5218 Best Hotels in USA

Home to the Splashtopia water park—with a lazy river, two 100-foot waterslides, fountain and sprinkler zones, a cliff-side hot tub, and a sandy beach—this is probably the desert's most family-friendly resort, though guests without kids can escape to the adults-only pool, the spa, or the golf course. There are also pickleball and tennis courts; a kids club; and lots of daily activities like bingo, water aerobics, movies, and sand-art workshops—some of which are included in the daily $55 resort fee. Spacious rooms are in two-story Spanish-style buildings that surround lovely courtyards and gardens on 240 acres.

Part of the historic Shockoe Slip area, this hotel has an elegant lobby that connects to the adjacent James Center, filled with restaurants and shops. Guests also get free access to the YMCA there, and can take advantage of the heated indoor pool or reserve one of the hotel's Get Fit rooms with their own portable treadmill. The rooms on the club level come with private concierge service and access to the club lounge.

One of the more elegant options in the French Quarter, this large white-marble landmark is a replica of the grand 1800s St. Louis Hotel, with columns, gilt mirrors, and magnificent chandeliers: traditional elegance in a central location. All rooms have marble baths; some have balconies. The lobby-level Rib Room is a classic see-and-be-seen restaurant. The rooftop pool has one of the city's best views of the French Quarter.

Business travelers who also want to catch a baseball game flock to this modern masterpiece that occupies the first 21 floors of a 32-story high-rise overlooking Petco Park. A sky bridge that opens 90 minutes before game time connects the hotel and the stadium. Another perk—expertly trained Clefs d'Or concierges are available to guests at all hours of the day. All rooms have windows that open, and most have views of the ocean, the bay, the Downtown skyline, or the ballpark's outfield. Multiple stone fireplaces anchor the pool terrace, where you can dine alfresco at Tortuga or relax on padded chaise lounges. Other dining options include Ace Porter on the street level with a baseball-themed menu serving "Designated Hitters" as appetizers and "In The Glove" entrées.

In a 1926 Florentine Renaissance–style structure that once housed banks and other financial enterprises, this upscale chain draws travelers seeking historical flavor and a prime downtown location right on the California Street cable car line. The lobby's glittering crystal chandeliers, dark mahogany paneling, and iron-and-marble staircase recall a bygone era of gentility. Meanwhile, the ample, immaculate guest rooms, with their high ceilings, crown molding, San Francisco–theme imagery, carved-mahogany furniture, and bathrooms with marble vanities, reinforce the period feel while being contemporary with the usual tech amenities.

This luxury resort brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Paradise Valley with its exquisite dark furnishings and light stone work, impeccable Joya Spa, pool pavilion, and Spanish-inspired wedding chapel. Spacious rooms feature luxurious bathrooms with sunken tubs, large balconies, feather beds, and handmade Moroccan light fixtures. The hotel's restaurant, Prado, has a superb mix of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, while the Kasbah pool is another heavenly place to watch the Paradise Valley sunset.

Perfect for groups or couples with differing ideas on how to spend a vacation, the friendly Omni Tucson National is both a premier golf resort and a full-service European-style spa, where you can be coiffed, waxed, and wrapped to your heart's content. With five restaurants to choose from, you may not even want to leave the property. Most of the rooms, although not technically suites, are spacious, with separate sitting areas. Some casitas have full kitchens and dining rooms.

Pittsburgh's grand hotel has a sumptuous lobby, where people relax with drinks under a coffered ceiling and crystal chandeliers. Many of the light-filled guest rooms are large enough for a couch and a wing chair.

Atlantic Beach's only high-rise oceanfront hotel captures the serenity of the sea through a color palette of translucent green, sand, and sky blue and reflective materials such as glass and marble. A sophisticated yet relaxed "art gallery" theme is carried through to the original photographs that hang in every room. Some guests balk at the $30-a-day resort fee that's tacked on to the room rate, but considering all it includes (Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, two bicycles for two hours daily, beach chairs and umbrellas daily), it's not such bad deal.

This mammoth three-story brick home once belonged to the Oneida Community, a utopian religious group founded in 1848. Today it houses private rental apartments, a museum, and eight large guest rooms, most of which feel like a bedroom in one's own home. Most rooms include comfortable upholstered chairs, and the decor throughout is tasteful and restrained. You may stroll through the more than 33 acres of lawns and gardens that surround the mansion. The restaurant serves up tapas and other rich dishes.

This nature-focused glamping experience on the outskirts of town offers a range of accommodations featuring outdoor firepits and various amenities. Options include the Cocoon, a cozy one-bedroom tent equipped with a coffee machine, microwave, hot plate, and hot tub, and the Live Oak Lodge, which has two bedrooms, a dipping pool, and an upstairs terrace. All communication, including confirmations and entry codes, is handled via email.

This outfitter offers accommodations in Ambler, with three rooms in a house, two in a remodeled Atco trailer, two remote cabins, and an Onion Portage campsite with several dome shelters for summer or winter use.

By far the largest hotel in Delray Beach, this resort, formerly a Marriott, has two towers on a stellar plot of land at the east end of Atlantic Avenue—it's the only hotel that directly overlooks the water, yet it is still within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Rooms and suites are spacious, and many have stunning ocean views. If you want a bit of pampering, there's also a spa. Furthermore, the property houses eight tricked-out Villas by the Sea, catering to its most well-heeled guests. The main resort pool is surrounded by a comfortable deck, and there's a second pool in a quiet area that's just for adults.

This waterfront resort's two three-story, Keys-style buildings huddle around its 37-slip marina in the middle of Old Town overlooking Mallory Square. Formerly the Margaritaville resort, it was revamped in 2021 by the Opal Collection, which gave the 178 guest rooms and suites a refresh with lots of natural light, rich woods, a neutral color palette, and private balconies. Most of the rooms, which are large by Key West standards, look out on the Gulf of Mexico, but you might end up looking at a cruise ship for your entire visit.

Built by a timber baron in 1876, this two-story, Italianate house on Darien's Vernon Square is filled with antiques that beautifully decorate each room and offers a relaxing library filled with books of local historical interest. Innkeeper Zach Rath is a former cruise chef, and with his wife, Carrie May, the duo provides unique and thoughtful accommodations for visitors, intimate wedding parties, and family gatherings. A full gourmet breakfast is included in your stay: think cheese-filled crepes, fresh baked muffins, Southern-style grits, and more.

This historic, century-old building that was once the stage of the Marx Brothers and Harry Houdini in the early 20th century, has found new life as a beautifully renovated hotel that captures the essence of its former glory. Originally designed by New York architect George Keister, who completed the building in 1913—the same year he also did the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem—this present-day hotel is a great value for exploration of the Bronx, with straightforward subway access into Manhattan.

The exterior architecture—nearly flat roofs, wide overhangs, glass everywhere—of this hip, adults-only, Herbert Burns–designed inn on a quiet street dates from its 1955 opening, and the period feel continues inside, where rooms, some with kitchenettes, all have patios and are appointed with mid-mod furnishings by Charles and Ray Eames, Marcel Breuer, and other contemporaries. Vintage LPs and in-room record players add to the throwback ambiance. Retro cruiser bikes, books, games, and videos are available for guest use.

Unlike many of the area's other boutique hotels, which occupy century-old buildings, the Orchard was built in 2000—though the marble lobby, with dramatic architectural embellishments like arched openings, vaulted ceilings, and stone floors, evokes another era. Rooms done in a soft palette of relaxing colors create a soothing refuge, and with just 12 per floor, an intimate feeling prevails. Like its green sister property, the Orchard Garden, this hotel is also LEED-certified.

This small, luxe boutique hotel is in the heart of the contemporary, upscale, mixed-use Orenco Station neighborhood in suburban Hillsboro, close to Intel, Nike, and several big office parks as well as U.S. 26; it's a bit of a haul from downtown Portland, but the MAX station is just a few blocks away, and there are plenty of nice restaurants and shops within walking distance. The big draws here are the plush, stylish suites outfitted with fully stocked gourmet kitchens, large bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, private courtyards, and comfortable work areas. Some units have two beds and make a convenient option for families.

This unassuming beach cottage is full of surprises—from the Purple Parrot Bar to the Caribbean-style upstairs sitting area to the luxurious art-deco-style guest rooms, each with its own theme. Some rooms have stained-glass windows. Eat breakfast on the covered deck overlooking the Gulf, and enjoy wine and cheese every evening. Spa packages offer singles and couples massages on the premises.

Since its unveiling in 2022, this historic estate-turned-boutique hotel has lured travelers from afar with its romantic courtyard, sophisticated lounge, and deco-modern suites just blocks from the beach. Designed by Irving Gill, the 1913 former residence took a turn for the better without jeopardizing its integrity; retained are the original archways and handrails for which the famed California architect is known. With seamless check-in and contactless services, everything is at your fingertips, including an on-site concierge who is just a text message away. Between fresh pastries (Friday–Sunday), pet-friendly rooms, a library lounge, and cold brew on tap, it’s like staying at the home of a wealthy friend. Sunny and soft rooms have thoughtful touches including Nespresso machines, Smart TVs, Turkish robes, sateen linens, and mini-refrigerators that can be stocked with fresh juice, face masks, and snacks. If you like what you smell, Orli's custom scent of candles or room spray can be purchased from the gift shop. The location, across from the Museum of Contemporary Art, is about as central as you can get without all the street noise. Take advantage of the neighboring parking garage and let your feet do the exploring to the nearby beach, shops, and restaurants. The hotel partners with local businesses to provide culinary and wellness experiences.

Originally built by Gill in the settlement of Knik (north of Anchorage) in 1913, this historic home has been transformed into a comfortable B&B in a quiet neighborhood along the Delaney Park Strip, with Downtown attractions a short walk away. How did the house get to Anchorage? By boat; three years after Gill built it in Knik, he floated it to Anchorage, where he later served as mayor for three terms and then speaker of the Territorial House. Two rooms share a bath with a classic claw-foot tub, and the third contains a private bath and whirlpool bath.

The first Autograph Collection property in Austin, the Otis features clean, chic, and modern rooms and on-site dining options that are unmatched for the west campus area. The Acre 41 restaurant is a contemporary steakhouse, with additional menus for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, while the rooftop Otopia bar offers raw-bar selections, and a walk-up window at the Burger Bar rounds out your on-the-go needs. All guest rooms have vinyl record players, and most have views of downtown or UT campus.

You sleep among the leaves in the tree houses of this extraordinary resort—the highest is 37 feet from the ground, one has an antique claw-foot bath, and another has separate kids' quarters connected to the main room by a swinging bridge. Other units have stained-glass windows, sleeping lofts, and other quirky features, and there is also an earthbound cabin with a view of the old-growth forest. Keep in mind that the least expensive units don't have bathrooms—guests use the common facilities, which also include a game area, fire pit, and common kitchen.

This rambling, sun-filled inn by the Aquinnah Cliffs stands alone on acres of moorland, a 10-minute walk from the beach. The clean and contemporary inn, with white walls and polished light-wood floors, is wrapped in windows revealing views of sea and sky in three directions; there are great views of the Gay Head Lighthouse from the wide porch and patio.

Two high-rise towers contain these individually owned, eco- and family-friendly units combining the conveniences of a condo with the amenities of a hotel, including concierge service, an on-site restaurant, and an organic gourmet food market run by Oo Farms. Active families will enjoy the spacious suites with large lanai, as well as the water features—slide, waterfall, lazy river, and serenity, lap, and kids' pools—and the fitness center. Those vacationing at a slower pace can stroll along the dune restoration area that fronts the beach, and perhaps spot endangered bird species and turtles. The Hoola Spa houses Maui’s first Himalayan Salt Room, and provides massage and other treatments. The property is also home to the Luana Garden Villas, three-bedroom private residences with resort privileges and its own pool.

This plantation-style hotel provides a relaxing, upscale oceanfront experience close to the airport, but without the noise. The rooms are extremely comfortable with a casual tropical theme, and the oceanfront grounds are beautifully landscaped. Four pools with fun features like slides, sand bottoms, and waterfalls are a highlight, as are the torch-lighting ceremony and the reasonably good Naupaka Terrace Restaurant. The beach fronts a rocky ocean unsuitable for swimming, but it's perfect for a long stroll.

What the hotel's concrete architecture lacks in intimacy, it makes up for with its beautifully manicured grounds, historical sense of place, stylish interiors, and stunning location on Keauhou Bay. Many rooms have great views of the bay and feel like they're right on the water, and each is decorated in a modern Polynesian style. Those traveling with kids appreciate the pool complex, one of the coolest on the island, with a slide, waterfalls, sand-bottom kids' pool, and an ocean view. There are plenty of activities, including daily historical walking tours, beginning hula, and puka shell bracelet making. A first rate luau, held on a grassy lawn with a backdrop of coconut trees, features the live Polynesian show Feast & Fire, which immerses guests in the area's history and culture. Take a walk in the evenings and spot the mantas that glide below the lanai in the glow of a spotlight.

A prime location and aloha spirit keep guests returning to the Outrigger Reef, where rooms were renovated and the beach was widened in 2021, with 23 new rooms, a beachfront restaurant, and a luxury guest lounge added in 2022. For the best vistas, opt for ocean view or oceanfront accommodations in the Ocean Tower. The signature poolside restaurant, Kani Ka Pila Grille, is open all day and offers nightly live music by legendary Hawaiian entertainers. The Monkeypod Kitchen restaurant on the beach offers great ocean and Diamond Head views. 

Outrigger's star property sits on one of the finest sections of Waikiki Beach, a location that, along with an array of cultural and dining options and great live-music and bar scenes, makes it a favorite. Guest rooms in the 16-story resort have lanai with either ocean or Waikiki-skyline views and soundproof windows. Duke's Waikiki, a quintessential beach bar, hosts famed Grammy-nominated Hawaiian musician Henry Kapono every Sunday afternoon for a rollicking good time around the pool. The scene is so iconic that Kapono sings about it in a song titled "Dukes on Sundays." The Blue Note Hawaii offers nightly jazz, rhythm-and-blues, or other music by top-shelf local, national, and international artists. The Outrigger's Voyager 47 Club, a spacious indoor-outdoor, ocean-view lounge, serves continental breakfast, happy hour beverages, and snacks to guests who upgrade for access. Take a break from all the buzz with a Hawaiian seaweed wrap, a hot stone massage, or some other treatment in the rooftop spa.