1401 Best Hotels in USA

This chicly remade mid-century motel, comprising 12 spacious apartment-style suites with kitchens and retro-cool decor, enjoys direct beach access along a mostly undeveloped and gorgeous stretch of Atlantic coastline between Odiorne Point and Wallis Sands Beach. An attractive sundeck and heated pool offers ocean views and is equipped with a grill. Parking is free if you book directly but $29 otherwise.

Built in 1936, this romantic, two-story B&B is a short walk from Lake Worth's downtown shops, eateries, and the Intracoastal Waterway, and each room is decorated with antiques and inspired by a different artist, including Renoir, Dalí, Norman Rockwell, and Chagall. Three rooms and a suite are in the main building, and one suite and two rooms are across a brick courtyard in the carriage house. All rooms have oak floors, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. There's an inviting parlor where you can relax with a good book; wine, soda, and water are always on offer. A full breakfast is served indoors or under the palms in the courtyard.

Built on (and into) ancient basalt cliffs 900 feet above the Columbia River, this resort's 15 cliff houses, 12 cavern rooms, and inn are all designed to blend into the natural environment and offer casually elegant, comfortable accommodations with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and other luxuries. For a glamping experience, there are luxury yurts on the hillside. Privately owned lake houses and condos can also be rented through the resort if you need more space or privacy. Tendrils restaurant highlights local produce and Northwest beef and seafood, complemented by Washington wines. There's a wood fired pizza open seasonally and available for take-out; cauliflower crust is an option. A pleasant spa offers an array of treatments, and the river views are stunning from the seasonal outdoor pool. Formerly the Cave B Inn, the new owners have not just renamed the resort but also are offering weekly live music and opportunities for guests to be active outdoors, such as free guided snowshoe tours.

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.

Secluded and refined, this upscale resort designed in the 1960s by renowned architect John Gray is set in a hillside forest preserve near Siletz Bay and offers spacious, art-filled rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, balconies, and large whirlpool tubs. The spa is outstanding and there are plenty of diversions, including one of Oregon's top golf courses, an adventure-oriented aerial park, tennis, and a pool, and there are a couple of different excellent dining options.

Less than a mile from Acadia National Park, this family-friendly resort has updated 1940s-era cottages across from Hulls Cove; accommodations have vintage lamps and art that adds cottage-y authenticity to the upscale nautical decor, large baths, flat-screen TVs, sitting and dining areas, and a/c, plus screen doors and windows to stir cross-breezes. Buildings are white outside and inside, and cottages and guest rooms have a large wet bar area with microwave and refrigerator, pull-out couch, and king bed; two-bedroom cottages also have twin beds. Red doors pop next to the front patios—from most you can gaze down at the sea, while red-and-white umbrellas flap with the color scheme around the pool, above it on the lodge patio, and at the picnic table outside each cottage.

Inside the magnificent, flatiron-shape Beaux Arts–style building is one of the city's most spectacular places to stay, a sharp, upscale, ultra-hip boutique hotel; in contrast, outside is one of the roughest intersections for street life in San Francisco. The Proper rates high both for the eye-catching redesign by Kelly Wearstler (she also designed the guest room blankets and kimonos) and for amenities like SF's premier rooftop bar (Charmaine's) and Bellino fine Italian linens, towels, and down comforters.

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.

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.

Those who crave luxury in its full glory (rooms with ultraswank tilework and fixtures, marble vanities, seamless shower doors plus access to a spa, pools, and beach club) will love this LEED-certified hotel with a subtle Zen-coastal motif. Although the hotel dates back to 1911, everything, including its private off-site beach club feels fresh. A saltwater pool, one of the first in the area, was grandfathered in during the remodeling and is a highlight of the beach club. Water-sports rentals are available year-round, and the restaurant is perfect for a leisurely lunch. Back at the hotel, a quiet infinity pool can be found adjacent to the spa, and it's hard not to be smitten with the aquariums peppering the common spaces; four in total, with the centerpiece being the lobby's 2,500-gallon tank, they are home to a wide range of creatures, from beautiful lionfish to slithering moray eels, and the concierges have fact sheets on the inhabitants for you to peruse. Rooms are decorated in relaxing neutrals and have plush bedding and Keurig coffeemakers. Opt for the deluxe category—they are one step above the standard rooms, and all have balconies. There's a complimentary trolley that takes you to the beach club, and the hotel offers car transport within a 5-mile radius from 8 am to 11 pm.

The discerning common areas in this landmark, early-20th-century building capture Portland's maker aesthetic, with locally sourced textiles, furnishings, and goods. The design scheme extends to the guest rooms, where you will find rich, hunter-green walls, Pendleton wool blankets, cool light fixtures, framed Oregon botanicals, and a minibar stocked with Oregon goodies, and some rooms have whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and balconies. The venerable steak-and-seafood-driven Jake's Grill is on the ground floor along with Fortune bar and Domaine Serene Wine Lounge.

Stylish and modern, this hotel at the entrance to Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park makes a great, family-friendly base for visiting Lassen, Whiskeytown, and other area attractions. Mosaic Restaurant serves California-inspired cuisine and has seating on a spacious patio. The large outdoor pool is an inviting place to cool off on a hot summer day.

This bustling high-rise is one of Steamboat's few ski-in ski-out properties; the amenities are classic resort-town, with a ski shop, golf course, an outdoor heated pool, and four rooftop hot tubs with sweeping views of the surrounding ski slopes. The public areas offer you cozy hangout "pods," including a comfortable area for Wi-Fi users and a game room with billiards and oversized chess and checkers tables. Rooms have green accents and hip furnishings, and the hotel has added one- to three-bedroom condos and two- and three-bedroom villas.

Set right on the sand, this Cape Cod--inspired inn has become synonymous with staycations, with the beachfront location and show-house decor making it one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels. There are three dreamy dining and entertaining options: The flagship 1 Pico restaurant has launched a refreshed menu under Chef Sean Runyon; come for the blue fin toro steak and stay for the salted caramel popcorn sundae. Prefer something more casual? The Living Room has couches, live entertainment, and spectacular sunset views. Or you can dine beachside at Coast and watch the world go by. The cozy lobby evokes a New England getaway, with a fireplace and tall windows opening out to the Pacific Ocean. Guest rooms have those namesake shutter doors, pillow-top mattresses, small balconies, and built-in cabinets filled with art books and curios. Bathrooms are luxe, each with a deep whirlpool tub, a raft of bath goodies, and a three-nozzle, glass-walled shower. But if you want a more immersive experience, there's also the ONE spa and fitness center. Check out the picture-perfect cabanas in the ocean-view pool area. A $55 daily resort fee includes a welcome drink, daily yoga on the beach, bicycle rentals, a beach concierge, a house car, and more.

The main building of this lodge on Jackson Lake's southern shoreline has a cozy lounge and a grand pine deck overlooking the lake; stay in a traditional lodge room or a rustic cabin, some with sleek kitchens. The smaller log cabins are in shaded areas, and eight of them have fireplaces. Rooms 151 to 178 have lake views, and there are a handful of suite and bungalow options.

In a dramatic, New Mexico adobe–style building, this upscale inn with spacious rooms and lots of big windows is 5 miles west of town—at the mouth of a canyon on the edge of the national monument—and has hikes right outside its door, as well as hosts who are happy to provide guidance on regional treks. Most rooms are in the main inn, with a few others in neighboring buildings, and some have private exterior entrances. Rates include a delicious full breakfast, and several units have kitchenettes or kitchens. The three-bedroom log cabin is a great option for larger families and groups but comes with extra charges for breakfast and cleaning. The Inn's North Creek Grill, open seasonally for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, is popular for its wood-fired pizzas and scenic patio dining.

The exterior of this property between Sonoma and Glen Ellen says "motel," but the design sensibility and customer service are more quaint country inn, with the rates splitting the difference. Many patrons return year after year, so book well ahead in summer and early fall, especially on weekends. A few blocks west of Highway 12 in a residential neighborhood, the inn is popular with pro bicyclists and serious amateurs. The small but cheerful rooms, a handful pet-friendly and most with patios or balconies, are individually decorated with painted wooden armoires and brightly colored contemporary artwork. All rooms have air-conditioning, Keurig coffeemakers, small refrigerators, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable. Free rollaway beds are available for kids.

One of the premier luxury resorts in the Southwest, this swanky wellness retreat on the banks of the Colorado River is the place to be when you need to escape the modern world—so long as money is no object. It's 17 miles from Moab, and that remote setting is a big part of the draw. People come for the stunning landscape studded with towering red cliffs, buttes, and spires. The connected cabins have tall ceilings and are furnished with hefty log beds, tables, and chairs, along with western art and rugs. Some even have bathtubs with sweeping views of the beauty just out your door. In addition to a full slate of spa services, optional activities include river rafting, mountain biking, and even taking a UTV out for a spin. Kids can shadow the ranch's wranglers and watch as they feed the many animals that call the ranch home. The Sorrel River Grill offers upscale meals with seasonal ingredients, which you can eat on a pleasant porch overlooking the river. For a real treat, reserve one of the Homestake Dinners, multicourse meals made with ingredients sourced from the ranch and local farms, served family-style to small groups alfresco in the summer and early fall. 

The well-established St. Regis Aspen resembles a mountain chalet that's both stately and contemporary: the lobby and library have rich wood paneling and modern furnishings; the gray-and-brown guest rooms have hardwood floors and large, leather-frame beds; and the elegant bathrooms feature gray marble tile and polished silver fixtures. The Remède Spa has 15 treatment rooms and an oxygen lounge, and the fine-dining restaurant features select dishes from top chefs. Proud of its rituals, the St. Regis offers Après Tea Buffet (custom hot chocolate is also available), late-afternoon champagne sabering, and its "Downhill Snapper"—the hotel's proprietary Bloody Mary. The seasonal and buzzy Snow Lodge is a luxe concert venue, lounge, and restaurant and the fashionable set's favorite après-ski hangout.

Perched regally on a hill, with a commanding view of town, the Stanley is one of Colorado's great old hotels, featuring Georgian colonial–style architecture and a storied, haunted history that inspired Stephen King's novel The Shining. The Cascades restaurant offers lunch and dinner, while the renovated Whiskey Bar serves Colorado's largest selection of whiskeys and scotches and Brunch & Co. in the Lodge offers daily breakfast and lunch. 

Three blocks west of Union Square and loaded with high- and low-tech amenities, this Pineapple Hospitality boutique property delivers value in a stylish package, starting with the lobby's paintings and sculptures and the giant black-and-white art above the adjacent bar. Inside a renovated 1913 structure, the hotel has rooms with bright-yellow curtains, light-colored walls, and Carrara marble-tiled bathrooms. All accommodations have air-conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, Keurig coffeemakers, USB charging stations, and 50-inch HD LED TVs with cable.

Set on 407 pastoral acres, the former estate of the Crocker banking family has been converted to a luxurious inn. The oak-paneled main chateau holds eight elegantly furnished rooms and suites, and a dining room for guests (nonguests can also dine here by reservation). The property's "cottages" are equally opulent, each with its own luxurious identity. The Hermes House, for instance, has four fireplaces and a 27-foot-high living-room ceiling. Fresh flowers, afternoon tea, and evening champagne are offered daily.

Still the hottest spot in town, this Western grande dame opened for business in 1887 and has been visited by Butch Cassidy, Louis L'Amour (he wrote many of the Sackett novels here), Francis Ford Coppola, John Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe (the latter two stayed here at separate times). The individually decorated rooms are exquisite—no surprise, as the hotel owns the country's largest collection of American Victorian antiques. The on-site Mahogany Grill serves breakfast and dinner; the Diamond Belle Saloon features live ragtime music; and the Office Spiritorium offers an escape for drinks and conversation.

Easygoing hospitality, vineyard-view rooms, and elaborate breakfasts make this inn a mile west of U.S. 101 worth seeking out. Associated with SummerWood Winery, which specializes in Rhône and Bordeaux blends, the inn was completely remodeled in 2013 in a contemporary country French–inspired style. The overall effect is upscale but casual. All rooms have gas or electric fireplaces and balconies or decks with vineyard or garden views; some have vaulted ceilings.

On the edge of the John Muir Wilderness Area, where cross-country ski trails lace the woods, this 1924 lodge looks like something out of a snow globe. The lake it borders is serenely beautiful, and during warm months fishing, canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking can be had right outside. For more privacy, opt for one of the cabins, which range from rustic to downright cushy—many have kitchens and fireplaces or wood-burning stoves. The softly lit Lakefront Restaurant (reservations encouraged) serves outstanding seasonal cuisine.

Devotees appreciate the authentic onsen (Japanese-style baths) atmosphere of this award-winning 20-acre Japanese-inspired spa and boutique resort in the picturesque foothills a few miles northeast of town. The 14 light and airy hillside cottages are settled down a piñon-covered hill below the first-rate spa, which is tremendously popular with day visitors. The sleek, uncluttered accommodations have marble or stone wood-burning fireplaces, fine woodwork, high speed Wi-Fi, low-slung beds or futons, and courtyards or patios; two come with full kitchens, but breakfast is included in the rates. The facility has private and communal indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and overnight guests can use the communal tubs for free. The treatment rooms have a zen-like vibe, and the wonderful massages or specialized wellness treatments heal sore muscles after a day hiking or skiing in the surrounding mountains. The hip izakaya-style restaurant, Izanami, serves exceptional Japanese fare.

A stay at one of the region's largest hotels puts you amid the wilderness with all the creature comforts—from the striking lobby lounge, with its high windows and sturdy beams, to the ample lodge rooms where baths have granite countertops and brushed-bronze fixtures. An additional 19 buildings hold 53 cottage rooms with outdoor seating areas and gas fireplaces, and there are 50 deluxe, custom-built, creekside cabins as well. The resort restaurants offer everything from continental cuisine to burgers, pizzas, and pastas.

Kampgrounds of America transformed a traditional Bar Harbor campground into its first glampground; the 64 wood and canvas tents have wood floors, beds, porches, and in most cases roomy indoor baths and armchairs. Anchoring its 45 acres is a striking lodge with a soaring sloped wood ceiling, towering stone fireplaces, decks, chic chairs and couches, and a restaurant kitchen that serves the courtesy breakfast and draws folks later for, say, espresso or beer and flatbread. Tents sleep two or five, and some have bunk beds; premium ones have outdoor and indoor showers. Loaded with hardwoods, Terramor is awash in color come fall.

This welcoming, third-generation family-owned motel is the only lodging option on the water and near the ferry dock. It was built on a bridge overlooking the harbor, and all rooms have wonderful views. All but three of the rooms have private decks. If you want a real treat, get up early enough to watch the lobster boats leave around 5 am. You'll find great personal service here—Sarah, the owner, is happy to help guests make the most of their visit. The property has kayaks, canoes, and SUPs available for rent, and you can catch a ride to good spots for paddling, picnicking, and swimming. Sarah can also arrange boat rides—around the harbor, out on a lobster boat, or an excursion to see puffins—as well as dinner reservations. Continental breakfast is included; a full lobster dinner is served once a week ($50) on the patio.

Guest rooms are simple, rustic, and charming (a handful of them lack private baths), but don't expect a cushy experience—the reason for staying here is the location and setting. The approach builds excitement: an unforgettable 6-mile ascent that curves its way up to an elevation of about 6,000 feet on Mt. Hood. Then the Lodge materializes out of the mist, and you momentarily forget about the snowcapped peak high above. No wonder Stanley Kubrick used shots of the exterior for The Shining. Complementing the size and majesty of Mt. Hood, the massive structure was erected using timber and rock from the forest and mountain: in 1936–37 more than 500 people toiled, forging metal for furniture and fixtures, sculpting old telephone poles into beams and banisters, weaving, and sawing. A 22-minute film, shown on the lower level, tells the story. You don't need to be a guest to appreciate Timberline—there are daily tours in summer, and day visitors can wander around on their own. Enjoy the restaurants, snow sports, and hiking paths, or relax by the massive fireplace in the "headhouse."