5218 Best Hotels in USA

Its location in the historic City Hall Annex provides easy access to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, City Hall, Dilworth Park, and Reading Terminal Market, and the original 1926 details—brass, copper, and bronze fixtures, as well as the lobby’s ceiling and chandelier—connect guests to the history of the place. The comfortable guest rooms have complimentary Internet access, refrigerators, iHome radios, and business-friendly amenities like full-size desks. All west-facing rooms have excellent views of City Hall's elaborate architecture. The new fitness center gets plenty of natural light and features machines equipped with flat-screen televisions. Sabroso+Sorbo, the Notary’s all-day restaurant, serves Spanish-inspired cuisine in a buzzy atmosphere.

Immaculate views with hues of pink dominate the Novotel in Brickell. An affordable option with an extremely clean feel and great location, this is the perfect place to stay downtown while on a budget without compromising on cleanliness and a nice aesthetic. Instagrammable moments are all around the lobby and the on-site restaurant, UVA.

Popular for extended stays, Noxapaga offers five different apartments and houses in different residential locations around town. The largest suite can accommodate up to five guests. All suites have internet, full kitchens, and laundry facilities.

The hip-yet-affordable NU, on one of Brooklyn's main nightlife and shopping streets, is perfect for visitors seeking a perch near the best of the borough. Flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and hookups for your iPhone or laptop are pluses in the above-average-size rooms, and the minimalist white-and-gray color scheme is punctuated with eco-friendly flourishes like cork floors and organic cotton sheets (a few suites even have cozy hammocks). An on-site marketplace offers a selection of local Brooklyn snacks and drinks, including beer and wine.

Although it's been a Kotzebue fixture since 1975, the Nullagvik Hotel offers the most modern rooms in town, along with communal areas, like a meeting room for 100 and a third-floor observation lounge overlooking the Chukchi Sea. Amenities include Wi-Fi, televisions, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators, along with access to an exercise area and a restaurant on the first floor. The lobby coffee stand will satisfy those looking for lattes.

This 1870s Victorian has charm to spare, and feels like staying at a relative's home—albeit a discerning one, who appreciates Frette linens and Aveda bath products. Located on bustling Circuit Avenue, but at the quiet end of the street so you can still get some sleep, this ten-room inn has hosted such luminaries as Spike Lee, Woody Harrelson, and the late bell hooks. 

The coastal acreage on which the main inn, with its recently renovated rooms, and cottages are set was an original land grant by Great Britain’s King George III in 1767 to John and Hannah Billings, direct ascendants of the current innkeepers, Rick and Robin Littlefield. The property has been a working farm, a quarry, an ice business, and, for the past 130 years, a gracious summer colony boasting old-fashioned Maine hospitality. There are private beaches, access to hiking trails, and on-site kayak rentals. 

Offering incredible riverfront access, this new 52-room boutique resort features an on-site restaurant, poolside bar, and full-service spa, and is a comfy base for exploring Georgia's coastal isles. Elegantly decorated rooms and suites, the majority with balconies, offer luxurious amenities and custom furnishings and overlook historic Darien or the Altamaha River. The staff is happy to help you arrange boat trips, nature excursions, and more in the area. 

Antebellum grace defines this 1748 mansion on 17 acres along the banks of Oak Creek, 3 miles from St. Michaels. The antique-filled inn has a stunning black-and-white tile foyer; its best rooms have fireplaces, private porches, and hot tubs. The day starts with a full country breakfast served in the sunny yellow-and-red dining room. After that, you might want to go fishing off the pier, or head no farther than one of the rockers in the screened porch overlooking the water.

An open-air lobby of Italian marble, a koi pond, hanging egg chairs, and a guava smoothie greet you on arrival at this hideaway a five-minute stroll from Kalakaua Avenue through one of the many public-access ways to the beach. The property's two towers offer nearly 100 standard rooms and junior or one-bedroom suites, some with small kitchen areas. All accommodations have a refrigerator, soaking tub, slick audio-entertainment systems, and free Wi-Fi. Request a room close to the top of the hotel's 11 stories if you want to see the ocean from your lanai. A limited continental breakfast on the lobby veranda is included. 

Sand dunes, huge cottonwood and elm trees, and the refreshing air from the 3-acre lake make this state park seem like an oasis. Especially pleasurable activities here include hiking, bird-watching (especially in winter), fishing, and camping. Horseback riding is allowed, although swimming and boating are not. Six miles north of Portales via U.S. 70 and NM 467.

The shimmering 47-story hotel and resort, the tallest in Atlantic City, challenges the Borgata as the swankest reservation around. Floor-to-ceiling windows give every room an ocean backdrop and the decor is elegant and understated, with muted tones and polished dark walnut. More than 15 restaurants, including the steakhouse American Cut, Jose Garces' Amada, and the Italian-focused Dolce Mare, provide something for every tastebud, and the city's newest casino has nearly 2,000 slot machines, more than 125 table games, and the Gallery Bar, Book & Games with 140 feet of LED walls that line the venue and plenty of space to watch all the sports you want. Pools with private cabanas and a fully serviced beach anchor the summertime social scenes. Guests can relax at the 40,000-square-foot Exhale Spa + Bathhouse or have some fun at the HQ2 Nightclub or Topgolf Swing Suite.

As oceanfront as you can get in town, this completely refurbished hotel is right across the street from the sand. While dozens of local inns strive for Victorian elegance, the Ocean Club is putting its spin on Miami chic. Ground floor rooms open onto private poolside cabanas with direct bar and room service. The rest of the rooms have balconies, most with at least partial ocean views. There are penthouse suites and rooms with wet bars and soaking tubs. The on-site Sea Salt restaurant serves seafood and cocktails in a sleek modern dining room and on its deck.

Set on a forested bluff above the Pacific Ocean, 30 minutes from Olympic National Park and Lake Quinault, Ocean Crest has small budget studios, large studios with ocean views, and one- and two-bedroom units. The largest units have a full kitchen, and all but the budget studios have fireplaces. Room furnishings and decor are functional but not fancy. The resort's spa/recreation center across the street has a more modern feel, with high cedar ceilings, skylights, and an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, tanning beds, and kids' outdoor play area. Reach the beach via a series of stairs and boardwalks or a five-minute drive. The resort's acclaimed restaurant serves high-end fare.

Salmon outer walls, striped window awnings, and a wrap-around porch characterize the bright and breezy resort hotel built in 1878. Brightly colored guest rooms—blue-green, dusky blue, daffodil yellow, powder pink, magenta—coordinate with floral bedspreads on white iron, four-poster, and brass beds. Antiques fill the attractive common rooms—look for the original switchboard in the main lobby and try to imagine what this inn was like when first opened. The Ocean House is one block from Spring Lake and one block from the ocean.

Designed to capture the feel of a 1940s beach resort, this rustic but upscale lodge is perfect for special occasions and romantic getaways; its rooms—most with oceanfront views—feature wood beams, gas fireplaces, and balconies or decks. A massive stone fireplace anchors the lobby, and there is another fireplace in the second-floor library, which also contains a large selection of games for the whole family, an extensive book collection, and a DVD library. Bungalows across the street do not have ocean views but are large and private.

Just 40 steps from the sand, bring your kids (furry or not) to this delightful pet- and family-friendly hotel where the staff go out of their way to please guests. The property features 13 different room types—multibedroom villas, suites, and studios—that come equipped with full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, white wooden floors, distressed furniture, and hints of lime and turquoise. Families and friends of four should request No. 107, a precious two-bedroom unit with a wraparound porch, wainscoting ceiling, Dutch doors, and ocean views. Adirondack chairs frame a heated pool and Jacuzzi where you can listen to the crashing waves while you catch some rays. Guests have access to a fitness center, Weber grills, firepits, a laundry room, surfboards, beach gear, Starbucks coffee, and putting green. The gazebo with misters cools off a hot summer day, and the simple breakfast and healthy snacks make for happy bellies.

Hanging baskets of flowers and picnic tables on the deck invite you to relax and enjoy the charm of this in-town two-story inn with sea views, a half block from the ocean. Staff is welcoming and helpful. Some rooms have whirlpool baths and more than one bathroom, and all are well maintained and clean.

This clean, comfortable, reasonably priced hotel doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but its water's-edge location makes up for it. The guest rooms are fairly spacious, and deluxe suites have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and expansive ocean views. The owners operate two other reliable properties in town, the Bay View Inn and Lighthouse Inn.

Affordable, comfortable accommodations and a Shinecock Bay beach right across the street have garnered a loyal band of repeat guests for this family-run motel, and rooms with kitchens, on-site pool, and playground make it a good family choice. Some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs, and all rooms have a small porch or balcony.

Oceanside luxury is at its best at this venerable vacation favorite in the quaint Princeton-by-the-Sea area of Half Moon Bay. Every traveler to the coast knows about the fierce winds and fog in the area, so the fact that every guest room here has its own fireplace is an enormous asset. There is an overall upscale nautical theme throughout the space, split between the primary suites, giant villa rooms, and an 11-room adjacent inn. There is an on-site restaurant and bar, plus it's walking distance to a handful of great places to eat and drink.

Comfort and convenience are yours in these water-facing rooms, featuring individual climate control, full-size fridges, and private balconies. Suites have a generous sleeping area with pullout sofas, and some have whirlpool tubs. A simple continental breakfast, served in a charming waterfront room, is included, and boat docking is free for guests. The inn also manages several rental cottages.

If you want to be in central Waikiki and don't want to pay beachfront lodging prices, consider the Ohana Waikiki East, which is a mere two blocks from the beach and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Don't expect any fancy lobbies or outdoor gardens here, but there are two on-site restaurants (Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar and Tanaka of Tokyo), as well as a laundry room, coffee bar, and pool deck that was refreshed in 2023. The property is dated, but accommodations are spacious, with options that include standard rooms, studios, and kitchenette-equipped one- and two-bedroom suites. Certain rooms on lower floors have no lanai, and all rooms have showers only.

Billed as "Jackson's only designer boutique hotel," this historic landmark, one block from the Old State Capitol, earns points for its spacious themed suites, a rooftop garden, and authentic, Southern, full-spread breakfasts. These include a generous assortment of options, including fruit and yogurt, biscuits with tomato gravy, and shrimp and grits. Rooms come in three types, including honeymoon suites with Jacuzzis, but each is individually styled and some have a balcony overlooking the garden.

Comfortable rooms with hardwood floors and the odd early Louisiana antique occupy a two-story redbrick building that in the early 1800s was an inn for steamboat passengers and a gathering place for French royalists. Some rooms overlook Bayou Teche, and guests can relax in a downstairs parlor.

Perched on a bluff a couple of blocks from the bay, this elegant turreted Victorian mansion with a sweeping veranda and parklike gardens features well-appointed rooms with lovely views, some with brass beds and claw-foot tubs. This landmark sits opposite the 1892 county courthouse and takes its name from the acting German consul, one of the inn's early boarders. Guests can relax in the formal, antiques-filled parlor or help themselves to cookies and espresso in the library. The brick-lined basement holds a billiards room. A three-course breakfast (eggs Benedict is the specialty) is served in the dignified dining room with bay views.

With its mountain views and classy cowboy vibe, this small-town log hotel makes for a comfortable escape from city life. Guest rooms are rustic yet modern, decorated with log furniture, and each featuring a satellite TV, a desk, and a mini-refrigerator. Walking into the steak house ($$$, open seasonally), with its woodstove and ranch decorations, is like stepping into the Old West. The Old Corral's gift shop is extensive, with many items produced right there in Centennial.

Service at this posh inn is first-rate, starting with the complimentary champagne in the lobby and extending to elegantly furnished guest rooms in the main building, with period antiques and European linens, and more rustic but still luxurious accommodations in the lodge. You can also choose to stay in one of the inn's cottages or rental houses. Reservations should be made far, far ahead. The outstanding spa has won national awards, and golf is available at the nearby Old Edwards Club. The same company owns a chic motel, 200 Main, and a deluxe rural retreat, Half-Mile Farm.