round of golf.

Resort fees include a beach shuttle ride down to the beach with beach butler service. Guests have use of umbrellas, towels, and beach chairs; unlimited use of tennis and pickleball courts and rackets; discount golf tee times at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Pets are welcome for a $150 pet fee, per room for up to two pets. The main swimming pool has been recently refreshed. There are two new two-bedroom and two-bathroom ocean front penthouse suites. Some rooms have a firepit on the patio. This hotel is dog friendly.

High on a hill overlooking the Coachella Valley, this posh resort spoils guests with exemplary service and comforts that include two pools, one of the desert's finest full-service spas, complimentary fitness classes, and two restaurants. Adding visual drama and more places to relax are several water and fire features, including a rocky cascade in the spa's outdoor lounge and 38 rooms with personal firepits on their patios. Rooms were made even more soothing and sumptuous with a complete remaster in 2023, so it will take some convincing to get out of bed. Just try not to miss the stargazing experiences or guided hikes.

It's a bit off the beaten path, but if you can bear with a bend or two in the road, you'll find this Hill Country treasure. Three ranch-style cottages and one late-1800s farmhouse have immaculate Texas-meets-French-countryside interiors, gas fireplaces, and beautiful views of the hills. The ranch also has a large meeting/entertaining hall that accommodates up to 150 people, as well as an intimate dining room that serves up to 50 guests for special events. Standing in the center of the property, a former water tower has been converted into an observation tower.

This intimate and artfully designed boutique hotel steps from the Plaza has superb architectural detail, top-notch service, and a much-celebrated restaurant, bar, and lounge. The inn is part of the prestigious Rosewood Hotel group, and the sumptuous linens and elegant furnishings reflect that brand's ultra-luxe standards. Each room has a beamed viga-and-latilla ceiling, kiva-style gas fireplace, handwoven fabrics, and organic toiletries. Five of the inn's junior suites have balconies overlooking Downtown. Additional amenities include twice-daily housekeeping service and a stunning library.

Sprawling across 16 lush acres on one of the area's most scenic and exclusive beaches, this luxury resort was built from scratch on the site of the former Miramar by the Sea hotel, where generations of fashionable SoCal residents vacationed for decades. The stunning design pays tribute to the hotel's history while providing ultraluxe modern amenities, including a full-service spa.

Highlights at the Rosewood include the rooftop infinity pool and bar—with views of the Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, and the Potomac—and the personalized attention each guest receives, even before check-in. Residential-style rooms are cast in pewter-and-gold tones and ornamented with sleek wood flooring and sumptuous Pratesi bedding. Even the bathrooms are regal, with Italian marble fixtures, deep soaking tubs, and rainfall showers. The property also acquired several townhomes next to the main building, which they remodeled to replicate the aesthetic of the leading property—ideal for a family or a group looking for luxury accommodations in an intimate setting. 

Renovations over the years have made this place decidedly posh, but the historic section, which includes eight rooms, retains the red velvet chairs, antique armoires, and iron-rod and oak bed frames that have made this property a favorite for decades. Pillow-top beds and flat-screen TVs add a level of creature comfort. Guest-room shower tiles feature the three brands used by Theodore Roosevelt on his livestock during his time in the Dakota Badlands. Guests have pool privileges at a nearby motel during the summer

There's nothing like the iconic "Pink Palace of the Pacific," which is on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach and which has held fast to the luxury and grandeur that first defined it in the 1930s, when it became a favorite of the rich and famous. Originally built for luxury-cruise passengers, it hosted galas in its early years and was later requisitioned by the U.S. Navy as a rest and relaxation center during World War II. Today, the property blends modern comforts with historic elegance. Guests appreciate the architectural detailing of the historic wing—with its canopy beds and earth-tone color schemes—but if you want a lanai for sunset viewing, opt for rooms in the oceanfront tower. As the original guests weren't interested in a water view after weeks on the high seas, the historic wing's garden-view rooms are the largest and can potentially be booked for a lower price. Ask about the fascinating (and free) historical tours offered weekly. The beachfront Mai Tai Bar is a local favorite for cocktails and sunsets, and the walk down the hotel's lovely foyer and onto the lawn is very grand indeed.

Once the home of Cunard Steamship executive Delos T. Cooke, this Mediterranean-style resort has a stately row of the namesake palms at its entrance, courtyards with fountains, and individually designed rooms that feel more like casitas than basic hotel rooms. The lush landscaping makes the resort feel cozy, intimate, and private. Only the busy pool will persuade you otherwise. The restaurant, T. Cook's, is renowned, and the open-air Alvadora Spa packs a lot of pampering into a relatively small space.

This intimate, relaxed mountain inn hugs the banks of the Wenatchee River near downtown Leavenworth. Its seven rustic-chic rooms with timber furnishings, private outside entrances, and decks with views of dramatic rock formations, aspen groves, meadows where deer browse, or Icicle and Tumwater Canyons. Ravenwood Lodge is a spacious, chalet-style luxury retreat complete with a full kitchen, river-rock fireplace, loft bedroom, and its own outdoor hot tub. Cushy robes, fireplaces, two-person jetted tubs, and rain showers are among the inviting amenities. There's also a beautiful little chapel on the property, perfect for intimate weddings.

Occupying 20 acres on a wooded hillside, this sleek, nature-inspired complex has a saltwater pool and hot tubs, a restaurant and tavern with indoor and outdoor seating, a guided recreation program, a spa and wellness program, a general store, nature trails, and outdoor play areas that include a zipline and a giant slide. The sister property of the Evergreen Lodge a few miles down the road, Rush Creek Lodge is just a half mile from Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance at the park's northwestern entrance. Choose among rooms and suites in the main lodge or in hillside villas; many rooms have gas fireplaces, and all have private balconies or patios.

Occupying a 72-acre island on Lake George, the Sagamore is an escape to a bygone era. Accommodations in the 1883 colonial-revival main house have views of the lake or gardens. The decor, including marble bathrooms and handsome wood furniture, is elegant but not formal, while accommodations in the newer lodge buildings are country-chic. Lodge rooms have garden views; suites have gas fireplaces and a terrace with a lake view. The separate condo units (starting at about $600 a night in season) have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a dining area, and two lake-view terraces; leather couches, Adirondack-style furniture, and wood-burning fireplaces contribute to the lodge feel here. Notable facilities here include the spa and the sailing school.

Located on a 72-acre farm on the south side of town, this sumptuous Japanese-inspired B&B with five warm but sleekly furnished rooms offers magical panoramas of Mt. Hood and the inn's gorgeous gardens. Rooms are furnished with hand-hewn hickory- and cherrywood beds, tables, and chairs; all but one have good-size windows overlooking the mountain, while one room looks toward the still-majestic Hood River Valley. For a splurge, opt for the Mt. Hood or Orchard suite, each with private deck, fireplace, and deep soaking tub. Eggs from the farm and local preserves and jams are used in the hearty breakfasts. You can purchase craft drinks from a communal refrigerator stocked with products from the owners, who also operate Nashi pear and apple orchard.

The stunning, chalet-style lodge—which you may recognize from the opening credits of Twin Peaks—sits dramatically over Snoqualmie Falls and offers a slew of creature comforts, including plush rooms with gas fireplaces, window seats or balconies, and a first-rate spa with sauna, steam room, and soaking tubs. Several rooms have partial or full views of the gorgeous cascades, while others have a river panorama. The elegant Dining Room has an eclectic menu (lamb shank ragout, pan-seared Columbia River steelhead, and many dishes using honey produced by on-site bees) and sumptuous breakfasts, and the cozy yet stylish Attic bistro offers fine Northwest wines, craft cocktails, and wood-fired pizzas.

Within walking range of shops, restaurants, and beaches, this historic inn, sister property of Addison Choate, was named for a member of Hannah Jumper's "Hatchet Gang," teetotalers who smashed up the town's liquor stores in 1856 and turned Rockport into the dry town it remained until as recently as 2008. Renovations in 2021 upgraded the property without erasing any of the charm. Extras include bike rentals and even pre-stocked fridges. 

This small luxury boutique hotel is decidedly modern and well located near bustling Main Street and the ballpark. The guest rooms are stylish, with fine linens, granite bathrooms, high-tech workstations, and suites with plasma TVs. The hotel's restaurant, 17, is just as modern and attracts a hip international crowd of epicures hungry for contemporary American food.

At this romantic hideaway on a historic property in the Montecito foothills—where John and Jackie Kennedy spent their honeymoon and Oprah sends her out-of-town visitors—guest cottages are scattered among groves of orange trees and flower beds. All have down comforters and fireplaces, most have private outdoor spas, and one has its own pool. Seventeen miles of hiking trails crisscross 500 acres of open space surrounding the property.

This luxurious boutique hotel is the only resort on the north slope of Camelback Mountain; secluded mountain casitas have chic modern furnishings, which contrast with the breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, the Praying Monk (from some vantages), and the setting western sun. Bathrooms are finished in modern details with elegant sinks and roomy tubs. An infinity-edge pool, Zen meditation garden, and Asian-inspired Sanctuary Spa make this a haven for relaxation. The hotel's restaurant, elements, is a local hot spot for sunset cocktails and award-winning cuisine.

It's odd to call this a hidden gem when it sits on a prominent corner just one block off Duval, but a concrete facade keeps this luxurious find well secluded from the outside world. Six two-story buildings completely surround the courtyard filled with towering date palms and free-form swimming pools. And the suites offer as much inside as the courtyard does outside. Hello, gorgeous. Modern, spacious, with a touch of tropical verve and an overload of high-end style, the units have a chef's kitchen with a Jenn-Air cooktop, Cuisinart pans, and stainless fridge and freezer drawers (filled with ice-cream bars). Bathrooms are sleek with dual shower heads and vessel sinks. The long list of extras includes in-unit washer and dryer, umbrellas, toiletries, free poolside smoothies, a daily happy hour, and a nightly delivery of muffins. There's beach-chair setup at nearby South Beach, too.

As the star of Oceanside’s renovation project, this oceanfront property is the epitome of coastal fresh with an inviting air reflective of a luxury beach house. Atypical of Hyatt properties, it's styled exclusively for its location with a surfboard valet, a curated gallery of Oceanside art, and wave-scented aromatherapy throughout the hotel. Beyond the “living room” lobby sits Shoreroom bar with sunset cocktails. The unpretentious staff will gladly arrange surf lessons, spa treatments, s’mores kits, and dinner at Piper—the signature restaurant specializing in SoCal coastal cuisine. Although all rooms are comparable, request one of the ocean view rooms with a balcony. Guests can charge services and amenities from sister property, Mission Pacific Beach Resort back to their room. Both hotels are on-point, though Seabird caters more toward young families with its cheerful atmosphere and Shelter Club pool centering the property. Even if you don’t plan on staying here, book a treatment at Sunny's Spa, considered one of the best in San Diego.